Malibu Barbie Café: Everything You Need to Know

What to expect at Malibu Barbie Café

The Malibu Barbie Café is located inside Junction HTX, and is a dreamy, pink-filled, immersive space filled with California vibes. The experience includes a café, plenty of photo opportunities, and a skating rink.

The kids wanted to explore the space first, so we made our way around to check out the Barbie-inspired vignettes and laid-back beachy motifs, but the overall favorite was posing for photos in the life-sized Barbie Box.

Next, we checked out the food options at the café. The menu is Malibu Barbie-inspired and features mains like a Beach Burger, shareables like Good Vibes Beet Hummus, and fun desserts where you can design cupcakes or make your own Sundae. The kid’s menus feature classics like Tubular Tenders and Stay Groovy Grilled Cheese, while adults can enjoy cocktails like the Think Pink Margarita.

Our last stops were to check out the exclusive Barbie merchandise for sale and skate around the Impala Rink. Traditional roller skates and protective gear were provided for skaters. The rink was on a smaller scale, and the floor was concrete, so we suggest this activity for older kids.

Know before you go to Malibu Barbie Café

• Parking is free

• The Malibu Barbie Café is located on the lower level of Junction HTX (8200 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007)

• Reservations need to be made in advance here. Reservations start at $25 per person. Reservation includes a 90-minute table reservation, a $10 food credit, and a $5 merchandise credit.

• Skating is an add-on activity, the cost is $1 per person (proceeds donated to Girls, Inc.)

• The minimum age to skate is 5, and children must be accompanied by an adult on the rink. 

• Skating must take place during the reservation time window and all skaters will have to sign a waiver onsite to participate.

• Skates and protective gear are provided, or guests may bring their own.

• Children under 2 years do not require an entry ticket.

All photos by Nan Ross