Roll out the pink carpet – Hello Kitty is headed for Universal. The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and the Sanrio Smile Shop will officially open at Universal CityWalk this Friday, September 6.
Guests strolling the CityWalk will easily spot the bow and pastel pink and white awning marking the new Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe. The all-new eatery – the first of its kind in Los Angeles – will offer a whimsical themed menu. The Sanrio Smile Shop, located adjacent to the cafe, will feature a wide selection of themed collectibles.
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe
The new Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe will serve themed beverages and sweet treats on a grab-and-go menu. Umbrella covered cafe tables sit outside the location for guests to enjoy their items.
Here’s a look at the menu:
Desserts
Hello Kitty Mousse Dome – A red chocolate dome-shaped caked with cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling and cinnamon streusel
Seasonal Mousse Domes – Seasonal dome cakes inspired by Hello Kitty’s friends crafted uniquely based on their personalities and composed of chocolate mousse and a delicious combination of fruit fillings and sponge cake
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
Macaron Set – A set of raspberry, caramel, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate macarons
Hello Kitty Cookie – A Hello Kitty-shaped sugar cookie topped with royal icing and rainbow sprinkles
Beverages
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
Kuromi Berry Iced Tea – Blackberry tea, purple sugar rim and served with blackberry and mint
Tuxedosam Lemonade – Blue raspberry lemonade, pink sugar rim served 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
Sanrio Smile Shop
The new Sanrio Smile Shop, located next to the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, celebrates all things Sanrio and Hello Kitty. Embrace the spirit of Cinnamoroll, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody, Badtz-maru, Chococat, and more with collectibles and statement pieces.
Merchandise includes backpacks with Hello Kitty’s iconic bow, stylish Spirit Jerseys, embellished hats, specialty cups and mugs, collectible pins, t-shirts, plush toys, keychains, jewelry, phone cases, lanyards, and more. You can also pick up an exclusive new line of curated items dedicated to the Cafe.
The Sanrio Smile Shop at Universal CityWalk also features an in-store photo op spotlighting Hello Kitty and the Sanrio characters.
Both the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and the Sanrio Smile Shop will open on September 6.
