This is based off a Waitr experience. Which is basically strictly what the food looks and taste like so I believe that's pretty crucial. I was so hoping to love this place so I could bring my little here. I ordered avocado toast which is like 7+. The avocado spread was literally brown. I just can't even believe someone would think it's acceptable to even put that on a piece of bread that someone paid for. Coffee was pretty decent. read more

Java Mama Baton Rouge - Avocado spread is brown. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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So excited Baton Rouge finally has another option for a play and eat type restaurant. My family of four went here today for lunch, and no doubt my 6.5 and 3.5 year old girls loved it. They were able to play their hearts out while their dad and I ordered food and yummy coffee and tea drinks. The play area was very big with a male attendant supervising and assisting the kids there from 9-2. I somehow thought it would be free since we were buying food, but I guess since we didn't have to tend to our kids much, that's what we were paying for. It was $8 for one kid then $5 for additional kids for unlimited time as long as parents don't leave. This would actually be a steal of a deal for a work from home mom/dad like the moms I saw today working/doing schoolwork with their laptops while their kids played. There were lots of play options such as small monkey bars and slides, a puppet show area, a caterpillar tunnel, etc. Great for toddlers to perhaps 8 year olds. Compared to other food places with free play areas (like George's on George O'Neal with their outdoor play area), I would choose this one in a heartbeat. No worrying about weather, and the food here was healthier and just better in my opinion. The location on Bluebonnet just past Perkins is close proximity to the mall and much of BR population too. The service was exceptional, especially with the sweet owner, Melissa, there answering all my questions about the biz and making sure we were satisfied with everything. She informed me that this is only the 3rd Java Mama franchise in the US, and she clearly has freedom to change up her menu as 3 of the 4 paninis were named after her sons - so cute! I chose the chicken salad on croissant, and my husband chose the ham, turkey, avocado, etc. on croissant, both with fresh fruit as our side. I'm a chicken salad sandwich lover, and hers was definitely unique and scrumptious. I tried my husband's too, and it was so fresh and delicious. My girls tried the Wow butter and jelly and the 5 for $5 mix in muffin pans. My oldest flipped out when she discovered that the Wow butter was actually a type of peanut butter (which she loathes), but have no fear, the owner quickly made her an actual butter and jelly sandwich that my daughter gobbled up. The 5 for $5 was perfect for my 3.5 year old too and had great quality and heathy options. Overall, (meaning I'm ready to wrap up yet another epic review lol), I would definitely recommend this new business, especially for families. Not sure it will cater to people without kids unless you just decide to grab a quick bite of some yummy options. The prices were definitely higher than expected, but then great quality does warrant higher end cost. Pretty sure this will be my family's new favorite lunch hangout. read more

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Baton Rouge needs more places like this! My 3 year old loves playing with all the different toys and going down the slide. I usually order a coffee and breakfast and sit at the "bar" top along the wall of the play area.. plug in my laptop and do my thing. I can keep my eyes on him at all times and he can play to his heart's desire. They have plenty of food options for both adults and kids. Mornings are definitely the busiest so I usually get there around noon-1pm when it seems parents leave to put their little ones down for a nap. read more

Java Mama Baton Rouge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great place to bring your toddler to play. Play area has doors/gates to keep kids in play area. Java mama has seating around the play area for parents to sit and watch. They also have coffee, food and drink options. On Tuesday and Thursday your toddler can play for free if you spend $15 on food/beverages. They also hold special themed events. read more

A hidden coffee gem!! After having Starbucks for so long sometimes you need a change. Who knew I pass by every morning for work. The name Java Mama "indoor play" did not occur to me it is also a coffee shop. Yes, it's a place for children to come play while the busy mommys get their coffee. But I saw someone with a coffee and said it was from Java Mama. This COFFEE TOFFEE flavor is so rich. I had to try it and it did not disappoint. The ice blend is very smooth and so yummy with the whip cream :) read more

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If you have kids and you have never been here You Need To Come!! It is such a fun little place for kiddos to play and moms, parents, grandparents to have coffee & chill while the play supervisors watch the kids. They have breakfast, lunch, coffee and sweets. Tons of toys and books in the play area for the kids and nice seating for adults. Their coffee and food is alright to me and a little pricy But having a place this kids friendly is So Awesome!! I've been a few times now, service can be slow at times but they have very nice and friendly staff. read more

