Today, I visited my third and final cafe of the day. It's just a 1-minute walk from the nearest station, located in the basement of an old building like those in Jinbocho. As you descend the stone stairs, you are surrounded by a cool atmosphere. The place has a calm and sophisticated vibe, like a bar. There is a counter made of stone with 9 seats, and a single bright red rose is placed in front. A record player is also on display. It's a space for adults with attention to detail throughout. This might be my favorite cafe from this cafe-hopping trip. I ordered the "NEW Croque Madame" lunch set (990 yen) with iced coffee. You can hear the sound of eggs being fried. The dish consists of two slices of toast sandwiching ham, topped with cheese and baked. A soft-boiled egg is placed on top, sprinkled with pink pepper and shaved black pepper. It's a sophisticated Croque Madame to be enjoyed with a knife and fork. The iced coffee is served generously in a large glass, with a rich and refreshing taste. Delicious. The cafe plays low, upbeat Showa-era pop music. It's a space where you'd want to spend time forever. They also offer alcohol in the evening, making the locals envy the place. Note that only photos of the table are allowed.

Today's second cafe visit is here. A cozy coffee shop located in the basement of a building. It is also one of the top 100 coffee shops. Quiet background music plays, making it perfect for solo customers. As indicated by the sign at the entrance, the shop seems to be solo customer-friendly. I ordered the seasonal coffee. It's black, but has a rich aroma and is easy to drink, very delicious. Enjoying coffee in this atmospheric shop gives you the illusion of becoming a sophisticated adult, for some reason, haha. Thank you for the meal.

A café near Yodoyabashi Station in Osaka City, created in a former bank vault that is a registered tangible cultural property. The building itself has a retro feel and a sense of nostalgia. Going underground, you'll find a stylish café with a small counter-only interior. It also doubles as a bar at night, creating an adult space that combines café and bar elements. They offer a wide range of lunch menu items, including delicious-looking sandwiches. This time, I enjoyed the café experience. I ordered coffee made from Ethiopian single-origin beans, which was carefully dripped. The coffee was served in a stylish, elongated cup that matched the interior. The container is essential for a rich coffee time. The balance of acidity and bitterness was good, making it an easy-to-drink cup. It was delicious. This place seems perfect for enjoying a book with a cup of coffee in hand. The owner wishes for a quiet atmosphere, so groups of three or more are not allowed to enter. A lovely space, worth a visit. Thank you for the meal.

It is located on the basement floor of a retro building. You go downstairs to get there. When I entered the store, nobody said anything to me even though I was waiting, so I asked if it was okay to sit at the edge, but they said no. It seems that the edge is reserved for regular customers. When I asked where I should sit, I was guided to the middle of the counter. The person next to me had put their belongings on the chair, so I hung mine on a hanger. I ordered an iced coffee for 560 yen, but even when I tried to order, they didn't respond. Even though I was sitting right in front of them at the counter... It was so uncomfortable. They were giving complimentary snacks to regular customers right in front of me. I felt like such an outsider at the counter. The bag was heavy hanging on the hanger, so I quickly finished my drink and left out of concern. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Mall & Hosoi Coffees at Yodoyabashi! It is located in the basement of a building, in a quiet space that is perfect for solo customers. What I had: - Seasonal coffee - Coffee Bavarois The Bavarois was a big hit for me. This place is perfect for enjoying coffee alone and having some time to yourself. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Coffee shop with a unique atmosphere. Easy to enter without waiting in line on weekdays. Enjoying coffee in the basement of a historic building feels like being in a movie scene, with a sense of a secret hideout. If you can drink coffee at this price in this place, it's a good deal. However, ordering a cafe au lait was a mistake in life. Seriously savoring the coffee here is delicious! Thank you for the meal!

