Welcome to Critter Cove, a sun-drenched haven that used to be the best resort destination in town, but has seen better days. In this cozy open world, life-sim and town-building adventure, you’re working hard to restore the Cove to its former glory.
But it’s a big job for one critter to handle alone. On your travels, you’ll meet a vibrant cast of quirky—and sometimes stubborn—animals in need of a home. Invite them to live at the Cove and help them become happy members of the community. However, not every job is for every critter. A happy worker will craft superior items and attract more profit, while a disgruntled employee will produce lower-quality goods, harming your town’s reputation and your pocketbook. Not to mention, they’ll be miserable!
In this Critter Cove guide, we’ll go through every place of work, which critters will best fit in there and what items they’ll serve when they’re happy or unhappy.
Note: Critter Cove is currently out in Early Access as of the 10th of September 2024. As such, details in this list are subject to change.
A Stitch In Time
A Stitch in Time is the local fashion boutique, located at Port Critter Cove. A variety of clothing styles and types are sold here, and there’s a Loom available for use inside the shop.
| Hours | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Aster • Aurora • Cody • Daphne • Eddie • Edgar • Hobart • Iridessa • Jeri • Nyx • Olivia • Pokee • Showa • Waddles |
Glasses Blueprints
If the critter assigned to work A Stitch in Time likes their job, they will sell a variety of glasses blueprints when spoken to directly.
With Happy Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3D Glasses | 250 |
| Aviator Glasses | 400 |
| Cateye Glasses | 250 |
| Glasses | 250 |
| Heart Glasses | 250 |
| Pixel Shades | 250 |
| Rosy Glasses | 250 |
With Disgruntled Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cool Shades (Cool Shades is a craftable kiosk that exclusively sells glasses 3x) | 1000 |
| Round Glasses | 400 |
| Round Reading Glasses | 400 |
| Shades | 400 |
| Square Reading Glasses | 400 |
| Star Glasses | 250 |
| Sunglasses | 250 |
Bait Shop
The bait shop sells all sorts of fishing equipment, from lures to fishing rods and other fishing apparel.
| Hours | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Calimaria • Ekki • Frankie • Matcha • Miri • Nerissa • Nyx • Orlando • Shiloh • Showa • Sniff • Talon • Trevor • Túlio • Vivi • Zalika • Z.O.T.T. |
Bakery
| Hours | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Artemis • Aurora • Evil Wolf • Giselle • Hasira • Lamps • Mort • Nazz • Nick • Nerissa • Peter • S’more • Shiloh • Sniff • Swirl |
Bakery Menu
With Happy Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Big Twisty Pretzel | 50 |
| Buttery Croissant | 50 |
| Deluxe Donut Platter | 50 |
| Many Layers Cake | 50 |
With Disgruntled Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Disturbing Croissant | 35 |
| Donuts of Sadness | 35 |
| Nailed It Cake | 35 |
| Stomach Pain Pretzel | 35 |
Blackwhisker’s Cafe
Blackwhisker’s Cafe is the local coffee shop in Port Critter Cove.
| Hours | 7 AM – 6 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Arlo • Buck • Cody • Eddie • Glop • Matcha • Nazz • Nick • Nigel • Pepper • Sammi • S’more • Tipper • Zap • Zeke |
Blackwhisker’s Cafe Menu
With Happy Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Swirly-Doodle | 10 |
| Hearty Sea Stew | 50 |
| House Blend Coffee | 20 |
With Disgruntled Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Recycled Coffee | 10 |
| Stale Pastry | 5 |
| Squid-Ink Chum Stew | 35 |
Furniture Store
The Furniture Store is the local home improvement store in Port Critter Cove. You can buy various styles and types of furniture, along with items that allow you to change the style of your home interior. There is also a Furniture Worktable and a Solid Cutter you can use inside.
| Hours | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Aster • Ben • Dottie • Hobart • Jasper • Lamps • Lesley • Mango • Peter • Smelt • Tammy • Teddi • Túlio |
Furniture Blueprints
If the critter assigned to work the furniture store likes their job, they will sell a handful of additional blueprint items available for the player to purchase when spoken to directly.
With Happy Employees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Flower Cart | 2500 |
| Lantern Pillar | 400 |
| Picnic Table | 75 |
| Sweet Tooth’s | 1000 |
Gardener
You can hire a critter to water crops around Port Critter Cove. The Critter will be more effective with watering if they like the job.
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Bambo • Ben • Boyd • Evie • Evil Wolf • Frankie • Giselle • Hasira • Marie • Melody • Pluff • Pokee • Reboot • Rosie • Sage • Sly • Tucker • Velicity |
Gym
| Hours | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Bambo • Bolt • Hugo • Nigel • Pepper • Screech • Sly • Smelt • Teddi • Tucker • Velicity • Zap • Zeke • Z.O.T.T. |
The Tipsy Toucan Tavern
The Tipsy Toucan Tavern is the local bar in Port Critter Cove.
| Hours | 11 AM – 12 AM |
| Location | Port Critter Cove |
| Best Employees | • Arlo • Artemis • Backslash • Bertie • Boots • Buck • Ernie • Hugo • Jeri • Mango • Mason • Melody • Minty • Pluff • Rusty • Sammi • Screech • Sketch • Tipper • Trevor • Zalika |
Tipsy Toucan Menu
With Happy Employees
| Item | Flavour | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Double Doubloon Milkshake | Dairy – Sweet | 20 |
| Fermented Whale’s Milk | Dairy – Sour | 20 |
| Festy-Zesty Nog | Dairy – Tangy | 20 |
| Horchata en Fuego | Dairy – Spicy | 20 |
| Coocoo for Poconuts | Fruity – Sweet | 20 |
| Pucker Up | Fruity – Sour | 20 |
| Blush Berry Wine | Fruity – Tangy | 20 |
| Dragonfruit Smoothie | Fruity – Spicy | 20 |
| Mug O’Grog | Bold – Sweet | 20 |
| Blue Sass-Per-Rass | Bold – Sour | 20 |
| Shipwreck | Bold – Tangy | 20 |
| Lavatini | Bold – Spicy | 20 |
With Disgruntled Employees
| Item | Flavour | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Not Boba Tea | Dairy – Sweet | 20 |
| Oil Slick | Dairy – Sour | 20 |
| Seagull Surprise | Dairy – Tangy | 20 |
| Pepper Milk | Dairy – Spicy | 20 |
| Mashed Fruit Cup | Fruity – Sweet | 20 |
| Vinegar Wine | Fruity – Sour | 20 |
| Jellyfish Juice | Fruity – Tangy | 20 |
| The Spiciest Rita | Fruity – Spicy | 20 |
| Bilge Water | Bold – Sweet | 20 |
| Fish Shake | Bold – Sour | 20 |
| Bog Beer | Bold – Tangy | 20 |
| Chummy Mary | Bold – Spicy | 20 |
