There are a few reasons why I enjoyed visiting Anakuma Café so much.

An an introvert, the lack of human interaction (or any humans being present at all) was appealing. The menu has a number of items, from hot and cold beverages to foodstuffs. All orders are placed and paid for exclusively via a touchscreen.

As someone employed in a creative field, the concept behind the café was truly interesting, innovative and peculiar. It is not something I’ve ever seen before. While the café itself is tiny, my experience was, shall we say, immersive and unique.

As a tea lover, the delicious cold lemon tea I ordered quenched my thirst on an obscenely hot day.

And, as an animal lover, I loved that I was served my drink through a hole in the wall by a giant resident “bear” that also gave me some treats for my journey with a lovely parting message and a high five. I am in my forties and Anakuma Café was an absolute delight. I can’t recommend it enough.