My daughter (4) and I found ourselves in the area this Saturday afternoon, and we are always…read morelooking for new play places that won't overstimulate me, but will keep her occupied for a solid two hours. I was very excited to scope out Playroom Cafe. Playroom Café is the perfect spot for a play date/mommy coffee date, with their small cafe menu that offers coffee, small bites, milkshakes and a shockingly semi-healthy kids' food menu. The area is bright, clean and inviting, with plenty of space for adults to relax while the children explore. I love that I can see my daughter from any angle of the seating area. Solid European song selection as well, I can't even tell you how peaceful it was to not have to listen to children's music for two hours. They offer semi-private and private birthday parties and have a super cute private area to help your littles celebrate! I will definitely be adding Playroom Café to our regular rotation and for possible birthday ideas in the future.

Surviving with 2 young, active boys during winter in Chicago requires a search for quality indoor…read moreplayground. Fortunately, I have found some in the city and Chicagoland. "Playroom Cafe" is officially added to my list of children's cafes, even though it is a bit farther away from where we live. "Playroom Cafe" is located on the second floor in the Randhurst Village outdoor shopping area. The admission fee for each child is $17, with 2 adults allowed. The layout is nice and adults can supervise their kids with mostly unobstructed view while sitting down. Food offerings mirror the typical cafe items you can find in most places. Shoes are required to be off inside the cafe/play area for everyone. During our visit, we saw the staff who did a great job keeping the venue clean and things were picked up from the ground in a timely manner. They were also working on setting up a private, members-only party when we were there. Therefore, there was a plenty of people working and serving the patrons on a Saturday afternoon. Our boys had an awesome time releasing their energy and enjoyed the waffles and berry smoothie. My partner and I took turns to hang with them at the play area, which was nice to share responsilities while finding time to relax and sipping a cup of joe. We probably will be back at some point because the drive to Mount Prospect is quite long. Nevertheless, we like "Playroom Cafe" and will recommend for patents who are specifically looking for kids-centric cafes in Chicagoland.

We went to a friends birthday party here recently and my daughter had a great time!…read more We aren't from the area, so we were a little confused walking in, not realizing it was inside this community center and not a free standing business. But the staff in the front/lobby area were super helpful to direct us to the right place. There is a lot for a child to explore inside and perfect for ages 3-7, I'd say. Some of the slides are VERY FAST. So be aware of that if you have really little ones climbing up. The graphics of the waterfall and lazy river is a cute touch! And the party vestibule in the same area is so handy. It's a perfect venue for a kids birthday party. I am so glad our friends invited us! There is ample parking and the bathrooms are very clean.

Such a cute and fun indoor play place. My son loved the theme, climbing and the slides! The slides…read moreare super tall and FAST. They even have a crash pad under one because the kids shoot out so fast. It was hilarious to watch! The price as of this review is $10 per child resident or non resident which I thought wasn't bad. We were here playing over 2 hours! It was the perfect way to beat the cold weather. It was very clean and the equipment was in good condition. I would gladly return!

We just had a great day at Santa's Village with our two granddaughters. They're 5 and 7, and really…read morea great age to visit the park. Not only is the park one of the cleanest that I've seen in a long time, it's a mix of nostalgia and value from years gone by. You can tell that the park does a great job of hiring and training their team for patience and attentiveness to their guests of all ages. Nobody ever seemed distracted by there cell phones which is so important in an environment that caters to young children. Food and beverage wasn't cheap, but just above today's fast food out on the street, and quite frankly portions that could be shared. Last but not least, the rides all seemed to be in great working order. We never felt any concerns with the girls riding any of them. I strongly suggest a family visit if you're going for your first time, or returning again with the next generation.

This place was a very fun and family amusement park. My 3 year old was a big fan and she did not…read morewant to leave The location was very easy to find. It is conveniently located off of I90 and Dundee. The parking lot was pretty good for its size and, while we did arrive right when they opened, we had no issues finding a parking spot. Plus, as we were leaving, we saw a lot of open spots. The place does have a few restaurants but the food is decent for what it is. It will not be a 5 star groumet meal. We had the pizza and it was delicious. It reminded me of a school pizza growing up and a little bit of Sbarro. It filled us up and our picky 3 year old loved it so that was a bonus. We also went to a different location to get freshly squeezed lemonade and iced coffee. Both were delicious and perfect mid day snack during sunny afternoon The bathrooms were clean enough. The rides were fun and staff was very friendly. At the end of the day, we stopped and greeted Santa. I loved this experience since he was very patient and kind to our daughter. And it was very personalized. I was under the assumption was simple, and pose for photos but no... he talked to her and read her signs as to how comfortable she was. I appreciated Santa so much since he could tell she was getting a little scared and nervous. Overall, it is a fun place to be especially as a child. This one visit convinced us enough to become season pass owners as we left the park. We will be back in the near future.

