Cafe Wakakusa

We had an amazing experience at Cafe Wakakusa! The crepe with egg, avocado, and greens was a delightful surprise—fresh and flavorful. We also ordered the red bean crepe topped with matcha ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious. The owner was upfront about the wait since he runs the café alone, but it was worth every minute. Cozy atmosphere, great food, and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended!

the crepes here are delicious! I got the chocolate & berry & banana, the fruit sauce was not too sweet. my husband got the ham & cheese with the salad, the dressing was very light but full of flavor. we also got 2 matcha lattes that were good, not super sweet like back in the US. also when we were about to leave the owner let us know about an event happening today (Mt. Wakakusa Yamayaki) that only happens once a year! we followed his recommendation and it made our whole day better. definitely coming back to eat here the next time we're around and will recommend this place to friends that live in Osaka!! :)

Best coffee we’ve had all holiday in Japan. We had 3 different sweet crepes which were all delicious. The owner was very thoughtful and gave us recommendations for our visit in Nara.

I found this cafe while walking around and looking for a vegetarian lunch, and I’m so glad I did. They offer a great variety of freshly made dishes, including crepes, salads, and pasta. I ordered the pasta, and it was delicious. What made the experience even better was the staff — they were incredibly kind and happy to customize my meal exactly the way I wanted and needed. Everything tasted fresh, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service made me feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for good vegetarian options and friendly service.

We saw very good reviews about the cafe so we decided to give it a try since we reached Nara early. Walked in at 8.40am, the cafe looked empty except for one couple downstairs. The guy manning the cafe completely ignored us when we walked in - unlike other shops whereby the Japanese will greet with the moment you enter. When we wanted to go upstairs for seating, he walked out from his counter immediately and started ranting about his poor and unhappy working conditions - he was one person manning the whole shop, upstairs was CLOSED, he cannot manage upstairs too, there was another couple waiting for their food (yes, ONE). He acted agitated and was gesticulating about us having to wait for the food of the couple to be done before he can start to work on ours. He was irritated and rude throughout the whole interaction, and we saw others getting chased out too. What a way to start the day.