Coffee Talk

Engaging story and calming atmosphere.

Coffee Talk is a very good visual novel where you play as a barista who's listenning some customers life stories while you're preparing their coffee or tea. The ambient is very cozy, the graphics are nice and the music is relaxing. I highly recommend it!!! 🍵💗

I really enjoyed the barista gameplay, making beverages, creating latte art, and picking tracks on the in-game music player. While the storyline can be a little cliché at times, it still has its charm. The challenge mode felt a bit tedious, but the cosy atmosphere and laid-back vibes make it one of the better visual novels out there.

Really Chill game if you have around 20 hours to spare. I Really love interacting with all the customers and making drinks. It's nice that we somehow change their lives for the better. One might say that when you play this game, it's time for you to brew drinks and change lives (if yk yk)

I bought this game on a sale, never played it until a week ago, and I gotta say. Wow! the stories in this game really are very grounded and human.

Came for the coffee, stayed for the talk. Cant wait to play the follow up games in franchise soon.

Cute, cosy game. I think its mostly dialogue, so if you don't like a lot of reading in games, it may not be for you. If you love stories in games, this is for you.


I hate Baileys tho, and Lua deserves better than him.

A fairly quick simple game that felt immersive and was really enjoyable to play.

This game has a great story and wonderful characters. If you like visual novels this is wonderful.

I recently just finished Coffee Talk and I can confidently say it was one of the most relaxing yet deeply engaging games I’ve ever experienced. I was completely entranced by the soothing atmosphere, the soft lo-fi music, and the beautifully written storytelling.

Each visitor has their own personal struggles and dreams, and listening to their stories felt incredibly immersive and heartfelt. The writing is fantastic—every conversation felt natural, and I genuinely grew attached to the characters over time.

What I loved most was how Coffee Talk created a space of comfort and reflection. The rain gently tapping on the café windows, the ambient music, and the warm colors made every session feel like a peaceful escape.

If you’re looking for a game that is both relaxing and thought-provoking, Coffee Talk is an absolute gem. I truly enjoyed every second of it and would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates narrative-driven games or just wants a cozy, chill experience.

Cozy atmosphere, creative setting and you get to learn about different hot beverages, which I had close to no experience with before this game. If you want to relax, play this game and feel the vibes :)

A fun little VN with fantastic art direction and mediocre writing.

Though I don't think the developers realized how good of an idea a visual novel based around the last minute twist actually is. They just sprinkle in that little bit of genius right at the end without expanding on it and it seems like a massive missed opportunity.

I really love the atmosphere in this cozy story game! Perfect for inbetween study sessions! :3

Nice Game!
Love the chill vibes music and characters in the game.
Story is very interesting while very realistic scenarios and dialogues make you feel part of the Coffee Talk world.
Would recomend for something chill late at night.

Serve late-night coffee, listen to the tales of your customers. Recommended if it's on sale.

It's a visual novel, so don't expect much in terms of gameplay or coffee shop management. The characters are interesting enough to see their stories through, at least.

Played quite a bit of this game on console, but it left game pass so now I'm restarting on PC. Just as great the second time around. Fantastic game if you like story-heavy chill games and coffee, lol. Pretty self explanatory. Also, incredible soundtrack that I've fallen asleep to countless times.

Simple relaxing game about making coffee and listening to the lives and worries of regulars and sometimes helping them out

Great game with a really good story, good messages, cant wait for the next game.

I bought this on a whim since I've worked as a barista as well, thought it'd be a silly idea to play as a barista. I will say I kinda forgot that that was part of the game since I actually got really connected with the characters and overall very involved into their lives. I love the aspect of talking about real life issues but in a more fantasy way, and the newspaper in between to see news. Each character was well written, and very well portrayed on what their personalities were. I haven't played a lot of novel like type games but I really enjoyed the connection on this one, and the fun part of also messing around with drinks, just like real life barista's do! I will say that there is a LOT of reading and the player is rewarded for being attentive. Anyways, overall very cozy and cute game.

