I sometimes take a break at the McDonald's behind Harukas. It's convenient to order and pay with my smartphone, and the crew brings the food to me. The Soft Twist ice cream is consistently delicious, especially when I add it to my iced coffee. Thank you for always providing such a tasty treat!

I was craving something sweet and wandered around until I found a McDonald's. To my surprise, they had a McCafe with a variety of sweets in the display case. I decided to try the Oreo roll cake and a cup of Darjeeling tea. The roll cake was served on a plate with Oreo biscuits on top and cute decorations. It was delicious and the presentation was so adorable, it really made me happy.

Avanohoop B1's McDonald's ♪ It may not be a popular topic, but I really like McDonald's waffle cone. It's surprisingly delicious and I like it because it's cheap (laughs). On this day, I had a night snack at McDonald's with a waffle cone and coffee.

Aveno Hoop's first Mac Cafe in B1! I ordered a set of cafe latte and two macarons for 500 yen. The cafe carefully makes each cup of coffee. The macarons are delicious too! The cafe has a large seating area so you can find a cozy spot to relax. The age range is wide so you can spend a leisurely time here. 😉

On Saturday, a little after 2 o'clock, I visited Mac Cafe by Barista, the first cafe in Western Japan with a dedicated barista. The interior of the cafe was almost full of seats. I tried the Green Smoothie for 400 yen, which was a blend of green vegetables with added sweetness, perfect for incorporating more greens into your diet.

"I thought it was unusual for a frappe, isn't it?" That's what I thought when I tried the matcha frappe with black honey. At 'McDonald's Cafe', the popular sweet drink 'Uji Matcha Frappe' was regularized in June this year, but when I visited the store in early September, I found a new version of it. It was the "Black Honey Uji Matcha Frappe" that I ordered this time. This drink is made by adding black honey-flavored sauce and jelly to the "Uji Matcha Frappe". While the combination of matcha and black honey is often seen in traditional Japanese sweets, it is quite rare to find it in a frozen drink with both sauce and jelly flavored with black honey. When I tried it, I was able to enjoy the deep richness of black honey that is not easily tasted with matcha alone. Personally, I felt that it was similar to matcha milk with tapioca pearls. This black honey matcha frappe is scheduled to be sold until mid-October (*while supplies last). If you often enjoy the "Matcha Frappuccino" at Starbucks, why not give this one a try?

I tried the white triangle chocolate pie for the first time. It was warm and fluffy, with a creamy filling that melted smoothly like white chocolate inside. The crispy pie crust and the creamy filling created a perfect harmony.

Located on the basement floor of Abeno Hoop, this is the first Mac Cafe to open in Osaka, although there has been one in Sannomiya before. Offering reasonably priced drinks and sweets made by baristas, this cafe shares its seating area with the regular McDonald's next to it. Upon entering, you will see a colorful display of macarons and cakes in the showcase on the right side of the counter. Today's order was a Flat White S ¥250, and two macarons - Lemon and Pistachio at ¥150 each. The macarons, about 5 cm in diameter, were filled with just the right amount of lemon and pistachio jam, making them delicious. The Flat White, made with espresso and steamed milk by the barista, had a great balance of espresso aroma and flavor.

▼Location▼ Located on the B1F of Abeno Hoop, across from Abeno Bridge Station in Osaka. ▼About the Shop▼ McDonald's is the world's top hamburger chain and the second largest in the foodservice industry. Founded in Japan by Den Fujita in 1971, it currently operates over 3000 stores in the country. ▼Menu▼ The menu is mostly consistent across all stores. For more details, please visit their website. ▼Food Ordered▼ - Sausage McMuffin for 110 yen - (January 2019) One of the items on the breakfast menu. It uses an English muffin instead of the regular burger buns, giving it a soft and toasty texture. The sausage patty inside has a good meaty texture and pairs well with the cheese. ▼Impressions▼ (January 2019) McDonald's is the world's top hamburger chain and a major player in Japan. In recent years, they have made various improvements and strategies to regain their footing, resulting in a recovery in performance. This branch at Abeno Hoop near Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station is a convenient stop before heading out. I personally love the Sausage McMuffin, which has a consistent and delicious taste. I look forward to visiting McDonald's for their breakfast menu items in the future.

I visit this McDonald's 2-3 times a week. I went on the first day of the year to try their breakfast menu. I got the Sausage Egg McMuffin set with a hot coffee (M size) and hash browns for ¥350 with a coupon (regular price ¥450). On my way out, I bought a lucky bag for ¥3,000 which included free product vouchers, a face towel, 2-way tote bag, potato timer, and a gold McDonald's card worth ¥500. Unfortunately, I didn't win anything with the gold card.

