I love this place so much. A therapy session for both you and the kitties…read more Come 10minutes early and order a small bite to eat/a drink. 3$ cat treats to feed kitties is also fun. They have you take off your shoes but they have a some "socks" for ya and a shoe rack and a place to hang your purses. They really do care for these kitties so much and do so much work to help socialize them. Thumper was their newest cat when I got there and so if you see them please give them a huge cuddle! I love that they let the cats in the bathroom if they wanna hide or get some space (so put the toilet seat down!) What a great place to relax with kitties or come with some friends for a hangout

The cutest little cat cafe located on Melrose…read more Our family came in without a reservation, and luckily they let us in. You can choose between different times for a small fee to help the kitties. All cats are up for adoption $150 for 1 cat and $250 for 2 cats. Treats are available for $3 a pack. Super cute place

The Hello Kitty And Friends Café is pretty much what you would expect a tourist-y cafe would be…read morelike at one of the most popular LA attractions, Universal City Walk. I came here with my two friends because we love Hello Kitty and wanted to check it out! I've been to multiple of their locations before, so I had an idea of what to expect - however, if you don't, then here is a run down. It's located in Universal City Walk, which means Universal Studios parking (with validation from AMC) and neighbors Hot Topic, Ben n Jerry's, and a few other fun shops. A lot of tourists are typically on City Walk, as well as people on their way to and from Universal Studios. There tends to be a lot of people no matter the day (for the most part). The cafe doesn't have an inside - so no indoor seating, but they have a small outdoor area that is slightly gated off with some chairs and tables for the cafe specifically. If they're packed, though, most people sit on the wall on the side, or try to find seating somewhere else, although it's nearly impossible. Universal City Walk has a restroom, but Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe does not. Additionally, their menu is pretty limited. This cafe is really a niche spot for people to take their photos and get an Instagram worthy treat. Out of all the food treats, there are no dairy-free and/or gluten-free items. The items they did have featured a mini slice of chocolate cake, a birthday cake, macaroons, and a couple more items. All of the food is premade and comes from a bag, so don't expect anything super amazing. They did have good drinks, though. We got two different types of drinks, my friend and I both getting the same one, being an electric blue lemonade. The drinks were tasty and we'd definitely at least get those again! If you like or even LOVE Hello Kitty, then this location could be worth checking out! If you're willing to make a day out of it at Universal City Walk, or even Universal Studios, then it can be a fun addition! I wouldn't center your entire day around here, as it is a pretty fast grab-and-go style place with no indoor seating, but some seating right in front. The aesthetic for the store's front at least is super cute. Gluten-free and/or dairy-free? Be cautious and just get a drink from them. If you've never been to any of the Hello Kitty And Friends Cafes, then definitely go to this one if the opportunity arises! Otherwise, it's good, but not my favorite location of theirs - slightly smaller, quicker, and limited compared to their other locations.

We definitely had such a great experience at the Hello Kitty and Friends Café! The service was…read moreamazing, and we were the first ones in line, which made the experience even more special. You really can't beat how incredibly cute all the food is! Everything was almost too adorable to eat. After enjoying the café, we went next door to shop for souvenirs and picked up some T-shirts to remember the visit. This was our fifth Hello Kitty and Friends Café experience, so I'm especially excited that we can officially check the Universal location off our list! Another fun Hello Kitty adventure checked off the list!

The ultimate pirate feast adventure in Little Tokyo! ‍…read moreYesterday, my beautiful friend Roxana & I set sail for the One Piece Cafe in Little Tokyo, LA! Despite the brutal 102°F heat, we braved the weather fully suited up in cosplay, I went as Monkey D. Luffy & Roxy looked incredible as Ace :) We got so many sweet compliments from fellow fans while waiting! Stepping inside really does feel like boarding the Thousand Sunny. The decor is super immersive--barrel-shaped seating, porthole windows looking out at the sea, series soundtrack playing in the background, and an awesome aquarium wall featuring a Saw-Nosed Shark ! They also have an exclusive merch wall packed with gear, Devil Fruit items, and collectible Chopper coins . The Food & Drinks Chicken Cutlet Sandwich: Super crispy and served with a side of fries. Katsu Curry: Roxy ordered this with rice and enjoyed it! Robin Drink: Delicious and refreshing after being out in the sun. The Crew & Service Shoutout to the staff--they were genuinely so sweet and friendly! Because of the intense heat wave, they had to close early on Saturday, but they handed us free slushies on our way out to cool off, which was such a thoughtful touch! The Honest Breakdown Space & Seating: Since it operates strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, it gets packed. It is an incredibly small, squishy space where you're basically packed like sardines elbow-to-elbow with the table next to you. Facilities: There's only one single bathroom for the entire venue, so expect a line at all times. They definitely need more seating and a second bathroom! Flavor: While the texture of the chicken cutlet was super crispy, the food overall needed a bit more salt, pepper, and seasoning--a little under-seasoned, but still fun to eat! Overall, despite the tight space and the heat, it was such a memorable experience and a must-visit for any One Piece fan. I'd definitely go back again!

