15 Places to Grab a Coffee, Dinner or Drink While Your Kids Play

July 23, 2019

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Do you find yourself saying 'Let's meet with the kids and catch up.' And then you never catch up, because you're interrupted by the kids the ENTIRE time. You spend your time saying, 'What was I saying?'
We've prepared a list of places for the kids to play while you catch up with a friend! Maybe you're looking for a restaurant where you can have a conversation with your husband or friend while your kids play? Can this actually happen? We think so! Check out this list of places to grab a coffee, meal or drink while your kids play! Special thanks to Hulafrog superfan Jennifer Meyer for contributing to this list! Have another idea to add to this list? Email me!

Graeter's - Cherry Grove: Grab an Ice Cream & Catch Up With a Friend

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1. Grab an Ice Cream & Catch Up With a Friend

Graeter's - Cherry Grove

Grab a coffee, or try an affogato (espresso over ice cream! YUM) Kids can play in the new indoor playground for free, but bring socks, or purchase for $1. Explore the climbing wall, Ice cream cone slide, banana teeter-totter, Ice Cream truck & more! DETAILS »

Pogo Play [CLOSED. Passes Valid at Dig n Play]: Sip Coffee With a Friend & Watch Your Kids Play

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2. Sip Coffee With a Friend & Watch Your Kids Play

Pogo Play [CLOSED. Passes Valid at Dig n Play]

Grab a coffee or stay for lunch in Allison's Cafe while the kids explore play structures, dramatic play area, build with Legos, & more! $4.50 for 2 & under who are able to play, $10.50 for 3+. Happy Hour M-TH after 2pm $3.50 for 2 & under, $7.50 for 3+. DETAILS »

Jungle Jim's International Market - Eastgate: Grab a Beer, Groceries & Catch Up With a Friend

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3. Grab a Beer, Groceries & Catch Up With a Friend

Jungle Jim's International Market - Eastgate

There are treasures throughout the store - push the button for music near the soda aisle or see the live fish in the seafood section. Grab a beer or lunch at Tikka Grill while the kids play pinball, make believe in airplane seats or play board games! DETAILS »

Ikea West Chester: Shop, Play & Fika (Swedish for Coffee Break)

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4. Shop, Play & Fika (Swedish for Coffee Break)

Ikea West Chester

Free coffee w/ Family Card Mon-Fri. Explore the kids display area on the 2nd floor. Grab a snack/lunch & play with smaller games & toys in the Cafe. Kids can play in Smaland while you shop (see rules). Storytime every Tues at 1pm (Restaurant) & Sat crafts DETAILS »

Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Rookwood): Meet Friends for Storytime, Coffee & Play

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5. Meet Friends for Storytime, Coffee & Play

Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Rookwood)

Kids Storytime everyday at 11am. Grab a coffee at the Bronte Bistro & head to the children's section for storytime! The carpeted bleacher-style seating itself is always a hit for little climbers. Plus a train table to play on, and plenty of toys. DETAILS »

Crossroads Community Church: Coffee & Kid City at Crossroads

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6. Coffee & Kid City at Crossroads

Crossroads Community Church

Free coffee & indoor play house area with slide. A great indoor option to burn off some energy while you enjoy some grownup conversation. Free WiFi also. And there is plenty of room to walk for exercise if you can keep your kids in a stroller. DETAILS »

The Gruff: Gab with Girlfriends, Get Groceries & Play

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7. Gab with Girlfriends, Get Groceries & Play

The Gruff

Great meal selections, a Kids Area with coloring, books, & toys, and even a small retail area to grab something to go or a few grocery staples. It can be very convenient to grab a few grocery items, have a meal, and let the kids play all in one! DETAILS »

LilyPad Play: Coffee & Play (age 6 & under)

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8. Coffee & Play (age 6 & under)

LilyPad Play

Adorable play area for ages 6 & under. Even a separate area for crawlers & non-walkers to explore. Single Day passes or Multi Visit passes available. There is a small kitchen and snack bar to purchase tea, coffee, and snacks. DETAILS »

[CLOSED] Learning Through Play Cafe: Coffee Date For You, Play Date For Them

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9. Coffee Date For You, Play Date For Them

[CLOSED] Learning Through Play Cafe

Their name says it all; Coffee for you, Play for them. With a cafe & coffee menu, including Kids Meals, you can enjoy a drink & lunch while the kids play. Best for ages 7 & under, LTP also offers a chalkboard & magnet wall in the cafe & weekly crafts. DETAILS »

Hoppin' Vines: Duckpin Bowling, Pizza & Drinks With Friends

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10. Duckpin Bowling, Pizza & Drinks With Friends

Hoppin' Vines

This Maderia location features Delicio Coal Fired Pizza and duckpin bowling - a combo of skeeball and bowling that is fun for all ages! Plus a great selection of craft beers and wine for parents. DETAILS »

Chick-fil-A Oakley Station, Cincinnati, OH: Chicken Nuggets, Indoor Playgrounds & Ice Cream

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11. Chicken Nuggets, Indoor Playgrounds & Ice Cream

Chick-fil-A Oakley Station, Cincinnati, OH

Always a fast and easy spot for Parents and kids to hang out. Grab a quick bite, and let the kids burn off some energy in the tunnels and slides of the indoor playground. Locations with a playground- Anderson, Eastgate, Newport, Oakley, Milford. DETAILS »

Brink Brewing Co: Board Games, Brews & More

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12. Board Games, Brews & More

Brink Brewing Co

While they do not specifically serve food, there are often food trucks available (check their calendar on FB) or have food delivered while you grab a beer. Kids Corner with art & more or challenge each other on the giant Scrabble game. DETAILS »

Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House: Arcade Games, Food & Brews

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13. Arcade Games, Food & Brews

Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House

Monday Family Fun Night from 5:30-7pm where kids eat free, entertainment is provided, and there is a great selection of free arcade games. Arcade games are free every day! Grab a beer or enjoy some Barrel House bbq. DETAILS »

Fifty West Cycling Company: Play at 50 West Production Works

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14. Play at 50 West Production Works

Fifty West Cycling Company

With a great selection of food & craft beers, it's very family-friendly! Kids can play in the sand volleyball courts, play cornhole or board games. You can also rent canoes, kayaks or bikes for a fun family adventure! End with dinner, drinks & play. DETAILS »

Hometown Cafe Loveland: Bike on the Loveland Trail & Stay to Play

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15. Bike on the Loveland Trail & Stay to Play

Hometown Cafe Loveland

Coffee, smoothies, cold-pressed juice, fresh ready-to-eat food items & more. Local small business owners sell their goods also. Located along the bike trail, a great place to stop with kids. The upstairs room is dedicated for kids to play Thurs, 10am-2pm. DETAILS »

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