I enjoyed this game, genuinely. It wasn't exactly my dream game but it's cute. All dialogue is predecided, there aren't any choices other than the drinks you make (you can make the wrong one on purpose and get interesting dialogue), but I didn't mind it. You only get vague guidance on some of the "specialty" drinks and you don't get an immediate chance to fix it but most of the time they tell you what was wrong with it. The latte art was really hard for me to figure out but it is optional. There's a little replayability to discover the other specialty drinks or get all the drinks right but I personally don't feel like it's necessary.

tldr; Very cute, not a personal favorite. 8/10

Fun relaxed times with great vibes.
Had me at coffee but kept me for the art, music and story!
In a way it helped me live a relaxed dream of opening my own cafe bar and serving customers!~

Amazing little relaxing indie game. Listening to the stories of these people, ordinary people living their daily lives and problems, trying to help them with the comfort of a hot drink, is a touch for the spirit. It is so beautifully crafted. A bit of free breathing space in a world full of macro problems.

A delightful, cosy visual novel in an urban fantasy setting where you serve as a late night barista to elves, orcs, merfolk and aliens. Listening to the stories of their daily lives and providing a place where they can help solve eachother's problems. There aren't really any player choices beyond what drinks you brew but Coffee Talk provides a heartwarming, human narrative that you feel part of all the same.

This is more of a visual novel than a game - you play as a cafe owner in a small town and get to know the personal stories of your customers.

The game-play portion would be to figure out new drinks every now and then with the ingredients that you have - but making drinks only involves 3 clicks of your chosen ingredients and that's it, which is underwhelming.

Got this game for about a month or so and I would say that it requires me to be in a rather specific mood to enjoy it - maybe like a pensive, thoughtful mood? The stories are not bad, they mostly revolve around real issues to do with the world, tough challenges, relationships, acceptance, change etc, where I think most of us can relate to for at least one or two topics.

I'm not sure if I would finish this game as it doesn't engage me all the time, but it sure is cozy, made with love and if you're someone who like reading lots of game dialogue, I think it'll be an enjoyable play.

Personally, I would not purchase it again if I could go back in time. It's just that the story is not engaging enough for me to make up for the lack of game-play. So just be sure to set your own expectations right and understand that this is more of a visual novel than a game before getting it!

This is a great game for people that like visual novels. The writing is fantastic and art is engaging. I recommend it for anyone looking for a chill and heartwarming game.

There are very few games that made me feel the way this game did. I played it whenever I was tired of working and wanted to take a break. It was like actually visiting a cafe at the end of the day to relax after a days work. The characters felt like actual friends and being a barista and listening to multiple people's stories unfold was great. Additionally, this game introduced me to a wide range of drinks that I had never heard of and it was amazing!! And while you enjoy all these aspects of the game, the background music makes it feel even more surreal and calming. "Tender heart" is my favourite from the bunch and went straight into my Spotify playlist. Highly recommend this game 💯

A very good and cozy game, you need to savour the stories like they were the drinks you're serving.
Don't rush it.

More of a visual novel than I was expecting it to be, but I like it. The art is good, the vibe is chill, the characters are decently interesting and you can make the godly elixir known as Coffee for werewolves and ogres.

For me personally, the game is overall engaging, with a storyline that is suitable for relaxation and a variety of songs for unwinding. It features a range of unique characters with their own backgrounds. Now moving to episode 2!

This game honestly brings it all together.
Relaxing gameplay, good music, and a great story.
It helped me relax through some pretty rough patches of life.
I'll gladly recommend this game to anyone reading, one of the most memorable games I've played :)

A relaxing game, the narrative is absolutely wonderful. It makes me want to run my own coffee shop, the community this game invents in its world is lovely.

Coffee talk is a comfy and cozy fantasy game. Perfectly paired with an iced matcha and a rainy day. :)

I had such a fun time playing this game. I think this was my first true visual novel style game and I loved getting to know all the characters and piece together a story through this style of game. I also really enjoyed breaking up all the dialogue with opportunities to try making drinks. It was fun experimenting with all the different drink ingredients. Totally loved it and would definitely recommend!

Good game. Nice story. The plot twist tho.
Would definitely Episode 2 and the upcoming spin-off!

Really cool game, chill, amazing art, but I wouldn't recommend if your a platinum hunter. The 100% is kinda buggy, I had to use 2 different save to get the 100%, adding to this a challenge mode completely dogshit tbh.

