Square Enix opens cafés in Los Angeles and Shinjuku

Square Enix has announced that it will open officially licensed cafés in Los Angeles and Shinjuku. The new venues will offer fans of the popular game publisher a unique dining and shopping experience inspired by various Square Enix IPs.

Locations and operations

The Los Angeles location will be at 316 E. 1st St. in Little Tokyo, in the former space of Mitsuru Sushi & Grill. This café will be operated by J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc.

The Shinjuku location will be in Paselabo Tower, spanning the first, second, and third floors, at 3-36-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Operation of this café will be handled by Newton Corporation.

Menu and merchandise

Both cafés will offer a menu featuring items inspired by multiple Square Enix IPs. While the specific dishes and drinks have not yet been revealed, it is likely that elements from popular series such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest will make their way onto the menu. Food, which plays an important role in the Final Fantasy series, could lead to dishes that appeal to fans of the franchise.

In addition, the adjoining retail spaces will offer a wide range of official merchandise, adding another draw for visitors. The exact products that will be available there have not yet been announced.

Expected opening

Both cafés are scheduled to open in spring 2026. Fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of these unique locations, where gaming and the culture around it will take center stage.

The arrival of these cafés is in fact a real milestone for Square Enix, which is now looking beyond games and into the culinary market as well. Fans of both the games and the surrounding culture will no doubt be interested in what these new cafés have to offer.