Today, I went to work for the first time in a while, but it was actually a meeting for planning next year's fall and winter. I took the Gururin bus from near my house to Nakahanda Station, then transferred to the metro and got off at Honmachi Station on the Sakaisuji Line. There are a lot of BMs (business meetings) going on in Honmachi, but it's hard to reduce them. Sometimes there are long lines. First, I started my day with a morning coffee at a cafe inside the Senba Center Building. I'm not sure if I'm here for work or for a lunch drink afterwards (laughs). The cafe is located in B2 of Senba Center Building 3 and allows smoking. The interior has a nostalgic feel, like a Showa-era coffee shop. I ordered the 400 yen iced coffee morning set. It was a relaxing atmosphere where I could write a real review. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a café that opens early in the morning and allows smoking. This time, I had a morning set with iced coffee. It came with lightly toasted bread and a boiled egg, and if you choose coffee or tea, it costs 400 yen. I enjoyed my time there. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I visited. Located in Sen Building No. 3, B2, this place seems to have a lot of izakayas. It's a smoking-friendly restaurant where you can also use PayPay. They serve affordable lunch until 11 am, and it gets crowded with office workers at lunchtime. The sandwich morning set costs ¥600 with a salad on the side, along with two types of canned fruits. The seating is ample, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. Avoid coming during lunchtime if you want to take your time. The sandwiches are easy to eat and come in a good size. The chandeliers add a touch of old-fashioned charm. You need to self-declare your order as they won't bring it unless you ask. The pudding is also recommended, as it is soft and delicious.

The morning set for 380 yen was delicious, with toast topped with a generous amount of margarine-like sauce, hot boiled eggs, and coffee that tasted slightly acidic when it cooled down. The Osaka morning set was of high quality. I had one slice of toast as it is, and another slice with my favorite boiled egg, and both were very good. By the way, just at a glance at the B2 floor of the Senba Center Building, there were four cafes offering morning sets.

On the third day in Osaka, it was Saturday. I went to a cafe located in the basement of the Senba Center Building 3. The area is known for its vintage-style cafes and burger joints that serve breakfast in the morning. Among them, Ocean opens from before 7 am, which is convenient. The interior of the cafe is spacious with brown wooden walls, floors, and chandelier lighting. There are sofas and mirrored walls at the back, giving it a touch of luxury. The background music includes quiet instruments like guitars, pianos, and violins. The staff are efficient and friendly. I ordered the morning set with salad for 440 yen. The coffee was hot and refreshing. The salad included shredded cabbage with canned fruits. The toast was thick and had a juicy texture when bitten into. The boiled egg was warm and had a firm white. The receipt had "a stylish oasis of relaxation" written on it. Now, where should I go for my second stop?

This is a genuine retro coffee shop located in the Sembacentre building. I ordered a mixed juice from the mismatched glasses in the showcase. Although the glasses weren't nostalgically shaped, drinking mixed juice in a pure coffee shop brought back a lot of nostalgic feelings.

Located a 2-3 minute walk from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station, Cafe Ocean is a retro-style coffee shop established in 1970 and situated on the 2nd basement floor of the Funaba Center Building. Smoking is allowed, giving off a strong Showa era vibe. Opening at 6:45 in the morning, it's perfect for a morning visit. It seems to have many regular customers who have been coming for years. I tried the Morning Sandwich Set this time. It includes a sandwich with classic ingredients like egg, tomato, ham, and cucumber, along with iced coffee and salad. The spicy mustard mayo adds a nice kick, and the portion size is just right, making it a satisfying morning set menu! If you want to enjoy breakfast while smoking in the morning, be sure to visit. Thank you for the meal!

Morning set ¥380- Sandwich morning set ¥570- I found this old-fashioned coffee shop on Instagram! Located on the B2 floor of the 3rd building of the Funabashi Center Building near Sakaisuji Hommachi Station, in a gourmet street called Joy Funabashi. Coffee and tea can be enjoyed for ¥330-, which is a great deal. There are several types of morning sets, one is the Morning Set with boiled egg and buttered toast, and another is the Sandwich Morning that caught my eye on Instagram! The set that is usually ¥800 is available for ¥570 as a morning special. The sandwich is cut into bite-sized pieces, the bread is fluffy, and the ingredients are just right, making it easy to eat and delicious. I visited around 8 o'clock, during the commuting rush hour, and it was full, but it became less crowded by the time I left. Thank you for the meal.

