Originatedin Japan, Key Coffee has been a household name for over a century, deeply rooted in the country's coffee culture. Its legacy is closely tied to the kissaten, traditional coffee shops that flourished during Japan's Jazz era, much like the intellectual cafe culture of Paris. These kissas became popular gathering spots for intellectuals, embodying a space where ideas flowed as freely as the coffee.

Located inside Mitsukoshi Mall, Key Coffee captures the classic charm of a kissa. The space evokes nostalgia with plush diner booths, red brick walls, low-light fixtures, and a selection of vinyl Jazz records that set the perfect mood for sipping their hand-drip coffee. Long before the rise of Third Wave coffee, kissas were already honing their craft of slow, deliberate brewing—a tradition that Key Coffee continues to uphold.

While coffee purists will appreciate their range of drinks and packaged beans (there’s even a nook offering wine), their food is equally noteworthy. Key Coffee gives a modern twist to classic kissa fare, drawing inspiration from Western cuisine, especially Italian dishes like pizza and pasta.