Original Waffle Specialty Store, Crispy Outside and Fluffy-Chewy Inside, to Open at Important Cultural Property "Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library"! Enjoy "Waffles Connecting Past and Present" in a Historic Building
Hitototo Co., Ltd. will open "Kaco to Ima," an original waffle specialty store, inside the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library, an Important Cultural Property, on April 3, 2026 (Friday).
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Hitototo Co., Ltd. (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Takuzo Yamamoto), which operates 66 stores nationwide including the bakery cafe "Bread, Espresso &" in Omotesando, will open "Kaco to Ima," an original waffle specialty store, inside the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library on April 3, 2026 (Friday).
■ A Special Place Where "Past and Present" Overlap
The stage for this new venture, the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library, is a historic Neo-Baroque style building constructed in 1904 (Meiji 37). It boasts a stately stone exterior and a beautiful dome ceiling, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Into this space, which has accumulated many years of history,
a new value will be born: "Kaco to Ima."
The name embodies the desire to "connect the past (Kaco) and the present (Ima)."
We aim to provide a special time to savor the present in a historic place.
■ New Waffles Born from "Moo"
Seventeen years ago, the bread "Moo" was born at "Bread, Espresso &".
Its unchanging deliciousness over time has now been reborn as an original waffle.
Infused with the aroma of butter, crispy on the outside and fluffy-chewy on the inside.
It is truly a waffle that connects "Kaco to Ima," with nostalgia and novelty overlapping in every bite.
■ Waffle Plates for Both Meals and Sweets
At Kaco to Ima, we propose new ways to enjoy waffles.
・Muffle Chicken
A meal plate combining homemade fried chicken and waffles.
・Homemade Gelato and Comb Honey Muffle
A luxurious dessert plate combining gelato and comb honey.
Sweet and savory, light and satisfying.
A diverse lineup to enjoy for any occasion.
■ Spend a Relaxing Time in History
In the quiet space of the library,
time spent with a book in hand, or moments enjoying a leisurely conversation.
"Kaco to Ima" is not just a place to eat,
but proposes a new value as "a place to savor time."
FAQ
Where will "Kaco to Ima" open?
It will open inside the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library.
What kind of waffles will be offered?
Original waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy-chewy on the inside, based on the 'Moo' bread from the bakery cafe 'Bread, Espresso &' in Omotesando, will be offered.
What is the concept of "Kaco to Ima"?
The concept is to offer a special, relaxing time to enjoy waffles that 'connect the past and the present' in a historic location.