I will never get sick of a good story about a cafe and a cat that heal hurting people bit by bit. This one was so cute and comfy, but has so much heart as well.

This is such a lovely group of interwoven stories. Four short stories, separate and yet joined. I was pulled in immediately and touched by the beautiful messages of the special remembrance meals of the Chibinenko Kitchen.

Cozy and heartbreaking all at once. The Chibineko Kitchen gives its patrons the chance to have one last encounter with a loved one who has passed. It is a beautiful thing and takes place in a beautiful restaurant by the sea. Takahashi paints a wonderful and cozy atmosphere while infusing the grief, love, and heartache of the characters right into your own heart. Both heart wrenching and hopeful, this book will break you and build you back up again. Anyone who needs a good cry, a reminder of hope, or the way that love is built into grief should pick up this incredible (and short) read.

An extremely meaningful and touching book! I enjoyed how it touched upon the relationship between food and human bonds. Listing each recipe at the end of the chapter was another beautiful touch that allowed the reader to feel more immersed in the experience.