First visit. Mole & Hosoi Coffees in Yodoyabashi. Sunday, July 23, 2023. Located in the underground floor of Shibukawa Building in Yodoyabashi, Mole & Hosoi Coffees. Visited out of curiosity. 14:08 Arrived. Seating available. Ordered. 14:15 Coffee. Coffee Bavarois arrived. 14:43 Paid and left. Seasonal coffee [Etoile] 560 yen, Coffee Bavarois 360 yen, Total 920 yen. Ilgacheffe's blend of three types of Mocha coffee was a new and delicious taste for me. The sweetness of the Coffee Bavarois was also good. It paired exceptionally well with the coffee. Enjoyed delicious coffee in the cool atmosphere of the bar counter. Thank you for the meal. #MoleHosoiCoffees #Yodoyabashi

I heard that you can enjoy authentic coffee and lunch in the former vault of the registered tangible cultural property, Shibukawa Building, so I went to Mall & Hosoi Coffees. The voluminous Croque Madame and seasonal coffee set lunch including Avocado Bacon Egg Sandwich start from 990 yen. The shop is located just a few minutes' walk from Yodoyabashi Station. The Shibukawa Building, built in 1927, has a solid and imposing exterior, with a characteristic design inspired by the ancient civilizations of South America, the Maya and Inca. Inside the building, you can feel a cool and unique atmosphere. The decorations such as the handrails of the stairs are also unique and give a sense of exoticism reminiscent of the Inca and Maya cultures. The shop is located on the basement floor, down the stairs. As it used to be a former underground vault, the thick metal door catches your eye. The interior of the shop has a cave-like atmosphere. The curved walls and shelves that follow them perfectly, the stylish and unique decorations, and the sense of exoticism of the Inca and Maya cultures can be felt in the interior. The shop has only a counter with 9 seats, giving it a bar-like appearance. The high stools are comfortable to sit on, and the cool and hard stone counter adds to the atmosphere. The various cups, glasses, and coffee gadgets waiting to be used, illuminated by the soft ball lamps, along with the stylish art pieces, create a serene atmosphere. The record plays quietly, creating a moist and high-quality adult secret base. Lunch is served from around 11:30 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, with last orders at 14:00 (closed on Mondays). Please check the shop's Instagram for the current operating status and hours (please confirm the latest information from the shop). Lunch & Coffee Set (including tax) (All come with salad, seasonal coffee or orange juice) A: NEW Croque Madame 990 yen B: Bacon Egg Sandwich 990 yen C: Avocado Bacon Egg 1,050 yen *Can be changed to cafe au lait for an additional 100 yen Optional: - Cheddar Cheese (B, C) 100 yen - Vichyssoise 180 yen - 3 kinds of mini cookies 280 yen This time, I ordered the Croque Madame lunch. After ordering, the smell of toasting bread and frying eggs spread, and in about 10 minutes, the dishes and coffee arrived. NEW Croque Madame Lunch 990 yen (Comes with salad, seasonal coffee or orange juice) Wow, it looks so luxurious! The shiny orange fried egg on top of the crispy cheese Croque Madame. The salad comes with carrot rapé and pickles. NEW Croque Madame A Croque Monsieur sandwich filled with ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce, topped with cheese and baked to create a Croque Madame. There is a big piece with a fried egg on top, and a half-size Croque Monsieur on the side, so it's practically 1.5 slices, a happy amount! When you cut into the crispy bread, you'll find roast ham, homemade? bechamel sauce, and rich cheese melting inside. The cheese on the surface is also crispy and fragrant, and when you break the dark yellow yolk of the fried egg, it flows out perfectly delicious! The rye bread is crispy and fragrant, with the saltiness of the ham and cheese, and the richness of the egg yolk creating a perfect taste! The cheese, which has a good flavor, is it Gruyère? According to the female staff, there are three types of cheese, and various ingredients are also added to the bechamel sauce. If that's all, it might seem too heavy, but the basil sauce with a refreshing aroma and the peppery flavor that bursts give a mature finish. The basil sauce has a refreshing aroma, and the pink pepper adds a spicy flavor. There is also the scent of cumin and caraway seeds. It's a sophisticated Croque Madame with a deep flavor, and even though it's a huge portion, I couldn't get enough of it. The half Croque Monsieur without the fried egg has a gentle sweetness from honey. The mild bechamel, the fragrant cheese and ham, and the sweetness of the honey make an irresistible combination of sweet and salty! The black pepper and fried onions are good accents. The carrot rapé with a hint of mustard and the tangy cornichon (small cucumber pickles) are a nice palate cleanser. The dressing for the salad is also homemade, I wonder? The sophisticated and refreshing basil sauce, the pickled carrot rapé, and the tangy cornichon make for a perfect combination.

