Not Monday Cafe

Calling all foodies!!

FINALLY a tasty little idler filled with delectable food for us to sink our teeth into *om nom nom*

This is reminiscent of 'Cafe World' by Zynga for me, but improved. I love the farm to table concept and how you get to passively run everything (with some active features if you so wish, like watering and harvesting crops, interacting with customers etc). You can even visit other people's cafes!!

There is some hands on time required for planting crops, unlocking/upgrading new appliances, hiring staff, setting the menu, decorating and renovating. But it is all up to you. You can tackle all of those things on your own time. Don't feel like being active, no problem! Open up shop and watch the magic happen. You can sit back watching the farmers tend to the crops and animals, the chefs whipping up all sorts of treats in the kitchen or the servers tending to a wide array of cute customers.

You earn money during this time. There are quests to work on to unlock new menu items and decorations. Speaking of the decorations, there is so much choice and customization available at baseline. The customers leave star ratings and reviews at the end of service.

The music is varied and calming and I especially like how you can pick the backdrop to your restaurant. I like how it changes depending on the time of day or weather. There are ambient sounds as well such as dishes clinking, food being harvested and cooked up, doors opening and closing... it feels very lively!!

It’s so corny but my favourite part is that you can click on the food being served to customers for a close up picture of the creation and my little glutton self is just drooling :P

This is the first idler I have played that has successfully captured the restaurant management vibe. This game is so very cozy and satisfying thus far.

I honestly cannot wait to make my dream cafe ^_^ Bon Appetit!!

I'll just start by saying that this has been the cutest idle game I've played so far, and it has quickly become one of my favourites. I'm definitely going to come back to it in the future and build up a new cafe all over again.

Not Monday Cafe is the perfect game to have running in the background while you do your own thing. It's relaxing without ever feeling boring, and there's always another goal to work towards whenever you feel like being a bit more active. Unlocking new dishes and drinks feels well balanced. The progression feels rewarding and I was always happy to see what I could unlock next.

I absolutely loved the cozy atmosphere! ♡ The art style is adorable and the cafe looks amazing as it grows. What I enjoyed the most was decorating. There are tons of furniture pieces, recipes, upgrades and customization options that make the cafe truly feel like your own. You can even customize your employees by changing their names and appearance.

The game includes a small selection of music tracks and several ambient sounds like rain, birds singing, a crackling fireplace and more. I'd love to see a few more music options in the future, but it's a very minor complaint and didn't affect my enjoyment at all. The game also includes a simple alarm option and a Pomodoro timer, which is a nice extra if you're working, studying or just trying to stay focused.

Overall, this is exactly what I want from an idle game: relaxing, charming, easy to leave running in the background and full of things to discover. If you're looking for a cozy game that can brighten up your day while sitting on your desktop, I highly recommend this one! ⸜(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)⸝💗
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🐻 Not Monday Cafe Review ☕

A cute café game, full of cute animals and cute decorations. Did I mention everything is just cute?!

There is a lot to unlock in the game, from loads of recipes, lots of different furniture types and themes, to crops like fruits annd vegetables. You unlock things by completing tasks. These can be something simple, like serving your customers a specific meal a certain number of times, or longer ones, such as collecting a certain amount of a crop that you need to grow. The tasks are very simple, and you'll complete most of them just by letting the game idle away. You can also skip tasks if, for example, you haven't unlocked a recipe yet or just aren't ready to do that task.

Making your café bigger over time is another great feature. You just need to save up and buy the area you want to expand. You have three areas to manage: the farm, the kitchen, and the café! You'll need all the space you can get because you'll end up needing lots of room for machines in the kitchen, plenty of crops for the food you're serving, and of course, a bigger café means more customers and more money coming in!

I love the art style, it's incredibly charming and adorable. The music is super cozy and fits the café perfectly. The game offers so much to do, and it's super fun and addictive. There's also plenty more, like upgrading your dishes so they're worth more money. You'll need special items to upgrade them to higher levels, but I'll let you discover that for yourself! You can also hire staff for each of the three areas, which helps a lot with the idle gameplay. Make sure you have enough staff, or things will slow down. You'll even get "bad reviews" from some grumpy customers if your service is too slow, haha!

An amazing idle game that's packed with content! You can decorate your café to your heart's content, and if you enjoy idle games, cute themes, and decorating, then this is a must-have. If you're an achievement hunter, it's also a simple game to 100%. Some achievements will naturally take time, as you'd expect from any idle game, so just be patient.

Now go serve those hungry customers!! 🍰

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