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Where Can I Go With My Active Toddler?

What if we told you there was a place to take your active toddler to have a good time, while you could lounge in the café, with full view of them playing?

Does Your Active Toddler Love To Get Out and About?

You may have tried taking them to story time at the library, visiting fast food restaurants with a play place or your local parks. While these activities are fun, it requires constant adult redirection and awareness. The environment is not childproof and the risk of losing sight of your child is high. Going out in public is fun for your active toddler to explore, yet the challenges of taking your toddler out keeps you on your toes. Keeping them from running out the front door or afraid that they will run into the street. Telling them “stop touching this” or “do not touch that.”

Crawlers, Toddlers and Preschoolers, OH MY!

Imagine an enclosed play space designed specifically for crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers. A place where your child can play freely, while you can enjoy a cup of much need caffeine, catch up with a friend or take some time for yourself.

What if we told you there was a place to take your active toddler to have a good time, while you could lounge in the café, with full view of them playing? While there are many play centers for children focusing on school aged and above, there is a growing population of indoor play spaces geared towards crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers.

Introducing MY Play Café to the Kansas City Area!

MY Play Café will offer a unique combination of a modern coffeehouse for parents with an enclosed play area for their active toddlers. Our space will be large enough for the children to run and play, yet intimate enough for adults and caregivers to relax, have a conversation, or catch up on work. We will be creating a toddler-proof environment that fosters independent play.

We are excited to offer a place for parents to take their young children to explore a fun, exciting play area, while they relax or interact with other parents in a modern café lounge and seating area enjoying gourmet coffee, beverages, and snacks.

What Can I Do With My Toddler At Home?

Since we cannot always go out with our active toddlers, here are some simple activities to do at home. Check out this blog about Physical Activities for Toddlers with Lots of Energy! There is a list of 20 physical activities for toddlers to let their energy loose!

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.”
-Kay Redfield Jamison

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Meet the Matz Family!

Locally Owned and Operated: Brittany and Andrew Matz Bring MY Play Café to Gardner, Kansas

When Brittany and Andrew Matz set out to bring MY Play Café to Gardner, KS, they weren’t just opening a business—they were building a space where families could gather, children could explore, and parents could connect. In April 2023, they became the first family to open a licensed MY Play Café location, marking an exciting milestone for both their community and the growing MY Play Café brand. (KCTV5 Feature: Growing Gardner: The Kansas suburb developing opportunities with intention)

A Family-First Vision

As parents themselves, Brittany and Andrew understood the need for a welcoming environment where little ones could play safely while parents enjoyed a much-needed break. MY Play Café offers just that—a thoughtfully designed space that blends imaginative play with a cozy café experience. It’s a place where kids can engage in creative, hands-on fun while caregivers sip their coffee, catch up on work, or chat with friends.

Why MY Play Café?

The Matz family saw firsthand how valuable a space like this could be in their city. Traditional play areas can be overwhelming, and coffee shops aren’t always the most kid-friendly. MY Play Café bridges the gap by offering a clean, safe, and engaging environment tailored for young children. With play structures, interactive toys, and a menu designed for both kids and adults, it’s no wonder families keep coming back.

Supporting Local, Building Community

One of the most exciting aspects of Brittany and Andrew’s journey is that MY Play Café is locally owned and operated. This means that while they are part of a larger brand, they have the flexibility to tailor their offerings to fit the unique needs of their community. From hosting special events to partnering with other local businesses, they are committed to creating a space that brings people together.

By choosing to support MY Play Café, families aren’t just enjoying a fun outing—they’re investing in a locally owned business that truly cares about its customers and community.

Looking Ahead

Since opening in April 2023, Brittany and Andrew have seen their vision come to life, with families embracing MY Play Café as a go-to spot for playdates, birthday parties, and daily adventures. Their dedication and passion continue to shape the business, ensuring it remains a welcoming space for years to come.

So, whether you’re a parent looking for a stress-free outing or a caregiver searching for a fun, safe environment for little ones, MY Play Café—brought to you by Brittany and Andrew Matz—is the place to be. Stop by, grab a coffee, and let the kids play!