BUY IT

One of the best story games I have ever been blessed to play. Although I think Coffee Talk 2 is more fleshed out, this game lays the groundwork for the story's world and characters. I am so glad to have been able to play Coffee Talk.

This is the perfect cozy game with surprising events to keep you engaged.

Very nice visual novel/ Love both 1 and 2 parts, waiting for new)

very cute art and story line, and the achievements make it worth playing all the different aspects and game modes. will surely revisit to finish out and play the second chapter (:

This game is absolutely delightful! It's a beautiful story, right up until the very end, where... well... you'll see ;)

TLDR: I liked it.

When it comes to games like these, it is inevitable that they will get compared to VA-11-HALL-A. Vallhalla not only was the first game of this type (in my memory, at least), but it was a genuenly great game overrall.

So, compared to VA-11-HALL-A, how does Coffee Talk compare?

I have to say that it's a bit technically impressive. Unlike VA-11-HALL-A, the characters seem to have a bigger variety of sprites and actions. The characters actually LOOK at each other when they talk, compared to VA-11-HALL-A, where they kept starting dead straigh at the player. Also, I love some other unnessesary, but cute animations they added - sometimes characters check their phones, drink from a cup or look at the talking character, even if they are not a part of the scene. I love it. On that part, Coffee Talk wins.

The writing is not that good, compared to VA-11-HALL-A. There is nothing wrong with it. But Coffee Talk has a lot cozier and calmer setting, which influences the story - it's relaxed, slow-paced, and mostly focuses on internal struggles. For some, it's perfect. But I, unfortunately, found it boring and graphomanic at times. The main character is not actually a character. He barely talks and has exactly zero influence on the story. The secret ending where the he turns out to be an alien time-traveller felt so very unnessesary and out of place.

The gameplay is mid. There not much to expect - you mix drinks from various ingredients, trying to make what people want by deciphering their vague requests. It's a stable of the genre. But I feel like if you don't use a guide, you will make a lot of mistakes. VA-11-HALL-A had a small text associated with each drink, so that the customers can use the bits from that text as a part of their requests. There, there is no such things - there is a name, ingredients, and 4 meters (warm, cool, bitter, sweet). 4 meters seem useful, but they are very unreliable.

Soundtrack is good. Non-intrusive, cozy. Exactly what's needed.

All in all, I'll give it 6.5/10.
Good game, I recommend, but may be not your cup of tea.

we cant choose any dialogs or take decision, so it seems more a real novel than a visual novel
except this, cozy story

Not bad. Writing is okay, not so special. Just bought the game and saving for the sequel. Recommended for those who likes chill games 👍

What a lovely little game! It's a well written visual novel, with interesting characters that are still rooted in realism despite the fantasy elements of the setting. This game truly captures the slice of life genre, with the barista experiencing little windows into their customer's lives. The music is also wonderful and adds to the cozy coffee shop atmosphere.

Coffee Talk is a really charming game, especially for those who love pixel graphics and visual novel style. The game offers a relaxing atmosphere, with stories set in a cozy coffee shop that provide a soothing experience. The characters are endearing, and each has a deep backstory. The game features dialogue that changes based on your choices, which makes it even more special. The music complements the mood perfectly, adding to the immersive atmosphere. If you enjoy story-driven experiences and a relaxing vibe, I highly recommend Coffee Talk.

I stopped playing because the interactions and characterizations that ruin the cozy vibe and the immersion in clearly unintentional ways. This kind of gameplay can't afford that. I would only recommend this to someone who likes to headcanon different personalities and dialogue as they play.

super cute and cozy game! fun characters and i thought the plot was fun!

I really enjoyed the coffee making game play and thought the story and characters were good. Pretty short about 7 hours for 100% completion.

It's so cute!! The story is adorable, and even though there was a few parts I skipped through, it's like a 10/10 for me. I wouldn't recommend it if you like shooter-type games, since it's a lot more laid back than that.

What a cozy game! It was such a joy to play it.
The characters are believable, well-written and gorgeously drawn.
Story was better than expected, a worthwhile experience.
Even the sound design is well-done, truly recreates the ambiance of a coffee shop.
Get brewing, baristas!

Wow, a incredible visual novel with a great artistic design(pixel art). Great characters and a good histories. A great game.