メイド喫茶 – Maid Cafe

A maid cafe is a type of coffee shop in Japan where waitresses, dressed in maid costumes, provide service to customers. The male equivalent is known as a Butler Cafe. In these themed establishments, customers are treated as the “house master” (for men) or “my lady” (for women), with the waitstaff assuming the roles of house maids or butlers.

Upon entering a maid cafe, customers are greeted with “Welcome back home,” rather than the standard “welcome.” Similarly, when it’s time to leave, they hear “Safe travels!” instead of a simple “thank you.” This unique atmosphere and attentive service create an immersive and personalized experience, making each visit a special event.

メイド喫茶とはメイドの恰好をしたウェイトレスが働いている喫茶店（男性版は執事喫茶）。客はご主人様でウェイトレスはメイドという設定なので、来店した時には「いらっしゃいませ」ではなく、「おかえりなさいませ」、帰る時は「ありがとうございました」ではなく、「行ってらっしゃいませ」と言われる。男性客は「ご主人様」、女性客は「お嬢様」と呼ばれるのが普通だ。