A parents dream!! Comfy couches, plenty of tables, hours of fun! What more could you ask for!!…read more Stopped here after a friend suggested it. It was the perfect "go run around" place!! Girls had the best time! Came out when they needed water and even got a small little prize as we were heading out! Bathrooms and locker area was so clean! Staff were deep cleaning the baby area, SO impressed with the attention to detail!!

We visited 2 Hours of Freedom on a Sunday afternoon for a 4 year old birthday party. The…read moreinflatables are well maintained and clean for such a busy place. It was nice, as an adult, to not completely sink in once I stepped onto the inflatable to supervise mAll, I'm not sure I've EVER seen a bathroom of a children's play place so clean before!! Props to the owners and staff. Definitely an upgrade from the children's bouncy place that was here a decade ago. The staff was friendly as well.

My kids hand a great couple of hours today enjoying the different set ups across the large space…read more The place was clean and well staffed. There is plenty of space to run around and it doesn't feel crammed even when they are hosting a birthday party like one today. Check in was easy and the punch card offers a good deal at $100 for 4 weekday and 2 weekend punches. I also scored a $5 discount for becoming a member and another $5 by getting a coupon their website and that made it totally worth it. There is good food selection of pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets , popcorn, ice cream and slushies but we don't eat today so I can't comment on quality and taste but hope to be back soon.

I can't believe I haven't left a review until now--this place is amazing! It's my son's absolute…read morefavorite spot! Every time we come, he has a blast. There are so many options, activities, and fun things to do that he never knows where to start! There's also a small restaurant inside the play area, which is super convenient if you get hungry, and they have special rooms available for party bookings. If you create an account, you earn points every visit, which you can later redeem for little "gifts"--such a fun bonus! And one of the nicest touches: when you leave, each child gets to pick a free ball to take home. It's such a thoughtful detail. Highly recommend!

We visited Winnie's Playroom with my daughter, and she absolutely loved it. From climbing into the…read moreball pit to playing in the kitchen area and then taking care of the baby dolls. They also had a little library and even an art corner setup. There were so many fun little spaces for her to explore. Everything was very clean and the set up is executed well. As a parent I appreciate places like these especially on a rainy day or even in the winter. It also allows my daughter to explore new toys and then I have an idea of what she will like at home. Such a cute indoor play space for toddlers and little kids. We'll definitely be coming back soon and hopefully get to enjoy one of the many events they also host geared specifically to kiddos!

My 2.5 year old daughter loved playing in this space. It was carefully designed and age…read moreappropriate. Even the bathrooms had small details that were kid friendly. It is a refreshing space to be in. The snacks are reasonably priced and a good selection. The store is cute with items promoting small businesses. It is super intentional. The coffee is yummy and the shaved ice was a perfect treat to end the visit. I wish I lived a bit closer because this spot is truly a gem. Will visit when we are in town :) P.s free parking!!!

Had a great time at Funtopia with my kids. So many climbing walls, it was a good time (especially…read morethe Christmas theme for the winter). I had the chance to check out their party rooms as they were running kind of a family open house for their Christmas time. Lots of fun challenges for the kids as they put snowflakes and cookies on the climbing walls for kids to collect for a prize. They had a food buffet showcasing some of their food options pizza, pizza puffs, meatballs, chicken tenders. Salad and hot chocolate. The staff was super friendly and good with the kids. We had a great time. The party space accommodates several groups at the same time.

Great variety of activities for all ages. Plus, there are tables for parents to hang out or work…read more Free wifi!

This is such a great place for birthday parties! We've been a few times for our niece's birthday…read moreparties, there's ample parking, the staff is always very friendly, you do have to wear socks in order to go into the play area, but they have very affordable socks for sale if you forget to, and there's plenty of toys and things for all of the kids to play with. They do a great job with food set up, little tables for the little children, and music for the happy birthday portion and the cleanup in time to leave part. Would highly recommend this venue!

We had my daughter's 4th birthday party at Marshmallow Play and it was perfect! Nadia responds…read morequickly to communications to set up the party and helps make everything go smoothly, from helping set up, to timing everything out perfectly. She even has a playlist during the party with songs for play, for pizza time, birthday cake, and more! The space is clean, cute, and has something for everyone to play with. My daughter's class of boys and girls all had a wonderful time and made it easy on us parents. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a kids bday party venue or just a place for littles to play!