I couldn't visit this restaurant before due to it being closed during my previous Osaka trip, so I visited with a slightly higher expectation. It's a nice atmosphere in the basement of a very cool building. I ordered a hot café au lait. The place seems to attract a more sophisticated crowd, but it was delicious.

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I had the NEW Croque Madame lunch at Mole&Hosoi Coffees in Shibakawa Building B1 in Yodoyabashi, Osaka City. It was more filling than it looked! It was incredibly delicious. The bread was soft and chewy, the semi-soft egg and gooey cheese combination was addictive.

Mall & Hosoi Coffee is a well-known famous shop in Osaka. The building is also impressive. The tangible cultural property "Shibukawa Building" was a prestigious building with a history as a bride school for young ladies before the war. The underground part with the safe vault removed is now a famous coffee shop in Osaka. This time, it was my second visit after a long time, and I really wanted to come for lunch before I die. The cafe where you can enjoy bread from Nisse Hutte is the only place I know besides this one. I wanted to try the ultimate collaboration of the deep bitter coffee from Mall & Hosoi and the Croque Madame made with bread from Nisse Hutte. Even though I usually say "no bread for lunch because I get hungry," I decided to bend my own rule this time. The Croque Madame came with coffee, orange juice, or cafe au lait (+100) for 990 yen including tax. The fact that Mall & Hosoi's coffee is included at this price made me pleasantly surprised. I ordered a hot coffee without sugar and milk. The quiet and reserved owner behind the mask seemed happy (or so I felt) because this is a coffee shop after all. The Croque Madame arrived with a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg on top, emanating a wonderful aroma. It had just the right amount of capers and peppercorns as accents. The bread carried ham, cheese, bechamel sauce, and egg on top, gently reminding me that it's not the main focus. The thickness and volume of the sandwich were perfect. The side salad with lettuce and tiny pickles complemented the dish well, with the perfect saltiness from the cheddar cheese. It was delicious. This is what I wanted to eat. The coffee was pleasantly bitter. This is what I wanted to drink. It's a perfect combination. Why does this old, windowless, not-so-spacious hole feel so comfortable? The whitewashed walls, ceiling, and beams with traces of yellowish-brown here and there give a sense of life, avoiding an inorganic feel. Even though it's not spacious, there is a sense of ease. The soothing sound of chanson music playing, the quiet and classy customers, and the atmosphere of the shop, everything was just perfect. Just enjoying a slow and delicious coffee and bread, a feast from two famous shops. Taking a deep breath even though there are no windows. I wish this place remains a place where gentlemen and ladies gather casually. It's just a personal feeling.

It seems like the place used to be a vault room. The underground interior has only 9 seats at the iron counter, creating a cozy atmosphere like a bar. Even if you're alone, you can enjoy a leisurely coffee. I visited on a weekday afternoon and there were only 3 other customers. It seems like there's no need to wait in line. I ordered coffee and coffee Bavarois (highlighted in red on the menu). The type of coffee seems to change each time. Each cup is carefully hand-dripped. The coffee I had that day had a strong acidity, which I like. The coffee Bavarois was a perfect match for the coffee. It's not too sweet, but has just the right amount of sweetness, perfect for coffee. Recommended for when you want to relax a little after lunch.

Yodoyabashi, a café with a nostalgic atmosphere located in the Shibukawa Building, a designated cultural property. When you enter, it feels like entering a different world. Going downstairs and further in, there is a sense of excitement on the first visit. It was quiet on a Saturday afternoon around 3 pm, with only one customer present. It felt like a private space. I had a café au lait. The master seemed devoted to coffee. They only allow groups of up to two people, and groups of three or more are not allowed. It's a place to enjoy coffee and quietly pass the time, rather than for chatting. It was a nice break from the hustle and bustle. Thank you for the hospitality.

