LOS ANGELES (June 27, 2026) – SQUARE ENIX today announced the grand opening of its officially licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Los Angeles, bringing fans an immersive dining and shopping experience inspired by beloved SQUARE ENIX titles.
Following a two-week soft opening period that was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans, guests can now enjoy an even wider selection of themed drinks, entrées and desserts inspired by popular SQUARE ENIX franchises, including FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, and NieR:Automata.
Until walk-in dining becomes available at a later date, reservations are required for cafe dining and can be made through the official SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Los Angeles website: https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com/home#reservations.
In addition to the cafe experience, guests can visit the adjoining merchandise shop without a dining reservation. The shop offers a wide selection of official SQUARE ENIX merchandise, including SQUARE ENIX Official Shop exclusive items such as the L.A. Chocobo T-Shirt and L.A. Slime T-Shirt featuring commemorative artwork created to celebrate the first-ever permanent SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop location in the U.S.
Additionally, visitors can experience a massive 120’ x 20’ mural adorning the exterior wall of the Cafe & Shop. The artwork depicts Chocobo and Slime – iconic characters representing two of SQUARE ENIX's flagship franchises, the FINAL FANTASY and DRAGON QUEST series – enjoying a day of surfing on a Los Angeles beach.
The mural was specially designed by SQUARE ENIX for this installation and brought to life by Los Angeles-based graffiti artist Yoshi (MR44 / @44ism). Surrounding the character artwork is Yoshi's signature graffiti style, seamlessly blending his distinctive artistic vision with the world of SQUARE ENIX. The mural is poised to become a striking new landmark in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood.
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OFFICIALLY LICENSED SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop LOS ANGELES
316 E 1st St., Los Angeles, California 90012
Operated by: J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc.
Details can be found at: https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com
CONTACT:
Sarah Nunnink
OFFICIALLY LICENSED SQUARE ENIX CAFE & SHOP LOS ANGELES
sarah@sqexcafeandshopla.com
Yoshi (MR44 / @44ism) is a Los Angeles-based graffiti and mural artist whose work is rooted in street culture. Blending lettering, character art and abstract expression, Yoshi has developed a distinctive artistic style that can be seen throughout murals and public art installations across the city. Details can be found at: https://www.mr44.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/44ism/
J-POP Culture Cafe Inc. is a subsidiary of Little Akihabara Holdings (https://www.littleakihabara.com/), an organization dedicated to showcasing Japanese subculture in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The company was established to recreate authentic Japanese-style themed cafes in the United States, offering American audiences the chance to enjoy the genuine experience without actually having to travel to Japan themselves.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Ranked as the #1 Publisher of the Year in 2025 by Metacritic.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 209 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.
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