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Seasonal bowl at Optimus Cafe in Osaka
Chili beans sandwich at Optimus Cafe in Osaka
Breakfast on the river at Optimus Cafe in Osaka
Vegan
International
Japanese
Organic
Western
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast

Plant-based cafe that serves a variety of cuisines from karage bowl and soy bolognaise spaghetti to avocado toast and sandwiches. Has smoothies and desserts. Est. 2019 and became vegan in 2021. Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm, Sun 8:30am-6:00pm. Open until 6pm on holidays.

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52 Reviews

First Review by ReneeCassels

Avatar nato72

nato72

Points +68

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

AMAZING!!!!

The cutest little cafe with very friendly staff and a beautiful view over the river. Easy ordering online and everything is vegan.
We ordered the French Toast and the Have a good day plate . Soooo yummy

Pros: Vibe , Food , Friendly staff and location

Beautiful serene view at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

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French toast at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Have a good day plate at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

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Avatar Juli4n76

Juli4n76

Points +16

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

Really nice to eat at midday

The Soy-Meat in one bowl (You‘ll see it on the menu I‘m sure) was amazing

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itsmeagain

Points +474

Vegan
11 Sep 2023

Very poor

Poor service, we turned up starving, teatime, yesterday. We were going to be turned away at half four pm, place ought to be open til 6. We got allowed in , ate, and left . Food nice and unhealthy, vegan nuggets on pitta. Tasty indeed. Today we were there again, turned away after three pm. Never again thanks, never again.

Pros: Vegan

Cons: Expensive , Closes early and at random.

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Tsukimi

Points +1983

Vegan
09 Sep 2023

Very healthy and yum!

The food was very good but I think the portions are too small for the price.
Very cozy location.

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medus

Points +683

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Great!

A bit expensive but the food is delicious and the views are beautiful.

Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious , Great views

Cons: A bit expensive

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LoveNash

Points +54

Vegan
13 Aug 2023

Love this place!!

Everything I’ve tried has been so delicious 🤤

Pros: Good, Selection, Price

Cons: Wish it was open till later

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joel_laun

Points +981

Vegan
26 Jul 2023

Great find and awesom location!

We came here on a day trip to Osaka and loved it! It's so great that you can sit outside on the terrace with a view over the river. The food was super tasty, perfectly sized serving and not expensive, too. The Café looked lovely, the staff was really kind, we recomend the Optomus Cafe and will definitely come again! ☀️🌱

Pros: All vegan, Tasty food (also dessert) , Great view!

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wendy_adams

Points +139

Vegan
19 Jul 2023

Great for lunch

Vegan options seem a little hard to come by in Osaka so this was a great find for lunch. Tasty bowls of food with lots of fresh veg.

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DomiNathan

Points +75

Vegan
12 Jul 2023

Great brunch with a view!

I love brunch food, so this place really hit the spot. Not only that, but the outdoor sitting is a great experience. Friend had the French toast, I had the Nice Day meal. Both were great! Highly recommend it.

Pros: Great food, Great view, Good price

French toast at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Nice day meal at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Nice day meal at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

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AïchaPlatzdasch

Points +190

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Tasty non-Japanese bowl

But was a little too small for the price 🥲

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RemiOkamoto

Points +644

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Great food

I really enjoyed the food we had which was Soy meat karaage bowl and corn fritters. The bowl came with some vegetables and hummus. Very tasty and good location!

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YokeMunLim

Points +895

Vegan
03 Jul 2023

One of my favorite vegan places in Osaka

The food here is always delicious and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. I also love how convenient the location is. I would recommend this place to anyone who visits Osaka.

Pros: Delicious and healthy food , Amazing location , Friendly staff

Seasonal Buddha bowl at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Avatar CMack95

CMack95

Points +207

Vegetarian
25 Jun 2023

Beautiful view and nice food

The view over the river is lovely. The food is also great but was a little disappointed that the prices jump up almost 50% on the weekends… I get it but I’m also not a fan of such pricing.

All the portions are a little on the small side for me but only just. The summer bowl and Optimus bowl were excellent but I found the fried soy bowl a little disappointing.

I returned today for the hiked up prices and had the fried soy bowl. The soy “meat” was really spongy and greasy and there wasn’t enough freshness in the rest of the bowl to counteract it.

Other than the fried soy bowl though I’d definitely recommend this place for a light lunch.

