Ult

The only Osaka entry in the 2026 ranking of the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, Ult is a beautifully designed coffee shop and roastery set in the unassuming foodie neighbourhood of Kyomachibori. Replete with calming earth tones and artisanal design details that give the space a refined, ceramics-studio-like aesthetic, the coffee shop half of Ult is compact compared to the far more spacious roastery next door. Seating is also limited to just a few benches inside and out.

Led by its World Barista Champion founder Boram Um, Ult deals in competition-level coffee, micro-lot beans and speciality blends – all of which are available to purchase at the coffee shop. The competition series features ultra-rare beans roasted with the utmost precision for master baristas, while the micro-lot selection caters to coffee drinkers who revel in terroir. For drinking on-site or takeaway, you can choose from among the espresso-based drinks, or go for a pour-over to sample one of the house-roasted beans.