Half Life 2: Dominion

The Permitted Café occupies a renovated pre-war coffeehouse, its exterior preserved but interior retrofitted with Combine aesthetic—metal tables bolted to floors and surveillance devices disguised as light fixtures. This establishment serves synthetic caffeine alternatives derived from approved chemical compounds, offering citizens a rare social space for controlled interaction. Menu offerings include "Clarity Blend" and "Citizen's Vigor"—artificially flavored stimulants designed to enhance work productivity. Only those with loyalty scores above 40 may enter, with all conversations recorded and analyzed. CP officers frequent the establishment out of uniform, monitoring discussions while staff—former dissidents working off infractions—serve under constant evaluation, their forced smiles adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

The exterior retains its vintage charm, while the interior features cold metal furnishings and dim lighting, creating an unsettling yet functional atmosphere. Staff members, former dissidents, serve with forced smiles, adding to the eerie environment.