Love love love this spot! I'm always searching for new play places for my 2 year old, and this was perfect for a morning play date. $15 for my kiddo and free for myself and another adult. It's a one hour session which is just enough time to tire him out. I was in awe of the details- the cafe was so chic and the iced coffee was one of the more delicious coffees I've had at a cafe. The play area is cleaner than most play places I've been too. My son loved all of the different play stations and the various sensory toys. My only note is that 20 kids is A LOT to allow for each session, considering the adults have to be near their children and take up a big chunk of space. I had a hard time maneuvering through the slide area to keep up with my toddler, with so many moms socializing. I get the purpose is to have a spot for parents to be able to let their kids place but also socialize with other parents, but with such a small play space, limiting the number to maybe 15 kids would even make a difference! I would even pay $5 entrance for myself if it meant less people per hour. Overall, lovely little spot and I'm happy we have this choice in our area!! read more

Took my granddaughter here on a Saturday afternoon. It is the cutest place. It's in downtown Kirkwood - street parking if you are lucky. If not, there's a lot in the back. Be sure to make a reservation way in advance- they book up quickly! When you check in you need to sign a waiver and remove your shoes once in the play area. They do have socks for purchase if you don't have any. It's a cafe on one side and play area on the other. You are able to go in and sit by the kids while they play or grab a bite or drink while still having full access to them as well. It's beautifully designed with soft pastel colors and such a calm and welcoming vibe. It is a timed play date so you don't have to worry about overcrowding. You are given a beeper to keep track for you. The next time you want to relax and let the kids play in a safe controlled environment, go check out the Little's Loft Play Cafe! I think kids and their adults will enjoy it. read more

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Overall a 3.5/5. Definitely a social media mom spot. I did have some little key points to be aware of and maybe the owners could fix! - First off if you have a stroller, there is no ramp to go up only stairs. Wasn't told if there is a ramp anywhere else & didn't see a sign. - Cafe area was very clean and open, can fit strollers and sit down to enjoy a drink or food. - Play area is very crowded and only one worker supervised. I'd recommend two as toys could be wiped and put back more often. Also wish they could speak up as a LOT of parents didn't watch their kids. My child practically got pushed off a slide backwards (had to catch her) and the girl supervisor didn't say a peep. Lots of older kids running over the littles. Watch your kids if coming here! - Lastly it's really updated and had a lot of cool ramps/slides and toys. Some areas though my 1y old didn't even fit in since it was too small of a space. We had a good time and price wise wish it was 1.5 hrs instead of 1 for $16. Plus more if getting a drink or food. Some people definitely stayed longer than 1hr... read more

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Elegant vibes for a play cafe! As you enter, there is a front desk hostess who sets you up with your reservation or walk in. The cafe and play area are separated by a seated bar table barrier which is nice so you can still watch your children but still be on the care side. The noise from the children's side does not bleed over into the cafe a whole lot and there is an attendee at all times inside the play area who was working diligently to keep the toys in the right space/order. Everyone is very friendly. I did not get to experience any of the drinks or food items since I was supervising my niece and nephew but it all looked so good. read more

I found this cute cozy place one day when I was in need of a snack. Walked in and was blown away. They literally have a whole playground in here for littles. Obviously I didn't know what I was walking into since all I read was cafe and just bolted in cause I was hungry. I don't even have kids but I'll have to come back when I do. If you're ever in the area with your kids definitley head straight here, the dining area is so adorable and the macaroons were amazing. read more

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We had an incredible experience! We booked the 8am play time spot on a Saturday morning. 8am is the first available slot and it was $15 for the hour. Adults are not extra $, but I was able to get my coffee of choice in the cafe area. Everything felt very clean and organized. It's truly like the business owners have thought of EVERY THING for both kiddos and parents. We will definitely be back. read more

Little's Loft Play Cafe - Cafe area - Cafes Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