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Kansas City’s First Play Cafe: MY Play Cafe

As the first Play Cafe here in the Kansas City area in 2020, we loved having the opportunity to share our story with Lindsay Shively at KSHB 41 in February 2024, along with the newly opened Kindercafe, Humanette, in Brookside, KS. [Click here to read article: KC play cafes provide space for parents to relax, children to be active]

Play cafes are popping up all around Kansas City. While they’re all different, they’re designed to be a place that appeals to both you and your kids.

“Knowing that you’re in a room with others that are in a similar season of life as you is so priceless,” she said. “I’m able to work, I’m able to have a coffee [and] I’m able to connect with friends. My little one is running around, she’s taking a great nap when she’s done.”

You’ll find the MY Play Café experience in 1) Lee’s Summit, MO, 2) Gardner, KS and 3) Northland KC, MO next to Parkville. We are all independently family owned in our local community!

Tiffany, Owner & Founder of MY Play Cafe Lee’s Summit. Brittany, the first licensee, MY Play Cafe – Gardner, KS. Elise & Emily, sister who opened MY Play Cafe – Northland KC

Together as a team, we strive to bring the same peace-of-mind experience and community to the Kansas City area.

During the Paris Summer Olympics 2024, KSHB 41 rolled out a new commercial with the owner and founder of MY Play Cafe, Tiffany Kim. Let us know if you have seen it!

Tiffany Kim opened MY Play Café in Lee’s Summit in 2020 after she visited a play cafe in Las Vegas.

“I called it the most relaxing day of my motherhood career,” she said. “Just creating a safe space where moms and dads can sit down, relax. There’s a gate right when you check in, so you don’t have to worry about your toddlers escaping.”

Curious about how we got started? Here is our first article by Startland News back in August of 2020!

5 Reasons to Book an Indoor Summer Birthday Party for your Child

If you live in the Kansas City area, with beautifully hot summers and cold snowy winters, you’ll know that your options for your child’s birthday party are largely dependent on the weather.

While MY Play Cafe may be biased since we host indoor parties, we wanted to share with you the 5 most common reasons clients book indoor summer birthdays with us. To them, the stress-free nature of the indoor summer party is a no-brainer, and they’re not looking back!

1. No Weather Worries

The most common reason for a client to book a summer indoor party with us is so they don’t need to stalk the weather forecast for updates in the weeks leading up to the party. Nothing can derail a fun party faster than having to cram all of your guests inside your house, waiting for a storm to pass. And if you’ve ever had to cancel or postpone your child’s birthday due to weather, you know how heartbreaking that can be.

While of course rain is likely the biggest obstacle you may face, extreme heat, unseasonably cool weather, and wind can also pose issues for your food, decorations, and your guests’ belongings.

2. Changing it Up

Aside from the obvious weather worries you can avoid with an indoor party, there can also just be something so simple and lovely about an indoor summer party. Guests won’t need to worry about bringing sunscreen and towels and sunglasses and swimsuits and changes of clothes and bug spray…you get the picture.

Sometimes it’s nice to take a short break from the outdoors, sip coffee in an air-conditioned cafe, and have a real conversation with other adults while the children play, rather than chasing children around trying to get their hat on them or keeping them away from the inground pool.

I promise that if you book an indoor party for your child, guests (especially family) may seem a bit confused at first (why not take advantage of the summer weather while we can, right?) but I can tell you for certain that on the day-of, you and your guests will realize how nice it can be to kick back in an air-conditioned private party for a few hours.

3. Eating in Peace

Speaking of how relaxing an indoor, air-conditioned party can be, can we talk about food for a second? Not only are food options limited with an outdoor party due to heat, but it can be difficult to keep food covered and keep the bugs, bees, and other debris away.

Eating in peace without having to find shade or a seat or a place away from bugs is one of those things you don’t realize can be so glorious until you attend your fourth or fifth outdoor summer gathering and THEN get a break from them.

Plus, when was the last time you attended an outdoor summer party with a full espresso bar and cafe available for guests to enjoy now that they don’t need to worry about running around chasing their children in the heat? Don’t worry, we have you covered there, literally!

4. Decor Options Galore

While party aesthetic may not be a deciding factor for every family, it sure is much easier to create a themed extravaganza that lights a child’s face up when the party’s indoors. The decorations required are often less since the area is smaller and contained, and you won’t need to worry about balloons and streamers blowing all about or securing table covers down.

Also, if your pinterest boards are filled with cute centerpieces, a candy bar, or anything that may be affected by wind (or attract bees!) you will likely have to re-strategize for an outdoor soiree.