It's always a fun place for my baby to come after his swimming classes. Wears him out for the rest…read moreof the night

We love this place! It is clean and well kept. They do a good job with the sand pit and ball pit…read morekeeping clean of hair and gross stuff. We love our Judy! She is so kind and helpful. You can tell she loves kids and is warm and welcoming. Place is great

We absolutely love Playpen! The layout is ideal--you can see the entire space from the comfort of…read morethe couch, which makes it so easy to relax while your little one plays. They also offer delicious drinks and kid-friendly snacks, which is a great bonus. My son always has a blast exploring the variety of toys, and two hours fly by when he's playing with his buddies. In fact, we love it so much that we've decided to celebrate his fourth birthday there! The booking process was smooth, and the owners were a pleasure to work with--friendly, helpful, and professional. We had a wonderful experience and are already looking forward to many more visits in the future.

The Playpen is an excellent play cafe right in the heart of Glen Ellyn. Guardians can easily see…read morekids from wherever they choose to sit and toys are sturdy. Dreading dragging your little ones out of the Playpen when they close? Don't worry- staff is happy to turn out the lights, turn off music, and be the "bad guys" to say they're closing! Loved the tea and coffee selection. Ice cream cooler had a great selection but didn't entice kids who couldn't read- thank you for that! Take note: socks only for all ages.

This is a nice accessible playground with clean restrooms nearby. My daughter loves the sand pit,…read morethough it could definitely use more shade.

Recently renovated Berens Park playground, in a word, DELIGHTFUL! Finally, a playground that…read moredoesn't only cater to older kids. My toddler was quite at home here. Plenty of elevated platforms to run around on, a racecar and airplane to sit in, sandbox, swing, chess (yes, a permanent chess/checkerboard!), convenient bathrooms, musical instruments like windchimes and drums, small climbing wall, slides, and oh, a little bit of astroturf. Partially shaded in the afternoon. What more could you ask for out of a playground?!

Kids Play Hive is clean, welcoming and all ages friendly! There is ample space for parents to sit…read moredown, which if you have young kids, you know that's a win. My two sons, ages 8 and 4, love it here! A perfect place to come for your kiddos to get some energy out. It would also be a fantastic place for a kids birthday party.

"Kids Play Hive" is a new venue that had a grand opening on 01/17/26. I happened to come across…read moretheir profile page on Yelp and then followed their IG. My older son was very excited when he saw some clips about this place and we decided to pay a visit. We came on a Saturday. There were many kids, with a wide range of ages, on the giant jungle gym, the large bullpen with an interactive screen, and the young toddler area. Check-in involved with waiver-signing and socks purchasing for first timers. I believe a pair of socks cost $3.50 and each child's admission was $18.50 (as of 02/14/26). There yellow-bee socks seemed to have a good grip on the bottom, but we will see how they would hold up after a few washes. My kids were a little hesitant to get on the big boss jungle gym first, so they started playing at the toddler area to condition themselves. Eventually they released their inhibition and were climbing all levels numerous times. My 2.5 year-old, small-statured younger son went on the suspended bridge repeatedly until he overcame his fear, so it was impressive to see his progress when facing challenges. For parental supervision, for the most part, parents would be able to watch their kids while sitting down at the perimeters. I spent majority of time chasing my two boys while slightly bend down at the jungle gym the entire time. Adults were able to get on them and they seemed sturdy, yet for tall individuals there would be no way to stand straight inside this if you were to constantly go after the kid(s). Everyone in my family enjoyed "Kids Play Hive," but one star was deducted because the lack of boundaries on protecting the little ones who also wanted the opportunities to play. There was a group of older boys and everyone was very energetic and running fast throughout the venue. When they got to the young toddler zone, they took up space reserved for the little crawlers and walkers. While it didn't significantly impact my experience, but that would be something for the management to think about for crowd-control purposes. There was also a birthday celebration going on and the invited guests got to use the party room. Overall, "Kids Play Hive," in my opinion, is a well-designed indoor playground with convenient parking. We don't live awfully far away and will definitely come back in the future. The snacks and beverages they sell also are priced reasonably. Guests are allowed bring their food and there is a designated dining area.

this playground is super clean i loved it how is kinda an open area that we can clearly see what…read moreour kids do . There food is delicious and the staff are really nice

We've been here four or five times now, and my 3-year-old absolutely loves it! One of my favorite…read morethings about this play café is how easy it is to keep an eye on your child while actually getting to sit down and enjoy your coffee. At other play cafés, I feel like I'm constantly getting up and following my daughter around just to see what she's doing. There are a few areas where you'll need to move around to keep an eye on them, but for the most part, the space is really open and easy to see. It's so nice to be able to sit back, enjoy a coffee, and let her play independently while I watch from the sidelines. We always have a great time and will definitely keep coming back.