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A Barbie themed cafe is opening up complete with pink palm trees, bubble gum decor and Madonna blasting from the speakers.
The new venue is kitted out to 'celebrate the iconic Barbie style' and customers are welcomed to the cafe by original Barbie dolls on display by the door.
As well as plenty of Instagrammable backdrops, there's a sandpit so visitors can really let out their inner child.
The restaurant can seat 120 people at any one time and sprawls over two stories
Julie Freeland, senior director of location-based entertainment at toymaker Mattel, told the New York Post: “Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the iconic Barbie style, with nostalgic details fans will love.”
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Barbie cafesa are opening in New York and Chicago (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)
The décor is quite something (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)It's a pop-up cafe, running from May 17 until September 15, in New York.
The whole spectacle was put on by toy company Mattel who teamed up with Bucket Listers, an event company known for similar pop-ups.
Ms Freeland said: "Bucket Listers and Mattel have been collaborating on the Cafe's design for the past several months, with the build out of the cafe including its custom vignettes taking around several weeks to complete."
She added: "The Malibu Barbie Cafe allows guests to experience the ultimate form of Barbie inspired dining.
"With nods to the nostalgia of Malibu Barbie throughout, every detail of the space and the menu will give guests a glimpse into what Barbie herself would dine on.
Original Barbies welcoming customers in (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)
Some of the pink memorabilia people can buy (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)"Expect a beachy retro vibe throughout and a variety of dishes that are familiar, yet with updated and unexpected elements.”
But the cafe isn't just for show.
The menu has been put together by Master Chef semi-finalist Becky Brown, who has created a family-friendly menu.
She told the New York Post: “We want to make sure that this stuff is approachable and fun for everyone."
The decor could be mistaken for the inside of a doll's house (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)
Pull up a chair in the pink paradise (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)Items include 'Live Your Dream' grilled cheese with toasted sourdough, jam and a selection of cheeses.
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Or customers can enjoy a Golden Coast CALI-flower bowl with curry spiced cauliflower.
For children there's some more classic options like pancakes or grilled cheese.
Not to shy away from the pink theme of the wider cafe, some of the foods have taken on the colour pink.
The bubblegum interior of the cafe (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)The Good Vibes beets hummus is a mix of beet, coconut puree and hummus, served with a selection of cut veg.
Everyone's going Barbie mad at the moment with the upcoming Barbie Movie, from director Greta Gerwig, soon to hit cinemas.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will star as the titular Barbie and her beau Ken.
While on stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last month, Margot said playing the iconic doll is a "huge and exciting opportunity" and acknowledged it was a "rare one".
Like stepping into the 1970s world of Barbie (INSTAGRAM/NYSTEPBYSTEP)Ryan admitted he originally doubted himself and wondered whether he had the right "energy" to take on the role of Ken.
"I was living my life and then one day, I was bleaching my hair and shaving my legs and wearing bespoke neon outfits and rollerblading down Venice Beach.
"Why is there fake tanner on my sheets? Why am I wearing jackets without shirts? What just happened?" he joked.