Hi-Café in Second Life, A Return to Familiar Ground
When I last visited Hi-Café in Second Life in September 2025, it had just found a new mainland home beside Route 3 in Heterocera, opposite the entrance to the Mount Campion Nation Forest. Returning this week, I found the same 304m² plot, yet it feels entirely renewed.
Hico Spicy has reimagined the space from the ground up. The café building now sits at the rear of the property rather than close to the road. In front, a courtyard welcomes visitors first. The parallel canals that once framed the build have disappeared, replaced with a more urban character.
To the left, a tramline runs along the boundary, complete with a tram set up for photo poses. On the right, building façades and touches of graffiti create texture and depth.
From Autumn Fire to Spring Green
The fiery autumn leaves that once framed the courtyard have given way to the bright greens of spring. Light filters through fresh foliage, and the change in season subtly alters the mood.
Inside, the café is smaller than before, with just two tables. Each one offers a clear view across the courtyard, which makes the space feel open rather than confined.
The décor remains thoughtful and carefully arranged. Large houseplants soften the corners, posters and bookshelves add personality, and a wood stove brings a welcome sense of realism. On a cool spring day, it feels exactly right.
Sweet Treats and Gentle Sounds
The menu boards tempt visitors with a cherry and chocolate cheesecake, petit gâteau lava cakes, and heart shaped doughnuts, a gentle nod towards Valentine’s Day.
As always, cats make their presence known. This time they prowl the courtyard rather than curl inside, while small cat statues perch quietly on the bookshelves.
Outside, the steady murmur of the fountain blends with birdsong. The shared lighting suits the build beautifully. If you switch to midnight, the café lights glow warmly against the darker sky. Hico Spicy has also created a custom EEP setting, Green Days 2026, which visitors may collect free near the fountain until 24 February, beside the guest book.
A Place for Photographers
Photographers remain very welcome here. The free group allows members to rez props for up to sixty minutes, which makes creative shoots easy to arrange. The tram, fountain, benches, and indoor seating all include animations, offering plenty of possibilities.
While I was there, I happened to meet Izu Arado, a Japanese Second Life explorer and photographer. We follow each other’s work, yet until that afternoon we had never stood in the same place. We paused, exchanged greetings, and each took a photograph to mark the moment. Like me, he has been in Second Life for more than eighteen years. It felt a small but meaningful reminder that places such as Hi-Café continue to draw creative spirits together, and that this virtual world still has a quiet way of bridging continents.
Links
Flickr Group: Hi-Cafe Flickr Group
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