I remember playing this while sipping on my self-brewed coffee. Some nights, it would rain in real life and in-game, plus the fact that the soundtrack of this game is just [chef's kiss] perfect– it felt truly cozy. The plot was sort of forgettable; but to symphatize and read through the characters' distinct musings about their career, relationships and personal life– for me that struck as memorable enough. Although until now I can't help but wonder if it was a missed opportunity for the narrative to follow a linear path instead of utilizing a choice-driven storytelling.

The gameplay was nothing but mellow. It does include a few familiarization of the recipes here and there, not to mention the pattern of brewing beverages based on the regular customer's taste buds. Other than that, it wouldn't count as half challenging or even less than that.

To sum up this vague review, I would recommend Coffee Talk to anyone who wants to get out of the conventional grid of gaming for a while, and just chill with lo-fi music in the background.