It is neither a cafe nor a coffee shop.
It's somewhere in between, just the right place.
Located in the Petit Road Hirokoji shopping street in Fuse, Cafe Prel is an oasis where Osaka ladies can talk without being loud.
The brick exterior and the aroma of coffee that spreads softly. A mixed sandwich with a thickly-baked egg and free coffee refills.
Whatever the reason, I feel most at home here.
Today, I would like to share a little of that "usual" atmosphere with you.
| Address | 1-18-6 Ashidai, Higashiosaka-shi, OsakaGoogleMap |
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| Phone number | 06-6728-2501 |
| Business Hours | 7:30~17:00 (Morning ~11:00) |
| regular closing day | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Smoking allowed | Smoking allowed |
| SEKAI PASS Benefits | Complimentary morning breakfast (only for reservations with breakfast plan) |
A coffee shop scene born in a town of business meetings
Osaka’s coffee shop culture is filled with the wisdom and lifestyle of merchants.
During the period of rapid economic growth, business meetings were held in coffee shops instead of cramped offices.
The oshibori (hand towel) service and the newspaper stand are said to have originated from the merchant culture of Osaka. It is said that these were originally born from the merchant culture of Osaka.
In today’s cafes, many people work silently while staring at their computers, but in Osaka, “a place to talk” is still alive and well today.
Café Plaire” on Fuse’s Petit Road Hirokoji shopping street is a perfect example of this.
It still retains the atmosphere of a “coffee shop” that has been around since those days.
Kansai dialect fits well in the Western-style space.
The exterior is surrounded by reddish-brown bricks.
Once you step inside, you will find a Western-style interior with brownish tones.
However, what you hear is small talk in the Kansai dialect.
The gap between the two is quite pleasant.
The tables are lined with seats for two and four, and can accommodate up to 20 people comfortably.
Neighborhood ladies, coffee in hand, are laughing or nodding their heads in earnest.
The space breathes slowly in accordance with the temperature of the conversation.
The staff’s sense of distance is exquisite, and they know when you need to be left alone or when you need to talk to them.
This is what makes Prairu neither a café nor an old-fashioned coffee shop.
Another drink, another cup. On a day when you are in such a mood
The service conveys the message, “Take your time,” without having to say a word.
Here, you can refill your coffee for free.
This is a style that has continued from the affiliate “Ikedaya Coffee,” and is an expression of the desire for customers to enjoy a cup of aromatic, home-roasted coffee without hesitation.
It is a time to just talk with the person in front of you, without working or looking at your phone.
Another cup of coffee at such a time can be surprisingly tasty.
A fluffy egg sandwich is my morning reward.
Even sandwiches are “serious”.
This is an Osaka-style mixed sandwich with a fluffy, thickly baked egg sandwiched between two pieces of homemade bread.
The sweet and sour taste of the ketchup, the saltiness of the ham, and the crunchiness of the cucumber are all present in perfect balance.
Guests of SEKAI HOTEL Fuse can enjoy this mixed sandwich for free if they have booked a plan that includes breakfast.
It is a luxury to be savored with a big mouth in the morning, even if you have to get up a little earlier.
Beyond the standard, a daily feast
Around lunchtime, regulars gather one after another.
Lunch at Prehl’s is a “feast you can eat every day,” so to speak.
Neapolitan, omelette rice, curry rice. All have a nostalgic and comforting taste.
The daily lunch, available in Japanese or Western style, includes rice, soup, salad, and a small bowl of cooked food in addition to the main dish for only 700 yen.
It would be a bit of a waste to simply call this a “cosy” lunch.
The only reason we can offer this at this price is because our regulars come here every day.
This may be what it means to be close to daily life.
One last thing.
The moment you open the door after paying your bill, you will see a showcase in front of the store.
Lined up in the showcase are handmade sandwiches.
The company that manages the shop also runs a grocery store, so the sandwiches are filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and priced from 250 yen.
The sandwiches are so colorful and generous in volume that you find yourself stopping to think, “Which one should I choose?
It is also fun to choose by intuition, referring to the “popularity ranking” handwritten on the blackboard.
Go beyond “I’ll be back again!
The charm of Prehl’s is not flashy.
But it has a mysterious pull that makes you want to go back.
It is neither a coffee shop nor a café.
But it is a place where you can find a place to stay.
On a street corner in Fuse, someone is having a conversation again today.
Bricks, coffee, and an old lady’s voice.
All of it is the background music of everyday life.
