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Not Monday Cafe

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96%Game Brain Score
story, music
grinding, stability
96% User Score Based on 192 reviews

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Not Monday Cafe is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Sunny Syrup Studio and was released on June 22, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Not Monday Cafe is a cozy idle cafe management game where you grow fresh ingredients, cook delicious meals, and serve charming animal customers. Customize and decorate your dream cafe while your friendly staff keep things running smoothly as you work or relax. Enjoy over 300 recipes, online friend interactions, and unique streaming integration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable graphics and a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players.
  • Customization options for staff and cafe decorations are extensive, allowing for a personalized gameplay experience.
  • The game runs smoothly in the background, making it perfect for multitasking while still providing engaging gameplay.
  • The game can be resource-heavy, which may affect performance on lower-end PCs, especially without offline progression.
  • Progression can feel slow and grindy, with some players experiencing pacing issues and a lack of engaging content in the late game.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as staff pathing and customer reviews, can be frustrating and unclear, leading to inefficiencies.
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Not Monday Cafe" is characterized by its charming, cozy atmosphere and gentle emotional storytelling, which enhances the café management experience. Players appreciate the variety of quests that encourage engagement and character customization, although some express frustration with the quest system's organization and the need for multiple clicks to complete tasks. Overall, the narrative-driven progression and the café's role as a storytelling tool create a delightful and immersive experience, despite some technical issues that need addressing.

    • “Not Monday Cafe is a charming, story-driven café management game that blends a cozy atmosphere with light puzzle mechanics and gentle emotional storytelling.”
    • “The café becomes a gentle storytelling tool, turning routine tasks into moments of connection that deepen as the days pass.”
    • “Its quiet storytelling, soothing presentation, and approachable design make it a delightful experience for anyone who enjoys cozy games or wants a peaceful retreat from more demanding titles.”
    • “Additionally, the story-based progression means that once you’ve experienced all of the character arcs, the replay value depends largely on how much you enjoy returning to the café’s ambience rather than its mechanics.”
    • “I cleared all quests well before I got all recipes, and so sometimes the game would lock on a quest I had already finished, and I'd have to close the game and start it up again for it to give me a new quest.”
    • “The quests and getting recipes might be a little broken, though.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, primarily featuring a soothing jazz soundtrack that enhances the cozy atmosphere of the café environment. Players appreciate the variety of music options, including lofi and café tunes, which create an immersive backdrop that complements the adorable visuals and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant factor in making the game enjoyable for long play sessions.

    • “The soundtrack complements the visuals beautifully—gentle, cozy, and unobtrusive, creating a soothing backdrop that supports long play sessions.”
    • “Every little detail has heart: the menus feel hand-drawn, the jazz and piano soundtrack wraps around you like a warm blanket, and the background changes with the time of day, adding that cozy layer of immersion.”
    • “The music is varied and calming, and I especially like how you can pick the backdrop to your restaurant.”
    • “The soundtrack is all 'jazz' which is fine if you were born in about 1920 or are American.”
    • “The music?”
    • “The background music and the noise of the cafe makes it sound like you're in a cafe.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cutesy art style, which creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the food items and character designs, as well as the soothing visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of beautiful pixel art, vibrant colors, and a calming soundtrack contributes to a delightful and immersive environment that encourages players to engage with the game for extended periods.

    • “The game’s art style reinforces this calm and inviting atmosphere.”
    • “I enjoyed the artwork and was impressed by how much detail went into the food items.”
    • “The sprite work and art style are absolutely charming, and I love how low-stress the experience is.”
    • “The graphics are precious, the customers are adorable - and it brings me so much joy to just see my little cafe going off at the bottom of my screen.”
    • “The spritework and art style are absolutely charming, and I love how low-stress the experience is.”
    • “And has cutesy graphics.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Not Monday Cafe" is characterized by its charming, story-driven café management mechanics that prioritize a cozy atmosphere and light puzzle elements over complexity. Players engage in simple tasks and character interactions without the pressure of timers or intricate systems, making it a relaxing experience. While some may find the mechanics too simplistic and the replay value limited, the game offers a satisfying and rewarding loop that appeals to those seeking a laid-back gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay centers on balancing simple café tasks with getting to know a cast of regulars whose personalities gradually unfold through conversation and requests.”
    • “There’s no stress, no fast-paced chaos—just satisfying gameplay with a charming vibe that helps me reset my mind during a hectic day.”
    • “From its cozy aesthetic to its intuitive mechanics, from the satisfying tasks to the meaningful reward system—everything felt like it was made for me.”
    • “Gameplay is very front-loaded.”
    • “Players seeking deep systems, heavy customization, or complex gameplay loops may find the mechanics too simple.”
    • “Additionally, the story-based progression means that once you’ve experienced all of the character arcs, the replay value depends largely on how much you enjoy returning to the café’s ambience rather than its mechanics.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players enjoying the casual, idle nature that allows for customization and progression over time, while others criticize it for being overly grindy and poorly paced. Many appreciate the blend of farming, cooking, and café management, finding it engaging as a time-waster, though some feel it can become tedious after extended play. Overall, the game appeals to fans of idle and farming genres, but the grinding aspect may not suit everyone.