Mole Hosoi Coffee is a café located in a former bank vault, now registered as a tangible cultural property, where you can enjoy coffee. I visited this café, which I had always admired, during a private trip to Osaka. The building, Shibukawa Building, was completed in 1927 and is a registered tangible cultural property designed by architect Motohiko Homma. I had high expectations for the coffee in the solemn and quiet space of Mole Hosoi Coffee, which was renovated from the former underground vault room. I ordered the seasonal Sakura coffee and the coffee Bavarois, which are their specialties. The coffee had a floral aroma reminiscent of black tea, with a gentle sweet and sour taste. It was almost like the premium Brazilian Caché variety, with a hint of acidity but very little bitterness, and a subtle sweetness with a floral flavor. It was close to my favorite coffee variety. The specialty coffee was carefully brewed and served at such a reasonable price, making me appreciate the charm of Osaka even more. The Bavarois was also delightful, with a smooth texture that complemented the coffee perfectly. This place exudes an atmosphere suitable for adults. Osaka truly has many wonderful cafes. I had a great time here.

When I visited at the end of last year, there was a sign saying "We will be taking a break for a while," so I gave up, but when I checked online, it said that they are open recently, so I went. There was a sign at the entrance saying "Please keep quiet and no photography inside the store," and I ordered an "H Cafe au Lait" and spent a quiet time. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much.

The interior of the shop has a calm atmosphere, similar to a trendy bar. It is a place where you can enjoy delicious coffee, which adds to its cool factor. The prices seem high-end, but are actually about half of what you would expect. The coffee is also delicious. If you don't mind a relaxed atmosphere, you will surely like this place.

Foodie Lawyer's Food Diary [Instagram] joy_sound [Tabelog] _Chrome_ーーーーーーーーーーーーー Unique atmosphere cafe! Pay attention to the original rules! Visited Mall & Hosoi Coffees. It is also listed in Tabelog's Top 100 cafes. The menu states rules such as limited to 1 hour inside the store, not suitable for dates, etc., showing the strong commitment of the owner, so be careful. The owner politely reminded a group speaking loudly and also showed the menu again to a customer who seemed to have been there for an hour, prompting them to leave. As long as you follow the rules, there should be no problem. I had the December coffee and the chestnut cheese cake. The cake was moist, rich, and delicious. It's a cafe with a unique tense atmosphere. Thank you for the meal!

Located in the underground floor of Shibakawa Building in Osaka's Chuo Ward, Mole & Hosoi Coffees is a cozy coffee shop that specializes in serving meticulously brewed coffee using beans handpicked by the owner, Mr. Hosoi. The building was completed in 1927 and designed by architect Otohiko Homma, featuring decorative elements reminiscent of Mayan and Incan cultures at the entrance. The shop itself is situated in what used to be a former vault room. The menu includes items like croque-monsieur sandwiches, but I opted for an iced coffee after lunch. The drink had a mature bitterness to it, perfect for a quiet moment at the counter. The space also features a gallery area showcasing art pieces. The history of Shibakawa Building dates back to a time when traditional Japanese wooden architecture was prevalent, making this concrete structure with South American-inspired decorations a unique addition to the landscape. Initially intended for personal use, the building was later repurposed as the Shira Ran Society Home Economics School due to the owner's interest in education and concerns about fire safety.

Two people visited on a regular day. The customer occupancy was about half, and there is a calm underground space. There is no flashy sign outside the building, and the atmosphere inside the building is like an underground passage. It's a quiet type of restaurant, and the lunch menu also includes Instagram-worthy dishes that women would love, making it a place that two male office workers would not choose for lunch. We each chose one of the two menu options, which were delicious and quite filling. What I liked was that a delicious coffee was included for 950 yen. It's a good deal for those who want to spend a leisurely hour during their lunch break. However, for male office workers who crave fried chicken for lunch, the decision might be a bit difficult. I hope they gather the courage to choose this place. Three missiles, three stars.