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Bay Area’s First Permanent Hello Kitty Cafe Opens at Westfield Valley Fair

The cafe’s debut highlights Westfield Valley Fair’s $1.1 billion expansion by catering to devoted Sanrio fans.

Facade of the Hello Kitty Cafe, a newly opened cafe operated by Japanese company Sanrio, on Santana Row in the Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, July 18, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Sara Platero, of Scotts Valley, takes a selfie with her daughter Mia, 7, at the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck appearance in Santana Row on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. Hundreds of people waited hours for a chance to buy sweets and goodies adorned with the trademark bows of the 40-year-old, mouthless kitten character. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • The 2,300-square-foot space includes a grab-and-go cafe in the front and a themed Bow Room for afternoon tea and evening desserts.
  • More than 500 fans queued hours before the weekend opening.
  • The first 100 customers making purchases between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. earn keepsakes and meet-and-greet access with Hello Kitty.
  • A rotating menu features mini donuts, Dole Whip soft serve, espresso drinks and other Hello Kitty-themed treats.
  • Operated by the team behind the 2016 Irvine Grand Cafe, the venue anchors Westfield Valley Fair’s $1.1 billion expansion that includes 25 new stores and restaurants slated for 2025.