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Kindness Cafe + Play

5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Charlottesville, Virginia

Cozy coffee shop inside the YMCA with a patio, offering employment to adults with cognitive disabilities.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–12 PM, 2:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays and private events — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What parents highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

café for parents 32 mentions

“Really love the iced chai latte and their seasonal drinks, including the raspberry lemonade spritzer during summer and peppermint mocha during the winter!”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“My berry smoothie and blueberry & lemon bar were both very good and quite reasonably priced.”

🧩 sensory-friendly

“Great opportunity to support the local special needs community.”

What parents say

My sons and I started frequenting Kindess Cafe during breaks in Zoom Kindergarten classes 2 years ago. We came for the curbside or drive by/drive-thru pick up (maybe the most convenient and easy "drive thru coffee" in town!!

★★★★★ — Jane, Aug 2022

This cafe is located in a gorgeous, renovated YMCA. The space is so clean and modern, with sidewalk chalk, giant connect four and outdoors seating with shade. The customer service was friendly and fast!

★★★★★ — Faith, Aug 2022

Nice new sun shaded patio area and open interior cafe space. Indeed a kind place to enjoy a good cup of Joe. Snack items somewhat small, could be beefed up but tasty. A lot too families and healthy folk as located inside the cville YMCA which is impressive.

★★★★★ — R, May 2023

The coffee is great, service is excellent, and the atmosphere is amazing. Come here for the smiling faces...your delicious coffee will feel like a bonus. The power balls are so so good!

★★★★★ — Erin, Jul 2022

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Where to find Kindness Cafe + Play

151 McIntire Pk Dr, Charlottesville, VA22903

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