I have never left a negative review before, but I feel this one is necessary. I was in this…read moreestablishment and watched a uniformed street police officer politely ask to use the restroom. He was told no and informed that he would have to buy something first. I found that very disappointing. This officer was clearly out in the community doing his job--not sitting in an office--and simply needed to use the restroom. A little basic courtesy and appreciation for those serving the public would have gone a long way. I will never come back to this place

Cute spot! We only ordered the smore cookies. Quite good and surprisingly does taste like a smore…read more Just the right amount of sweetness for my taste. We got the Matcha, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, and Oreo! The Oreo is a fav so far. We were only going to get 3, but when we bought they had a buy 3 get one free deal! We went at night on a weekday and it was relatively empty and surprisingly some parking. Could be a nice spot to study. Would come back to try their other sweet treats. The atmosphere is pretty cute as well!

Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.

Toadstool cafe is one of my favorite spots to eat whenever I am visiting Universal Studios. First…read moreof all, I love that they accept reservations online so you can plan ahead of time and skip the long lines. Second of all, the option of food here is great. You can select pasta, salad, or burgers. They even offer some appetizer, desserts and speciality drinks here. Third of all I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It really brings you into the world of Mario-land and it does genuinely feel like the characters are in the kitchen cooking for you. Definitely a fun vibe. You get in line, order your food and then wait to get seated. The customer service here is pretty good but the food can come out a little bit slow so I would plan to reserve a time that's 30 mins earlier than when you plan to eat. The food is actually pretty good in my opinion. The burger and the truffle fries are what keeps me coming back! My kids enjoy it as well for the kids meal (which is a good size!). I would definitely recommend this place when visiting Universal Studios!

Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World is a must if you're visiting for the first time. The food is…read moreokay overall - but the theming and experience make it worth checking out. Everything from the utensils to the plating has touches of the game and it's really cute and well done. We ordered the super mushroom soup, toadstool cheezy garlic knots, yoshi's fettuccine alfredo, mario burger, and ? block tiramisu. The clear standout was the super mushroom soup - rich, savory, and creamy with actual bits of mushroom throughout. The little toad biscuits on the side add a nice crunch, definitely ask for extra. It comes served in a souvenir bowl with a ? box to take it home in, and the soup sits in an aluminum tin so the bowl stays clean. Really well thought out. The ? block tiramisu was also a fun one - light, not too sweet, and cute to eat. The restaurant is pretty organized - they only let a certain number of people in at a time and seat you directly, which keeps it from feeling chaotic. Make sure to get a reservation ahead of time.

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This is a nice Friends-themed cafe which is a pit stop made during the Warner Brothers Studio Tour,…read morebefore viewing one of the exhibits. It's definitely a tourist trap, but if you're a Friends fiend, this is the place for you. There's plenty of photo-ops - Joey and Chandler's apartment with the foosball table and BarcaLoungers, the Central Perk bar and couches, and Monica's kitchen. There's also a gift shop which had surprisingly reasonably priced items. The cafe itself has grab-and-go items as well as hot food items like pizza for sale. They have drinks named after the characters, but everything is pricey (tourist trap alert). I'm not a coffee drinker, but I had to partake in the "Central Perk" rite of passage, so I ordered the chocolate ice-blend drink (~$8 after tax), which is a pretty steep price for a drink that's essentially chocolate milk. For some reason, my order got lost in their system, so I was waiting and waiting for my name to be called. After approaching the counter and asking, they made it right away. They don't serve the drinks in the signature large coffee cups (but the cups are available at the gift shop), so I'd say you can skip the overpriced coffee and go straight for the photo ops (which are free/included in the price of admission).

Power Up Cafe for some Super Mushroom Fizz and Fire Flower Pretzel with Chipotle Cheese, Mustard…read moreand White Queso dipping sauces. Excellent customer service as our wait was only a few minutes wait. Enjoyed the refreshing Super Mushroom Fizz lemon lime soda with strawberry popping pearls at the bottom. It also came with a dissolving strawberry flavored "Super Mushroom Power Up" candy. It's was yummy. As for the Fire Flower Pretzel, we received it fresh from the oven. It was soft and went well with the Chipotle Cheese, Mustard and White Queso dipping sauces. Can't wait to come back to try the other Super Mushroom Fizz flavors.

