I have always been a big fan of coffee. The aroma, the taste, and the whole experience of sipping a cup of freshly brewed coffee is something that brings me immense joy. So, when I started playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) and found out that I can have my very own coffee shop, I was thrilled! In this article, I will guide you on how to get the coffee shop in ACNH and brew the perfect cup of coffee to satisfy all your animal villagers’ caffeine cravings.
Getting Started: Preparing for the Coffee Shop
Before you can unlock the coffee shop in ACNH, there are a few prerequisites you need to meet. Firstly, you need to have upgraded your Resident Services building to a full-sized building. This upgrade usually happens around day seven to ten of playing the game. Once you have the upgraded Resident Services, you’ll need to wait for Isabelle to start hosting her morning announcements.
Step 1: Opening the Nook’s Cranny
To get Isabelle to start hosting her morning announcements, you need to complete a few tasks. One of these tasks is opening Nook’s Cranny, the island’s general store. To open Nook’s Cranny, you’ll need to complete these steps:
1. Pay off your initial loan to Tom Nook by donating 5,000 Nook Miles.
2. Place and furnish three houses for new residents.
3. Encourage the three residents to move to your island by building landmarks.
Once Nook’s Cranny is open, you’re one step closer to unlocking the coffee shop.
Step 2: Encouraging the Arrival of a Visitor
After Nook’s Cranny is opened, continue playing the game and wait for a visitor to arrive on your island. This visitor can be a variety of characters such as K.K. Slider, Redd, or Leif. The specific visitor you need for the coffee shop is none other than the lovable dog, K.K. Slider.
K.K. Slider will visit your island every Saturday to perform a concert. Once he has made his first appearance and you’ve attended his concert, you’re on the right track to brewing that perfect cup of coffee.
Unlocking the Coffee Shop
Now that you’ve completed the necessary steps to get K.K. Slider to visit your island, it’s time to unlock the coffee shop. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Achieving a 3-Star Rating
To unlock the coffee shop, you must have a 3-star island rating. You can check your island’s rating by talking to Isabelle at Resident Services. If your rating falls below 3 stars, don’t fret! Isabelle will provide you with feedback on what you can do to improve your island.
To achieve a 3-star rating, you need to make sure your island is well-decorated and has a good balance of nature and man-made structures. Consider planting more flowers, placing furniture and decorations around your island, and creating paths to improve accessibility.
Step 2: The Appearance of Rover
Once you’ve achieved a 3-star rating, you’ll likely encounter the lovable cat, Rover, while playing. He will approach you and talk about a coffee shop he has been to in the past. This interaction is the final trigger needed to unlock the coffee shop.
After the encounter with Rover, Tom Nook will announce the construction of the coffee shop the very next day. You’ll receive a DIY recipe for the café construction kit and can start building your very own coffee shop.
Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Now that you have your coffee shop, it’s time to learn how to brew the perfect cup of coffee for your animal villagers. Follow these steps to become a master barista in ACNH:
Step 1: Gathering the Ingredients
To brew coffee, you’ll need three key ingredients: a bag of coffee beans, sugar, and milk. You can purchase the bag of coffee beans from the Nook’s Cranny store for 1,000 Bells.
Step 2: Using the Coffee Machine
Once you have the coffee beans, head to your coffee shop and interact with the coffee machine. Choose the “Brew a Cup” option, and your character will automatically measure out the ingredients and brew a cup of coffee.
Step 3: Serving the Coffee
After brewing the coffee, it’s time to serve it to your animal villagers. Interact with the counter in your coffee shop and choose the “Serve Coffee” option. Your character will pour a cup of coffee and serve it to the first villager they encounter.
Each villager will have a unique reaction to the coffee, so pay attention to their preferences. Some villagers may like their coffee black, while others may prefer it with milk and sugar. Take note of their preferences and strive to meet their expectations.
Step 4: Experimenting with Coffee
In ACNH, you can also experiment with different coffee flavors. By adding various combinations of milk and sugar, you can create different types of coffee, such as a mocha, macchiato, or latte. It’s a fun way to personalize your villagers’ coffee experience and discover their favorite drinks.
Conclusion
Unlocking the coffee shop in ACNH is a rewarding journey that adds another delightful aspect to your island life. From the moment you open Nook’s Cranny to brewing the perfect cup of coffee for your animal villagers, the process is filled with excitement and joy. So, grab your coffee beans, sugar, and milk, and get ready to create the most charming coffee shop in all of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Cheers to your barista skills!