NY & CHICAGO: MALIBU BARBIE CAFE

 

New York & Chicago Only: The world’s first ever Malibu Barbie Café(s) to be unboxed for all your Barbie needs.

Although it may feel impossible to remember a world without Barbie, the first Barbie doll was sold by Mattel in 1959. In her 64 years of existence and over 200 careers to her ever-growing resume, Barbie has taken the world by storm.

With Greta Gerwig’s live-action ‘Barbie’ movie coming to theaters, fans of the toy (Barbie Stan’s, Barbie-core aficionados, and BFFs squads alike) can now immerse themselves in Barbie inspired dining at the Malibu Barbie Café, coming soon to New York and Chicago.

The Malibu Barbie Cafe is a dreamy collaboration between Bucket Listers and Mattel. Bucketlisters is a pop-culture experience company that specializes in immersive cinema and dining events. Before the Malibu Barbie Café, this dream team behind viral pop-up restaurants of the Golden Girls Kitchen and Alice in Wonderland cocktail club. 

New York and Chicago are the first Barbie doll-themed diners to open in celebration of Barbie’s latest addition to her ever-growing resume, now a film star. 

Whether you are meeting up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or yearning for some good old childhood nostalgia – you won’t want to miss this!

BARBIE FUN-FACT:

The Barbie doll’s international appeal cemented itself into the history books when a first edition doll sold for $44,136 at Sotheby’s auction.

Julie Freeland, senior director of location-based entertainment at Mattel, said that Bucketlisters were a great fit for the project, “We are delighted to announce the opening of The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a truly unique dining experience that celebrates Barbie and all the brand represents. At Mattel we are always looking for exciting, new ways to bring the Barbie experience to life. From the beach-loving décor to the menu, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the iconic Barbie style, with nostalgic details fans will love (VIA Delish).”

Just as the name suggests, the Malibu Barbie Cafe allows guests to experience the ultimate form of Barbie-inspired dining. The Cafe will be a casual restaurant emphasizing friendly fare, delicious desserts, and a variety of drinks. The restaurant will be filled with exclusive Barbie memorabilia and a variety of signature photo ops, including a chance to pose for a selfie in a life-size Barbie doll box. 

New York is set to unbox the first ever Malibu Barbie Café to the public on May 17th and then in Chicago on June 7th. With wait-lists rapidly growing, here is an overview of what to expect from this once in a lifetime family-friendly experience.

WHATS ON THE MENU

The menu is sure to delight your taste buds with orders like Californian beach-club fare and milk bar favorites like the “Anything is Possible Sundae”.

The menu includes all-day brunch items, desserts, drinks, and more. Master Chef Semi-Finalist, Chef Becky Brown created the menu with all tastes and preferences in mind. It features a delicious array of classics with a unique Barbie-inspired twist.

Founder of the immersive tour company, Andy Lederman, said it was a dream come true to be able to open a Barbie-themed café, let alone two.

“We pride ourselves on creating exclusive experiences for our community of 15 million fans, concepts they won’t find anywhere else. Barbie has proven to be one of history’s ultimate icons, we just couldn’t pass up this chance to bring her world to life,” he told Food & Wine magazine.

The café is fast-casual dining with Barbie inspired decor and an overall cool beach vibe. (AKA: The perfect place for Instagram worthy pictures and TikTok videos.)

MOMENTS INSPIRED BY BARBIE

Indulge in a tasty menu featuring Pacific Paradise Pancakes, West Coast Wave Wedge Salad, and a California Dreamin’ Club Sandwich

  • Step into a full-size Barbie doll box with your besties

  • Shop exclusive Barbie merchandise

  • Rest your feet in the sand in our Malibu Barbie beach scene

  • Get into the Summer Vibes while listening to iconic pop tunes

  • Cool off with an Anything is Possible Sundae

A ticket purchase to The Malibu Barbie Cafe gets you a reserved seat and guaranteed window of time to visit, as well as your choice of entree. Although tickets aren't available just yet you can still join the waitlist for either New York City or Chicago. The New York City pop-up will open on May 17, and the Chicago location will open on June 7.

Order your tickets at the link below.

*This event is for all ages! All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. Children under 2 do not need a ticket.

 
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