Kids and Coffee in Toronto

Being that our one and only Tightrope Mama is now with her second baby, I have been
thinking about my mat leave — many moons ago.

I loved having the day open — well, outside of naps — to visit with my mamas, friends,
and family. And of course, to have coffee.

Here’s a list some of my favourite kid-friendly coffee shops.

Lil’ Bean n’ Green

A café and play space in Leslieville.

From their site:
“A creative, warm and cozy space, lil’ bean n’ green is a place where families relax and
feel comfortable, connect with others and the community, share experiences and ideas,
feel nurtured and recharge. Park your stroller, pick a spot and unwind…”

Playful Grounds

A café and play space on College Street.

From their site:
“The mission of Playful Grounds is to provide delicious and nutritious food and superior
coffee to customers while they relax knowing that their children are playing safely
nearby. Committed to using organic and local ingredients wherever possible, Playful
Grounds is dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive and community driven environment
because it takes a village to raise a child.”

The Good Neighbor

This shop in the Junction has a whole section with cool kids’ books and some toys. The
walls are covered with interesting faces and other relics. They do not have a website, but
here is the blogTO review.

Crema 

Crema has 4 locations all over the city. It is a coffee hot spot where you will always find
loads of kids and beautiful art.

By the Way Café

A family-friendly spot in the Annex with great coffee and brunch. It is a neighbourhood
favourite that loves kids.

Mabel’s

Last, but not least…Mabel’s on Roncey. This was a regular spot for our mamas because
of the fresh food, good coffee, and location right across the street from The Revue, a
not-for-profit theatre that has a moms and tots movie weekly.

Let us know some coffee hot spots you frequent. Share the wealth and the caffeine!

-Gray Mama

[image: via Crema coffee]