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Playgrounds Cafe
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Waukee, Iowa
Family-friendly eatery and play area featuring pastries and speciality drinks, with music classes available.
Plan your visit
- Admission around $14 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 644-6331
- Website playgrounds-cafe.com
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–1 PM |
What parents highlight
“Soo soo clean and has the cutest Montessori play gym and toys and also LOVE the mothers room space to utilize as well!”
“The play equipment is so fun for all the kiddos and they have a separate baby/crawler area with educational toys for the appropriate ages!”
“My son was invited to a birthday party here, it was our first time.”
“The staff is so friendly, welcoming and helpful and keep everything really clean and tidy even on the busy days!”
“Amazing play space, so much good food for both Mom and kids, and the best coffee I've had yet in the Des Moines area!”
What parents say
Great place for a play date, mini play date birthday party like we were invited to today, and just a place to let the kiddos get their wiggles out when the weather demands indoor play. My kids are begging to go back again, and I appreciate the thought put into designing the place.
We love Playgrounds Cafe! It is a beautiful space that is fun for kids and adults. We feel safe taking our family there and can let our littles play their heart out! Our daughter had her 4th birthday party there and had a blast. The staff was so amazing and so helpful. Lastly, the food and drinks (hello, coffee!
We visited for the first time with our 20 month old. He had so much fun running around and playing on all of the equipment. It was very clean and the staff were very kind. We had coffees that were very good.
Playgrounds is one of our favorite spots! Soo soo clean and has the cutest Montessori play gym and toys and also LOVE the mothers room space to utilize as well! We just had our oldest’s 2nd birthday party and loved it! They took care of all the decor, set up, clean up, and it turned so amazing!
Birthday parties at Playgrounds Cafe
Playgrounds Cafe hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Playgrounds Cafe — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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