They ran out of the Super mushroom calzone item so we picked up a Fire Flower Pretzel and a Super Mushroom fizz drink. The pretzel was really good and came with 3 dips, mustard, nacho and a white cheese dip. I was so hungry and forgot to take a photo but it was well worth it. The white cheese dip was my fav. The pretzel was in a cool fire flower shape and easy to pull apart for dipping. The drink was like a cherry 7up with boba. Refreshing and sweet. read more

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A nice quick service spot on the upper lot of Universal studios Hollywood! Overall, I can't complain. There's a small menu offering a handful of snacks & specialty beverages. My best friend and I sampled the 1-Up Mushroom Calzone, it was too cute! It was also tasty, filled with cheese, mushrooms, bell pepper and spinach, an amazing vegetarian option. We also tried out the Galaxy Popcorn which was flavored like different types of fruits, it nice to take pics of & definitely fun, but a bit on the sweeter side so we didn't end up finishing it. It was a great pit stop to get some snacks! I'd recommend. read more

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Went here on Monday and Saturday and had an ok experience. The first time I came (Monday), I go the Super Star Fizz and it was good but it was just overpriced Sprite with an eatable bath bomb so just buy a regular Sprite and save your money because it was $13. Then the next time I came, I got the 1-Up Calzone and it mediocre. The service was pretty good and the inside was clean. Overall, okay experience and would not really recommend to much people. read more

Power Up Cafe - Super star fizz - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

A small but nicely decorated cafe located in Universal Studios Hollywood. This Super Mario-themed cafe offers Super Mushroom Calzones and Fire Flower Pretzels, with many praising the theming and aesthetically pleasing food items. They also highlight the fast service and fun experience of enjoying Mario-themed food and drinks. We visited this place on July 18, 2025, during our Universal Studios Hollywood trip. Inside of this place has no seating arrangements. We ordered 1-Up Mushroom Calzone (Mushroom-shaped Calzone filled with Spinach, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto). Their service was super fast and we got the food right away. However, the Calzone was average and nothing special to say about it. Like other theme park restaurants, the price was on the higher end ($13.99) and not worth it considering the taste. read more

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Power Up Cafe! Where you go to Power Up!!! This cafe is adorable. It's got the Nintendo World theme of Super Mario Brothers. Inside you will find stars, question mark boxes and mushrooms! I ordered the veggie mushroom calzone. It was the green one. It was pretty decent. I wish it had more cheese though. The flavor wasn't bad. I did eat the whole thing. I was hungry. Service was quick! I walked up to order and bam! It came right out. Hot and ready! read more

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We love this place!! My kids really enjoy the snacks here. I have tried all their drinks and the Fire Flower Fizz is my favorite. The Fire Flower pretzel yumm yumm and they serve it with three different dips. My son enjoys his Super Mushroom Calzone and his favorite drink is the 1-up Mushroom Fizz All staff is friendly and provide the best service. read more

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If you're looking for a Nintendo-themed snack or drink, the Power Up Cafe is where you can grab quick eats like popcorn, calzones, soft pretzels and their fizz drinks (sodas). Their bestseller appeared to be the drinks which are basically lemon-lime sodas with fruity boba and a dissolvable flavor enhancer tablet ("power-up"). We tried both the Super Mushroom Fizz (Strawberry) and the Fire Flower Fizz (Mango Habanero). In the 90-degree heat, these are refreshing and the power-up adds an element of fun, but the price of $13 for what is essentially just a soda is extremely steep. We also tried their calzones on one occasion for a substantial snack. I ordered the SUPER MUSHROOM CALZONE ($13) which didn't actually contain any mushrooms whatsoever. Normally, the exterior of a classic calzone is golden pizza dough, but this one was very bready, reminding me of a steamed bao. The interior was filled with a mix of sausage, pepperoni bits and red sauce. Mozzarella cheese made up the white circles of the mushroom design. Flavor-wise, it tasted more like sausage than anything, and I sadly found it a little on the dry side. A couple people in my group got the 1-UP MUSHROOM CALZONE ($13) which had spinach, green pepper, mushroom and pesto inside. This was a good veggie option as it contained a generous amount of spinach. Over two days, we visited twice and the cafe was never super busy. Orders are prepared quickly, so it's a good place to go if you're looking for something fast. While I admit the prices are very high for what you receive, it was worth the one-time spend for the novelty and nostalgia. 3.75 stars. read more

