Scottsdale lands Hello Kitty Cafe truck pit stop this weekend

Hello Kitty fans of the Valley, we hope you’ve got both stamina and plenty of disposable income. Sanrio is bringing its bright pink Hello Kitty Cafe truck, which features the Japanese company’s iconic character, to the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Like its previous visits, you’ll have the chance to purchase branded merch, collectibles and apparel — including shirts, mugs, plushes, sweaters and keychains — as well as treats like decorated cookies and macarons.

The catch? Thousands turn out for the occasion, resulting in an enormous line and wait times of a couple of hours or more.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about when and where the Hello Kitty Cafe truck will appear in Scottsdale, including what collectibles it will have for sale and when you can line up.

When and where is the Hello Kitty Cafe truck appearing in Scottsdale?

The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is scheduled to appear on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.

What are the hours of the Hello Kitty Cafe truck in Phoenix?

The truck will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What items will the Hello Kitty Cafe truck in Phoenix have for sale?

According to the Sanrio website, here’s a complete list of the collectibles and treats that the trucks will be selling and how much each will cost. Many of the items commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, which debuted in 1974, and the 10th anniversary of the Cafe truck, which launched in 2014. (Note: Products will be available while supplies last.)

• Eight-piece madeleine set ($16)
• Three-piece cookie set ($18)
• Hello Kitty Cafe giant chef cookie ($16)
• Five-piece macaron set ($20)
• 50th anniversary patch set ($20)
• 50th anniversary shirts ($30)
• 10th anniversary pin ($18)
• 10th anniversary chef keychain ($18)
• 10th anniversary glass mug ($25)
• 10th anniversary shirt ($30)
• 10th anniversary glass tumbler ($35)
• 10th anniversary 18-ounce thermal bottle ($39)
• 10th anniversary Hello Kitty plush ($40)
• 10th anniversary 32-ounce thermal bottle ($47)
• 10th anniversary sweater ($65)
• Ceramic mug ($22)
• Cold cup ornament ($15)

Does the Hello Kitty Cafe truck accept cash?

No. The Hello Kitty Cafe trucks only accept debit and credit cards. No cash.

How long is the wait for the Hello Kitty Cafe truck?

Thousands of people have turned out for the Hello Kitty Cafe truck during its previous visits to the Valley. Basically, you should expect to wait in line for at least an hour or more.