    • “Very grindy, very poor pacing, overall not very fun and massively overstaying its welcome.”
    • “Grinding achievements: yes, having all the money to buy every kitchen upgrade + having 30 staff members is a lot.”
    • “It takes a bit of time to move forward, but it is not too hard and it only took me this long because I spent a lot of time grinding and idling for extra money.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Not Monday Cafe offers a heartfelt and emotionally resonant experience through its charming storytelling and character interactions, where players witness the subtle shifts in moods and preferences of regulars. The game emphasizes routine and slow emotional growth, creating a cozy atmosphere that appeals to those seeking a relaxing and wholesome café management experience. However, its gentle pace may not satisfy players looking for more dynamic gameplay.

    • “Not Monday Cafe is a charming, story-driven café management game that blends a cozy atmosphere with light puzzle mechanics and gentle emotional storytelling.”
    • “Conversations feel natural, and even small talk carries emotional weight as you learn more about each regular’s circumstances.”
    • “The experience is built around repetition, routine, and slow emotional growth, and those expecting something more lively or ambitious might feel limited by the game’s relaxed structure.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Not Monday Cafe is praised for its charming and cozy atmosphere, enhanced by its art style and gentle emotional storytelling. The game successfully creates a warm and inviting environment, making it a perfect choice for players who appreciate a relaxed and atmospheric gaming experience. Overall, it delivers a beautifully crafted vibe that resonates with fans of cozy games.

    • “Not Monday Cafe is a charming, story-driven café management game that blends a cozy atmosphere with light puzzle mechanics and gentle emotional storytelling.”
    • “The game’s art style reinforces this calm and inviting atmosphere.”
    • “Yet for players who appreciate games that prioritize atmosphere, warmth, and gentle pacing, Not Monday Cafe succeeds beautifully.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some have enjoyed bug-free playthroughs, others have encountered significant issues such as game freezes and performance drops, particularly when adjusting settings. Notably, a decline in stability has been observed over time, with increasing bugs making the game difficult to play effectively.

    • “My playthrough so far has been bug-free, which I guess is what it's really designed to do.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “I've experienced no stability issues, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the gameplay.”
    • “The game freezes my PC if I have it set to default size.”
    • “I dropped the FPS to 30, but it still freezes my PC.”
    • “As of August 2025, the game becomes very buggy after a while, making it impossible to play properly.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is primarily influenced by the enjoyment of its café atmosphere, as the story-driven progression limits the novelty of character arcs after the initial playthrough. Players may find themselves returning for the ambiance rather than for varied gameplay mechanics.

    • “The story-based progression means that once you’ve experienced all of the character arcs, the replay value depends largely on how much you enjoy returning to the café’s ambience rather than its mechanics.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, making it exciting to explore different paths and character interactions.”
    • “The game encourages multiple runs, as each decision can lead to vastly different experiences and endings.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, with players reporting smooth performance, especially at 30fps. Users recommend utilizing the bell feature to further enhance performance while multitasking. Overall, the optimization allows for efficient gameplay and quick progression.

    • “I optimized my business and unlocked everything within a week.”
    • “Runs smoothly alongside everything else.”
    • “It's better on 30fps, but you still want to use the bell to hide the program if you want to minimize performance.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has received mixed feedback, with some users feeling that the initial advertising lacks charm and gives off a mobile game vibe, while others appreciate the game's fun and engaging nature. Overall, there is a desire for more appealing promotional content that accurately reflects the game's quality.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The reliance on ads for revenue has significantly impacted gameplay, turning what could be a fun experience into a frustrating one.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character development for its expressive designs and warm, dreamlike atmosphere, which enhances the overall experience. The charming character designs and the unique radio feature contribute to a sense of immersion and connection with the characters.

    • “Soft colors, expressive character designs, and warm lighting give the café a dreamlike quality, almost like a space suspended outside the noise of everyday life.”
    • “The little radio feature is really cool, and I also love the character design; the customers are adorable.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight a delightful sense of humor in the game, suggesting that it adds charm and enjoyment to the overall experience.

    • “There's also a lovely sense of humor.”
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Not Monday Cafe is a casual simulation game.

Not Monday Cafe is available on PC and Windows.

Not Monday Cafe was released on June 22, 2025.

Not Monday Cafe was developed by Sunny Syrup Studio.

Not Monday Cafe has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Not Monday Cafe is a single player game.

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