Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe and specialty coconut store offering coffee beverages made with coconut milk and vegan coconut ice cream. Sells processed coconut foods, baked goods and in-house ingredients are sold by weight. Also has some curry, and baked goods. Open Mon-Tue 9:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm. Closed Wed. Last order 6:30PM.
9 Reviews
First Review by helenaonhertravels
Lautje
Points +377
Best vegan ice cream - Edit
While searching for a vegan ice cream shop in the area, we stumbled upon this store and we’re so glad we did! We arrived just 15 minutes before closing time, so unfortunately it was too late for the scoop ice cream, but we tried the homemade vegan ‘Magnums’ instead.
Read moreThe vegan Magnum was really delicious – the chocolate coating was rich and smooth, and the ice cream inside was creamy and full of flavor. It’s not easy to find vegan chocolate in Japan, so this treat was a real highlight for us. I was craving chocolate so much. 😅
We will definitely be back to try the other vegan options. Highly recommended for anyone looking for high-quality, plant-based ice cream in Osaka.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10
sarisaristore
Thank you so much for coming sari sari store !!
Read moreWe appriciate your nice comment and glad to you enjoyed coconut ice cream.
We hope you can eat the scoop ice cream soon .
We highly recomend it .
Thank you.
Guest
Heike.St
Points +1106
Tasty vegan ice cream - Edit
We got almost all the flavors of the day:
Read moreCoconut: nice, but not super creamy or coconutty. More like brown coconut sugar than the white one, if that makes sense.
Dragonfruit-mango: super good and creamy. Recommend! Toddler approved.
Matcha: strong flavor, but good for matcha-lovers
Spice chai: very distinct flavor; grew on us
Ice cream comes in cones made out of coconut or bowls made out of nonedible coconut shells.
They have a few seats inside and outside. Also offer drinks.
We also tried the ocean drink with spiralina and ginger, which was quite good, once the coconut ice cream melted.
They also sell some products and groceries made out of coconut.
Pros: Vegan ice cream, Interesting flavors
sarisaristore
thank you for visiting our store.
Read morewe are grad to you enjoyed the coconut ice cream and drink.
we look forward to seeing you again.
thank you .
Guest
Meeshelle444
Points +62
Coconut-based dessert & Product shop - Edit
Very nice concept of using coconuts while trying to uplift communities in the Philippines. I was very happy to come across sari sari store (for those of you who might not know, Sari-Sari stores are little corner neighborhood shops run locally in the Philippines, usually with the storefront/ shop being next to or connected to the family's residence). I hope to take my dad here someday if we travel to Osaka together since he loved when I shared about how the store has ties to supporting his home country. Salamat!
Read moreThere were lots of coconut based items - from ice cream, shakes, cheezcake, soaps, oil, curry etc. From what I could see during my visit, I did not see any non-vegan options, but I could be wrong, if I did not look closely at all the freezer items. I think this place is almost 100% plant-based and vegan now, as I did not see any meat...not sure if Happy Cow will change the status of vegan-friendly to vegan at any point.
The options are limited to about 4-5 flavors at the counter, but there were more flavors in the freezer. I tried the Matcha milkshake and black sesame ice cream scoop. If coconut is not your thing, this won't be the place for you. I shared my desserts with my friend who said she did not taste a strong coconut flavor at all in the two items. I tasted a slightly stronger coconut flavor in the black sesame ice cream scoop, but not in the matcha shake.
The seating is limited and we were there while two other couples were eating, but the kind staff brought out two stools for my friend and I to sit on at the counter. As others have mentioned, there is an English menu available.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-13
Pros: Yummy ice cream, friendly-staff, takeout available
Cons: A bit pricey, but paying for the high quality
sarisaristore
Thank you for visiting sari sari store and writing a review!!
Read moreWe are glad to you enjoyed the coconut desserts.
We hope you will come to our store again with your dad.
thank you
Guest
ladie_jadie
Points +196
So yummy! - Edit
I am so thankful I stumbled upon this place because the ice cream was amazing! We tried latte, choc with fruit and nuts, strawberry, and the classic coconut flavours. All were great, but the strawberry Sunday was sensational. Definitely check this place out if you’re looking for some dairy free ice cream!
Read morePros: Lovely staff , Also sells vegan baked goods
sarisaristore
Thank you for visiting sari sari store and writiing a review .
Read moreWe are glad you enjoyed the coconut ice cream.
We hope you will visit us again.
Thank you.
Guest
meltymints
Points +133
Nice coconut-based ice cream - Edit
One of the few places in Osaka where you can get frozen vegan desserts. I will be back!
Read moreThis small shop does ice cream for take out and eat-in (just a couple of seating areas though so beware), I believe it is run or owned by Cocowell, a coconut oil/coconut product company. The ice cream is very creamy and rich!
sarisaristore
Thank you for coming to sari sari store and writing a revew.
Read morewe are glad you enjoyed the coconut ice cream.
we hope you will visit us sometime soon.
Thank you.
Guest
alisweeney
Points +20
Great cafe/ice cream - Edit
Beautiful shop with a great atmosphere and delicious food. I had coconut ice cream and a vegan cheesecake, both of which were excellent. I also had a nice conversation with the owner/staff. She made me feel very welcome and was definitely a highlight during my stay in Osaka.
Read moresarisaristore
Thank you for coming to sarisari store and writing a review.
Read moreI'm really glad you felt that way.
I hope you had a wonderful travel in Japan.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you.
Guest
AnitaDollar
Points +3594
Very nice ice cream - Edit
This coconut based ice cream shop seems to belong to Osaka favourite Cocowell cafe.
Read moreI was late and only got to try the takeout ice cream, but it was great!
sarisaristore
Thank you for coming sarisari store.
Read morewe are glad to make you happy.
we hope you will try eat in ice cream again.
it's more delicious than take away ice cream.
thank you.
Guest
VeganDragon1
Points +123
Having ice cream! - Edit
The coconut ice cream tasted SO good!
Read moreThe strawberry did actually taste strawberry.
sarisaristore
Thank you for coming sarisari store!!
Read moreWe are very happy that you enjoyed strawberry ice cream.
We look forward to seeing you again :)
Guest
helenaonhertravels
Points +87
Best waffle cone!! - Edit
I got the black sesame ice cream in the waffle cone. The cone tastes like a comforting, buttery biscuit!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, English menu available, Supports coconut farmers in the Philippines
sarisaristore
Thank you for coming sarisari store.
Read moreThe waffle cone is carefully housemade one by one.
We look forward to seeing you again.
thank you.
Guest
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