Hello Kitty & Friends Cafe & Sanrio Smile Shop (USH)

[Wesker69]

At 4PM Saturday 7th.
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And that's only the main pathway section. There's two other Barricade queues set up by the tram load/unload too

 

[ItsAtrap]

True. But there were no people in that area so I didn't take a picture.

 

[Viator]

I wonder if they might expand the cafe's footprint if it gets more successful. Kind of shocked they didn't do that from the getgo.

 

[Wesker69]

They underestimated the power of Kitty & friends

True. But there were no people in that area so I didn't take a picture.

I got there around 615ish & a line was present for both lol

 

[ParkExplorer9513]

Build it and they will come, indeed. Wow!

 

[Jerroddragon]

Yeah its great but also a mess

I feel like USH sometimes doesn't know what will be a hit or not...the way they treated the Nintendo cafe but didn't get huge lines (I think if it was where Kitty cafe is it would be much busier but still) compared to this is kinda insane but also shows why they should have more IP restaurants at citywalk, even if they don't 100% relate to the films you make

Also Disney take notes, give us a Indiana Jones or Star Wars Restaurant in DTD....the lines will never end. Also hopefully when the Simpsons rights are with Disney, if they don't build Moes then they just don't like money as much as they think they do

 

[Wesker69]

Most of this mob of people is for Hello Kitty Cafe


This was around 6:20pm.

 

[Viator]

I wonder if they might have to relocate the cafe to a larger location out of necessity. Karl Strauss could allow them to have a large queue and a good dining space for size density.

 

[Ron101]

I’m curious too for how long this initial hype is going to last. If it’s nonstop, then a larger location should be considered.

 

[Wesker69]

The line was still going strong at 6pm, sure HHN helps, but yea it's a hit

 

[Brian G.]

The 50th anniversary celebration with all of its limited-time offerings begins on the official Hello Kitty Day – November 1 – and will continue through December 31.

Hello Kitty Celebrates Her 50th Anniversary at CityWalk Hollywood

With the approach of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary this upcoming Friday, November 1, Universal Studios Hollywood and Sanrio recently invited Inside Universal to Universal CityWalk to kick off the celebration at the new Hello Kitty and Friends Café, where a handful of unique 50th-themed offerings ar

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Jerroddragon]

Is Kuromi meeting at the park or store any more?

 

[Wesker69]

So I FINALLY got a chance to stop by Hello Kitty Cafe early last month.. yes, late post is late..

Here's what I tried:



I'm not the biggest fan of tea, but I wanted to try this cute Kuromi drink. It wasn't bad.



Like tea, not the biggest fan of apple pie, but had to try it. Plus since it was December, this was a very festive treat.

I need to try the rest of the offerings before they alter the menu again..

 

[Wesker69]

Hello Kitty Cafe saw ANOTHER seasonal menu update... so yes, you really do need to visit often because you never know when it will change. Also I noticed they killed off the "Kuromi Mousse Dome" (which i missed out on) for the "Birthday Cake". They still offer the 50th Anniversary drink but not the cake or cookie (which i never got either)

Current Menu:




Here is what I got last night after leaving the park:

"Berry & Cream Churro" - berry filled churro with pink cream cheese frosting & a pink chocolate bow.

It was actually really good & fresh out of the fryer warm too! Definitely worth trying.


"Mocha Bow Bomb Latte" - hot mocha latte with chocolate bow bomb (mini marshmallows inside)

It was chilly last night, so I went for the hot drink. Honestly, it was okay at best. It was forgettable. Definitely a skip.


The Sanrio friends hope you had a good holiday season & that you visit Hello Kitty's Cafe & giftshop soon!

SIDENOTE: The Chococat Frozen Mocha drink is extremely popular. It does sell out. Also, it isn't ready when they first open, so the best chance to get it is around noon.

 

[Wesker69]

Seasonal Menu Update:

The "My Melody Dome" will be leaving soon.




^NEW boxes with a "window" to see your treat!



^Tried the new "Pochacco Mousse Dome". It was decent.

***will try to update/add store pics later!!!

 

[moth]

There's a lack of Cinnamoroll items but I love seeing the food up close and have been living thru these photos haha. Love this little cafe and hope it comes to FL eventually!

 

[Wesker69]

New seasonal menu item...


I decided to try the chocolate offerings



Honestly... they were both just "okay" & kinda "meh". Sadly, i do not recommend.

RESTOCK ALERT!!!


The highly popular Hello Kitty Chucky merch from HHN 2024 has been restocked due to it selling very well.


I gave in and bought the teddy bear bag clip... *sigh*

NEW Kuromi retractable ID holder

 

[DarkMetroid567]

New seasonal menu item...
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I decided to try the chocolate offerings
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Honestly... they were both just "okay" & kinda "meh". Sadly, i do not recommend.

RESTOCK ALERT!!!
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The highly popular Hello Kitty Chucky merch from HHN 2024 has been restocked due to it selling very well.

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I gave in and bought the teddy bear bag clip... *sigh*

NEW Kuromi retractable ID holder
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Kuromi ID holder is huge. Any idea if they have a My Melody one? I’m currently repping the SNW Yoshi one for now

 

[Wesker69]

Not yet. Just that & the USH Hello Kitty/Sanrio ones for now. Give them time, it'll probably come sooner or later

 

[Wesker69]

Here's the current seasonal menu change

Pochacco Mousse Dome has been replaced by Pompompurin Mousse Dome

Haven't tried the Cinnamoroll one, doubt I'll try the newest one either. Having tried 2 of them already, they're overpriced for being kinda "meh". Unfortunately.