Sanrio’s Pochacco Becomes a Waiter for Stylish New Monochrome Cafe

A limited-time Pochacco Cafe will open in both Tokyo and Osaka this July, offering fans a themed dining experience inspired by the popular Sanrio character.

Pochacco is one of Sanrio’s beloved canine characters, recognized for his energetic personality and long-standing popularity among fans.

The cafe experience combines a stylish monochrome design with appearances by Pochacco and his friends, known as the Pi-chans.

Guests can enjoy a selection of visually striking food and drinks alongside exclusive merchandise available only through the cafe event.

The food menu includes a Picture Frame Egg Sandwich inspired by the framed artwork displayed within the cafe’s key visual.

Priced at ¥1,790 (approx. $12 USD/ £9 GBP), the dish is served with Caesar-dressed salad and an omelet.

Another featured meal is Pochacco’s Croque Monsieur, which combines ham, cheddar cheese, white sauce and cheese sauce on rustic-style bread before being baked.

The Croque Monsieur is accompanied by Caesar salad and orange slices and is priced at ¥1,790 (approx. $12 USD/ £9 GBP).

Guests looking for a pasta option can order Pochacco’s Mushroom Cream Pasta for ¥1,790 (approx. $12 USD/ £9 GBP).

The pasta contains mushrooms, onions and bacon and is topped with a boiled egg shaped like Pochacco.

For dessert, visitors can enjoy Pochacco’s Parfait for ¥1,590 (approx. $11 USD/ £8 GBP).

The parfait combines bamboo charcoal whipped cream, chocolate sponge cake, chocolate crisp pieces, strawberries and blackberries to create a mix of rich and refreshing flavours.

Pochacco’s Black Crème Brûlée is also available for ¥1,590 (approx. $11 USD/ £8 GBP).

This dark-coloured dessert is decorated with imagery of Pochacco and the Pi-chans and is served alongside berries, mint-flavoured whipped cream and banana ice cream, one of Pochacco’s favourite treats.

Several summer-themed beverages will also be available throughout the event.

The Lemon Squash Float costs ¥990 (approx. $7 USD/ £5 GBP) and combines sparkling lemon squash with springy lemon jelly.

The drink is topped with yogurt-flavoured ice cream designed to resemble a cute face.

A Chocolate Mint Drink will be offered for ¥1,090 (approx. $7 USD/ £6 GBP).

The beverage blends refreshing mint flavour with sweet chocolate and is finished with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate-mint sprinkles.

An Iced Cafe Mocha will also be available for ¥890 (approx. $6 USD/ £5 GBP).

The drink is topped with foamed milk and pistachios, with a decoration design selected at random.

Fans will be able to collect merchandise from a selection of event exclusive items including random magnets with five possible designs that will be sold for ¥715 (approx. $5 USD/ £4 GBP).

Random die-cut stickers featuring five possible designs will be available for ¥605 (approx. $4 USD/ £3 GBP).

Random acrylic keychains featuring five different designs will be priced at ¥825 (approx. $6 USD/ £4 GBP).

A themed teaspoon will be available for ¥1,100 (approx. $7 USD/ £6 GBP).

An acrylic mini diorama will be offered for ¥1,540 (approx. $10 USD/ £8 GBP).

A flat pouch featuring cafe artwork will also retail for ¥1,540 (approx. $10 USD/ £8 GBP).

A decorative glass will be available for ¥1,980 (approx. $13 USD/ £10 GBP).

Fans can also purchase a sacoche bag priced at ¥2,200 (approx. $15 USD/ £11 GBP).

The Tokyo venue will be held at BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi, located within Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi in Sumida Ward.

The Tokyo location will operate from July 2 through August 16.

Opening hours in Tokyo will run from 10:00 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. using a 75-minute seating rotation system.

The Osaka venue will take place at BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO inside the Tennoji MIO Main Building.

The Osaka location will welcome guests from July 2 through August 9.

Operating hours in Osaka will be from 11:15 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., also using a 75-minute rotation system for guests.

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