Popular old-fashioned coffee shop with a calming atmosphere - Smoking allowed ☑︎ Vegetable Cutlet Sandwich ¥700 (¥100 off when ordered with a drink) ☑︎ Milk Coffee ¥400 ☑︎ Strong Coffee ¥400..Located on the B1F floor of Senchuu Paru near Senri Chuo Station, this old-fashioned coffee shop is a must-visit! Their famous "Vegetable Cutlet Sandwich" served with a toothpick is absolutely delicious! The freshly made cutlet is generously filled with vegetables, making it incredibly tasty. It's quite filling, so sharing is recommended. Sandwiches are also available for takeout!! Smoking is allowed, making it ideal for smokers. On the day of my visit, the smoke didn't bother me at all!..✎ The shop has counter seats and table seats, creating a welcoming and cozy atmosphere for solo customers and regulars alike. The staff is also very friendly...──────────────────────〒560-0082 Osaka, Toyonaka, Shin-Senri Higashimachi, 1-3 Senchuu Paru B1F⚐ Opening hours: 8:00-17:00⚐ Closed on: -⚐ Tel: 06-6831-2546⚐ Reservation: Takeout only⚐ Access: 4-minute walk from Nippombashi Station, 10-minute walk from Namba Station⚐ Parking: -⚐ Price range: Up to ¥1999──────────────────────Make sure to save this for future reference! Thank you for reading until the end! Likes and saves are greatly appreciated ( ¨̮ )⤴︎⤴︎ Be sure to check out my Instagram as well~

There are two shops at Senri Chuo Station that serve delicious katsu sandwiches. Both shops have the same cut and are eaten with toothpicks. I really love the vegetable katsu sandwich at this shop! The tomatoes and onions are very sweet. Additionally, the thick tonkatsu is delicious! The thin toast means no guilt! It's smoking allowed, so if you go during less crowded times, you can fully enjoy the savory smell of the katsu.

It's a 3-day weekend visit! I came to Osaka \(ﾟДﾟ*)ﾉ Yay! Last month, I was researching what to do during this September holiday, but as soon as the COVID restrictions were lifted and foreign tourists started coming in, prices skyrocketed (back to normal) everywhere, making it difficult to go out casually. However, I managed to find a reasonably priced hotel in a certain area in Osaka city and was able to make a reservation! So, I decided to go on an autumn expedition to Osaka♪ Arrived at Shin-Osaka Station! The Shinkansen was crowded, but Shin-Osaka Station was even more crowded (´ω｀;）From there, I first headed to Senri-Chuo in the opposite direction of Osaka city. I started from a shop I missed during my summer expedition to Osaka, "Kissaten Ichi," located above Senri-Chuo Station, which was selected as one of the top 100 coffee shops in 2022 by Tabelog! And of course, smoking is allowed (☆∀☆) Yay! I arrived around 11:30, and the small shop was almost full, so I was seated at the available counter seat. - Vegetable Cutlet Sandwich 700 yen - Iced Coffee 400 yen * When you order a set, the drink price is discounted by 100 yen. The cutlet sandwich took about 10 minutes to be served as they fry it after ordering. It's a sandwich with a cutlet, onions, lettuce sandwiched between toast, with cherry tomatoes and watercress on the side. The toast is essentially two slices but cut into 8 pieces, so it's very filling! Let's dig in♪ They advised to eat it by piercing it with a toothpick, and it was indeed delicious! The vegetables inside may fall out, but there's a spoon provided to scoop them up, a nice touch! This vegetable cutlet sandwich is highly recommended and worth trying (*′ω′)b While I was there, a few customers also ordered the cutlet sandwich to go. They were willing to wait for it to be freshly fried, showing how much people want to eat it (*´∀`*) Yes, it was a great start! Choosing this place first was definitely the right decision♪ Thank you for the meal!!!

I visited the cafe Ichisan located at Senri-Chuo Station. It is a smoking-friendly cafe, recommended for smokers. They offer a morning set, and on this day, I had an iced coffee and a mini sandwich for breakfast. The mini sandwich was cute and it was nice to eat it with a toothpick. The kind smile of the lady there healed me and gave me a lot of energy. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Café located in Senchuu Paru B1, directly connected to Senri-Chuo Station on the Hankyu Railway. It is on the same floor as the ticket gate. The café is known for its katsu sandwich, which I didn't know about until now and wanted to try. I parked at a nearby parking lot, which was a bit hard to find. There is a discount for 1 hour if you spend over 3000 yen at affiliated stores. The café is on the opposite side of the monorail. When I visited, there was nobody there, but soon customers started to arrive. It is a rare smoking-friendly café, which is great for smokers. The customers were evenly split between those coming for a smoke and those coming for the katsu sandwich. I was in the mood for a katsu sandwich and a nice coffee, but decided to go with a mixed juice, a classic choice at Osaka cafés. I ordered the "Vegetable Katsu Sandwich" for 700 yen, "Mixed Juice" for 450 yen, and a "Egg Sandwich to go" for 550 yen. It took a while for the food to be served as more customers arrived. The mixed juice was nostalgic, with plenty of banana flavor. The katsu sandwich was cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a toothpick. If any vegetables fell out, they provided a spoon to scoop them up, along with a disinfectant wipe. The bread and katsu were crispy and delicious. The egg sandwich I took to go was also tasty, but I'm sure it would have been even better if eaten right away. Wait, I just realized that I paid 100 yen less than the total amount. Was it a discount from the lady working there? Thank you for the treat!

