Barbie pop-up Chicago: West Loop Malibu Barbie Cafe opens Wednesday

Pop-up opening ahead of new 'Barbie' movie release date

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up opens this week in Chicago
Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up opens this week in ChicagoIt's a fast-casual restaurant, with inspiration from the famed plastic doll.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Malibu Barbie Cafe opens Wednesday in Chicago.

It's a fast-casual restaurant, with inspiration from the famed plastic doll.

The cafe will feature a sea of Barbie colors and beach vibes with a Barbie-themed menu.

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The Chicago pop-up will also feature a full-sized Barbie doll box that visitors can get into to take photos.

Derek Berry with Bucket Listers joined ABC7 with what to expect from the pop-up.

The pop-up coincides with the release of the new "Barbie" film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, which is set to hit theaters July 21.

It runs through Sept. 15 at 324 S. Racine Ave. in Fulton Market.

For more information, visit the cafe's Instagram page.

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