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I was super excited to try this place while visiting BR. We arrived a little after 2. I paid for 2 cups of coffee, a cookie, a box of juice, and for my daughter to play. I never did get he cookie, I literally picked up the cloche myself and got a cookie myself. Then there was no napkin to be found, I had to place the cookie on my phone so it wasn't hanging out on the table. By this time, the employee was loudly cleaning up. My daughter asked her what she was doing. The response? "Trying to close." I didn't see the hours posted, the sign was folded up behind the door. I googled for hours at this point. Why charge me $8.75 for my child to play for 15-20 minutes? Or at least say something about closing soon? I messaged them on Facebook with no response... read more

I think this is a prime example of your rating being dependent upon your expectation level. For me, I do not expect a full service nanny while at Java Mama. I except the employees to be courteous and helpful in taking and delivering my order, and if there's a Play Attendant for a few hours in the morning then great. But I still expect to be responsible for my child. The play area is nice and it is filled with toys that are novel and easily accessible for my 20 month old. I can very easily work at the bar area and view the entire play area. Even without a play attendant I can successfully get a few hours of work in. For $8 dollars for the entire day I think that is worth it. Java mama offers in and out privileges so you are able to leave and come back without repaying. They do not require that you purchase any food or beverages, which is nice. I have brought our own snacks and milk for my children and they have never said anything to me about it. However we do frequently purchased a Panini and soup or the snack At at five dollars for five different snack size portions of finger foods It is plenty to fill up both my six-year-old and my 20 month old. They do offer cups for ice cold lemon water. The bathroom situation could you some additional maintenance. I have often found it under stocked or dirty at opening at 9 AM. But I chalk this up to the fact that it is teenagers essentially running the place when the owner is not there. The interactions we have had with the play attendants have been very positive. When they are there I am able to leave my 20 month old in the play area and go use the restroom by myself or place an order, both very helpful. I have seen many reviews chastising them for not correcting out of control children however I do not do that as their job. Again, It is not meant to be a daycare, it is meant to be a safe environment where children can play semi-supervised but parents need to expect to step in and mediate when necessary. One thing that will be a problem for us soon is that the play area is intended for children five and under. My six-year-old plays nicely with the younger children but gets bored easily when there are not any other older children to interact with. So far no one has asked her age or asked her to not play in the area though. The location is nice, nearby to brew bachers as well as the Bluebonnet library branch, and not too far to access from Highland Road or the I 10 interstate. They do offer a monthly family membership that I believe is a good deal if you think you will be visiting at least once a week. Bottom line is that it is a helpful place to go for moms to get some respite or actually get a little bit of work in it without paying for a nanny for the entire day. read more

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Round up your tiny tots, bring 'em for an hour (or 2) of playtime, while you sip a latte and have some "you" time. No worries, because you can still keep a watchful eye on them, since the play area is in the middle of the seating areas. I met a friend there for a bit and even though I felt a bit odd that we didn't have little ones with us. Oh well, they're still a coffee shop, where you can grab a drink for a quick jolt of caffeine and sit for a bit. I wish that place existed, when my daughter was tiny enough to play there. Awesome concept, fun vibe, safe environment and lots of happy little dudes and dudettes. Looking for a spot to have your special little someone's birthday party? Well, look no further, because they host special events there, too! Also, keep up with their community calendar and sign-up for their mailing list for their themed cafe events. Want to know where they are located? They are on Bluebonnet, but you can easily miss them, so when you're close to EBR Library or even, Brewbacher's, you are getting warm. Gosh, I wish every public place had a play area for the littles, like this one. read more

Super fun place, but be aware of the price to play!! Amazing concept- a coffee shop with a playground. The space is beautiful with lots of neat things for the kiddos and a really extensive, thought out menu. However- be prepared to pay!!!! Your first child will cost $8 and $5 thereafter. Even if it's close to closing time. This is not advertised anywhere and once you are inside with your kids, good luck leaving without playing!! It would be nice if I'd knows before I walked in with two small children. read more

