Barista Map Coffee Roasters

On the second day of our trip to Osaka and Kyoto, we found this takeout coffee shop near our hotel. It looks quite impressive and is only open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There were quite a few customers on-site, and only cash was accepted.

We wanted to drink lattes, but it was more like coffee with milk. The prices are quite high, with single items starting from over 1000 yen. The only options that could be paired with milk were the top three types of beans, so we each ordered a cup to try.

The Home Blend is affordable and probably medium roasted; it has a nice balance between bitterness and sweetness.

I ordered Colombian beans, which are lightly roasted, and I also paid extra to swap for premium milk (650 yen extra, which is quite pricey). The beans had a strong melon flavor, which I had experienced before, and it was really well-expressed. However, I couldn't really taste the difference in the milk; perhaps I’d need to order the same cup again to make a more noticeable comparison.

If you're in Osaka and want to enjoy a cup of lightly brewed coffee or milk, make sure to stop by!