Fireside Café
W6254 US Hwy 10-114, Menasha, WI
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Menasha, this cozy café has mastered the art of being a genuine community gathering spot where parents can linger over quality coffee while kids enjoy dedicated play spaces in a clean, supervised environment. The menu strikes an appealing balance between thoughtful coffee drinks and affordable, satisfying food like their Kick'n Chicken Panini and fresh pastries, all served with genuine warmth by a friendly staff. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for an hour or two without feeling rushed, whether you're meeting a friend, working solo, or corralling the whole family.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Went at 5:30 right when they opened for a Thursday evening. Had the Kick'n Chicken Panini and a brownie. Pretty good food for the price. Nice climber for the kids in a separate room. Good option for playgroup when they're open at night.
This place is such a gem! The stay at home mom’s dream (aka mine). We are only in town for a couple of days and with the rain and wind today, I was looking for someplace indoors to go with three little ones. Our 5.5 and 3 year olds had such a blast, they could have played for much longer than the 2 hours we were there. There was tons of seating, with and without tables, so I was able to get some laptop work done while our baby napped. They had a couple of kids tables, a play area with toys that looked to be geared toward babies, a play gym for kids 6 and under, which is where our older two spent the entire time. They also had some coloring pages available and pouches of crayons for borrowing. The outside play area looked really fun too, but it was raining so we didn’t get to check it out. The little yellow bikes looked like they would be a hit! The cafe had a variety of coffee and food options. I ordered a latte, which honestly was not very good (there are lots of coffee shops in the area with fancy lattes), but it was worth it for the fun time we had! The woman working was very kind too. Bathroom was very clean and had a changing table. I wish we could go everyday!
A family favorite. We love the indoor and outdoor play area for the children. Affordable food and drinks. Friendly staff, super clean environment. Great place to meet a friend for coffee, beautiful atmosphere, good working environment and lots of seating options. Such delicious food and locally roasted coffee from Bedrock in Neenah. Great vegan, vegetarian, and GF options.
I really want to love it here. I've gone many times and they have really good coffee options. However, each time I go I feel like the play area is just less and less supervised. I know it's a perfect option for many to allow their kids to play while they work, chat or catch up with friends. However, my son still enjoys me interacting and while playing with him I saw kids running and jumping on each other, pushing kids out of the way, and climbing on outside of the play structure... with no adult in sight to tell them to stop. I will try again once warm out so we can checkout the outdoor area or once a little older.
Love the atmosphere. Very relaxed and inviting! The woman behind the counter was very friendly and prompt. I had the triple berry smoothie and didn't love it. I will be back to try the chai though!