Located 186m from Keihan's "Watanabebashi Station" and about a 5-minute walk from Yotsubashi Line's "Higobashi Station" is a cute cafe called "Festiva Tower" on the basement floor. I visited for the first time the other day. - Homemade rice flour cake (¥600): A rich chocolate cake with a subtle sweetness. The flavor is strong yet not overly sweet, which makes it delicious. - Hot latte (¥700): Made with Ethiopian beans. I love cafes but I'm not very familiar with coffee brands... that's me! Even so, I could taste the delicious latte with a strong bean flavor. The cozy interior has 2 tables for 2 people, 4 tables for 4 people, and also a terrace outside. They also sell coffee beans and baked goods, creating a quiet and relaxing space where I had a wonderful weekend.

[Visit on July 14, 2022] ■ Coffee tasting comparison QoFFEE by rio coffee Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Kita Ward, Nakanoshima 2-3-18, Nakanoshima Festival Tower B1F

Located at the B1F of the Nakanoshima Festival Tower, just a 3-minute walk from Higobashi on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line. I arrived around 4 PM today and decided to sit on the terrace. I ordered the daily coffee for ¥500. It was served in about 7 minutes, and without any explanation, I found a cup of Honduran coffee in front of me. Upon opening the lid, I noticed that the amount of coffee was less than what you would get at Seven-Eleven, only filling about 2/3 of the cup. The taste was medium to dark roast with a slightly strong sweetness and bitterness. Cream and sugar were not provided, and I had to ask for a receipt.

Blend Coffee R 550 yen It seems like they opened last month. The price is a bit high, but you can clearly taste the specialty coffee. You can also read explanations about the coffee on their dedicated app. I thought it was a major chain, but it seems to be a startup from Kansai. It looks like it will become my favorite spot for relaxation. I hope they continue to thrive for a long time. It was delicious ☕️

Located in the basement of Festival Hall, there are table seats along the corridor, which was nice. There is a variety of coffee available, making it enjoyable.

I visited around 9:30 in the morning and had carrot cake for breakfast. It was a rare cake made with rice flour, and I personally loved it. The cake was moist and didn't taste like rice flour at all. It paired well with coffee and was delicious.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Rio Coffee in Ashiya! The simple interior and concept are nice.