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Hello Kitty Cafe

3.7 (2k reviews)
ModerateCafes, Desserts
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Touristy
Classy
Casual

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Brown sugar donuts, oreo donuts, horchata ice cream
Andrea B.

I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan since 2001 (don't ask my age) so my review might be a bit biased. It's so exciting to walk in and see the little Cafe. Everything is super cute. The employees are welcoming and helpful. There's drinks, donuts, ice cream, cookies, pastries, souvenirs, etc. On this trip, I ordered oreo donuts, brown sugar donuts and a strawberry cold brew. My sister ordered the horchata ice cream. Everything was so nicely put together and tasted great. I just hope they bring back the fruity pebble donuts.

Monica A.

Came here to experience the 21+ cocktail service in the Bow Room. It was definitely a great experience to share with a group of friends. Bow Room is adorable with the most adorable drinks that you just would like to order them all. Reservations must be made online for any Bow Room gathering. I received great customer service from checking in with hostess to our assign waiter for night. Some cocktail drinks are seasonal so it's always good to visit throughout the seasons.

Mei T.

People who know me know that the key to my heart is Hello Kitty. To say that I'm a huge fan would be an understatement. When I visit the Irvine Spectrum, a visit to the Hello Kitty Cafe is a requirement. During my previous visits, the 10-year anniversary water bottles were always sold out. This time, both the 18-oz and 32-oz were available, so I purchased both. They had a complimentary limited edition Year of the Horse bookmark that was free with purchase, so I got 2 with my 2 purchases. The water bottles and bookmarks will be added to my growing collection. It took a while for my friends to pry me away from Hello Kitty. This is my happy place. Great service and the cafe is beautifully decorated in a pink Hello Kitty theme. Great treats too, but on this particular visit, I came for the water bottles.

Sherwin C.

Wifeys been wanting to try this place for years, and we finally did get to try it with our LO. Of course the hello kitty theme was a hit with them. The bite sized savory and sweet items were on the 50/50 side. We agreed that the savory items were better than the sweets. Maybe that's just us getting older :) The server was kind and knowledgeable. He checked in on us quite often. We appreciated that. Will comeback, but after some time! Recommend, if you've never been!

Hello Kitty napkin.
Alizul Z.

Spending the day at the Hello Kitty Café with my dear friend Bart was a dream years in the realization, & it lived up to every sparkling expectation. Everything in sight was a vibrant celebration of all things pink, delicious, & undeniably kawaii! We indulged in a whimsical spread of savory chicken croissants & crisp cucumber sandwiches, followed by buttery scones and the most adorable strawberry treats imaginable. The service was also very attentive and warm. Our host was kind enough to explain what each yummy item was on our hello Kitty tea tree, and there was a nice grandmother with her young granddaughter next to us who took some of our pictures. We also got two glasses of bubbly champagne to celebrate my early birthday! The entire space was a Sanrio lover's paradise, with every tiny detail themed to perfection. I finally got to debut my new Truth or Dare plaid outfit, which felt like the perfect choice for the occasion--I was even lucky enough to receive several compliments on the look! It was truly a wonderful day filled with great food & even better company; I simply adore Sanrio & afternoon tea! Pinkies up~~~

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Eubene K.

Got to try the hello kitty cafe! Been looking forward to trying since my experience in Vegas! When I went they were celebrating 10 years and lunar new year! I love the magic of this concept. Something about seeing people of all ages rave about hello kitty is very contagious! Honestly made my day with how friendly the staff was even when it got busy and how happy the kids are! My milk tea with pudding was very good! Be sure to mix it or you ll get a glob of brown sugar! My partner got the cold brew and presentation wise reminded us of the infamous drink at Disney Coffee wise is palatable we enjoyed the fact there wasn't much ice so eating the cereal was enjoyable!

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Janeva G.

This is my second time going to the bow row! I love the experience that alyza and Sammy offer. Both are extremely kind and friendly. They offer great customer service and as always, the drinks are delicious. My favorite dessert I tried was the tiramisu dessert. It's not too sweet and you can taste the espresso. Overall, highly recommend coming here!

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Eliseo R.

Lucky timing today in ordering. I don't know if the hype died down or we had a lucky chance to come in with no lines. My girlfriend and I decided to go with a matcha latte to share with each other because I was still feeing very full from an earlier brunch. We enjoy the strawberry milk here but decided to opt for matcha because we had a long day ahead of us. She ordered it sweetened with vanilla syrup and oat milk. The total with these customizations led the drink to cost over $9, so keep in mind the pricing. I'm super relieved to say that however the drink was VERY delicious and good!!! The ice to drink ratio was perfect and we strolled around for the next 30 mins at Irvine Spectrum centre enjoying the creamy matcha drink. Can't wait to come back and get another drink from here again!!!

Janet L.

Ok. So it's super cute but honestly, the food doesn't look good at all ! The line was long and people couldn't make up their mind on what to order so I ended up not ordering anything. I may try their tea tasting service but it's recommended you RSVP. Cute HK cups and water bottle. Perfect for HK fans.