5. You May Actually Save Money

Probably the biggest misconception I hear from clients is that they want to host a party at their house to save themselves the rental fee of an indoor space.

With all of the “extras” like tents, chair rentals, extra decorations, weather reinforcements, clean-up supplies, games and activities for the kids (which you won’t need to provide at a play area!), pool toys, etc…. It’s very likely that you will end up spending MUCH more hosting a party at your home or an outdoor venue than you would indoors.

Money aside, spending countless hours cleaning before, during, and after the party can also take a toll. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk into a sparkling clean space and leave with your guests when the party’s over, not needing to worry about the clean-up, trash removal, tent teardown, etc?

You can just head home and relax with your family (yes, maybe outside!) in a nice clean house that wasn’t just trampled by party guests and all of their mud, grass, and sunscreen.

So save everyone (and especially your own family!) plenty of stress, time, and worry by booking your event with us this summer. We’d be honored to provide you with an easy, breezy experience that will leave your entire guest list feeling refreshed, grateful, and full of love after spending a relaxing (yet fun-filled!) day together.

Check out party options and availability… #partiesatmpc

5 Ways We Make School Break Weeks as Smooth as Possible

Gross Motor & Imaginative Play at MY Play Cafe

If you are a parent whose child is preschool-age or above, you understand how “break weeks” can be. Routines go out-the-window, and it’s easy to get stir-crazy, Especially if you live in the Midwest, where the weather is always unpredictable. Places without reservations tend to have long lines or over-crowded. With our Online Reservations & Limited Capacity, we are able to provide a comfortable play experience for all!

It can be very tempting to plan a fun outing for every day of the week, yet here’s the thing; Everyone else is also planning to do the same.

That can mean difficult parking, lots of crowds, and tantrum-inducing lines. However, we have implemented some strategies at MY Play Cafe. To help make even the busiest week as smooth as possible for families that choose to visit us. While we have added tons of little touches that keep customers happy, even while they’re waiting, it really comes down to communication.

We try to provide families who plan to visit with as much information as possible so they can be strategic, based on their own children’s needs. After all, there is nothing worse that arriving and finding out the facility is at capacity!

So, after several years of handling these “break weeks” here are 5 ways we have learned to make the process easier for all involved!

1) We have ALL important information clearly visible on our website

First, we have a detailed frequently asked questions page where we discuss everything from the type of play we accommodate, to rules regarding snacks and different tiers of pricing. We post the link to this informational page all week and constantly direct folks who call to the page to plan their visit ahead of time. This allows customers to get familiar with our policies and procedures before they step foot in our facility, which lessens the questions we have to answer in-person.

There is also a place to sign our waiver online to reduce the number of things that need to be taken care of at check-in time.

Because we need our staff to be constantly cleaning, checking customers in, and filling orders, allowing their time to be freed up helps us serve everyone much more efficiently.

In addition to this FAQ page, we also have dozens of photographs of our play area on our FACEBOOK Page.

Since we generally serve a younger population (under 5 years old) it’s common for parents with older children (we allow children up to 7 years) to wonder if our space is a good fit for their family. Having photos of all angles and activities we offer helps families make an informed decision BEFORE they arrive, which can prevent frustration and disappointment.

We do have many children play who are between the ages of 5 and 7 and have an amazing experience, but only if they appreciate imaginative play. Some children (especially those over 5) need more gross-motor activity than we can offer, in which case we recommend another indoor playground in our area. Like SuperKidz Club or Fun Run Blue Springs/Liberty.

2) We provide 2 hour Play Sessions with Limited Capacity to Provide the Optimal Play Environment without being Overcrowded

Anyone who calls or visits our social media pages before OR during break week will be able to find our recommendations about when to visit if they are hoping to avoid crowds, which also ties into the communication theme we try to maintain at all times.

Online Reservations is recommended to Guarantee Entry. We allow 15-18 children per session. Must reserve a spot for every child, adult & infant.

3) Did you know children ages 7 & up are FREE?

With our free Café Helper Program, guest 7 & older have an opportunity to earn a FREE Café Drink! Do homework, play a game, help clean up, try a new café drink and MORE! Your Café Helper will be asking to come again. No one is too old or young to enjoy MY Play Café.

