‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, is the story of a charming cafe in Tokyo that has a special, mysterious ability. In one of the seats inside the cafe, and by drinking a special coffee, a person can travel in time.‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, is the story of a charming cafe in Tokyo that has a special, mysterious ability. In one of the seats inside the cafe, and by drinking a special coffee, a person can travel in time.