Ocean Cafe in the vicinity of Sakaisuji Honmachi and Minamisenba opens at 7 am. It is a cozy cafe where you can relax. I sat at the 4-person table on the left as soon as I entered. It was quite crowded even in the morning. Perhaps because it is directly connected to the station. The morning set with a boiled egg is only 370 yen!! It's really affordable around here. The toast came quickly too. It was so delicious! It reminded me of my mother's cooking.

We, who love old-fashioned coffee shops, visited "Kissa Ocean" located in the Senba Center Building today. This place was a participating shop in the "Pure Coffee Shop Tour" that we did on the Osaka Metro before. We took turns with a friend to visit different shops, and this was one that my friend visited, so I wanted to come here myself when I had the chance. The menu at "Kissa Ocean" is displayed in a retro-style display case, with prices that remind you of the Showa era. While looking at the menu, little Chibitsunu spotted a set that looked really good. The Ocean Set seemed perfect for us, especially since we've been into pudding lately. The atmosphere inside the shop feels like a coffee shop from the Showa era, which we really like. We ordered the Ocean Set (with salad or pudding and a drink), choosing pudding and an iced coffee. The set was priced at 750 yen, which we thought was a great deal. The sandwich in the set had ingredients like fluffy scrambled eggs, cucumber, ham, and lettuce. The lightly toasted bread complemented the fluffy texture of the eggs, the saltiness of the ham, and the crunchiness of the cucumber and lettuce, making it really delicious. The pudding had a slightly firm texture, with a distinct egg flavor. The caramel topping added a perfect hint of bitterness, making it really tasty. This time, we just ordered one Ocean Set for a snack, and Chibitsunu got an iced cafe au lait for 440 yen. "Kissa Ocean" has a variety of affordable old-fashioned coffee shop menus, so we'd like to try them all one by one. Chibitsunu even said, "Let's come back next time for a parfait!" "Kissa Ocean" is a recommended shop by Chibitsunu!

I used to bookmark a café in the Senba Center Building, maybe the 3rd building? It was very close to Sakaisuji Hommachi Station. It was hot, so I chose the pudding parfait. The pudding parfait was a small size but didn't have any unnecessary toppings to fill it up, and it had plenty of ice cream at the bottom. It wasn't completely full, but it was quite popular with customers of all ages and genders coming in one after another. Thank you for the meal!

Pure Cafe Collection ♪ While taking a stroll in the city, I stopped by this cafe with my beloved daughter on the way back. The glass case at the entrance displayed colorful drinks, which I had always wanted to try. There are both non-smoking and smoking sections, but there was a faint smell of cigarettes. It brought back some nostalgic memories. I ordered a Cream Coffee (440 yen), which was delicious even when slightly mixed. I especially love the crunchy texture on the surface of the ice. In the photo, you can see the red drink, which was my daughter's Tomato Juice (380 yen). She chose a drink that seemed good for the body (mystery). The door, chandelier, and chairs all have a timeless interior design that hasn't changed much over the years. I particularly like the door. The atmosphere is quiet and the customers are diverse, making it easy to enter. It's conveniently located just a short walk from the station. Thank you for the meal (^_^)

Mesiuma's Delicious Meal (35th dish in 2022) Enjoyed a morning cafe at a cafe called "Ocean" in Sakaisuji Hommachi. Ordered a banana juice which was cold and delicious. It's a cafe where smoking is allowed, so I could relax. During lunchtime, office workers also came in, making it lively. The spacious seating area also provides a sense of security for infection prevention.

A nice atmosphere cafe for a morning stroll on a sunny Saturday morning, wandering from Minami Senba to Honmachi. Saturday mornings are relatively quiet, and I headed to the food court on the 2nd basement floor of the Senba Center Building No. 3. It was still before 10 am, so most of the shops were not open yet, but I found a cozy cafe that was already serving customers. The nostalgic atmosphere of this cafe, like a Showa-era coffee shop, was wonderful! Regular customers were leisurely enjoying their time, which was nice to see. I tried their morning set menu (available from 7 am to 11 am) for 540 yen, which included a sandwich, salad, and a choice of coffee or tea. The bite-sized sandwiches were neatly arranged in the center of the plate. Even though they were small enough for women to eat in one bite, the balance between the ingredients and the bread was just right, allowing you to savor each bite. The sandwiches were lightly spread with mustard mayonnaise, which added a hint of spiciness and acidity that complemented the ingredients well. Personally, I particularly enjoyed the cucumber and ham sandwich! The salad included canned mandarins and pineapples, which was a nice touch. The cabbage and lettuce were crunchy and delicious, especially when combined with the French dressing. I chose a hot coffee as my drink, which was perfect for taking a break while enjoying the sandwich and salad. It was a delightful meal, and I felt like today was going to be a good day! I would love to visit again for lunch, as their menu looks delicious. The cafe allows smoking, but they also have seating near the entrance for non-smokers.