Pros: Vegan, Affordable, Beautiful view

Avatar DominikFöldes

DominikFöldes

Points +132

Vegan
23 Jun 2023

Tasty with great view

The soy chicken was awesome. Just like the view over the river. 1200¥ per lunch was very reasonable and well worth the money.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-23

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Avatar rubyfcwang

rubyfcwang

Points +138

Vegan
22 Jun 2023

Ruby

The food is freshly made and so yummy

Pros: Breakfast set, Gluten free muffin , Riverside

Delicious breakfast at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Avatar Kate134

Kate134

Points +189

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Absolutely delicious breakfast

Sat outside on the river. Ordering system was via QR code which was ok but the English translation wasn’t working too well. I ordered the big breakfast and it was the best ever! Tasty, fresh, thoughtful food. The kind of food you feel really good eating. I also had a smoothie that was fab. Friendly, efficient service. I noticed that there were around 6 breakfast options but that the big breakfast seemed to have sold out by 11.

Pros: Lovely space , Freshly made food with tasty ingredients , Great service

Cons: A bit pricier than other places but worth it

The outside bar area at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Breakfast with a view at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Cake counter! at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

The big breakfast and a Be Gorgeous smoothie at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Avatar Kyattodesu

Kyattodesu

Points +18

Mostly Veg
14 Jun 2023

Good food, good atmosphere

Absolutely amazing! The food was super good and I felt pretty good after eating it. The atmosphere was also relaxing.

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manifesting.maddi

Points +506

Vegetarian
13 Jun 2023

Yummy food and smoothies

Greta options for my family - smoothies and breakfast options. Unfortunately no food options for me but I could have all the smoothies.

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Avatar Lennyeum

Lennyeum

Points +154

Vegan
28 May 2023

Perfect balance of healthy and tasty

Wonderful location with even better food, the fried soy meat is to die for

Fried Soy Plate at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Avatar JuliaSantos7

JuliaSantos7

Points +1052

Vegan
26 May 2023

Okay food, great view

It's super nice to sit outside by the lake. Some breakfast foods were already sold out. The food we had was okay but nothing special. The avocado was a bit bitter and already darkened and also lacked in seasoning. The granola yogurt was quite good but the berries on it were still frozen which didn't taste great. French toast was very tasty. Great for the view and food is okay 👍.

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willemijnv

Points +549

Vegetarian
30 Apr 2023

Amazing breakfast!

Had a lovely breakfast here with a great view on the river. The staff was super helpful, and the food was super good!

Pros: Fully vegan restaurant, Many choices, Awesome view

There's also the Optimus showroom and the Optimus office in the same building at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

View from the outside terrace at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

View from the outside terrace at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Berry soda, 'Be Cute' smoothie (April special) at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Breakfast plates (avocado swapped in for hummus) at Optimus Cafe in Osaka +1

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ValerieSherpa

Points +38

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Great breakfast spot by the river

It's not easy finding a breakfast spot in Osaka since most restaurants don't open until 11am, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this place was great! It offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, and the location by the river is a great way to enjoy breakfast.

It's the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and some breakfast while taking in the beautiful scenery. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, coupled with the delicious food and friendly staff, make it a must-visit for anyone in the area.

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Avatar Evrinomi

Evrinomi

Points +442

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Really nice

The tea and tiramisu (not too sweet, nice taste) were really delicious. Good service. Smoothies are also great

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Avatar Chad_and_Emily

Chad_and_Emily

Points +1779

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

I Went Twice

Great food. I went for a late lunch and breakfast the next day. Both were fantastic. The Buddha Bowl and the English breakfast were both good choices for me.

If you sit outside you have to order on your phone at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Peanut butter toast at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

English breakfast at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Buddha Bowl and smoothie at Optimus Cafe in Osaka

Avatar Callumm

Callumm

Points +40

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Amazing food and a good view!

The food here is really good, lots of dessert options, and there is seating that overlooks the water!

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AnimalLiberationToday

Points +127

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Great vegan food; beautiful riverside view

Came in for breakfast around 9:30 AM on a weekday. The place was fairly empty. There were blankets for those sitting at the patio (since it was quite chilly outside and also some of the seats are made of metal). Breakfast menu consisted of various toasts and a small breakfast plate

Pros: Fully vegan, Patio overlooking the river

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Avatar ErikvH.

ErikvH.

Points +1056

Vegan
18 Mar 2023

My kind of place

Completely plant-based and mellow lunch café with the most delicious and healthy rice bowls, wraps, smoothies and sweets. The soy meat might be some of the best I’ve had. The first page in the menu had a list of recommended documentaries to educate yourself on veganism and environmental issues, which I think is a great idea. Nice view on the Tosahori river too. Optimus Café is my kind of place.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-18

Pros: Magnificent food, Friendly service, Good price

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