One side is the casual Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, and opposite is a The Bow Room at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe that offers high tea during daylight hours, and converts to a cocktail lounge after 5 p.m ...

Sanrio, its parent company, opened its first U.S. store at Eastridge Mall more than 30 years ago. The Hello Kitty Mini Cafe opened Friday and is expected to stay open through the end of the year.