*Spoiler-free review* but not sugar-free~

I honestly did not expect much at first from this drama, as I only picked it up because I had seen the anime before. I was pleasantly surprised. I can't really say much about its accuracy to the manga since I've never read it. The drama does so well with fleshing out each of the main characters by giving them backstories, which I found was a bit lacking in the anime. Each episode felt like a comforting meal, sometimes bittersweet but ending with "dessert." Yes, be prepared to shed a tear or two, or if you're like me, more. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the food looks so delicious. I really wish this café was real, because if it were, I'd go every single day. I'm so glad they gave us a proper ending. It is very satisfying and healing. I'm so glad I found this show. I've probably rewatched it 3-5+ times now!

Semi-related to that, thanks to this drama I was able to find out about Onishi Ryusei (who plays Tsubaki Nagao) and the j-idol group Naniwa Danshi, which I quickly became a fan of.

TLDR: If you're looking for a comfort drama with delicious food and interesting characters, check this one out—it will not disappoint!