We've been busy and I don't think I got a chance to write out a review for the last release, so this will be on all the changes, and just my general thoughts on how the game feels in its current state. I started a fresh game and did not test if an old save would still work.
Shortly after starting, I took a break, and rather than leaving it up, I saved and closed. Everything seemed to load fine when I came back. I like that you have time since last save. The only oddity was that the customers were all in a vertical line at the counter, when normally, they line up horizontally in more of a zig-zag pattern.
I really like how empty it is when you start. It gives a nice feel of just starting out small and trying to build up. There is a bit of a delay to get things going as you wait for chances to pet you first adopted cat, but then the upgrades are quick and you can enjoy watching it grow, and things quickly getting chaotic.
It is possible that things can progress a little too quickly. The new achievements will help somewhat, but it very quickly goes from manually needing to manage, to lots of money and being able to mass update everything. After I get things started I get all the upgrades to level 10, then repeat getting everything to the next multiple of 10, before moving on.
I did check on the achievements from time to time, but it would be nice if they popped up a message when unlocked. If there is any indication of unlocking them, I missed it. I am writing this and a bit distracted, so I certainly could have missed things. I just dumped a bunch of money into upgrading coffee to get the last one for Biggest Sale, and did not see anything. Maybe the TV could light up for a few seconds, possibly with an icon of the achievement. Or it could be a message top center with the icon/name of the achievement.
I know you just quickly implemented Achievements, so likely have lots of ideas for future refinement. But, with this being the latest addition, and something people love to get, making it a bit more prominent could be good. Maybe your latest achievement is a sort of trophy that stays on display. It could hang on the wall. With the current layout I'd say the fir right, or much smaller above the door would be the only places it would fit, so maybe not. Another option could be to have a trophy or other display piece that could go on the counter. With this being something people might leave going in the background, they might not see a popup, but having a trophy waiting when they come back could be nice.
I've gotten 64/81 Awards in about an hour of game time. I think the changes you've been making are doing well. I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle the other cafes.