Lovely location and atmosphere. Easy enough to get too, besides the U turn we had to take to get into the parking lot. Lots of toys catering too different interests. I love how they have craft days included in the admission price on designated days. Even though my kid didnt have an interest it was great to see their interaction. Felt more of a fun kids area. 6 for $6 snack tray was a hit with the kids. A little bit of everything for the kiddos to try. I wasn't sure what to expect I thought it was individual bag, but instead it came in a muffin tin already pre-sorted. read more

Overall the place is okay. Pros - drinks and food are good. Play area is nice. Cons- supervision in the play area is hit or miss. One day it was great with 2 women; another day with lots of kids, only 1 woman. Prices for drinks and snacks are high. This is in addition to the kids play prices. The area by the slide is not safe. They have some pillow type things that keep getting moved around. The supervision of the children is quite laissez faire. Children and adults can move freely in and out of the play area. Biggest drawback - lack of hygiene with the toys. At other play places there are bins for toys that have gone in children's mouths so they can be cleaned. Not here, little ones chew and suck on toys and the workers say "let's not bite on this" and then put it back on the shelf. There is no policy enforced for not allowing sick kids to play. During the 3 times we visited, there were sick kids who came in after us every time. If I had seen sick kids when we got there, we would've not stayed. I didn't leave because I had paid and my child was having fun. We've played at other places and haven't gotten sick. After our last visit here, our whole family is now sick. All they would have to do is have a policy and ask. However, one of their baristas has been sick and coughing during our last 2 visits. I was uncomfortable having a sick person fix my drink, but I didn't say anything. As we are all now still sick, I will skip visiting again until it's spring or summer so we don't get sick again. read more

Wanted to visit a local coffee shop while visiting Baton Rouge... coffee was good and the service was superb!

Java Mama advertises itself as a coffee shop where your kids can play, but when you get there you'll discover that they actually consider themselves to be an indoor play place where you can also buy coffee--note that there's an $8 charge for for first child and $5 for each subsequent child. Those fees are in addition to any drinks and snacks. No thanks. I was expecting a coffee shop where my child could play for a few minutes while I drank my coffee; if I wanted an indoor play place I'd hit up Area 51, It's My Party, or even Chik Fila. Or better yet, I'd pick up Starbucks and head to the park or take them to Barnes and Noble and get coffee there while my kids play and then we can buy books to take home for the price that Java Mama charges in admission. Disappointed. read more

Mixed feelings about Java Mama mainly due to prices, but overall I am grateful to have this option for indoor play AND good coffee* (they switched to local roasters Cafeciteaux at some point in the last year so the brewed black coffee is great, *though their espresso skills are lacking so I stick to black coffee in a mug.) Pros: The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The play area offers many options for toddlers through about 5 years old (I think that is the limit on age.) They offer extracurriculars at no extra cost like Spanish class, music class, and I just noticed Kids Zumba will be happening soon. They offer a fruit + spinach smoothie which is a great option for getting veggies in if your kids love smoothies. Cons: Overpriced at $8 per child to play ($5 per each additonal child) regardless of whether there is a childcare staff on duty, though Mondays are only $5 which is why we try to go on Mondays. When the children are walking and older, the price is more worth it as there is more they can do, but for younger children, there is no gated off area especially for them which would make it much easier for moms of little & older children to be able to sit and talk while the kids play. The supervision is minimal (one person per lots of kids, usually w/ their own kids also playing meaning they have to be parent first, caregiver second.) and does not mean you get to relax and not watch your kids, unlike the website description. The food is not great and the eggs are always unseasoned and overcooked so I have now learned my lesson to steer clear of the breakfast items. While the kids menu items are basic and I appreciate they offer fresh fruit as a side, I really wish there were some kind of veggie option as a side as well since some kids actually eat veggies and that should be a staple at every meal. Last con, like another reviewer shared, the floor gets dirty because adults are walking around w/ shoes on while kids are not, so their feet will likely be black. Socks aren't a great option as the floor is slick and they could fall easily. Not a big deal, just be prepared. read more

The staff behind the counter were super friendly and engaging and my kids had a great time. However, the kids are not allowed to wear shoes but adults are and the floors were disgusting. My sons feet were black upon leaving. I suggest a more regular cleaning schedule and daily mopping as the adult shoes track in a lot of junk and babies on the floor are welcome but it's gross. read more

