With 7 and 4 year old granddaughters I am surprised I have never visited this playplace. It's not really a cafe, I mean there are some snacks and drinks you can buy, and some tables to sit at, but they are a very underwhelming part of this venue.
Located very conveniently in the end of a shopping center in the Williamsburg area of York County there is adequate parking and easy access. On entry is some type of eclectic gift shop of a sort, and a table gaming area, arcade, etc.
There is comfy seating all around for adults and kids, an art area, an area for the very littles. The gated area has cozy nooks for quiet play, active play for various ages, climbing and sliding.
We made our reservation online for a story telling activity with a speech therapist, who very kindly spent just few minutes after with my 4 year old who receives speech services. They also offer a preschool option we are considering.
I think this cafe fills a big gap since most playplaces attached to fast food venues closed at Covid and didn't reopen. It's a great place for rainy day activity, but probably gets kind of loud and crazy on weekends especially with onsite birthday parties and such.
The price point is average between free and say Busch Gardens. The preschool class once a week from 9 to 12 is $30, so $10 an hour is pretty decent. I was impressed with bathrooms that have wipes, diapers, extra onsies for baby blowouts. They sell grippy socks for kids to wear in the play space and I don't know what all. There are high chairs, lots of shoe cubbies, you name it. I think it is really best for a mobile child at least crawling to about age 5. Beyond age 5 I think many of the active centers are too boring for school age kids. But I haven't brought my 7 year old yet so I can't evaluate.
Anyway, 5 stars because what could anyone improve? Great concept and something needed in communities! read more