Bring your own Board Games, Tablet or enjoy the play area by helping the little ones play!

4) Enjoy our Full Service Cafe & Food!

We are proud to serve Messenger Coffee, Boba Drinks & Lotus Plant-based Energy Drinks.Food options include Breakfast Burritos, Avocado Toast, Grilled Cheese, Gluten-free Nuggets & French Fries.

Alongside our Allergy-friendly menu, families are welcomed to bring in their own outside food. However, no outside drinks or peanuts are allowed.

5) Can I arrive Early?

We take a 30-minute cleaning break before each session. You are welcome to arrive early and hang out on our cafe side, while we finish cleaning & sanitizing the play area. There are plenty of activities to keep your child busy if you arrive early!

To reiterate, communication is what’s most important during busy weeks. If we are honest and up-front about the challenges that “break weeks” may pose to customers, we have found they are much more understanding and patient than if we were to not provide the information.

What is your favorite thing to do over break? Have you ever purposefully avoided places due to lines or crowds?

Be sure to Book Your Spot online today! Our sessions tend to fill up quickly.

14 Frequently Asked Questions About Our Indoor Playground Facility

HOW CAN I RESERVE MY OPEN PLAY SESSION?
We highly encourage everyone to reserve their 2-hour OPEN PLAY session. While we take 30-minute cleaning breaks, you are welcome to take a snack break in the café while we sanitize the play area. If you have a coupon or gift card, please select “Child with Coupon” and present coupon upon check-in to redeem. CLICK HERE TO BOOK MY PLAY SESSION
WHAT ARE YOUR OPEN-PLAY HOURS?
Our hours may change seasonally, so be sure to visit our home page for the most up-to-date open-play hours. If we are not open for open-play, check our events calendar, we may have something else happening! Be sure to register for events in advance.
HOW MUCH DO I PAY TO PLAY?
We charge $10 plus tax per child, beginning at 6 months of age to 6 years old. Children under 1 are free WITH a paid sibling. Adults are always free during open-play hours! Each play pass includes re-entry for the entire day. We have plenty for even very young babies to do, even if they’re not yet crawling! Have more than one child, check out our 10-punch pass to FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE.
I LIKE THE IDEA OF THE PARENTS LOUNGE, BUT WHAT IF I WANT TO USE THE PLAY AREA WITH MY CHILD?
That’s great! We encourage parents to play with their child as much as they like, and have full access to the play area. We even have café seating right inside of our play area for parents whose children prefer they stay close. We also have seating inside of our crawlers area. If your child is more independent, enjoy our comfy parents lounge where you’ll still enjoy full view of the play area!
WILL KIDS OR PARENTS HAVE TO TAKE OFF THEIR SHOES?
Our cafe & play area is strictly SOCKS ONLY. No shoes, no bare feet! This allows our little crawlers to explore freely & for our group activities. Per the Health Department, we are required to keep our feet covered at all times. Socks are required in our cafe for infants, children & adults! But don’t worry if you forget, we have MY Play Cafe non-slip socks for $3, available in all sizes. For our friends with different abilities who require the use of a stroller or wheeled device, we will clean your wheels before entering the play area.
I HAVE A CHILD THAT’S OLDER THAN 6. CAN THEY COME TOO?
Of course! We welcome children that are outside of our play area age group free-of-charge. While not permitted to use any of our play equipment themselves (no exceptions) they can help a younger friend or sibling play. If they use or abuse the play equipment, however, we will ask them to exit the play area and instead sit in the lounge. Ask about our FREE Cafe Helper Program for ages 7+ and how they can earn a FREE DRINK.
I HAVE AN INFANT, DO WE PAY TO PLAY AS WELL?
If your infant will be using our play area, we will ask you to purchase a play pass for them. If they are tagging along while big brother or sister plays and the infant won’t be playing, they can hang with their caregiver for free. We welcome and encourage baby-wearing here!
CAN WE BRING IN OUR OWN SNACKS OR FOOD?
Yes! We will have wholesome snacks and finger foods available for purchase, but we are also parents and understand that our offerings won’t work for everyone. We do ask that all beverages (other than bottles and such, of course!) consumed at our facility are purchased in our café. We will have complimentary water, and warm water for safely warming bottles. While we are not a nut-free facility, we ask that you DO NOT bring in any food with nuts or traces of nuts for the safety of our other guests, and please wash hands before playing. You also may NOT bring in a birthday cake or cupcakes during open-play hours unless you are prepared to share with all other guests!
IS THE PLAY PASS GOOD FOR THE DAY?
Yes, once you purchase a play-pass, you can stay and play as long as you like, during open hours. ALSO INCLUDED is same day re-entry, because we understand that many little ones can only enjoy playing in shorter intervals.
MY CHILD HAS ALLERGIES AND/OR FOOD SENSITIVITIES. WHAT WILL YOU HAVE FOR US?
We are working with local vendors to provide as many options as possible, including for those with allergies. We carry Morgana’s Gluten Free & Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls & Cupcakes. We will pay attention to frequently requested items, and have them more readily available if needed.
CAN I USE MY FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP CARD, OR GIVE MINE TO A FRIEND TO USE ?
No. Our UNLIMITED Open Play Memberships MUST be used within an immediate family ONLY. You may not allow other families to use your passes at any time, even if they are visiting with you. They will need to fill out their own agreement and purchase whichever pass they like.
CAN I HAVE MY CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT THE CAFE WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE BOOKING PROCESS?
No. We do not allow parties of any kind during our normal business hours. We, of course, allow birthday “play-dates” where guests may bring in gifts, but we draw a strict line at bringing in any outside catering, decorations, or re-arranging tables in the cafe to accommodate your “party”. Doing so may result in you being asked to leave. If you are bringing your child on their birthday, please instead consider our affordable options (starting at just $5) for making your child still feel like the star of the day! We can display a personalized birthday message on our TVs, and even have a balloon and a treat waiting for them! Just email parties@myplaycafe.com or visit our Parties Website for a Private Party Rental!
CAN YOU PAY FOR CLASSES OR EVENTS AT THE DOOR?
All classes and events require online registration. Please see our Calendar of Events for more details and registration information. This helps us plan ahead and make sure our events do not get too crowded!
WHAT IS YOUR PLAY AREA LIKE?
Our play area specializes in imaginative play with high-quality, fun toys and creative activities for your child. Our cozy space allows for a truly unique play experience for the little ones and a truly enjoyable experience for parents. Take advantage of our intimate setting and enjoy coffee, spend time with a friend, or meet some new ones!

