Square Enix to open permanent cafe locations in Tokyo and Los Angeles
Square Enix will be giving fans in two major cities a special in-person experience.
Revealed today, the company will launch permanent cafe locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku, Tokyo. The two locations will feature menu items inspired by Square Enix IPs alongside official merch. Both locations will be open this spring. More information will be unveiled soon.
On June 18, Square Enix will unveil The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, which was co-developed with Claytechworks. The company is currently working on Dragon Quest XII and Kingdom Hearts IV.
[LOS ANGELES]
SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop LOS ANGELES
316 E 1st St., Los Angeles, California 90012
Opening: Spring 2026
Operated by: J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc.
[SHINJUKU, TOKYO]
SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU
PASELABO TOWER 1F / 2F / 3F
3-36-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
Opening: Spring 2026
Operated by: NEWTON CORPORATION
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