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About this place
The thick pancakes take about 30 minutes to cook after you order, so they’re best enjoyed when you have time to spare. Diners praise their soft, moist texture and generous thickness, and some single out the way the syrup soaks in. They are listed at 650 yen, with a 50-yen discount when ordered with a drink. Rather than a quick bite when you’re in a rush, this is a pairing to savour with coffee and a little time to relax.
The coffee menu spans original blends with distinct flavour profiles and single-origin options. Choose American for a lighter bitterness and gentle mouthfeel, or Carlos for the richness of a dark roast. Carlos is also said to pair well with milk and work nicely in a café au lait. Among the single-origin coffees, Tanzania is described as having grapefruit-like acidity and a full body, while Ethiopia has notes of lemon and lime. The tasting notes offer a useful starting point for finding your preference. One customer who ordered takeaway coffee with their choice of beans also mentioned watching it being brewed to order. If time allows, you could try a few coffees in the café.
In the morning, a drink can be paired with toast, a boiled egg or salad, with options ranging from one item to a set with all three. The toasted egg sandwich offers a choice of one, two or three eggs. The menu describes the one-egg version as “bread in the starring role”, the two-egg option as balanced, and the three-egg version as thick-cut—an indication of how the sandwich’s substantiality changes with the filling. There is also a toasted egg sandwich made with dashi, as well as hot sandwiches with a choice of fillings, making the menu suitable for anything from breakfast to a light meal.
guadua coffee is in Abiko-nishi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and is open from 8 to 17 in the morning. Whether you set aside time for the thick pancakes or start the day with a morning set, choosing a coffee to match your taste is part of the experience.