This time, I visited "Kissa Ichi" in Senri Chuo, Osaka Prefecture. The location is near Senri Chuo Station on the Osaka Metro. Interestingly, there are two popular coffee shops in the same area, which feels a bit strange. As soon as I entered the shop, I was asked if it was okay for me to smoke, even though it is a rare occurrence nowadays with many places being non-smoking. The popular item here is the pork cutlet sandwich, but since it was morning time, I decided to try the toast breakfast set instead. The atmosphere of the shop feels like a time warp back to the Showa era, but it is surprisingly comfortable and relaxing. I had a hot coffee, which was incredibly delicious with a great aroma and flavor. Next time, I would like to try the pork cutlet sandwich. Thank you for the meal.

The pork cutlet sandwich is delicious. It's also a good size, perfect for lunch. The wait for the food wasn't too long, and the staff apologized for any delays and even added extra coffee as a service. Their attentiveness is great. Normally, it's a smoking establishment, which would deduct 0.3 points, but this time there's no deduction.笑.

The famous katsu sandwich is juicy and satisfying! I visited Issan located inside Senri-Chuo Station. It is listed in the top 100 cafes on Tabelog. New Austria, also in the station, is another top 100 cafe known for its katsu sandwich. Issan allows smoking. Issan's katsu sandwich is thicker and eaten with a toothpick. Both places serve thick and delicious katsu sandwiches.

This is a coffee shop located inside the central station, where smoking is allowed in all seats. When you enter, you will be asked, "Is it okay that smoking is allowed in all seats?" The interior of the shop is quite old-fashioned and bustling with regular customers. I ordered a cutlet sandwich, which was easy to eat as it was cut into a size that can be eaten with a toothpick, and it had a simple and delicious taste. There is no background music playing in the shop, so if you are not comfortable with silence, please be aware! Thank you for the meal.

Recently, there has been an increase in non-smoking cafes, but I decided to go to a place where smokers gather. I was there for the pork cutlet sandwich. When I peeked in from outside, I saw people lining up at the counter in an orderly manner, all smokers. The smell of big Casablanca lilies was overpowering, creating a somewhat messy and unsatisfying atmosphere inside the shop. Despite my hesitation, I really wanted to eat that pork cutlet sandwich! Finally, after waiting for 10 minutes in the smoking-only establishment, the sandwich arrived. But wait, the bread was cold... not crispy, making it a bit difficult to chew. The pork cutlet, however, was delicious. It seems like using laptops inside the shop is not allowed. This would be a good place for smokers. It appeared to have many regular customers.

Vegetable katsu sandwich. The portion size is huge, and it's best to eat it with a toothpick. The katsu is freshly made, which is much appreciated. The mixed juice is also top-notch. Rich and flavorful. The atmosphere is nice, and the service is polite. I don't smoke, but smoking is allowed.

"Café Top 100 2022"【Visit】Conveniently located near the easy-to-use Senri-Chuo Station on the Hankyu Railway in northern Osaka【Line】No line, arrived on a weekday at 12:40 with the interior 80% full【Order】Oral order Strong coffee ¥400, Vegetable Cutlet Sandwich (pork cutlet, lettuce, onion, tomato) ¥700, Egg Sandwich (freshly grilled egg, tomato, cucumber) ¥550. The pork cutlet, fried after ordering, is soft and goes well with the sweet sauce, lettuce, onion, and tomato. It is cut into thick slices and eaten with a toothpick. (Table seasoning) Sugar, salt【Interior】22 seats, 8 counter seats, 14 table seats. Google Local Guide: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1mWL6ULmcHWD8Gza9 Instagram: https://instagram.com/i.shige_tabearuki?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==

Visited after many years. Ordered a vegetable katsu sandwich and an iced coffee. The taste was overwhelmingly delicious from the first bite. The katsu coating was crispy, yet the meat inside was tender and full of flavor. The lettuce, onion, tomato, and mustard added a perfect touch to the exquisite sauce. Both the katsu sandwiches from New Austria and here are of high quality and it's hard to choose which one is better. It's truly a mystery why there are two high-quality katsu sandwich shops around the subway platform at Senri Chuo Station.

Located in the center of the city, this place has a counter and table seating. The atmosphere is very calm and peaceful. I went there for breakfast around 10 am and was able to order the morning set, which includes a mini sandwich and a drink. I ordered iced tea, which you can customize the sweetness level. The mini sandwich was easy to eat and the egg was very soft, with ham and lettuce on top adding a nice touch. And all of this for only 450 yen, which is incredibly cheap.