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Such a cute food stop with super Mario themed items! We decided to try their mushroom calzone and it was a bit disappointing. Not that you can expect good foods at an amusement park but it tasted like having hot pockets with much more breading on it.. I guess you just go for the cutest of if read more

Power Up Cafe - Calzone - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

the mushroom calzone is the only thing worth ordering here imo the breading was a lot less thick this time around and filling was way better! read more

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Quick service. I was able to get a mushroom calzone and small popcorn. There are 2 flavors for the mushroom calzone - a pepperoni option and spinach option. It's a small cafe with high tables outside but perfect for grabbing food on the go and heading to your next destination. Not located in Nintendo World. located on upper lot across from Starbucks. read more

Power Up Cafe - Zoom for edible glitter - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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Stopped by on Sunday, 04/20/25 for a quick snack! Boyfriend and I ordered 1 Fire Flower Pretzel which was $10. We received a 10% discount since we have the CA neighbor season pass. This tasted more of a bread-y texture and not so much as a pretzel flavor you would get from Wetzel's Pretzels and Auntie Annies. We received some sauces to dip which really helped with the bland-ness of our 'pretzel'. read more

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This is more of a snack place than a lunch place but it was so cute. I actually really liked the calzones. They were adorable, cheesy and filling. I wasn't a huge fan of the pretzel which was a bit tough but the calzone was worth it. There's no seating inside so you have to sit outside. read more

Very skippable in my opinion. Novelty drinks are pretty overpriced. And the pretzel we ordered was pretty unappetizing. The three sauces they added did not help one bit either. Much better options in park read more

Came in right as soon as we arrived.... Yay no lines and only a few people waiting. Our food and drinks make out really fast. No seating area inside but some out side (standing) Can't wait to come back next time. read more

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Power Up Cafe is located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios, Hollywood. It's right across from the Universal Tower Snack Bar. Cute little Cafe where you can Mobile Order ahead & pick up inside or wait in line & order inside. There aren't any tables or chairs in the Cafe. There were only a couple of tables out near the front. Where we were at, there weren't any chairs either. It was standing only. We didn't order any food. Just ordered drinks. The Drinks were super cute, especially w/ the Cute Power Ups. I had the Fire Flower Fizz which came w/ a Mango Habanero Fire Flower Power Up. Looked cute, but I prolly wouldn't order that one again. If I did, I'd do without the Power Up. The drink tasted okay, it basically tastes like a Sprite. Except it's a $13 Sprite with orange popping pearls lols. It honestly tasted better without putting in the Fire Flower Power Up... Also, I didn't care for all the glitter in my drink either... It was a struggle to sip the popping boba pearls! Through a paper straw!! Although there's mixed reviews about the food here. I would, maybe, come back on a future visit, to try out those cute calzones & see for myself. read more

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Ordered a mushroom calzone. It was hot and tasty. It is overpriced but it is very cute. My kids love it. read more

Power Up Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

With the anticipation of Nintendo land opening up, I was equally excited to try the food options that the other themed restaurants had to offer. I'm a big fan when to comes to calzone and anything related to pesto. Right at restaurant opening, there was already a line right outside but it moved rather quickly. The menu was straight forward. The few snacks listed on the menu, the speciality drinks and the souvenir sipper. $13 isn't a big surprise when it comes to theme park food pricing. We had ordered the 1-up mushroom calzone, which includes spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella and basil pesto. I was excited for it to be moist, flavorful and a potential cheese pull. One thing that was great about it was that the calzone was piping hot when we received. Too hot even even hold for a pic for a few seconds. Unfortunately, the calzone was dry, not flavorful and did not have a cheese pull. It felt like the the ingredients were just stacked together and heated up. Probably wouldn't get this again. read more

