Caro J.
Yelp
Muji's a Japanese brand known for their home goods like bedding, basic skincare, kitchenware, good quality clothing in neutral tones, suitcases, and their ample stationery including notebooks and pens. I'm a big fan, and happy another location opened up in the city, this time as part of the trendy Chelsea Market! This location for the first time has a "Muji Cafe" featuring a small menu of a few drinks and sweet or savory bites. The location also featured a selection of Muji packages food, clothing, stationery, and luggage, but it is a much smaller store than their other stores.
Pros: The staff here are friendly and communicative, calling out when the dorayaki is cooking so people know that their food is being prepared. Food is made fresh, I was impressed with the deliciousness of the dorayaki, which is two small pancakes pressed together with cream, red bean, and a flavoring (I got sweet potato). It may be the star of their market!!! There's also a robot arm that can make you a latte, very cool. I came on a Sunday at 4pm, so the wait was only 10 minutes to receive my food.
The only downside is that Chelsea market brings a bit of chaos, so seating was tough to grab. Lining up for the cafe was also a bit chaotic since the store is so small, with separate lines to try the robot or to order from the cashier. I would suggest you expect to shop a little, then grab a bite and go, maybe bring your food to the main Chelsea Market seating. But do stop by, it was a wonderful little experience and the food and drink were refreshing!