Hello. I am a beauty acupuncturist, Kozue. The other day, I went to a cafe in Senri Chuo, Osaka. This time, I visited a cafe called Ichi. The cafe is located above the station in a building with a unique structure. On the same street, there is also a New Austria with 100 seats. This time, I ordered the following menu items: Pork Cutlet Sandwich (with lettuce) for 650 yen, Mixed Sandwich for 550 yen, Americano for 400 yen, and Iced Tea for 400 yen. This cafe seems to be popular for its sandwiches. The Pork Cutlet Sandwich comes with or without vegetables, and my friend requested it without vegetables, so this time it was a simple sandwich with pork cutlet and lettuce. The thick pork cutlet is lightly toasted between slices of bread for easy eating. There are tomatoes and watercress on top of the bread, making it look beautiful. It was delicious to eat the freshly fried cutlet with the bread. The Mixed Sandwich includes roast ham, freshly cooked omelette, and lettuce, and it was also delicious with a simple yet gentle flavor. I think the coffee and tea are reasonably priced. The atmosphere of the cafe is good, and the service from the staff was also great. Thank you for the meal.

At a vegetable cutlet sandwich shop where smoking is allowed inside, there is a greeting of "Are you okay?" when entering. Even though I am a non-smoker, the smell of cigarettes and the classic atmosphere of a traditional coffee shop made me feel nostalgic, like I had traveled back to the Showa era. I enjoyed a vegetable-packed cutlet sandwich, using a toothpick to pick up any spilled vegetables. There was even a spoon provided to scoop up any overflow, so it was no problem. Eating the cutlet sandwich in a world where cigarettes were being smoked after the meal, I felt a sense of being in a different world. Thank you for the meal.

As soon as I entered the store, they asked, "Is it okay if there are customers smoking?" I ordered a vegetable cutlet sandwich and a mixed juice. The homemade cutlet sandwich was surprisingly filling, juicy, and delicious. When I left, they kindly said, "Have a safe trip." It's a place I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

The second cafe in Osaka that I visited is located in the same shopping street as the previous one, New Astoria. As soon as I entered, the lady running the place asked me if I was okay with smoking. It seems like smoking is allowed here. Just like the previous cafe, the specialty here seems to be the katsu sandwich. The menu and prices are similar to New Astoria. I decided to try the mixed juice (450 yen) this time. The lady at the counter cut up fruits and juiced them for me right away. The juice was sweet and rich, with a dominant banana flavor. When I asked about the ingredients, she quickly listed off "banana, pineapple from a can, orange, and honey." It was delicious. However, the smoke was a bit bothersome, so I left soon after. This cafe is located in Senri Chuo, which seems to be a residential area with a down-to-earth vibe. It reminds me of Kita-Senju in Tokyo.

I visited a café in the shopping street of Senri Chuo Station. It is a smoking-permitted establishment, with a polite service that made me feel grateful. The retro Showa-style interior added to the charm. I ordered a "egg sandwich and vegetable cutlet sandwich, hot coffee and iced coffee." Both the cutlet sandwich and egg sandwich were large, hot, and delicious. I enjoyed them while using a toothpick to cut them into smaller pieces. Thank you for the meal, and thank you for the wonderful experience.

I am Shinosuke Watanabe, a branding consultant known as the most free-spirited in Japan. The other day, I had an early lunch near Senri-Chuo Station in Toyonaka. I heard there was a delicious pork cutlet sandwich at a cafe called "Ichi," so I decided to check it out. The cafe had a retro Showa era vibe, with sports newspapers lying around, giving off a real old-school cafe feel. Despite being a small cafe, they had a wide variety of sandwiches on the menu, but my eyes were drawn to the pork cutlet sandwich. It was filled with plenty of vegetables, and the spoon was provided to eat the overflowing vegetables separately. The conclusion? It was incredibly delicious! The pork cutlet was not heavy at all, and it was easy to eat in bite-sized pieces with a toothpick. And all this for only 650 yen - such a bargain! It was a real hidden gem! There was a young woman dining alone, and even though the atmosphere was not particularly trendy, this pork cutlet sandwich made sense. Branding is not about making things look good or profitable, but about making them memorable by standing out. Cafes are quite common and taken for granted in the world, so it may seem difficult to differentiate yourself. Nowadays, cafes are also considered normal, so trying to differentiate with a new or stylish feel may not work. However, with such a long history, a cafe that has been in business for many years can differentiate itself by emphasizing its longevity. Also, having a menu that is not commonly found in other cafes can be a point of differentiation. When these branding points overlap, the cafe becomes more intriguing to customers. In that sense, this pork cutlet sandwich seems to be a powerful weapon for this cafe.

Surrounded by shops near Senri Chuo Station, I visited one of the top two players in the world of katsu sandwiches during my spring break. Despite the busy crowds in other places, Senri Chuo was calm as usual. It was lunchtime, but I easily made my way to the counter. There were some smokers, but everyone was polite. It's nice to hear a kind word, isn't it? I eagerly waited for my vegetable katsu sandwich and mixed juice. Finally, after 10 minutes, my order arrived. I used a toothpick to eat the freshly fried katsu sandwich with sauce-soaked bread. It was delicious! I scooped up the overflowing vegetables with a spoon. The mixed juice had a gentle sweetness from blended fruits. When I left, they even said "Have a safe trip back!" Their politeness was truly impressive.