Do you still have questions? Reach out to Tiffany at safe@myplaycafe.com or head over to this YouTube channel video by Adventuring Beside You to check out our indoor playground facility.

Hosting the Perfect Milestone Birthday

Stress-Free, Walk-in Ready 1st Birthday?

Premium All-Inclusive Party for Mackenzie’s 1st Birthday

Yes, Please! Does your anxiety level rise when you think about preparing for your child’s First Birthday Party? Who should we invite? What food should we serve? Will the adults enjoy the party? How can I create the picture perfect decorations? This is an important milestone for your child AND for YOU!!!

At MY Play Cafe, an indoor playground and coffee shop, we take the stress off, so you can focus on the birthday child without worrying about all the details. All parties come with two party hosts who help with the party flow and full-access to our cafe drink menu. This allows you to fully enjoy your guests and focus on the Birthday Child! Since first birthday parties tend to have more adults, they coffee bar is the perfect way to entertain your guest. You can even bring your own alcoholic beverages if you choose. However, our staff is unable to serve these drinks.

After the Party, we take care of all the clean up!

Party Options at MY Play Café

Basic DIY: 2 hours of PRIVATE rental of space for your guests. Includes all of our basic event offerings listed at the top of the page. You’ll provide all the food, drink, party supplies, decorations, and dessert.

Deluxe with Food: This package is a two-hour, private rental of our space, with FOOD and DRINKS intended to serve 20 people (children or adults). You are welcome to bring your own food OR order through us. We will also provide plates, cups, napkins, and silverware, set-up and clean-up. Party assistants to ensure your event runs smoothly and to help serve your food and drinks.

Premium All-Inclusive: As simple as walking through the door with a THEMED PARTY! With this package you will receive an all-inclusive party, for which we provide all set-up, clean-up, food, drink, dessert, invitations , favors, and decorations (themed table covers, themed banners, and more!). Your guests will also walk away with fun party favors (up to 8 are included), each with a free play pass for future use (including the birthday child).

It only takes 10 Minutes to BOOK!