I went to universal studios because I had a preview for the ride fast and furious which allows you…read moreto go on this new ride once. I've been to universal studios plenty of times but always missed going to this place. It is a wonderful place to frequent if you have the time and have a season pass like I did. The food ordered were the 1-up green mushroom hot pocket vegetarian. It actually tastes like this hot pocket microwaveable pizzas you would otherwise get at the grocery store. But, the design, look and uniqueness of the food was delicious looking. I also ordered a pretzel with three sauces. This item was their best deal for a snack as it was about $10 and with the discounted season pass about $8 or so. It was cheaper than the mushrooms and drinks here. Also less fattening and less unnatural ingredients. I thought service was average and to be fair, isn't a pleasant job. The ambiance is cute and nice to look at. Great interior and exterior design throughout. The overall appeal and decoration were spectacular more or less. Good meal to have to keep you from getting lightheaded in this heat. For some reason, always crowded with tourists and locals. The lines even on a Friday morning were ridiculous. However, the lines even for this place was sort of okay. I rate the following below: 1-up mushroom 3/5, it was a unique looking hot pocket more or less Pretzel with dipping sauce 4/5, better value better taste simple and came with three decent sauces to overcome this bland taste by itself of a pretzel. There wasn't even salt on the pretzel. It was bready, but the sauces were great. Good comeback to bland. I would come back just to get the pretzel for its value and the three sauces that make up for the blandness the pretzel had anyway. It tasted fine texture wise, not too hard and not too soft.

Honestly my favorite cafe in K-Town. They have an INCREDIBLE selection of lattes with innovative…read moreflavor combinations. Both for the matcha, espresso and flavored lattes. I know the Madagascar vanilla latte may seem basic but don't sleep on it. It's legit my favorite latte in all of los angeles. It's like a cuddley cloud in your mouth. They have a small, kind assortment of staff that's always really chill. There's plenty of places to sit, both for single people and small groups. The largest table could accommodate 4-6 patrons. FREE PARKING lot included, with additional parking behind the building. It's not busy in the mornings but can get packed on the weekends/afternoons. Last but not least! They usually have lactose-free milk in addition to nut milk alternatives so thats a huge bonus for me.

I'm updating my review based on the staff alone and their performance/customer service…read more It seems like when I come in here, they seem to hate when customers come in. They take your order so monotone or either simply give you a head nod as you order. When I first came in here the few times, I was always greeted and always recommended items off the menu and SPOKE to. Now the new staff seems to hate their job. The drinks also seem to be inconsistent, sometimes too dark and strong, other times light. My matcha was clumpy and was not the same I got it in the past. The vibe is just not there anymore, what used to feel warm and welcomed is now adults hating their job and hating to interact.

Such a cute coffee spot! Great coffee, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and the perfect place to…read morerelax or catch up

Such amazing food, drinks and service! The matcha was very good and Marianne was very kind!read more

We loved this spot, and saw a few comedy shows here while in LA, and loved all of them, who doesn't…read morelike comedy?! This is a fun location and easy tog et last minute tickets though they do sell out! Parking is horrendous so we always took uber etc. overall a good spot to check out if you are into comedy shows

I love this place and have been here 3 times in the past…read more They have good food and beverages along with great vibes and good times. Every Sunday, they have different comedians and it's called "Chocolate Sundays". Mostly a lot of African American comedians are performing for Chocolate Sundays. They really make me laugh. It's 2 items minimum for drinks. I had the Blackberry Whiskey sour ($18), and bottled water. My friend also had the same cocktail and bottled water. Service by Sarah was great in every way! I can't comment on the food, because we had already eaten. I have had their food in the past, and it's just OK. Bar food. What do you expect? She invited me for her birthday and normally the tickets are $20 for each person. Parking is valet, $17.00. We parked outside. I HATE valet, and don't trust them from previous experiences at different places. Place is very clean, bathrooms needed attention. If you ever get the chance and the opportunity, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. They had 2 shows. We went to the one for 9pm, since the 7pm one was already sold out. We wanted to go to the 7pm one. Oh well, it was still a fine, great outing with a friend who I hadn't seen in a long time. She doesn't like taking pictures, so we didn't take photos. Thank you Laugh Factory for your great hospitality and humorous comedians. They always deliver!