Barbie mania is now edible in Wichita: Here’s where to get Barbie-themed treats
Wichita — no, the world — has gone Barbie crazy, and the infatuation is now spreading into the food supply.
The new “Barbie” movie released in theaters this weekend is a huge hit. Over the weekend, it brought in $155 million, making it the biggest movie debut of the year.
Now, Wichita restaurants are getting in on the fun, and many of them are offering Barbie-themed food and drink — perfect for getting in the spirit before heading to see the movie or even for embracing a more Barbiecore lifestyle.
Here’s a list of some of the local restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries offering Barbie specials. Let me know if I missed one at dneil@wichitaeagle.com
Pink drinks
Buffalo Brew Coffee Company, 1550 S. Meridian Ave., Valley Center; 7103 S. Broadway, Haysville; and 4605 N. Maize Road, Maize: This drive-through coffee kiosk is offering an iced beverage called Pretty Pink Barbie Drink as a July special.
Reverie Coffee Roasters Express, 7817 E. 37th St. North in Wichita and 220 E. 12th St. in Newton: Both drive-through Reverie locations are serving a drink called Barbie Girl, which is a Lotus Energy Refresher with coconut, strawberry and a hint of rose.
Carpe Diem Cafe, 8643 W. Central: This coffee shop’s limited-time Barbie Macchiato is made with pumpkin pie and blueberry added to the mix and is pink on the bottom, brown on the top.
Starbucks: The coffee giant is serving a “secret” bright-pink Barbie frappuccino that TikTok users have been touting. To get it, patrons should order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino with half-and-half swapped for milk and mixed with dragon fruit, vanilla syrup and dragon fruit topping.
Hurricane Sports Grill, 8641 W. 13th St.: The restaurant advertised on social media over the weekend that it was making pastel pink shots for its Barbie-loving patrons.
Vora Restaurant European, 3252 E. Douglas: This fine-dining restaurant is advertising a drink called Bitter Barbie Ha’Penny made with gin, cranberry, China China, grenadine, Turmeon rose vermouth, lemon and local flowers.
Barbie baked goods
Mochinut, 343 S. Greenwich: This Korean corn dog and doughnut shop is putting on Barbie & Ken week Monday through Sunday. Among its offerings: Cotton Ken-dy and Barbie Pink Birthday Cake doughnuts as well as a bright blue Malibu Ken beverage.
Nanny’s Cookies: This local business is selling four shapes of barbie cookies that can be ordered as a set or as a mixed dozen.
Cakes by Callie: A local bakery is advertising its ability to produce a bright-pink Barbie-themed layer cake.
Ice cream and sno cones
Cold Stone Creamery, 7325 Taft; 2441 N. Maize Road; 3000 N. Rock Road: This ice cream chain is offering a Barbie-themed ice cream cake as well as a concrete creation called All That Glitters is Pink, made with pink cotton candy ice cream, graham cracker pie crust, Dance Party Sprinkles and whipped topping
Churn & Burn, 548 S. Oliver: This ice cream shop’s contribution is a Barbie sundae made with vanilla ice cream, cupcake syrup, whipped cream and pink glitter sprinkles. It’s available for a limited time.
Mimi’s Eskimo Snow: This shaved ice truck, which is normally set up in the Lowe’s parking lot at 2626 N. Maize Road, serves a Barbie shaved ice.
Rockin Rico’s Sno Balls, 1300 N. Nelson Drive: This Derby sno cone truck offers a pink Barbie version.
Snacks and more
Nifty Nut House, 537 N. St. Francis: This local candy and nut emporium got into the spirit over the weekend and posted a video of a “Barbie Theme Board” it made using some of the shop’s many pink-hued candies and treats.
Pinole Blue, 242 N. Cleveland: This local tortilla factory makes low-carb pink tortillas and recently posted an... interesting Barbie-themed video promoting them.
