The world’s first Cookie Monster Café – Melbourne has officially opened at Melbourne Central, bringing Cookie Monster’s love of cookies, kindness, and fun to the heart of the city. The café is open for a limited time only, marking a playful and exciting chapter for visitors and fans. The opening also celebrates the 56th anniversary of Sesame Street, a milestone that has brought joy to generations around the world.
Located on the Lower Ground Level near Coles, the bright and colourful grab-and-go café brings everyone’s favourite blue monster to life with cheerful character details, splashes of Cookie Monster blue, and a menu filled with treats inspired by the beloved Sesame Street friends.
The menu features Cookie Monster’s favourite creations, including the Cookie Monster Double Choc Cookie, the Cookie Monster OM NOM Donut, Oscar’s Trashy Pistachio Swirl Donut, and Ernie’s Crème Brûlée Donut. Signature drinks include the Cookie Monster Milkshake made with blue spirulina and banana, the Milk n’ Cookies shake, and the delicious Blue Lychee Refresher.
Even Cookie Monster knows that cookies are a sometimes food. Alongside the sweet treats, guests can also enjoy vegan and gluten-free choices, smaller portions, and snack packs made for sharing or on-the-go enjoyment.
Exclusive merchandise celebrating Cookie Monster’s love of cookies, friendship, and fun is also available, making the café a joyful stop for families, food lovers, visitors, and lifelong Sesame Street fans.
“We are so glad that we are able to share Cookie Monster’s love of cookies with fans of Sesame Street,” said Risa Greenbaum, Vice President of Global Licensing, Sesame Workshop.
Cookie Monster made a special appearance on Saturday 15 November for a meet and greet that drew excited fans of all ages. Visitors enjoyed cookies, photos, and plenty of signature ‘Om nom nom nom’ moments, creating a fun-filled, foodie atmosphere all afternoon.
The café concept was art directed and designed by Melbourne-based creative and lifelong Sesame Street fan Eddie Zammit, who, together with Haven Global, has been behind several Sesame Street projects in Australia including the Bromley x Sesame Street ‘In your Neighbourhood’ collaboration and the 50th anniversary exhibition of Sesame Street, held in Melbourne.
Zammit said the design challenge was to capture both the appetite and nostalgia that Cookie Monster inspires.
“There’s no doubt that the character speaks to both the young, and young at heart audience, who have a passion for nostalgia. Cookie Monster appeals to those who have an appetite – not just for cookies – but for shared memories and the happiness that Sesame Street has always delivered.”
“The design of the Cookie Monster café also needed to create a visual impact, and mixing toys with food in the glass display cabinets creates fun and curiosity.”
Cookie Monster Café – Melbourne is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm for a limited time only!
This article also appeared in Edition 52 of The Bugg Report Magazine