Kelvin V.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Hello Kitty Cafe. The food and drinks were great with everything having a hello kitty theme. The whole place has a really cute and fun atmosphere. Especially Stephanie, she was one of the staff members who was soooo helpful. She super friendly , very bubbly and just made my experience much more enjoyable. She made the visit feel really personal and it's clear she takes pride in her work. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Soo awesome best customer service!!!
Gema B.

Yessssss finally I made it to the hello kitty cafe!! Over all amazing sweet welcoming staff!! Didn't get to try the food but the drinks wow super tasty! Really loved the ambiance over all 5 stars Can't wait to come back

Box of 5 macarons (~$19)
Kelley L.

The café has desserts and other sweets. The prices are on the high side for comparable counterparts. I ordered a box of 5 macarons for $19 with tax. They were okay. The staff were attentive. It was a very light and bright vibe in the store. As a lifelong Sanrio fan, the experience was one of nostalgia. I would come back to try their tea experience or for limited edition collectibles.

Trio Perfection
Jemiah J.

What a fun and cute Hello Kitty experience. This is located at the Irvine Spectrum. We made reservations, and when we arrived we walked through their pastry storefront and were then led through a door into the dining area. The desserts were all delicious, from the chocolate strawberry mousse to the Birthday Surprise Cake. I wasn't a fan of my Apple Mocktail, but my girlfriends enjoyed their alcohol-infused drinks. It was a good time.

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Ask the Community - Hello Kitty Cafe

Can I order items to go (hot chocolate/pasterys) or do I have to do the tea experience?

You can order items to go.

How do I make reservations?

There's a link to make reservations on the website. https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-grand-cafe or directly through Tock https://www.exploretock.com/hellokittycafe

Do they still offer the white Hello Kitty figure ceramic cups for sale when having tea service?

They have 3 types of ceramic cups, hello kitty theme. Expensive no special prices (not even with a purchase" also most of their stuff is always sold out you'll only get drinks

Are there alcohol options during afternoon tea?

no they arent any options.

Is the Dole Whip still vegan since it's served with vanilla soft serve?

The vanilla flavor is not vegan as it contains dairy but the fruit flavors are vegan as long as they're Dole.

When you go for the afternoon tea service, are food/drinks included in the reservation price or do you pay for that separately?

It's a deposit so you pay $60 per person, minus the deposit as of 11/2025

How much is it for the afternoon bar service?

It's a la cart. You order drinks and desserts off the menu .

How many of the food racks will 3 people get at the Bow Room? 1 rack seems too few since 1 person would be left out..

For 3 people you only get one tiny piece each- they fit it all onto one-3 level Hello Kitty rack. Kids will not even get full off of the tiny servings. No other food options for dietary restrictions (vegetarian) even though you can reserve a table… Read more

Is the tea time available on Tuesdays?

Tea time is every day of the week, I believe. If you are looking at their calendar and the days you want are disabled, means that they are all booked for that day. Usually, you need to make reservations two to three months. I hope that was helpful!

Do you have to make reservations? Or can you just go in and buy some desserts?

Good morning If you want to have afternoon tea in the Bow Room I recommend that you make a reservation. If you want a treat to go they also have an over the counter line to… Read more

Can you bring small dogs for the lunch tea in the bow room?

Pets are allowed at the Irvine Spectrum, there is not seating inside the cafe, aside from the bow room. Pets are not allowed in the bow room.

How much is reservation for each?

$60

I made reservations for tea with my twin daughters who are 9 &have tons of allergies & aversions. I just want to take them for the experience. Will they still charge $60 each for them if they can't eat any of the food? Special needs child?

Yes, it's $60 each. I'm vegetarian, so I couldn't eat several items and it was still $60. This is just my experience, I would call to double check.

Can we get lunch or food at the cafe with out any reservation?

No... you HAVE to make a reservation for the pink room. But you can get like cookies, macaroons, coffee, donuts, and drinks from the cafe. The pink room has more options, but as far as actual food like burgers and stuff that's non existent here.… Read more

Do they run out of their sweets like the cakes and macarons, etc later in the day?

I know the donuts are what takes the longest sometimes they shut down the machine. The macaroons I never had them say they are out.

I don't want to do the Tea! Can I come in just for coffee and dessert?

Yes you can. You can just order from the cafe counter.

Do they run out of baked goods by the evening?

I'm not sure about baked goods, I would suppose every once in a while. They ran out of the strawberries and cream when I was there.

Can you make the afternoon tea for 1 please? not everyone has someone to go with

Can you reserve afternoon tea through resy? I'm unable to see any reservation spots 2 months out

When you use Resy there is an option to notify you if certain dates or times become available. When you click that option it will email you if one does and try to book right away, that's how we got our last minute reservation to have Tea there. The… Read more

For the afternoon tea is it the same price for kids too? What if they just want to share one tier and 1 teapot?

Same price for kids when I went with my 9 year old daughter in Feb of this year. They can order drinks that are not hot tea such as lemonade.

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