The 1985 Kafé

Clayton South's Ghibli-themed matcha café with Shizuoka matcha and Japanese-inspired cakes.

A cosy, intimate Japanese-inspired café tucked into a Clayton South shopping strip, decorated throughout with Studio Ghibli and Totoro figurines, ceramic pieces, and Japanese pop-culture references. About five tables inside and two outside create a compact space that fills quickly on weekends. Calm and aesthetically distinct from typical suburban cafés. the theming is consistent from décor to servingware to menu. Popular with younger demographics and Japanese culture enthusiasts.

Studio Ghibli and Totoro-themed décor throughout. Matcha sourced from Shizuoka, Japan. Seasonal and rotating specialty drinks with occasional limited decorative garnishes including bear or Pikachu-shaped ice. Five percent discount for cash payment or PayID. card surcharge applies otherwise. Dog-friendly with limited outdoor seating. TikTok-discovered by a growing suburban audience.

Japanese aesthetic and menu inspiration are genuine. matcha is sourced from Shizuoka, Japan, and the menu draws on Japanese café culture including onigiri, matcha-based drinks, and houjicha. The Studio Ghibli theming adds a Japanese pop-culture dimension beyond ingredient sourcing alone.

Budget price level (price level 1) but some reviewers consider the portion sizes for cakes and the price of drinks high for a suburban café. The quality of the Shizuoka matcha and the aesthetic experience are broadly considered worth the cost by the majority of reviewers.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.