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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Rolling Back Into SMC

The all-pink pop-up will bring sweet treats and limited-edition merchandise to San Mateo for one day.

SAN MATEO, CA — Hello Kitty fans will have another chance to stock up on themed treats and collectibles when the popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to the Bay Area this weekend.

The all-pink pop-up truck will stop at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo on Saturday, Aug. 22, as part of its 2026 U.S. tour.

The truck will be set up across from Pinstripes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Fans will be able to buy Hello Kitty-themed sweets, including giant cookies, cookie sets, five-piece macaron sets and madeleines.

The traveling cafe will also offer limited-edition merchandise, including keychains, thermal bottles and plush toys, along with new tote bags, blankets, zip-up sweatshirts, mugs and T-shirts.

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The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck has traveled around the country bringing its distinctive pink mobile cafe and exclusive merchandise to Hello Kitty fans.

The San Mateo stop will be at Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave.

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