LiLo Coffee Roasters
One of western Japan's most respected independent roasters, LiLo sources from Ethiopian and Colombian farms. The open roasting bay is visible to guests.
How they serve: V60 pour-over, Chemex, Espresso
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Osaka. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Roasters worth knowing
Sloth Coffee Roasters
A converted garage roastery in Nakatsu producing clean cups from washed-process African and Central American lots with sourcing documentation on display.
How they serve: V60, Kalita Wave, Espresso
Aoma Coffee
A Hommachi-area standing espresso roaster-bar by owner-roaster Hiroshi Aono, opened July 2020. Six counter seats; sourcing from Colombia, Honduras, Rwanda.
How they serve: Espresso, Latte, Filter drip
Coffee Taiga
A Tennoji-ward cafe opened 2023 by a former civil servant, focused on Kenya, Ethiopia, and Indonesia single-origins at a mortar-and-concrete counter.
How they serve: Drip coffee, Latte, Cold brew
Aun Coffee
A Namba-area roastery opened 2024 near Namba Yasaka Shrine; espresso and filter coffee paired with house-made pastries by an owner with patissier training.
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Hand-drip