"Oh, it looks like they've switched to raspberry?" I had a White Chocolate Frappe with crushed chocolate at another McDonald's cafe a while ago, but when I visited this store today, it had changed to raspberry. Currently, McDonald's cafes are offering a limited edition "Premium Chocolate" series featuring various chocolate drinks. When I visited this store, the "Premium White Chocolate Frappe" I had before was no longer available, and instead, the new "Premium Raspberry White Chocolate Frappe" was introduced. As the name suggests, this drink combines raspberry sauce with white chocolate, and although it may be hard to tell from the photo below, the contrast of red and white is a distinctive feature. There are many different frappes available, but personally, I think this may have been my first time trying one with raspberry. Compared to the one I had before, the vivid appearance and the sweet and sour taste of the raspberry were impressive. By the way, they are still selling other premium chocolate drinks with high cocoa content. This raspberry frappe has a refreshing taste that would be perfect for those who prefer it. It will be available until mid-January next year, so if you're interested, be sure to visit McDonald's cafe soon.

Located near Tennoji Station and Osaka Abenobashi Station, this McDonald's is situated on the basement floor of the large commercial facility, Abeno HOOP, adjacent to Abeno Harukas. I stopped by for breakfast before heading to work. The spacious restaurant, with a total of 180 seats shared with "McCafe," was quite crowded, mostly filled with customers. It's all thanks to its prime location. It was still during the breakfast hours when I ordered the classic Egg McMuffin value set for 400 yen at the counter. After paying, I was given a number tag and told that my order would be brought to my seat. I sat at a counter seat and waited, and soon enough, my order arrived. The Egg McMuffin consisted of a crispy muffin coated with corn grits, Canadian bacon, cheese, and a folded fried egg. It had a simple taste with only the oil and saltiness from the sausage patty, although the egg was overcooked. The hash browns were greasy as usual, not the healthiest option. I think including a salad instead of hash browns would make for a healthier breakfast, but expecting healthiness from McDonald's might be a stretch. The coffee, which used to taste good, now seems average compared to the improved quality of convenience store coffee. Nonetheless, for 400 yen, this breakfast set from McDonald's is worth the price. Despite facing a crisis due to expired ingredients at one point, McDonald's has made a remarkable recovery and remains a strong industry leader.

I had some time to spare and wanted to charge my phone, so I went to the McDonald's under HOOP. I ordered a grape Fanta and some Chicken McNuggets. It had been a while since I last had Chicken McNuggets, but the taste was just as good as I remembered. I also got to charge my phone, so I would give it a high rating.

McDonald's offers a café with barista coffee, macarons, and donuts. It seems like most McDonald's locations have a café section, but it is mainly for McDonald's customers. The coffee is made with an espresso machine and served in small cups. The iced café latte is made by pouring hot coffee into a glass with milk and ice. Unlike McDonald's café latte, the glass enhances the taste and aroma. The coffee options include espresso, lungo, ristretto, but I only tried the iced café latte, so I can't comment on the hot coffee. The macarons were very delicious.

It had been a year since my daughter and grandchild visited, and I received a sudden request from my daughter. She asked me to get a Happy Meal toy from McDonald's for my grandchild. I have always accepted my daughter's requests in the past, except for giving her a cellphone when she was in fifth grade. Eating a Happy Meal at McDonald's is no big deal. Before leaving, my family joked that I could probably eat two sets. Well, that's easy, of course. When I was at the counter, I hesitated on what to order. I ended up choosing a hamburger and nuggets for the main course, two orders of fries for the side, and iced tea and orange juice for drinks. I also specified the toys. Whew, I thought I could eat it all. But looking at the tray of food, it seemed a bit too much. So, I kindly passed the extra fries to two high school boys sitting next to me. They thanked me, and I felt happy. Two drinks were no problem, and the burger and nuggets were just right. In fact, it was a treat for me. It cost me 960 yen for one person at McDonald's, but it was worth it for the smiles on my daughter and grandchild's faces. It was a light meal for their happiness. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered one chocolate macaron and an iced coffee! The macaron was incredibly delicious! Unlike the dry ones you find at convenience stores, the macaron from McCafé was moist and rich! Even though I only ordered one, they served it on a stylish plate! It was the best!

After shopping, I took a break. I enjoyed some chicken nuggets, three types of peach shakes, and some french fries. It was a relaxing time.

No matter how many times you come, the air conditioning doesn't work. It's too hot to study, so I wouldn't recommend it. Also, according to the Osaka prefectural ordinance, students under high school age must leave by 10:00 p.m., but the lady who enforces this rule is very unfriendly. Furthermore, the tables are cleaned too slowly, so I've seen customers trying to find a seat only to be told to go elsewhere because it's dirty.

The place is spacious and nice.