Tabelog ratingCacao Sampaka (カカオサンパカ 大丸梅田店) is the Osaka outpost of a Spanish chocolatier, located on the 7th floor of the Daimaru department store in Umeda. It's a bright, glassy salon with counter seats and tables offering views of the city, specializing in desserts that showcase the depth of Spanish-sourced cacao.
Guests consistently praise the signature Jarratz, a thick, deeply chocolatey soft-serve ice cream served with two macarons. Other favorites include seasonal parfaits, the Dacquoise Chocolata pastry, and the limited-time Hyō de Chocolat, a dramatic chocolate shaved ice dessert available after 2:00 PM. Reviewers describe the chocolate flavor across the menu as intense, well-balanced, and memorable. The cafe's convenient location inside the station complex is another plus.
While the desserts are highly regarded, service can be inconsistent. Several visitors, including international tourists, have reported brusque or inflexible staff, with at least one dispute over an enforced one-order-per-person rule. Some find the savory lunch items and coffee to be ordinary for the price.
For the desserts, reviewers find the prices fair. The Jarratz soft-serve was recently reported at around ¥800, or ¥1,320 as a set with a drink. The seasonal shaved ice costs about ¥2,200, while parfait sets are in the ¥1,400–¥1,800 range. The typical spend is between ¥1,000 and ¥2,000 per person.
- Getting There: Located on the 7th floor of the Daimaru Umeda department store, a one-minute walk from JR Osaka Station.
- Reservations: Walk-in only; reservations are not accepted. Expect to wait up to 30 minutes on weekends, though weekdays are often quiet.
- Payment: Credit cards are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Seating: A 90-minute time limit may be enforced during busy periods.
- Good to Know: The popular Hyō de Chocolat (shaved ice) is only served from 2:00 PM. The space is family-friendly, welcoming children and strollers.
- Parking: Available at the Daimaru Umeda store's affiliated car park.
