themed cafes (Page 2)
We visit the new Tomodachi ga Yatteru Cafe in Harajuku, where staff are paid to pose as your friends.
Even if you can’t get a table at the super-crowded Kirby Cafe, the pink video game hero wants to help you feel full.
Tarot-themed decor, a plant-based menu, freebies, a gift shop, and more…this cafe has everything a tarot fan could want!
Channel your favourite character on the Central Perk couch with special menu items and Japan-exclusive goods.
The wizarding world and real life blurs as we sit down for a magical meal with the actor who plays Jacob Kowalski.
We step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Newt Scamander, and dine on magical transforming meals with some well-known characters.
News of the deaths was first leaked by an anonymous source online, who was outraged when the cafe remained open, posing a risk to more animals.
Tuxedo Sam, Cheery Chums, and other beloved characters from decades past are here to fill your belly.
Follow the cool crowd and head to these little-known cafes for unusual themed experiences you won’t ever forget.




















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