mujun.cafe

a cafe of contradictions — brewed slowly, served warm

est. when two ideas first agreed to disagree

house philosophy · no. 01

The House Philosophy

A cafe should be a quiet place to think alone.

A cafe should be a loud place to argue with friends.

Both, on the same wooden table. Pull up a chair.

on the menu · no. 02

Today's Contradictions

prices listed in held breaths. tax of attention included.

the room · no. 03

A Room of Honest Surfaces

The chipped ceramic cup is a flaw to be discarded.

The chipped ceramic cup is the most beautiful one we own.

Oak that remembers spills. Linen that remembers folds. A radio that remembers a song you forgot. Imperfection is the seasoning of the room.

hours · no. 04

When We Are Open

monday 07:00 — 22:00
tuesday 07:00 — 22:00
wednesday closed for thinking
thursday 07:00 — 23:00
friday 07:00 — late
saturday 09:00 — 23:00
sunday 10:00 — whenever

we are also closed when we are open, and open when we are closed.

today's koan · no. 05

A Question Before You Sip

If the kettle is empty, what does it pour?

— the kitchen, 6:14 a.m.

house rules · no. 06

Four Quiet Rules

  1. i. Disagree like you owe the other person a refill.
  2. ii. Hold two ideas in mind. Sip slowly between them.
  3. iii. The chipped cup is yours if you ask kindly.
  4. iv. Leave the table warmer than you found it.

to find us · no. 07

A Door, A Bell, A Bench

an unmarked door on a quiet street.

a small brass bell that rings twice.

a wooden bench where strangers become regulars.

37.5665° N · 126.9780° E · somewhere