"Northbrook Play" is a children's play area located inside the Northbrook Court. It's a wonderful…read moreuse of a vacant space, as many retailers have closed their brick and mortar stores nowadays. I would say if you happen to be nearby with a young toddler, stop by and let your kid release some energy and gain some fun playtime. It's a small venue. Parents get to sit down on comfy couches and watch their love ones play. I would say some parents there were too comfortable and they were on their phones while the kids were left unattended for a little bit... Anyways, all I wanted to say was that parents may take a short break to catch a breath. There are a theater stage, a walkway leading to a small slide, climbing obstacles, a fun selfie station and an infant playground. There is not much else, so don't make a long trip coming here. There is a designated stroller parking and shoes are asked to be taken off. I saw most kids do that, yet the parents were walking with shoes on. I wasn't sure what the policy really was. Certainly everyone's shoes should be dirty enough and shouldn't be worn on this relatively clean area. Our 2-year old toddler had fun. There is a tree house downstairs in the mall for kids as well, free of charge. I found this mall pretty boring and noticed a good amount of vacancies. I think they started some type of renovation or expansion. The restrooms were quite clean and maintained, with toliet covers provided. "Northbrook Play" is completely free and anyone is welcome.

Can't believe this place is free. The cleanliness and well-made decor remind me of other play areas…read morethat you have to pay to get into. We came here with some friends who also have young kids. The parents hung out on the comfy couches (enough room for us and much more) while the kids ran around and played. There's no staff on site, so I'm amazed how well they keep it clean. There's things to climb, a slide, a stage for pretend play. Not too many interactive activities like at a children's museum per say, but my kids just needed a place to run and climb around. There are certain times of the day it's closed (for cleaning I'm guessing). We came at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and had the whole place to ourselves. It was luxurious. I'll definitely be back again.

First time here and met the owner! She was helping her staff clean after a party. She was so sweet…read moreand appreciative of our business. Friendly staff, extremely clean environment. Told us to go on the equipment with our daughter if we wanted, it's designed for adults too! Will be back!

The entire place is clean and modern, the staff is very respectable and are very professional at…read moretheir jobs. The food options for the kids are great, there are cookies, mini donuts, mini cupcakes, and other snacks. There is a seating area for adults that can chat with other parents and supervise their children at the same time. Was the best place, is the best place, will be the best place!

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.

If you want to host a birthday party with a RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL manager go for it. It was a…read moreproblem on Sunday instead of solving the problem she made it worse. Screaming and making the guest feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. I called to complain to a superior never received a response. What made me feel sad about this situation the other worked said she is very rude and they are used to her acting that way. How can people be comfortable working with a manager like this? I hope if you guys HOST a party you guys don't have the same problems.

When you're looking for stuff to do with your kids, you have 3 main questions:…read more 1. Will my kid have fun? 2. Will it make my kid tired enough to sleep? 3. Can I do this without spending a fortune? Next Level checks all 3 boxes. The giant attraction of Next Level is a huge cargo net-type thing that kids love to climb through. It's pretty amazing. I've never seen another attraction like that. There's also a large play structure with stairs and slides and a zipline and tunnels and such. Another area has the popular giant foam building blocks. There are two large inflatable-surrounded trampolines. Next Level has a small play area for very little kids - the other attractions are probably too tricky unless your kid has a great sense of balance and agility. I appreciated that they had a small air hockey table available for $1 per play. The larger air hockey table is $2 to play. The seating area has mostly large picnic-style tables. Everything seemed very clean and well maintained. The bathroom even smelled like cleaning products, which is a great sign. The price is reasonable, but I docked a star because they don't allow outside food. The perfect play place allows for snacks to keep the kiddos fueled up. Still, my kids had a great time at Next Level. It's perfect for kids in the 4-6 age range.

We took my 2 year old son here back to back days and he played for 2hrs each day. He loved it! The…read moreplace is clean, the coffee is good and it's nice and spread out. The service is good, not much to say they kind of stick to themselves which is not awful, we didn't need anything so it was fine. I wish they had memberships but I believe they have punch cards so I will look into that. By far the best play cafe for our little guy!

Our experience at Playroom Cafe was incredible! Maggie & her team are amazing. Maggie designed and…read moreorchestrated my theme to perfection, even above and beyond my expectations. Sophia was our party lead, she accommodated each of our request. The food selection goes beyond just your regular menu. Our guest felt taken care of, the kiddos had the best time. I'd like to note the facility was impeccably clean, toys in order and the team constantly checking no messes were left unattended. Truly a great experience!