Power Up Cafe - 1-up Mushroom Calzone - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

Was pleasantly welcomed by multiple employees upon entering. I opted for the 1-up Mushroom Calzone (Mushroom shaped calzone filled with spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella cheese and basil pesto) and the Super Mushroom Fizz (Lemon lime soda with strawberry popping pearls and a strawberry Super Mushroom Power Up sugar cube) Both items were a whopping $13. After ordering, my order was ready for pick up almost immediately. The calzone was served warm, it was cheesy, savory, and delicious. It will definitely give you a "1-up" and fill you up. The Mushroom Fizz was good but not $13 good. It was basically a cup of sprite with fruity popping boba, but it was super cute! Haha if you're looking to dine here, you can't...there are only a few table tops outside BUT plenty of seating surrounding the cafe. Don't forget to use your discount IF you are a Pass holder. :) read more

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Looking for a snack or drink to power you up before a long day at the theme park? Stop by this cafe! This is a new Super Mario™ themed eatery on the Upper Lot at Universal Studios. Across from Starbucks, the Animation Studio store, and the plaza tower box office. Mobile ordering is available. I came in early in the morning and there was no line, so I just went to the register. The Nintendo decor was nice. There's no indoor seating, just two tables by the window outside. But you can find somewhere else to sit nearby. They sell fizzy beverages with color changing "power ups", calzones, pretzels, popcorn, popcorn buckets (free refills the day you buy it), drink bottles ($1.50 refills day of purchase), soda, and "premium water" ($5.50!). The menu will indicate which items are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free. I got a Super Mushroom Calzone, which was served piping hot and took a few minutes to cool down. It's a mushroom in appearance only; there are no mushrooms inside. It's just shaped like a red mushroom from the Mario video games (order the green 1-Up Mushroom Calzone if you want a pesto/spinach/mushroom filling). But it did taste like a calzone, the inside was filled with savory tomato sauce, pepperoni, and sausages. Overall the menu items are all very pricey (no surprise there), the Super Mushroom Calzone is the only one worth trying in my opinion. Don't waste $13 buying colorful Sprite with popping pearls. read more

Power Up Cafe - Nintendo themed Super Mushroom Calzone - Universal Studios Hollywood - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

And is this my favorite café? Yes .is it kind of expensive for what you get? Yes. include is it a lot of fun. yes. The cool thing about the specialty drinks are the power ups. In fact, I would like to just have power ups because they're so cool looking and not even worry about the drinks. The drinks are on the sweet side. I think all the drinks inside universal are like Kool-Aid punch with a lot of sugar . The food and snacks are OK. I would recommend the calzone and the one up mushroom calzone, I felt they're both delicious and Cooley fun themed. As far as the pretzel and the popcorn cup it's not thrilling. read more

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Had the Mario Calzone and Super Star Fizz. Mario Calzone: Appearance wise, reminds me of the melted character popsicles from ice cream trucks. Can make out what it is but the eyes and mouth were melted. Taste wise was mediocre. The dyed bread was thick and the filling wasn't truly a cheesy pizza filling but a mushy stuffing that tastes like pizza. Overall, was underwhelming. Super Star Fizz: Sprite with a sugar filled, lemon flavored sparkly star "bath bomb." Tasty and the drink sparkled! (But what in the world am I ingesting). Even with the popping mango pearls, it wasn't overly sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed it. However at $13 a pop, for what essentially is just Sprite, will make me reconsider and spend it on something else. Overall, nice to try but a tad underwhelming. I'm glad it was by the entrance so it was conveniently located for a quick stop by before enjoying the rest of the park. read more

