Osaka: Charming Breakfast at CHELSEA (チェルシー) – French Toast & Tea in Daikokucho

I had breakfast at CHELSEA, a tearoom close to Daikokucho Station, during my stay in Osaka. CHELSEA has such a cute exterior.

Inside, there are counter seats and many tables. The atmosphere is cozy and charming. It reminded me of tearooms in Great Britain with a similar vibe.

The ornaments by the window are adorable too. The view outside, however, is just the usual Daikokucho scenery :p

The breakfast menu is available from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. Options include toast, French toast, hot dogs, fried eggs, and sandwiches—everything is “KONAMON.” KONAMON refers to flour-based dishes, which are specialties of Osaka, such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. These familiar flavors of Osaka, combined with wallet-friendly prices, make it a great choice.

I ordered the French toast set (フレンチトーストモーニングセット, 700 yen) and chose hot tea as my drink. The tea was served in a large pot, enough for three cups. I enjoyed the tea in different ways: first straight, then with sugar, and finally with milk.

The French toast was made with a thick slice of English bread, topped with ice cream, syrup, and whipped cream. It also came with banana and strawberry slices. Although the syrup was sweet, the French toast itself wasn’t overly sugary, which was perfect for me. The texture was wonderfully soft.