The Malibu Barbie Cafe has popped up in Austin, and it’s such a cute experience! Lots of photo ops, roller skating, themed drinks and food, and of course, tons of pink!
I’ve got answers here for all your questions about whether it’s worth a visit and what to expect!
Full disclosure: I was invited to a preview party, so it was a bit different than using the reservation system and I was able to sample some of the dishes they have, rather than ordering from the full menu.
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What is the Malibu Barbie Cafe?
The Malibu Barbie Cafe is a fun immersive restaurant themed like Barbie in 1970s California. There are lots of cute spots for photos, fun food and drinks, and a great girly pop and 70s beach tunes playlist. Plus a little pink roller rink!
The food is curated by Master Chef Finalist Chef Becky Brown and has a Barbie twist, and there’s a spot to buy exclusive merchandise.
How long will the Barbie cafe be in Austin?
The Malibu Barbie Cafe will be in Austin from April 4 to June 15, 2025. It’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where is the Barbie cafe?
The Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up is in downtown at the downtown location of Wanderlust Wine Co.
The address is 610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78701.
Where do I park for the Barbie cafe in Austin?
There is a paid public lot right by the cafe (on the south side of it). There is also street parking and public paid garages within a few blocks. You can’t park at the gas station on the north side of the cafe.
From the organizers: We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, click here!
Do I need reservations for the Barbie cafe?
Yes, the Malibu Barbie Cafe is small, so you need a reservation to visit. The reservations are for 90 minutes of seating. Make your reservations here.
How much does the Austin Barbie cafe cost?
It does cost money to make a reservation at the Barbie cafe, and the price depends on the table size and the time slot you choose. Reservations come with a $10 food credit and $5 merch credit.
The low end of prices start at (plus fees): $25 for a single seat; $50 for two people; $75+ for 3 or 4; and $125+ for 5 or 6 people. The high end of prices is around (plus fees): $29 for one; $58 for two; $87+ for 3 or 4; and $145+ for 5 or 6 people.
Can I bring kids to the Barbie cafe?
Yes, kids are welcome at the Barbie Cafe! It’s all ages. There is a kids menu, kids 5 and older can roller skate, and kids who love Barbies will love all the fun touches and photo ops.
I brought my 6-year-old daughter to the preview party, and we had a great time as a one-on-one date! The preview party was free, but if I was paying, I would just bring my daughter again; I don’t think my husband and son would enjoy it enough to make it worth the price of including them. My son would like the roller skating, but neither of them would be that interested in the Barbie theme.
Can I roller skate at the Malibu Barbie Cafe?
There is an adorable pink (small) skating rink at the Barbie Cafe. It’s only $1 to skate, and that dollar is a donation to the American Red Cross! They have skates and gear to borrow.
There may be a wait list to skate so the rink doesn’t get too crowded. You also have to sign an online waiver before you can skate.
Kids 5 and older can skate (they provide helmets, knee, elbow and wrist guards). Anyone 21+ agrees to not consume alcohol before skating.
What kind of food is there at the Barbie Cafe in Austin?
The menu isn’t huge, with 3 mains (burger, pancakes, fancy grilled cheese), 3 sides, and 3 appetizers. But there are a handful of desserts, including cupcakes for a group served on a Barbie boat!
The kids menu has a kids grilled cheese, chicken tenders and rainbow pancakes.
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