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I tried this during the soft opening week just before the official opening a few days later. This cafe is located on the upper lot near the Universal Box Office. It's a tiny cafe, and although the lines are out the door, it moves quickly. There aren't too many items on the menu, mainly themed snacks and drinks. You can also purchase collectible drink sippers. For snacks, we ordered: - Super Mushroom Calzone - this was delicious but was very bready--a high-carb snack. It was a fun shape but was just ok overall. - Fire Flower Pretzel - This was a dense pretzel; there was no salt, and the flavor was bland. The dipping sauces helped a little. Just a little. The drink I tried was the Super Mushroom Fizz, which is a strawberry-flavored Sprite drink. It comes with a fizzy mushroom you drop in and stir to release more flavor and color. The power-up mushroom was a little gimmicky and added a little fun to the drink. The popping pearls also add a fun texture element. I wouldn't mind grabbing a drink again here or trying out the other calzone or the popcorn next time I visit, but I would pass on the pretzel. The staff gave good service and were quick in processing everyone's order. The theme inside is also cute, with a window to see the freshly baked calzones. There are no inside tables to sit at but a few stand-only tables just outside the cafe. read more

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Didn't expect to see this place open already!! We dropped by today to pick up our Jaws pass member magnet and was surprised to see it open. Love that they're expanding Nintendo more in the park!! It's a tiny cafe meant for photos and pick up. No seating inside but they do have some stand up tables out front. We ended up getting the Super Mushroom Calzone which is absolutely delicious! So fresh and warm, it was perfect for this cold day. We also got a Fire Flower Fizz to try and it surprisingly wasn't spicy at all! Super good flavor, not usually one for fruity drinks but this was perfect. We ended up coming back later in the afternoon for a snack! Got the Super Star Popcorn and the Super Star Fizz, perfect sweet n savory combo. Love this cafe, will definitely need to try the pretzel next time!! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Quite mid. It's a cute and nostalgic store concept and branded drinks of Super Mario, but I wasn't impressed by the fizz drink. Although the flavored popping boba was refreshing, it also got tiring trying to suck all of them with the straw once all the carbonated beverage was finished lol. My sister got mango and I got strawberry (see picture below). It's an overpriced (over $13 per drink) fruit-flavored Sprite drink lol. Worth trying once while at Universal Studios but nothing to rave about especially since it's not worth the pricey fee. They also serve snacks like popcorn and pizza here. read more

Power Up Cafe - Fire Flower Fizz (mango flavored) and Super Mushroom Fizz (strawberry flavored). - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

We were immediately greeted and directed to the counter to order, and there was no line. Employees were happily waiting to assist customers and had orders out fairly quickly. I ordered a super mushroom fizz: lemon lime soda with strawberry popping pearls and a strawberry Super Mushroom Power (pretty much a sugary glitter bomb that dissolved in the drink), and the super mushroom calzone: a red mushroom shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Each item was $13 but was able to use my pass holder discount. The cafe was cute, but only grab & go as there is no indoor seating available. Food and drinks were pricey, but the theming is adorable and you must try it at least once. The calzone itself was crisp dough on the outside, warm filling throughout but I did not taste or see much pepperoni. There was, however, bits of sausage in every bite and it reminded me of a pizza hot pocket. The super mushroom fizz was light and refreshing, and the popping boba was a nice addition. The strawberry super mushroom power came in a separate box (question block) and the employees instruct you to put it in the cup, mix it and let it dissolve thoroughly before drinking. Will be back to try the other drinks! read more

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The one up mushroom (veggie calzone) tastes objectively better than the super mushroom (pepperoni calzone). But they're both, ultimately, just ok. The pepperoni calzone is only slightly better than a Hot Pocket®. At $14 a pop, I recommend getting a corn dog from the Mummy corn dog stand instead. I do admit to occasionally getting one of these calzones when I'm drunk. read more

