# Idle Food Cafe: Genius Chef — Global Catering Challenge

> Restaurant tycoon cooking simulation game with cute animal characters and global expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by Arumgames.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-food-cafe-genius-chef/id6504669247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arumgames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279682899)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 136 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 382 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-food-cafe-genius-chef/id6504669247/reviews.md

## What is Idle Food Cafe?

Cook with a cat chef in restaurants of various sizes, from small shops to large restaurants!

A restaurant tycoon cooking game visited by a variety of customers has appeared.

There are restaurants that are open from sunrise until late at night.
There are cute guests and lots of food they want.
The store's business hours are until all the food customers want is sold out!!
The bigger the store, the more customers there are and the more food you can sell.

Open restaurants in different countries and sell local menu items to your customers.
Serve delicious coffee to more customers by opening a restaurant that serves hot pancakes, crunchy hot dogs, and other delicious foods!

Run a restaurant with a constant stream of customers, upgrade your restaurant, and expand its space.
Learn new dishes and serve delicious food to the table to keep your guests happy.

 Introducing how to play 

1. Receiving customer orders!!
Take orders for the food you want from customers who appear in various costumes, cook it, and
The staff will move the food to the table and serve the customers.

2. Upgrade the store!!
You need to upgrade your store to make more food and welcome more customers!
Upgrading adds food to the store and increases the number of tables for customers to sit.
Fighting for a bigger and better store! 

3. Decorate the chef and guests with costumes!
Dress up the animals in costumes such as hats, clothes, and accessories that you couldn't wear yourself!
Cuteness +1! Satisfaction of chefs and guests also increases by +1!

4. Open a store in various countries!
Once you've created a lovely and warm store, open a store in other countries and attract more customers!
Run a good store anywhere in the world!

5. Participate in various events held each season and run your store more easily and quickly!
Seasonal events make it very easy to run the store.
During seasonal events, you can invite special guests to your store.
Special guests have a greater impact on the store, so be sure to participate in the event!

I recommend it to these people!!
 Anyone who loves animal games!
 Anyone who loves food, cooking, and making coffee!
 Anyone who is serious about the restaurant cooking tycoon game genre!
 People who like healing games, idle games, and simulation games!
 For those who like single games and free games!

Are you looking for a game where you run a restaurant with cute animals?
If so, download this heartwarming free game and heal yourself~

## Key features

- Manage cafes of various sizes
- Cook and serve diverse menu items
- Upgrade and expand restaurant space
- Customize chef and guest costumes
- Open stores in different countries
- Participate in seasonal events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X2 All Revenue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Gem_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Gem_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass_04 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass_02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pass_03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| World Pass_02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NW_Veteran_Pack_01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| World Pass_03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NW_Veteran_Upgrade_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| NW_PremiumPass_01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Food Cafe?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💕 Cute characters
- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Addictive time-passing experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow or missing updates
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔍 Lack of content or features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with in-app purchases and ads
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Better account/progress sync across devices
- Improved UI and user experience
- Additional customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-food-cafe-genius-chef/id6504669247/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 楽しいけど

*2026-07-12*

訪問販売が邪魔すぎる

### 5/5 — 꿀잼

*2025-09-21, version 1.2.7*

시간도 녹이고 캐릭터 너무귀여움

### 1/5 — 広告で操作不能に

*2025-09-21*

下部に現れる広告バーのせいで、戻るボタンが押せないバクが起こる。
ゲームが可愛くても操作に支障がでるのはNG。
改善求む。

### 1/5 — 업데이트 너무 안됨

*2025-07-11, version 1.2.7*

광고 보기 싫어서 현질해가면서 플레이했더니 다음 지역 업뎃이 몇 달째 안됨ㅋ

### 2/5 — 업데이트가 안됨

*2025-07-08, version 1.2.7*

다 깼는데 업데이트가 안되서 할 게 없음
깰 맵 수도 적음

### 1/5 — うーん…｡

*2025-06-10*

ワンパターンでつまらない。（お金を集めて店を大きくするタイプ）
ステージ2からもうむずい｡（1時間はかかる）
感覚でやるのがむずい場合もある。（フィーバータイムとか分かりづらい）
そもそも日本語が変（請求とは）

### 2/5 — 飽きる

*2025-03-20*

ワンパターンでつまらなくなる。猫は可愛いから星2です。

### 5/5 — El mejor de los tycoons de comida

*2025-03-14, version 1.1.3*

El juego es divertido y es infinito y lo puedo jugar durante horas y es chido  y el número de dinero es muy alto para estar días jugando y eso para mi es divertido

### 2/5 — 업데이트 좀 해주세요

*2025-03-05, version 1.1.3*

업데이트는 언제 되나요

### 5/5 — 업데이트

*2025-02-16*

게임은 재미있는데 너무 빨리 깨네요
그렇다고 매장을 뭐 더 꾸미거나 할수 있는 시스템도 아니고 할게 너무 없네요 업데이트는 도대체 언제쯤 되는건가요...

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Food Cafe

### Does Idle Food Cafe have ads?

Yes, Idle Food Cafe contains advertisements. These ads may appear during gameplay or when accessing certain features.

### What is the age rating for Idle Food Cafe?

Idle Food Cafe is rated 4+ by the developer, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Can I play Idle Food Cafe offline?

The provided data does not specify if Idle Food Cafe supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing for details on connectivity requirements.

### How often is Idle Food Cafe updated?

Idle Food Cafe was last updated on April 24, 2025, indicating a recent update. The developer, Arumgames, has released version 1.2.7.

### What devices support Idle Food Cafe?

Idle Food Cafe is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a broad compatibility range for Apple users.

### What do users like most about Idle Food Cafe?

User reviews highlight cute characters, fun and engaging gameplay, an addictive time-passing experience, and visually appealing graphics as major pros.

### Are there any common complaints about Idle Food Cafe?

Some users have reported issues with bugs and glitches, slow or missing updates, monetization concerns, and a perceived lack of content or features.

### What are the in-app purchase options in Idle Food Cafe?

Idle Food Cafe offers in-app purchases, though specific details on what can be bought are not provided in the description. These typically involve boosts, currency, or cosmetic items.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2025-04-24

Game Optimization and Bug Fixes

### 1.2.6 — 2025-04-18

Game Optimization and Bug Fixes

### 1.1.3 — 2024-12-12

World 5 Midnight Banju Update
Bug fixes and game improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2024-11-28

Second stage update of the otherworldly event
Bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2024-11-13

Other bug fixes

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## Related topics

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