井尻珈琲焙煎所
Taiso, Osaka
Tucked into the working-class streets of Taisho in Osaka, Ijiri Coffee Roastery (井尻珈琲焙煎所) feels less like a tourist stop and more like a local music shrine where the scent of freshly roasted beans meets the warm crackle of vinyl. Part roastery, part kissaten, the space is intimate and low-lit with wood tones and a front-row view of the roaster — the ritual of coffee making is as much a part of the show as the carefully chosen records and analogue system that fill the room. Regulars come for focused listening sessions and impromptu small-band nights, drawn by an owner and staff who treat playlists like a bar menu, layering jazz, soul, and Japanese classics into an atmosphere that rewards close attention. If you want a genuine Osaka kissa experience — slow coffee, meticulous sound, and a neighborhood vibe that’s equal parts retro and earnest — this is the kind of place where you’ll sit awhile, discover new music, and leave with a bag of beans and a listening recommendation you won’t forget.
Tucked into the working-class streets of Taisho in Osaka, Ijiri Coffee Roastery (井尻珈琲焙煎所) feels less like a tourist stop and more like a local music shrine where the scent of freshly roasted beans meets the warm crackle of vinyl. Part roastery, part kissaten, the space is intimate and low-lit with wood tones and a front-row view of the roaster — the ritual of coffee making is as much a part of the show as the carefully chosen records and analogue system that fill the room. Regulars come for focused listening sessions and impromptu small-band nights, drawn by an owner and staff who treat playlists like a bar menu, layering jazz, soul, and Japanese classics into an atmosphere that rewards close attention. If you want a genuine Osaka kissa experience — slow coffee, meticulous sound, and a neighborhood vibe that’s equal parts retro and earnest — this is the kind of place where you’ll sit awhile, discover new music, and leave with a bag of beans and a listening recommendation you won’t forget.