Sanrio fans, ready your stomachs and eyes for any Kawaii feast for that senses: the Hello Kitty Cafes and food trucks are officially on the move. Well, the meals trucks are – the cafes are fairly stationary, but are totally worth booking a visit for. However, if flying or driving to California or Nevada isn't a choice, then your Hello Kitty food trucks are on their way round the countries to create the special moment to fans across the U.S.
Purchasing food or souvenirs from these locations or trucks may be the closest anyone will get to Kawaii in the U.S., and it's certainly an experience to appear forward to. This is what to expect when visiting one of these simple Sanrio food stops.
Hello Kitty Grand Cafe In California
Some of us will remember the Sanrio stores that was once commonplace in any large mall, and when they slowly shut their doors, it seemed that the U.S. had a void looking for being filled. Enter: the Hello Kitty Cafe line. Now, you shouldn't have to travel up to Japan – and also the birthplace of Sanrio – just to have a bit of kawaii Hello Kitty in one's life. Irvine, California, took its first, and the first, Hello Kitty Cafe about 2 yrs ago, and it is the perfect place for fans of the cute cat (and friends). The Irvine cafe is nearly too sweet for words, and it all begins with its perfectly pastel pink exterior that beckons fans to its door.
Once visitors pass under that trademark white and pink awning, they will be greeted with an entire room that's full of Hello Kitty-themed decor, items for sale, and sweets to try. The floor, walls, and ceiling are pink having a pink group of chairs and booths to match, and the photos that adorn the walls are just how they'd be viewed in the TV show and films. Those people who are looking to make memories may even take photos in front of the candy-decorated wallpaper which has the words, 'Have a sweet day!' written across the top in that trademark Hello Kitty script.
The cafe menu, though, is what many people travel for, though. With a wide selection of coffee beverages which range from fruity iced teas to cafe mocha, and even smoothies and lemonades, there is no lack of drinks to pep a fan up. Desserts only at that cute cafe include:
- Birthday Cake
- Strawberry Cake
- Mama's Apple Pie
- Chocolate Chocolate Cake
- Mixed Berry Pocket Pie
- Donut Macarons
- Hello Kitty-Shaped Sugar Cookies
- 5-Piece Assorted Macarons
Those looking for something a bit more savory can click on the Hello Kitty Cafe for tea time, where they'll have access to a menu featuring small tea sandwiches as well as an extensive listing of hot teas. You will find something for adults who are of age, too – Hello Kitty-themed adult beverages! Kitty, It's Cold Outside or Berry Kawaii are wonderful options. A summary of wines and mocktails can also be available.
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 11 AM – 8 PM, Friday 11 AM – 9:30 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 9:30 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 9 PM
- Afternoon Tea Hours: Friday 11 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 3:30 PM
- Cocktail Service: Friday & Saturday 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Address: 860 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Hello Kitty Cafe Las Vegas
The Hello Kitty Cafe in Vegas provides a similar menu having a variety of blended tea drinks and bakery items. Recption menus might be more limited as the location is carry-out only, and far smaller in dimensions but equally as impressive.
- Hours of Operation: Friday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Address: Park MGM, 3778 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Hello Kitty Food Trucks Are On The Move
The Hello Kitty food trucks have been receiving the move since 2022 which year, they're setting up the trek again in the West Coast all the way to the New england.
These food trucks feature exclusive Sanrio merchandise as well as a limited, specially curated menu especially for these kawaii-themed trucks. Any fan would be thrilled to determine one of these simple within their city, and the schedule for 2022 is as follows:
- Fresno, CA – July 17th
- Durham, NC – July 17th
- Eugene Oregon – July 24th
- Washington, D.C. – July 24th
- Portland, OR – July 31st
- Cherry Hill. NJ – July 31st
- Paramus, NJ – August 7th
- Seattle, WA – August 7th
- Spokane, WA – August 14th
- Staten Island, NY – August 14th
- Denver, CO – August 21st
- Brooklyn, NY – August 21st
- Omaha, NE – August 28th
- Boston, MA – August 28th
More information regarding the meals trucks, and their future locations, can be found here.
