The Gamers’ Delight: Power Up Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood

Indulge your taste buds with a visit to Power Up Cafe, the newest addition to Universal Studios Hollywood. This Nintendo-themed cafe is a paradise for foodies and gamers alike, offering a menu that caters to all your cravings while immersing you in the world of Super Mario Bros. Get ready for a dining experience that is not only delectable but also fun, charming, and perfect for Instagram-worthy photos.

Officially opening on Thursday, February 15th, Power Up Cafe is located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, near the park entrance and next to the DreamWorks Theater. It serves as an alternative to the popular and often fully booked Toadstool Cafe in the tight spaces of the new Super Nintendo World park, bringing more Nintendo-themed delights to the already bustling park.

The highlight of Power Up Cafe’s menu is the mouthwatering calzone, shaped like iconic green and red Super Mario mushrooms. These pizza-like folded delights are a culinary artwork that you can hold in your hands, marveling at their intricacy before taking a bite. The filling options are irresistible – the meaty red Super Mushroom calzone is loaded with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce, reminiscent of a comforting Ragù sauce. The green 1-Up Mushroom calzone features a filling of spinach, green peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and basil pesto, creating a delightful spinach snack.

But these are not your ordinary pizza dumplings. The dough is meticulously shaped to resemble the Super Mario mushrooms, with added red and green coloring achieved with food dye. The mozzarella circles on top mimic the dots on the mushrooms, making for an aesthetically pleasing presentation. At Power Up Cafe, you’ll find yourself admiring the food before devouring it, trying to capture the perfect Instagram photo.

If you’re a fan of savory delights, the meaty red Super Mushroom calzone will satisfy your carnivorous cravings. However, the green 1-Up Mushroom calzone is equally delicious and a great choice for vegetarians. We recommend ordering both and sharing them with someone who doesn’t mind a bit of hand-held eating.

Aside from the calzones, Power Up Cafe also offers an array of delights to accompany your meal. The $13 Fire Flower Pretzel, shaped like the iconic Mario power-up item, may look adorable, but it falls short in terms of taste due to its dryness and lack of saltiness. The spot-on flavor comes from its three accompanying sauces: mustard, chipotle cheese, and white queso, allowing you to dip the pretzel petals to your heart’s content.

For those with a sweet tooth, Power Up Cafe offers four special beverages that take the sweetness to a new level. Each drink is accompanied by a sugar cube in the shape of a Nintendo game character, adding flavor, fizz, and a touch of magic to your experience. These sugar cubes come in the shape of Super Mushrooms, 1-Up Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, and Super Stars, packaged in a yellow question mark box.

Don’t forget the boba-like bubbles that you can savor through an extra-large straw with each sip. Among the four drinks, our favorite is the Super Star Fizz, with refreshing lemon bubbles and a mango-pineapple-flavored Super Star sugar cube. The 1-Up Mushroom Fizz takes second place, with green apple bubbles and a lime-flavored 1-Up Mushroom sugar cube. It seems that, when it comes to special carbonated beverages, we prefer the simple pleasures of citrus flavors.

Although the thematic storytelling of Nintendo-shaped sugar cubes adds to the drinking experience, we understand that some may find the sugar bits distracting. But fear not, if you prefer to skip the extra sweetness, you can opt for regular soft drinks without the interactive sugar cubes.

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