LOS ANGELES (June 12, 2026) – SQUARE ENIX announced today that its officially licensed cafe location with attached merchandise shop space in Los Angeles is opening this weekend, bringing fans an immersive dining and shopping experience inspired by beloved SQUARE ENIX titles.
The cafe will begin with a soft opening on Saturday, June 13, featuring a limited menu item selection of themed drinks, entrees and desserts inspired by fan-favorite SQUARE ENIX franchises, including FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST and NieR:Automata. The grand opening will follow on Saturday, June 27, when the full menu lineup will be available.
*Grand opening date has been changed to from June 20 to June 27. Soft opening period is now extended until June 26.
Reservations for both the soft-opening period and grand opening are now available through the SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop LOS ANGELES official website RSVP section: https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com/home#reservations
In addition to the cafe experience, guests can also enjoy the adjoining merchandise shop without purchasing cafe items or making dining reservations. The shop features a wide selection of official SQUARE ENIX merchandise, including exclusive SQUARE ENIX Official Shop items such as the L.A. Chocobo T-Shirt and L.A. Slime T-Shirt. These exclusive products showcase commemorative artwork created to celebrate the first-ever permanent SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop location in the U.S.
For additional information, including cafe and shop operating hours, cafe reservation and walk-in details, please visit the official website: https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com
[LOCATION]
OFFICIALLY LICENSED SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop LOS ANGELES
316 E 1st St., Los Angeles, California 90012
Operated by: J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc.
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.
CONTACT:
Sarah Nunnink
OFFICIALLY LICENSED SQUARE ENIX CAFE & SHOP LOS ANGELES
sarah@sqexcafeandshopla.com
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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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