Your Neighborhood Living Room

Komeda's commitment to relaxation

Sherilyn Siy Mar 25, 2019 - 1 min read

Shiro-noir: fluffy Danish topped with soft cream.

You have to love the Showa era coffee lounge chairs and lamps.

The original Komeda Coffee in Nagoya in 1968.

For solo visitors who just need a space to escape.

Komeda's signature brick and wood motif says, this is your space to relax away from home.

It's easy to forget that you are right beside a busy highway.

Word spread as soon as construction started along Route 347 in Iruma City. The famous coffee shop from Nagoya is coming! Friends told me that the coffee was good, the food reasonably priced, and that they encourage customers to stay as long as they want, even if they just purchase a single cup of coffee. I looked forward to the opening, with a touch of skepticism. But when we finally had the chance to drop by, I was pleasantly surprised. While Japanese service is generally impeccable, take what you know to the next level and add a lot of cheer and friendliness – that's Komeda Coffee's staff for you.

For breakfast—which generously extends till 11am—customers get complimentary toast and an egg or Nagoya-style sweet bean paste with any coffee purchased. I don't know of any other coffee shop that does that. Everything about Komeda Coffee communicates: "Please stay as long as you want and relax. This is your neighborhood living room."

There are no train stations near this branch of Komeda Coffee. It is best accessed by car. As such, there are plenty of parking spaces available.

Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy

For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...