Hole-in-the-wall cafe keeps its customers coming back

A new cafe on Shanghai's Yongkang Road has no seats or tables, and its storefront is nothing more than a gray wall with a hole through which a furry bear paw interacts with customers－by serving them coffee, giving them friendly pats or posing for photos.

Here, customers simply scan a QR code to place their orders. All beverages cost 20 yuan ($3.06).

The cafe, Hinichijou－a Japanese expression that can be translated as "extraordinary"－which is also known locally as the Bear Paw Cafe, has gone viral among netizens. That's not just because of its quirky features but also because of its goal of providing employment for people with disabilities.