Get the Time & Date YOU WANT! Reserve Your Party with only a $100 non-refundable deposit. You can upgrade and worry about all the details later. Let your adult guest enjoy our complete cafe drink menu, while the little one have fun in our indoor playground. MY Play Cafe was created for this very purpose!

MY Play Café Story by Summer Willey

We discovered My Play Café on Facebook, before it had even opened. We followed the progress and were so excited to try out a new place for not only the kids, but also myself. I’m a coffee lover so it was extra exciting for that reason alone!

We finally reserved our spot online and quickly fell in love with the space. My 4 year old Ellie was occupied the entire time, while I could sit and play with my, at the time, 10 month old Easton. We signed up for a membership immediately after that first visit. We go every week now and my kids always get excited to go. I get asked every day if we are going to MY Play Café. Some of our favorite things are the coffee, boba, and creative play. I love that the kids can play dress up and use their imagination.

Following a couple visits, I booked my son’s 1st birthday party with them and to say that I was impressed is an understatement! With the Premium All-inclusive Party Package, the party hosts did literally everything. All the way from blowing up balloons, to taking my food I brought and displaying it, even to packaging up extra food/decor for me to take home afterwards. My guests loved the space and party and my 4 year old wasn’t bored for even a second. We are beyond grateful for such a kid friendly, mom friendly, space for us to enjoy and relax in.

Open Play: What to Expect

Leaving the House for the First Time?

Many families have chosen MY Play Café as their first public place to bring their little ones. We have 2-hour play sessions with 30-minute cleaning breaks. By using Force of Nature cleaning solution, it is natural & safe for the kids, yet powerful to kill those yucky germs.

“This was my first time taking all 3 kids out to a public place (ages 2 months, 3 years, and 5 years) and it was a success! We had a great time at My Play Cafe. My daughter instantly made friends with the other little girls there and they all played together so well. My son, who loves trains spent almost the entire time at the train table. He was in heaven. I sat at a table with my 2 month old finally able to have an adult conversation with a friend.”
– Michelle B.

Ready to Socialize!

Motherhood is hard to do alone. Bring a friend for a Play Date or make new friends at MY Play Café. Our Open Design Concept allows you to stay in one place and be able to see your child, so you can have adult conversation without needing to follow your child around. There is also a gate after checking-in, so you do not need to worry about your child running out the front door.

Which Time Slot is Best?

Our 10:30-12:30pm OPEN PLAY session is the most popular and can fill up quickly, sometimes even days in advance!

Early Riser? The 8-10am OPEN PLAY session is the perfect way to start your day. Let them meet other children, while you enjoy a café drink & a fresh hot cinnamon roll.

Toddler & School-aged Child? Come to our 1-3pm OPEN PLAY session. This is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, while little brother or sister enjoys the play area. SCROLL DOWN for more information on our free Café Helper Program!

What if I have a Child, 7 years and up?

Did you know children ages 7 & up are FREE? With our free Café Helper Program, they have an opportunity to earn a FREE Café Drink! Do homework, play a game, help clean up, try a new café drink and MORE! Your Café Helper will be asking to come again. No one is too old or young to enjoy MY Play Café.

Tips for Your First Visit!

Guarantee your spot by Reserving Your Play Session online.
Fill out the Waiver ahead of time to make Check-in a breeze. Adults must fill out their own. Only one adult needs to add the children to their waiver.
Bring Socks. We are a shoes-free facility to allow our little crawlers to explore. Since we are a coffee shop, feet must be covered for health department regulations. If you forget to bring socks, we have $3 custom Non-Slip MY Play Cafe socks for purchase in all sizes!
Outside Drinks are NOT ALLOWED. We have a lot of drink options. You many bring outside snacks & food. As an Allergy Aware Facility, we do not allow peanut products.
Sit back and enjoy your visit. Please watch your children and intervene when needed to keep an enjoyable experience for everyone. Our staff are not babysitters.

Have more Questions? Check out our FAQ page or email us at hello@myplaycafe.com

We cannot wait to see you soon!

Looking for other INDOOR Play Spaces in KC? Download our KC Toddler Guide for 11 places around Kansas City!

