Coffee Taiga

On a five minute walk from Tsuruhashi station, in a quiet neighborhood in the Tennoji ward sits a stylish coffeeshop called ‘ Coffee Taiga ‘. The cafe sits in an old corner building on the groundfloor and due to the renovation has a distinct design with a partial grey mortar façade and steel bench that runs along the width of the large windows.

The café opened its doors in February 2023 and was named after the owner ‘Mister Taiga’ who previously worked as a civil servant but finally realized his dream opening his own cafe.

The entrance of the cafe is tucked away in a recessed area on the side of the building. Upon entering, you will find a modern and spacious interior that mostly features concrete and mortar materials, with an artistic decor. The owner himself created the shelving behind the kitchen and counter. The seating comprises a c-shaped mortar bench along the walls and windows, facing inward towards the kitchen, which allows customers to engage in conversation with the owner.

Coffee Taiga places a strong emphasis on ceramics, which is one of Mister Taiga’s primary interests, alongside Utada Hikaru. The cafe uses a variety of beautiful ceramics, which are displayed behind the kitchen counter. Notably, the cafe features latte cups custom-made by Mister Murasawa and designed by the owner, as well as uniquely shaped donut plates created by Mister Oonishi .

One other notable item at Coffee Taiga are the coffee tickets, which showcase beautiful paisley art created by the owner’s wife. These tickets are available for purchase (5000 yen for 11) along with matching stickers.

The menu is focused and concise, offering only a few choices such as coffee and café latte made from carefully selected beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, or Indonesia. All the coffee beans are dark roasted to bring out their rich flavor. Along with their signature coffee, the café also offers delicious sugar donuts that pair perfectly with the coffee.

Coffee Taiga is a great addition to the café scene with a stylish café run by a friendly owner who also speaks a little English where you can enjoy coffee and donuts served with beautiful ceramics in a casual atmosphere.