Crema's Take
“This café doubles as an elaborate play space designed to keep toddlers and preschoolers genuinely entertained for hours while you actually get to sit down with a quality coffee—their creative drink menu is worth ordering from even without kids in tow. The owner clearly cares about both the coffee and the experience, keeping everything spotless and thoughtfully curated, though you'll pay a premium compared to basic play spaces in the region. It's the rare spot where parents don't feel like they're sacrificing their own enjoyment for their children's, making it worth the trip if you're in Morton Grove with little ones.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →More than an hour of fun for a 2 year old, but I was a little surprised by the price. Compared to similar venues in the Bloomington and Peoria region you could get more for your money or get something similar for less.
We have been coming here since they opened - not every week but more like every couple of months. It has been about 4 months since we have been and it has changed quite a bit. Almost all seating for adults has been removed - which is vital for some who cannot stand for hours…
10/10! My daughter is obsessed with this play café. She asks to come here every day! From the adorable pretend play setups to the super fun imaginative toys, she never wants to leave. I love that it’s clean, well-organized, and run by people who really care. If you’re looking…
We thoroughly enjoy the play Cafe, my daughter ALWAYS has an amazing time and their drinks are delicious. You definitely want to get a coffee drink here! They have a lot of creative offerings for special events, preschool, music class, etc. There are lunch items on the menu so…
This is such a a neat and fun place to bring your kids. Lots to play with, use their imagination, very clean. The owner is very friendly. Perfect place to for a playdate. We spent almost 2 hours here.
Crema Reviews
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