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    Hello Kitty Cafe

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

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    HELLO KITTY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Classy
    Casual

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    Alaina K.

    The bow bar is adorable and the barkeep is on it! The drinks were strong and presented very nicely. Service was a little slow, but otherwise it was a great experience!

    Drea G.

    finally caught this place on a quieter day, and I'm so glad I did! Every other time I've tried to stop by there's been a line out the door. This spot is clearly always buzzing with some kind of event. The staff were so sweet, and I loved chatting with them about all the cute little decor throughout the space. I got a vanilla latte with an extra shot and honestly, it was amazing. The Hello Kitty snacks all looked incredibly tasty too. I'm already planning my next visit. I'm actually thinking about booking the Bow Room for a tea party event! Highly recommend checking this place out.

    Inside the hello kitty
    Bernadette M.

    If you're at Irvine Spectrum and looking for a unique and memorable dining experience, you have to check out this Hello Kitty Cafe! The ambiance was absolutely adorable, with a fun and charming atmosphere that makes the experience feel special from the moment you walk in. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and perfect for anyone who loves a cute and creative dining experience We enjoyed their afternoon tea, which came with a preset menu featuring a variety of treats. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making our visit even more enjoyable One thing to note: the portions are on the lighter side, so I wouldn't recommend coming extremely hungry because the preset menu may not be enough for a full meal. However, it's a wonderful spot to relax, take photos, enjoy the atmosphere, and create a fun memory I'll definitely be back again for the experience, ambiance, and delicious treats!

    Baked goods (Jun 2026)
    Luke L.

    This is one of several officially licensed Hello Kitty Cafes in Southern California and the first cafe of its kind in the United States. The cafe is located within the Irvine Spectrum - close to where the Ferris wheel used to be (on the Nordstrom side). There is another location in Santa Clara and another one at Universal CityWalk. [Parking]: Irvine Spectrum has a large parking structure. Try to park in the Irvine Spectrum Center South Garage for a shorter walking distance. [Atmosphere]: Cute cafe with plenty of Instagrammable decor. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Strawberry Cake and Macarons. They also sell Hello Kitty-shaped cookies, donuts, and Hello Kitty merchandise. Please note that this is a Hello Kitty-themed cafe so don't expect to find other Sanrio characters here. [The Bow Room]: The Bow Room is a speakeasy that offers afternoon tea for $65 per person (last seating at 5 PM) and cocktail service (7 PM to 9 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays & 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM on Fridays and Saturdays - 21+ only). Reservations can be made through Tock. *** Strawberry Cloud Matcha (matcha latte with strawberry cold foam - $8.00): The matcha tasted really weak and the drink tasted more like a green tea latte from Starbucks. *** This is one of those places where visitors come for the vibes more than the drinks themselves. Our party arrived a bit late so maybe our party will give The Bow Room a try next time.

    Tea tray
    Danielle K.

    This was a really cool and cute tea experience so i'm glad i was able to do it. For the price point i would do it just this once. My friend and i did the bow room afternoon tea which is SO pink and gold and hello kitty perfection! They started us with chocolate mousse and strawberries which was delicious and i picked the honeyed pear tea (non caff) and my friend got earl grey. My tea smelled and tasted amazing. The sugar cubes are pink hello kitty shapes. Our tea came with 2 of everything: cucumber hk faces, beet hummus pitas (tiny), 2 egg salad waffle cups, lemon tarts, blueberry scones. chicken salad croissants, macarons, strawberry tarts, and little petit-four type cakes. Everything was quite delicious and i did get full from it and i didnt even drink all my tea. It seems like the pots are endless refills but nothing else is. I was disappointed that they gave us one small pat of butter and one little thing of jam for both of us - at that portion size we needed 1 each. Had a nice time! Would like to revisit the "to go" counter next time. Everyone was SOOO friendly and helpful but not smothering. Everything is perfectly hello kitty which i love.

    Too cute to pass up!
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was with her nostalgic friends and this was the place of choice. We enjoyed the cutest macarons, teas, and sandwiches. Hello Kitty was on point- right down to the adorable sugar cubes. A pink fantasy! The end.

    high tea food tray
    Camille H.

    So cute! Literally everything is pink! I came for high tea. It's a very small room so you have to book in advance but I liked the intimacy and service provided that comes with a small area. It's expensive for what you get as far as food goes (food was good but there wasn't that much and it didn't leave me feeling full) but I went for the experience and it didn't disappoint.

    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.

    Welcome ti the party
    Jenny C.

    This is the hidden gem in Irvine, you gotta come here to experience the fun and aesthetics adventure of Hello Kitty Cafe inside the Bow Bow Room~!!! I used to come to order Togo from the counter and take pictures, but this time I gotta come inside the hidden room yay! You must RSVP in advance to save your spot , as it's very limited. My first time here brought from my girls to celebrate Mother's Day. I love this place because it's Hello Kitty themed and I cant stop taking pictures of all the cute pastries, decorations, and the taste of all the delicious food freshly made. They taste good and delicious! The cute tea pot was served hot and tasty fragrant aroma , I ordered the Peach Blossom it came with a hello kitty shaped punk sugar, everything is so cute!!!! Service was awesome. The server explained each tier of the tea set what's in it and the choices of drinks. And best if all, helped us take group pictures. Love this place! Strongly recommended for any kind of celebration ~!! For the Hello Kitty lovers this is a must come place!!!!

    Strawberry iced tea
    Jessica S.

    This spot usually has a line out the door. We went the other evening and saw that there was no wait so we decided to check this place out. The dining area was closed off which was fine since I just wanted a cold drink. I ordered the strawberry iced teas which was very refreshing and the macarons. The macarons came in a pack of five and they were ok as far as flavors. Hopefully I will can come back for the full dining experience in the near future.

    Lizelle P.

    Came here to try their cake. The cake, cookies and macarons are boxed and ready to go as soon as you purchase. The mini donuts are made fresh and took a while. They tasted like churros and were really good. The price of the cake was high. There are some cute photo ops in the store and some other merch to purchase like t-shirts. Will come back to try their tea service.

    Pompompourin Brown Sugar Dream
    Alyanna S.

    Luckily there wasn't a huge line when I went, usually there's a long one that goes outside. It's always so cute in there, and this time they had some limited specialty items for Pompompourin's anniversary! I got the Pompompourin Brown Sugar Dream. With the caramel inside it tasted like fall in a cup! A bit sweet for my sister but I liked it. It was another fun experience, and I would definitely go back to try their other limited time options.

    Coco C.

    I ordered mocha espresso and got milk!!!! Really? Wasted my time and money! poor customer service

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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… 

    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… 

    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.… 

    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… 

    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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