This place was really nice and we enjoyed our visit. The play area had really nice climbing structures and slides that were uniquely designed and thoughtfully crafted from wood and everything was padded for safety. There were lots of toys and books to play with along with a couple shopping carts to push and cars to ride on. There was lots of seating throughout the play area for adults to sit on and cubbies to store your stuff. I like that the play area was closed in by 2 wooden gates with locks on them. The play area did feel quite crowded. There were lots of parents in the play area who were not playing or interacting with their children...they were just socializing with other moms or one was working on a laptop and not even paying any attention to their kids. This takes up unnecessary room in the play area and I wish these people would move their socialization/working to the cafe area. The cafe area has seating along a bar that overlooks the play area so they could provide the same level of "attention" from there. It was $15 per kid for a 60 min play session. They hand you a restaurant style buzzer that goes off after 60 mins. So the experience was quite expensive by the time we paid for play plus eating lunch there. However, I'm sure the play equipment was quite expensive, so the price is understandable, but it just makes it so we can't come often. Lunch was pretty decent. My husband and I ordered the club sandwich. I enjoyed the toasted sourdough bread, but I prefer a hot sandwich. it was a huge sandwich served with chips. For the kids, we got chicken tenders and eggs and bacon meals, each served with fruit which was blueberries and strawberries. The food was just kinda standard...nothing outstanding. Would like to see a more unique menu offered. Maybe a normal pizza option for the kids too - menu offered bagel pizza but bagels can be chewy/tough for kids to eat. Also offering homemade desserts would be a nice touch. read more

The idea is great. I found people without socks and dirty feet. There were way too many kids there. Nobody was watching the area at all. Toys were everywhere , the parents were not watching and the was oblivious. I would not recommend this place. It is dirty and they only seem to care about the cafe read more

What a great place to take your little ones. Lots of climbing structures, slides snd play. Fun and clean. Offers something for all! The coffee and breakfast sandwiches were delicious. read more

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Little's Loft Play Space in Kirkwood! From the moment we walked in, everything felt thoughtfully designed, clean, and welcoming. The space is bright, modern, and perfectly set up for little ones to explore, imagine, and play safely. What really stood out was how intentional every detail is--there are engaging play areas for a variety of ages, and everything is well-maintained and organized. It's the kind of place where kids can stay busy and happy for hours, while parents can actually relax and enjoy the environment too. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everyone feels comfortable and cared for. You can tell they truly love what they do and have created something special for the community. If you're looking for a fun, clean, and creative play space in the Kirkwood area, Little's Loft is an absolute gem. We'll definitely be coming back again and again! read more

What a fabulous playspace! So much to do & see and the reservation system is much appreciated to keep it from being super crowded. Lunch was very fresh and delicious read more

This space is very inviting for families and children. There is ample space for children to move around and lots to explore. The food was delicious, I look forward to going back to trying the coffee, would like see sugar free options. read more

This new play space has some cool features. The owners definitely did some research and spent some money on equipment. Unfortunately, it was difficult to enjoy because of the layout and crowdedness. They require reservations, but it still seemed like FAR too many people there. Lots of adults were in the play space. The cafe was spacious and empty when we were there at 10 AM on a Friday. I believe it would be so much better if the cafe were smaller and the play space were bigger. The play area was so congested that every cubby was occupied on a cold winter day. Coats, shoes and diaper bags were stashed all over the entry area, with hats and mittens everywhere. The hallway to get back to the main play space was full of adults standing around, etc. Our 2 year old grandchild had a good time, but I think it would have been much better with some space to explore without lots of other kids running into him, grabbing things away, parents blocking the activities as they stood around socializing with their coffee drinks, etc. I am patient and not claustrophobic, thank goodness! If those things don't describe you, consider another venue! Parking is an issue as well. There is no lot, so you may have to park a bit away. This is the first indoor play space we've visited (of many) that had an ending time for our session. 90 minutes was plenty of time for us, but it seemed a bit greedy to me. Fewer people would have made a world of difference! read more