

Within the Hello Kitty Cafe brand, there are currently four concepts for Hello Kitty food/beverage service in the U.S. “This is another example of how we provide our customers with a unique opportunity with an iconic brand they can’t experience anywhere else.” at Irvine Spectrum Center,” adds Katie Dixon, Director of Marketing at Irvine Spectrum Center. “We’re very excited to welcome the first brick and mortar Hello Kitty Cafe in the U.S. We look forward to debuting the latest evolution of Hello Kitty Cafe as a new destination in Southern California.” “As the first brick-and-mortar cafe concept of its kind in the U.S., Hello Kitty Grand Cafe combines our signature fast-causal setting with an all-new immersive dining experience through our Afternoon Tea Service for guests of all ages and Cocktail Service that caters to our adult fans. “Hello Kitty Cafe is an integral extension of the Hello Kitty brand as we continue to evolve and diversify our consumer touchpoints,” says Craig Takiguchi, COO of Sanrio, Inc.


Hours of Operation for the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe are as follows: The Bow Room at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe will also offer a curated wine list ($10 - $63) including sparkling wine, champagne, pinot grigio, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and rosè by the glass or bottle, in addition to select by-the-bottle offerings ($35 - $87) including the Hello Kitty Sparking Rosè, Hello Kitty Pinot Grigio, Hello Kitty Prosecco, and Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut. Cocktail Service will include an assortment of adult libations with a Hello Kitty twist including You Had Me at Hello (Cachaca, aperol, lemon, sherry and pineapple, $21) Matcha Matcha (Japanese whiskey, yogurt, matcha, yuzu, $15) Dear Daniel (Mezcal, pineapple, lime, spirulina, salted coconut whip, $16) and 1974 ( choice of an Old Fashion or Classic Negroni served with a signature Hello Kitty ice cube, $14). nightly (Wednesdays – Sundays by reservation only). In the evening, The Bow Room at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe will become a cocktail bar for guests aged 21 and up from 5 p.m. An extensive tea selection including a wide array of black, green, oolong, a special Birthday Tea blend, and caffeine-free tea offerings accompany the service. An Afternoon Tea Service ($55 per person by reservation only) –available Wednesdays through Sundays -will include a delicious assortment of fresh seasonal fruit, savory tea sandwiches (Cucumber, dill cream cheese, milk bread Creamy egg salad, chives, paprika, savory cone or Smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, pretzel croissant Mozzarella, vine tomatoes, pesto, tart shell) alongside a selection of sweets including Buttermilk Scone, Mini cupcake, Hello Kitty Mini Cake, Raspberry Macaron, and Chocolate Chocolate Cake) in addition to accoutrements such as honey, strawberry jam, whipped butter, and Hello Kitty shaped sugars. With a bow-shaped knocker marking the entrance, The Bow Room at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe will offer exclusive, reservation-only experience for fans. The surprise and delight continues with The Bow Room at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe – a hidden reservations-only pink oasis with modern, sleek Hello Kitty-branded fixtures and a refined finish throughout, pouring afternoon tea by day, and cocktail service by night. The unique, cute-sophisticated space features classic white walls adorning kawaii Hello Kitty icons and one-of-a-kind artworks created for this location.

In addition to the new food items, a gold bow handle mug ($25) and pink and rose colorway gold sequined Chubby Bunny bow ($30) also make their debut at the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe. In addition to the popular Hello Kitty Cafe menu offerings, exclusive new menu additions include made-to-order mini hot donuts (cinnamon sugar matcha cookies n’ cream, $6 per cup) and a pick-your-own 4pc set of Sanrio character mini cakes ($15). Guests can pop in and out for a sweet treat at the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe with grab and go seating for up to 12 people. featuring dual experiential spaces – a fast casual cafe setting open to the public and a separate private room for reservation-only afternoon tea program and cocktail service. The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe is the first and only permanent cafe in the U.S. Housed within the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, California, this marks the Hello Kitty Cafe brand’s first-ever cafe concept offering Hello Kitty Cafe favorites and new Afternoon Tea and Cocktail Service programs. Sanrio, a global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty, announced the opening of the highly anticipated Hello Kitty Grand Cafe on September 14.
