How many have you ticked off your list?
It seems the fates of character-themed cafés are rather volatile. It's either they tide through the hype and become permanent fixtures in the culinary scene, or unfortunately fizzle out, along with the demise of their adorable characters. So it doesn't come as a surprise that pop-up cafés look to be more popular amongst business owners, where they can cash in on these fun concepts without succumbing to the possibility of being irrelevant soon after. Well, not that we're complaining as most of them prove to be a 'first-and-last-time' kind of visit.
Here are 10 you should pop by before we (inevitably) welcome more next year:
Photo: Hello Kitty Café Singapore
7. Hello Kitty Café Singapore
Since it opened for business last year, the world’s first 24-hour Hello Kitty themed cafe has been pleasing tourists and locals alike at the public area of Changi Airport Terminal 3’s Arrival Hall. From decor to dishes, fans of the popular Sanrio feline can expect an immersive Hello Kitty experience.
Named “Hello Kitty Orchid Garden”, the cafe’s interior and menu are strongly inspired by Singapore’s national flower. Fans can also purchase a variety of Singapore-exclusive merchandise like tea blends, plush toys, and postcards at the retail section of the cafe.
Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 3
Arrival Meeting Hall Central, #01-22 (Public Area), Singapore 819663
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