It's the 1 year anniversary of Super Nintendo World and they opened up a cafe outside of the area on the upper lot. Been hearing a bit about it so in our last visit to Universal, just had to go. It's a small spot with just enough room to order and pick up your food with maybe spots at the counter for like 4 people to munch on food. Their menu is super small with calzones, a pretzel, and fizzy drinks. I came for the calzones and picked the 1 Up which is spinach pesto. Yes, it is bread heavy and that could be thinner but the filling tasted like spinach artichoke dip. There are small chunks of mushrooms in it which you can't really taste. The overall dish is simple and actually very solid. I'd much rather have this over many other dishes in the park. The service was also super quick. Food was ready for pick up right as I paid. A quick snack that I'd be happy to get again. read more

Power Up Cafe - 1 Up Calzone (Spinach Pesto) - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

Everything is cute.. but doesn't taste like anything. Just dried and bland. Wish they should at least serve the food hot Then drink is nice has poppy boba inside .. not worth $13.. suggest getting the refillable mushroom cup $20 but it's unlimited refillable for extra $1.20 No seating area Glitter pop corn is pretty read more

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Drinks and snackwise, everything is so cute and aesthetic here! Orders also come out pretty quickly as there is a simple menu to choose from. I'm giving this place 3 stars, only because the prices are a bit much. I tried the strawberry and apple flavored fizz drinks for $13 each with my kids. While they were eye-catching, fun, and tasty, I don't think I'll be purchasing them again due to the price. read more

Power Up Cafe - Super mushroom fizz (strawberry) - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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Upon our arrival, we found the store completely empty, making service effortless, excellent, and swift. However, the calzone left much to be desired. The veggie option was overwhelmed by an abundance of spinach and a sparse amount of cheese, with an overpowering taste of basil pesto. The crust was thicker and harder around the edges, softer towards the center but lacking in flavor. Conversely, the meat calzone was satisfactory, featuring a variety of meats, still with an excess of crust. The store itself was cute, and colorful. read more

Power Up Cafe - 1 up Super mushroom calzone (vegetarian) - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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I was surprised by how filling and tasty I found the calzone - the mushroom one. I also enjoyed the boba drinks. For $13 it's a bit pricey but fun and tasty. If you order online be sure to check that you get your flavor mixers because we saw several folks pick up orders without them and they basically paid $13 for a sprite. read more

Power Up Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

Quick service and easy "handheld" food. I got the Super Mushroom Fizz (lemon lime soda with strawberry "power up") and the Super Mushroom Calzone (pepperoni, sausage and cheese) and it was filling. I would definitely come back for a quick and easy food to eat. read more

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How cute is this calzone?? I got the 1-Up one and loved it. I actually think the price is fine because I found it filling enough for a light lunch. Great option for vegetarians visiting the park. I did mobile ordering and it was a super easy experience. It took maybe 15 min from ordering to having it in my hand. They give it to you toasty and warm. Definitely recommend! read more

Power Up Cafe - 1-Up calzone. spinach fans will enjoy. pretty filling; great vegetarian option for a light lunch or mid day pick me up - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

Universal added this cafe in the park for the one year anniversary of Nintendo world. This café is not in Nintendo world. It's in the upper lot along the main drag. The menu is very limited. They have specialty drinks and calzones, pretzels and popcorn. The specialty drinks are a cute concept. I had the 1-Up Mushroom Fizz. My son had the Super Star Fizz. I didn't get pictures of the drinks because it was pouring that day and the cafe is small with no tables and limited standing room. You get a sprite basically with popping pearls at the bottom of the cup and a cute little box comes with it that has your power up inside. My power up was the cutest little green sugar mushroom. You drop it into the drink and it provides extra flavor. Mix it well because I did not mix mine well and I got gritty sugar in my straw. The popping pearls were really good and loaded with flavor. We also tried one of each of the calzones. They are loaded with food coloring. They're cute. However, they didn't taste that great to me. The meat is ground up and I wasn't crazy about the texture. not a whole lot of flavor either. It's cute to try once and for pictures but if you're really craving something this is probably not it read more

