Square Enix can’t stop celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, and they are finding all sorts of ways to do it. But this most recent one is bound to get a few fans’ mouths watering. A Square Enix Pop-Up Cafe has been announced, and it will have a special Final Fantasy IX-themed menu!
According to a post published on the official Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary website, the cafe will be situated in the Paselabo Tower, next to Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan.
“In addition to operating as a café space on the 2nd and 3rd floors, goods will be sold in the 1st floor space. The café space will be used by those who make reservations first, and the goods space will be available to everyone.”
The Square Enix Pop-Up Cafe will be open from September 20th to Spring 2026, with reservations opening from September 6th. The FFIX-themed menu will be available from launch through to December 12th via the Paselabo website.
We’ve already had lottery events, livestreamed concerts, an anniversary film, and loads of merch to commemorate this milestone, even a collaboration with eyewear company ZOKK. Now, fans of this beloved JRPG can get a taste of Final Fantasy IX’s world, literally!
Now, let’s check out some of the items on the Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary menu:
The menu is split into two seasons, featuring 7 food items and 7 drinks. The first season runs from Sept 20th to Oct 31st, with the second season running from Nov 1st to Dec 12th.
There are a few rules that customers will want to be aware of if they plan on visiting the Square Enix Pop-Up Cafe:
- The usage time is 90 minutes (the last order is 40 minutes before use).
- For use of the café space, a charge fee of 1,200 yen (tax included/1 drink + 1 placemat included) will be charged.
- It will be a one-order system. In addition to the charge, please order at least one item per person.
- The menu will be ordered by mobile order. Please proceed to order with your smartphone using the dedicated QR code.
- The charge fee will be paid together with the food and beverage fee at the time of payment.
- You cannot choose your seat.
- Cafe users will receive one random placemat and one coaster for each collaboration menu order (placemats will be given when you enter the store, and coasters will be given when they are served).
- In case of congestion, there will be restrictions on admission.
- There may be a limit on the number of goods purchased.
Check out the official post to see the full menu along with pricing, and details on the placemat and coaster designs.
It seems like Square Enix is willing to do anything to mark the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, except for what fans really want, which is some sort of news about the long-rumoured FFIX remake. The publisher has already announced the lineup of games it will be bringing to Tokyo Game Show later this year, with no mention of Final Fantasy IX.
While it has to be said that Final Fantasy IX has had a lot of attention in 2025, fans of the game may be getting a bit worn out on all these announcements. But that won’t stop us from reporting on any news around Final Fantasy IX’s 25th anniversary.
What do you think of the Final Fantasy IX-themed menu at the Square Enix Pop-Up Cafe? Will you be visiting? Let us know in the comments below.
