Seattle's Play Cafes

Along with some of the best coffee in the country, Seattle's coffee houses also offer play areas for babies and toddlers which act as a great central meeting area for parenting groups. Here is a list of my favorites:

SEATTLE AND WEST SEATTLE CAFES

Serendipity Cafe - located in Magnolia this place is actually more than a coffee house, offering a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. They have a wonderful play area for children where your little ones can play while you enjoy your meal. http://www.serendipitymagnolia.com/

Firehouse Cafe - next door to the Gymboree in Ballard, this internet cafe offers a small play area where parents can rest before or after mommy 'n me class. I could not find a website for them so here is their info: 2622 NE Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 784-2911.

Mosaic Coffee House - you pay what you think your food or drink are worth at this unique Wallingford establishment located in the basement of a church. This play centric cafe is loved by both kids and parents. http://mosaiccoffeehouse.org/

Vios Cafe and Marketplace - in Capital Hill, patrons can enjoy either a cup of coffee or a Greek meal at the Vios Cafe which offers a large play area in the back. http://www.vioscafe.com/

Twirl Cafe - we are very excited to welcome this newcomer to Queen Anne which is expected to open late summer 2010. Make sure to join their site so you can get updates of their progress! http://www.vioscafe.com/

Coffe to a Tea with Sugar Rush Baking Company - I haven't had a chance to visit this coffeehouse yet but am planning to visit soon based on the recommendations I've received. They have a children's play area and apparently even offer mini cupcakes! http://www.sugarrushbakingcompany.com/

Cloud City Coffee - this Maple Leaf Community Coffeehouse offers a cozy atmosphere complete with good coffee, books, games and a children's play area. They also offer a nice menu ranging from breakfast burritos to BLT's. http://www.cloudcitycoffee.com/


EAST SIDE CAFES

Third Place Books - This Lake Forest Park new/used bookstore also contains the Honey Bear Cafe which is a Seattle staple. Coffee and other goods are on the second floor. http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/about


Tot Spot Cafe - This pay-to-play Woodinville play cafe offers a cozy home-like ambience along with staff couches for parents and plenty of toys for babies and little kids. For the cover charge they also provide and extra set of eyes (through staffers) watching over little ones as they play. http://www.totspotcafe.com/


Orange Blossom Society - another pay to play cafe, this time located inside a house in Redmond. They have lots of toys for the kids along with pastries, coffee and Wi-Fi for the adults. They also offer classes for kids in thing like yoga, art, movement, gardening, sign language and more! However, only the art and movement classes are for the under 3 crowd. http://www.orangeblossomsociety.com/class-descriptions.html

It is with a sad farewell that we say goodbye to the neighborhood play cafes that have closed this year including My Coffeehouse in Madison Park and Cafe O'Play in Univeristy Village.