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Purchased a Calzone and Box of popcorn. Right before my kids finished the popcorn I was curious to see why it looked green. The popcorn had mold and my kids had already ate most of it. Went back to cafe and they didn't care about the molded popcorn and tried blaming the popcorn machine. Offered to replace but I didn't want new ones because most likely those would have mold also. read more

Power Up Cafe - Popcorn with Mold - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

The drinks did not seem worth their value, but the calzone was amazingly soft and I loved the melted cheese on top of the mushroom. It's best to order using the mobile app, but they were pretty fast. There is no dining area. read more

Power Up Cafe - Super Mushroom Calzone $13 - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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My bf brought me a green mushroom calzone and a fire flower pretzel to share. The calzone tasted utterly disgusting; you could tell they used cheap chopped frozen spinach in them because when you took a bite it was stringy and tasted awful. The green pepper bits looked very desaturated and old, I couldn't even taste any of the mushroom or the pesto. The red calzone my bf bought tasted a lot better, as did the fire flower pretzel cause it had tasty dipping sauce. So I give this place a 3 out of 5. Avoid the green mushroom calzone like the plague though. read more

i love mushrooms. idk if you could tell from my past reviews but i actually love mushrooms. they have my heart, they have my soul. they actually held my taste buds hostage and it worked. mushrooms are awesome. so when i saw that universal offered a mushroom calzone, i knew i had to take it up on the offer, even if i knew i was getting scammed. i wanted it for lunch but we went out onto the citywalk to eat, but we ended up going back somehow and i got it around 9:15pm after the park closed. there was a really short line and mobile order was already done for the day. i got my calzone really quickly. it was green! it was just mushrooms and cheese and i really really loved that it was shaped like an actual mushroom. i wonder if the red mushroom would have been better, but i wasn't craving meat at that time. overall, it was a good mushroom. but it was a smelly mushroom. i had to deal with that smell the whole car ride back. eventually, i couldn't finish the mushroom so i put it in the refridgerator and ate it the next day and it was still perfectly fine. my only complaint is that there is sooooo much dough for the mushroom. like bro chill out. otherwise, i love this mushroom and my geek side came out when i got it. i fr took so many pictures of it from so many different angles and even made my friend take photos of me with the mushrooms before i even took a bite, and by then it started to get cold. oh yeah, the mushroom comes in this cute lucky block container and i wanted to keep it but i'm like why am i fr keeping garbage when i'm moving in like two weeks. so goodbye lucky block container. goodbye universals. thank you for the awesome memories. read more

Power Up Cafe - 1 Up Mushroom Calzone - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

Nasty!! Tried it today waste of money Pretzel taste like old crackers and the dipping sauce is disgusting! Over priced. Do better universal. read more

Power Up Cafe - Didn't even finish it. - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

If I was just rating presentation, it would be 5 stars. The presentation was incredible and was definitely nostalgic for anyone who grew up playing Mario! The actual food however, was not worth the price in my opinion. I got the fire flower pretzel which was $13! It was not salted and very bland. It does come with dipping sauces, but it was definitely not worth the price. I also bought a super star power up boba for me and my brother to share. This was also $13. The taste was ok, but I would say the price is more worth it because it was very cute and a fun experience. The little power up was so cute and I was so impressed with how accurate it looked. The employee who took our order was super friendly and explained how the power up worked. But when we received our order I asked the employee serving us if we could have an extra straw because me and my brother were going to share the boba. He said he couldn't get me another boba straw because it was "branded" so he could only give me a regular sized straw. I think if you're charging $13 for a boba you should be able to spare an extra straw. Or at least have some non "branded" ones on hand. This is one of those places that you go once for the experience then you don't waste your money here again. The toadstool cafe was way better food and there and I got a whole meal for $19 when I paid $28 here for ok food. read more

Power Up Cafe - Fire flower pretzel and super star power up boba - Themed Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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