Hosting an Allergy-Friendly Birthday Party

Basic Party Package: BYO Food & Decorations

As a mom with a child with food allergies, you have to be creative with party foods! For Jedi’s 3rd Birthday, we hosted a Little Einstein’s themed party at MY Play Café with Gluten, Dairy, Oat and Egg FREE food options. Our Private Birthday Party venue is enjoyed by Adults & Children! The perfect indoor playground for ages 0-6, while older café helpers (ages 7+) and adults enjoy full access to the Café Drinks Menu.

Allergy-Friendly Food Selection

We love shopping at Aldi’s for their Gluten-Free product line. There are lots of options that are also Dairy free and Allergy Friendly!

For this party we chose:
– Park Street Deli Hummus Quartet
– Clancy’s Veggie Straws
– liveGfree Black Sesame Brown Rice Crisps
– liveGfree Sea Salt Gluten Free Crackers
– Appleton Farms Original Sliced Salami
– Castle Wood Reserve Virginia Brand Smoked Uncured Ham
– We also served a variety of sliced cheese
– liveGfree Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookie
– liveGfree Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
– Fruit Platter with Strawberries, Grapes & Watermelon

Cupcakes from Morgana’s Gluten Free Bakery in Raytown. They are absolutely delicious! Although Morgana’s physical location is currently only open on Saturdays, MY Play Café carries their delicious Dairy & Gluten Free Cupcakes & Cinnamon Rolls all week long.

MY Play Café – Store Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 3:30pm
Extended Hours Tuesday: 8am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – Noon
Saturday Afternoon & Sunday: Closed for Private Events.

Why choose MY Play Café Private Party Venue?

This Private Venue Option is the perfect fit for most families with young children. The children have an entire indoor playground to themselves. While the adults have full-access to the coffee shop drinks menu, included Boba (Bubble) tea! Options for an individual tab or an Open Tab for every budget.
Find out more information to Book MY Party!

Best of all, the MY Play Café staff take care of all the cleanup. Allowing you and your family to enjoy your guest and focus on celebrating the birthday child!

Not Just A Birthday Party

Happy 2nd Birthday to Esme Shark – Twoo Twoo Twoo at MY Play Cafe in Lee’s Summit, Missouri

You are a part of the MY Play Cafe Family!

We still remember the day that Esme & her family stopped by the cafe during our opening month to check out MY Play Cafe. All five of them – Esme, Dad, Mom, Grandma and Great Aunt came to see if they would like to host Esme’s Second Birthday in our Private Event Space: Indoor Playground & Coffee Shop. They immediately fell in love with our space and made their deposit to Save the Date.

The following week, Esme became one of our first monthly members. She immediately became a part of our MY Play Cafe Family. Visiting us several times a week and bringing all her friends to the cafe to play. We have enjoyed seeing her grow over these past three months.

Birthday Party Options

We have several birthday party options that families can customize to their needs. From our Basic DIY to All-Inclusive Premium Birthday Party packages, MY Play Cafe provides the experience for families to focus on the birthday child and enjoy spending time with their guest.

Esme’s Family chose the DIY Party Package with several add-ons. They added the Baby Shark Themed Party Decor, Unlimited Coffee and Tea for the adults and a 30-minute Music Party with Stepping Stones KC. They arrive to a Fully Decorated Private Party Venue and our staff quickly arranged the food they brought. Everyone was Ready-to-Party when the guests arrived!

Music Party with Stepping Stones KC

The indoor playground was the perfect spot for the younger guest to play, while the adults had just as much fun at the coffee bar. After everyone had enjoyed their food & play time, Kristi from Stepping Stones KC arrived for 30 minutes of Music & Movement. All the children immediately gathered around Kristi and was ready to sing, dance and play with all the musical instruments.

Celebrating Esme with Gifts & Cake

Opening presents became a group activity. While some children keep playing, others thought the presents were better shared among friends. At one point, Esme decided she was going to go back to play and let her friends open her presents. After the gifts were opened, all the guests exited the play area and into the cafe to sing “Happy Birthday” to Esme. Spending time together eating cake & Baby Shark cookies.

We are so grateful for Esme & her Family for choosing MY Play Cafe to host her Second Birthday Party in our Private Venue. Thank you for allowing us to create such a memorable birthday party for you and your guests! Our staff enjoyed creating a relaxing atmosphere and making sure your party went smoothly. Best of all, you were all able to focus on your guests and did not have to worry about cleaning up after the party.

“Thank you so much for her party!!!! It was such a magical and amazing time!!!”
– Taylor, Esme’s Mom