Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is expanding. The oh-so-adorable face of Sanrio opens a brand new location at Universal CityWalk Hollywood outdoor shopping district on September 6, 2024.
Guests can treat themselves to scrumptious selection of sweet treats and specialty beverages, and shop at the Sanrio Smile Shop, a specialty store offering variety of collectible merchandise featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll™, Keroppi™, Kuromi™, My Melody™, Badtz-maru™ and Chococat.
Universal Studios Hollywood has had exclusive Sanrio merchandise on its Upper Lot at the Animation Studio Store for the past few years, but the opening of Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and the Sanrio Smile Shop marks the first time that there will be a cafe and a store dedicated to the characters.
The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, adorned with a giant signature Hello Kitty bow and framed by a pastel pink and white awning, will welcome guests to enjoy a unique, grab-and-go menu with the option to dine at any one of umbrella-covered tables located just outside the walk-up venue. The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is the first of its kind to open in Los Angeles.
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe desserts include Hello Kitty® Mousse Dome – A red chocolate dome-shaped caked with cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling and cinnamon streusel, Strawberry Cake – Vanilla sponge cake, strawberry jam and whipped white chocolate ganache, Berry & Cream Churro – Berry stuffed churro with cream cheese frosting, Birthday Cake – Confetti cake layered with white chocolate mousse topped with whipped white chocolate ganache, Hello Kitty Cookie – A Hello Kitty-shaped sugar cookie topped with royal icing and rainbow sprinkles, and more.
The cafe also has drink options that include Hello Kitty® Strawberry Green Iced Tea – Strawberry green tea, pink sugar rim with strawberries and mint, My Melody™ Lemonade – Strawberry lemonade, yellow sugar rim, garnished with strawberries and a lemon wheel, Keroppi™ Matcha Latte – Frozen matcha latte topped with whipped cream and matcha powder, Chococat™ Frozen Mocha – Frozen coffee, chocolate boba, whipped cream topped with chocolate sprinkles, and more.
The new Sanrio Smile Shop, located next to the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, celebrates all things Sanrio and Hello Kitty. Guests are invited to embrace the cheerful spirit of Hello Kitty and her closest friends, Cinnamoroll, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody, Badtz-maru and Chococat, with a wide selection of themed collectibles perfect for enthusiasts and novice fans alike. Characters and some of their signature accessories adorn backpacks, embellished hats, specialty cups and mugs, collectible pins, t-shirts, plush toys, keychains, jewelry, phone cases, lanyards and much more. Shoppers can also celebrate the charm of the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe with an exclusive new line of curated merchandise that pays homage to the Cafe by offering guests the opportunity to bring home a piece of its super cute atmosphere. The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe merchandise is only available at the Sanrio Smile Shop with additional products being added throughout the rest of the year.
The shop also features a dynamic in-store photo op spotlighting Hello Kitty and the Sanrio characters, a perfect shareable moment for fans to enjoy.