Crema's Take
“This is a Sanrio-themed cafe trading heavily on Instagram-worthy pink decor and Hello Kitty nostalgia rather than coffee or food quality. The 3.7 rating reflects a consistent gap between the Instagram moment and the actual experience—pastries and drinks are described as mediocre, and reservations book months out only for visitors to leave disappointed by what arrives at the table. Go if you're a hardcore character fan willing to pay for ambiance; skip it if you're actually hungry or thirsty.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This place is a must-go for Sanrio fans everywhere who also enjoy sweet treats. The pink atmosphere is so beautiful. I got the cinnamon donut holes during my visit, me and my sister found it sweet and sugary and we loved it a lot! 🩷💝 💖
Had such a wonderful time visiting the Hello Kitty Cafe! All of the staff were lovely and manager John T. was so thoughtful! We loved the assortment of foods and tea in the Bow Room. Especially appreciated the vegetarian options. Every part of the meal was so well-crafted.…
I appreciate when restaurants accommodate allergies. They had to redo our tea food because of sesame seeds. There was no delay. They replaced the breads with milk bread and it was perfect. My favorite dessert was the square almond cake with white chocolate. The other delights…
The Hello Kitty Cafe was an awesome experience!! I had read the reviews here and on Yelp and was prepared to underwhelmed when my daughter and I had our traditional annual tea to celebrate her birthday in the Bow Row instead of the usual local tea treasures. My daughter wanted…
The experience was unique and definitely something to try once. We had to make our reservation months in advance, which added to the anticipation — but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the hype. The croissants had barely any filling, and instead of smoked salmon, we…
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