Java Mama Baton Rouge - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Going to be my Monday morning ritual! I brought my laptop and was able to get some work done. My two year old DID NOT want to leave. Snacks were kid friendly. The lady watching the kids was so sweet! Very happy this is down the street! read more

Awesome concept for parents. There is a full play room and a lounge area for the adult to drink coffee or beverage and have a bit to eat. Ideal spot for a coffee loving corporate employee or work from home parent with a kiddo. read more

The concept of coffee and play is great but the execution needs help. There are no prices on the doors so when you walk in and your toddler gets exited you CAN'T say no without a breakdown. I walked in, told them how great I thought the place was, ordered a small coffee and a milk, and my total was $16.45. My son and I stayed in there for only 30 minutes because the staff was more concerned about cleaning than keeping the children safe. Parents kept leaving the doors open and my son kept escaping the play area. Seriously, there were 3 entrances to the play area and kids were just running in and out of them! Someone could have easily snatched my kid! I would consider going back if their prices weren't so high and their staff was more trained on keeping the children inside the area. read more

A lovely atmosphere! Walked in and didn't know it was a place catered for mothers, but the staff and folks there were extremely nice. Even though it's a cafe and play joint, still thinking about visiting their for their amazing prices and local support for New Orleans coffee! read more

I have been a pretty regular customer for the past year. I want to write a review that is constructive criticism because I love the concept of this place and in the beginning I really enjoyed the experience. Supervision is a major concern for me at this point: This statement on Java Mama's website is false- "Java Mama Cafes are designed especially for parents, caregivers and children alike. We are a place where adults relax, meet-up with friends or plug-in to free WiFi to get some work done while little ones explore, imagine and create in our specially designed play area" This makes a customer think their children will have the type of supervision that allows for the parent to be able to take their eyes off their child. This has not been my experience over the past 6 months. My children would not be in a safe environment if I did not put all of my focus on them. Java Mama has been through a few childcare workers and the majority of them are allowed to have their own children in the playplace which means their eyes can not constantly be scanning, as they are a parent FIRST, then childcare worker SECOND. Also, sometimes you walk in and they have no one working but they still charge you full price for supervision. I walked in on a Monday and they suddenly had a new rule that there was no supervision on Mondays...even though there were quite a few children there. I still had to pay full price for childcare. In addition to this, the play area needs to be cleaned. They need to have toys changed out when they are broken or worn down. I guess overall it just has taken on a different feel in the past year and it seems much less like a relaxing coffee shop experience lately and more like a stressful place where lots of unsupervised preschoolers and toddlers are at play. I do hope management works to change some of these issues because it has such great potential!!!! read more

We stopped in just to check it out, I thought it was a coffee shop with a play area for littles and we had time to kill. There was less than an hour left before closing and there were no sitters in the play area. But don't worry, they still want to charge just as much as if you were going to be there for a while with "supervised" play. The not-so-friendly lady behind the counter said "it's for unlimited play." Perhaps she didn't realize the time. Either way, not a good first impression and I think I'll stick to the book store down the street. read more

I love this place! My 4.5 year old has a blast here. We love to come here when it's too hot outside in the summer, cold days and rainy days. The staff is super friendly and can make some awesome coffee drinks. Food not spectacular but lots of good health options for baby and toddler. It's also a great place to meet other moms if you are new to the area read more

Just go knowing you are paying for use of the play area, not childcare. Sit at the halfwall or inside the play area to keep a watchful eye on your child. The employee on duty to supervise children in the play area frequently steps out to the kitchen or restroom leaving the children unsupervised without telling the moms that are sitting outside the play area that she is taking a break. She also scrolls through her phone quite a bit. She is very friendly & sometimes plays with the kids but it is not vigilant supervision. My daughter's fingers got stuck in the metal hinge of a doll stroller & I was sitting outside the play area trying to convince myself to relax because she was having fun & being supervised. When I heard her crying across the room & got in the gate to check on her, there was no supervisor in the play area with her & other children. After I pulled her fingers out of the hinge, I asked for ice for her fingers & they gave me some in a bag but no employee asked what happened or if she was ok. I emailed the owner about it & got no response. read more