Inside Primark’s new Shrek-themed cafe where customers can enjoy Ogres grub & Fairy Godmother potions
IF you are obsessed with all things Shrek – or your kids are – you may wish to pop to Primark.
A number of the retailer’s stores now have a Shrek Far Far Away Cafe themed on the lovable ogre and his pals.
As you enter the themed cafes, guests are met with a “Beware Ogre” sign, similar to the ones in the hit Dreamcast film.
The entrance is themed to look like an enchanted forest, with the infamous movie characters lining the walls in a colourful mural, including Dragon and Prince Charming.
There is also a special “potions and bubbles” drinks menu, with a fairy godmother’s Happily Ever After offering for £3.95.
Meanwhile, the “I Need A Hero Shakes” menu, features the £5.95 green Ogres Have Layers drink, which has a chocolate brownie on top.
There are also lots of cakes on display for hungry shoppers, alongside a food menu that includes Swampchos tortilla chips for £6.95 and Shrek’s Roasted Sewers (chickens not rats) for £6.95.
You can also get waffles, in a nod to Donkey’s favourite breakfast dish.
One is called Ogres’ Gourmet Grub and will set you back £6.95 for green waffles, chocolate ice cream and “gummy worms”, among other ingredients.
The cafe is also selling £4.95 kids boxes themed on the characters, which include a roll, a piece of fruit and a drink.
And those looking for a hot drink can pick up the usual tea and coffee, or be brave enough to order a Mud Pie hot chocolate for £4 or a Gingy’s Latte for £4, among others.
To keep kids busy, there are also Shrek activity sheets and themed cups too.
We shared how shoppers have recently gone wild for Primark’s new Shrek-themed clothing range.
So if you are looking for a day of retail therapy with a side of Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, this could be for you.
Primark shared a clip of the cafe and wrote: “Shrek Far Far Away Cafe X Primark Manchester.
“Tuck into Shrek-themed food and drinks, from Ogres’ Gourmet Grub to Fairy Godmother’s potions.”
Currently you can visit the cafe – created in collaboration with Immersive Cafe Co – at the Manchester Market Street and Trafford stores, and in Cardiff and Birmingham.
However, it is also opening in Glasgow and Edinburgh this week.
You must be quick if you want a slice of the action, and they are only open until November.
People seemed keen to make a visit, with one saying: “the kids would love this.”
Another added: “we need to go!!!”
Where to visit the new Shrek Far Far Away cafes at Primark
- Manchester Market Street – from Aug 22
- Manchester Trafford – Aug 26
- Cardiff – Aug 27
- Birmingham – Aug 28
- Glasgow – Aug 29
- Edinburgh – Aug 30