It is located on the underground 2nd floor of the Hankyu Shipyard Center Building. It is closer to Honmachi Station than Sakaisuji Honmachi Station. The station building is large, so it was difficult to find. I went there for lunch, and there was plenty of space to sit comfortably. The flow of time in this cafe is slow. Elderly gentlemen leisurely read newspapers and smoke cigarettes, making it an elegant cafe.

I had a morning set at a cafe near Sakaisuji Hommachi Station. It included coffee, toast, and a boiled egg for 370 yen. The coffee had a nice bitterness that was refreshing in the morning. The toast was crispy and delicious. It was a typical morning set, but it helped me start my day off right.

It was Saturday, so the restaurant was empty. There was a boy who looked like he was in second grade, wandering around the pantry. The restaurant had no partitions, with only smoking and non-smoking sections separated by seats, but smokers were blowing smoke right next to the non-smoking section, so there was no proper separation. The omurice had no filling, just mostly rice. The iced coffee was good. They used a lot of coffee creamer.

Exactly at 11 o'clock, I accidentally walked past the street on the opposite side and had to turn back. It was a bit of a waste of time (;゚0゚) But I made it just in time for breakfast at a retro cafe. They allow smoking inside. The Shinsaibashi Center Building has many affordable and delicious shops. It's filled with tempting stores! I was almost lured in by the temptations on my way here (>人<;) My goal was to try their breakfast sandwich and switch the side salad for a pudding. The breakfast sandwich was only ¥540, which is incredibly cheap with a side salad included. I switched the salad for a pudding for an extra ¥30, making it a total of ¥570. The pudding was a bit firm, not too sweet, and had a traditional taste. The atmosphere inside the cafe was quiet and relaxing, with older gentlemen enjoying their time. I really liked the vibe here (*´꒳`*) It felt like I could grow roots and stay here forever, haha.

Yesterday, my beloved daughter (Toy Poodle) went back to my wife's parents' house, so I was alone and had nothing to do, so I went to bed early (lol). I woke up early and since there was no bread at home, I decided to have breakfast before heading to work. Although I don't walk through the underground of the Shinsaibashi Center Building on my commute, I decided to have breakfast at the Center Building. There were several places open, but one that caught my eye was the Café Ocean. From the exterior, it had a retro Showa-era feel. Inside, there was a wood-themed floor, matching chairs, sofas, vintage frames, and cigarette smoke stains, creating a nice Showa-era atmosphere. The background music was jazz, creating a pleasant mood in the morning. The staff were also refreshing. I ordered the Toast Morning for 370 yen, which came with a boiled egg, making it a very reasonable price. The hot coffee and boiled egg arrived promptly. The coffee was light but had a hint of bitterness, making it a delicious morning coffee. The toast was a bit light and had margarine spread on one side. Although I prefer toast a bit more toasted, it was a comforting toast that I could enjoy at home. The boiled egg was warm and easy to peel, with a good volume. After finishing my meal, I smoked a cigarette. The restaurant has both smoking and non-smoking areas, but since it's on one floor, it may be difficult for non-smokers to stay for a long time. It's an oasis for smokers to linger. Thank you for the meal.

This is a café located in a business district in Osaka, near Senba. It has a relaxing atmosphere, with newspapers available for customers to read. The interior is chic and elegant, with a dazzling chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The café is bright and comfortable, with a non-smoking section. I visited during the late afternoon, so the spacious café was not crowded. When I showed them my café-hopping leaflet, they gave me a collection card and a box of matches as a gift. I ordered a "Mixed Juice," which was not too sweet and had a lot of orange flavor without being too acidic. The café's catchphrase is "A stylish oasis for relaxation." It was a refreshing experience to hydrate at this oasis. Thank you for the meal.