Going out to eat with young kids can be…challenging. And chances are, when you make plans to hang out at a local coffee shop, you want it to be a relaxing experience – even if you’re hoping the caffeine wakes you up a little. That’s why we love seeing local cafes go out of their way to provide kid-friendly spaces so parents can enjoy the coffee shop environment while knowing their kids will be entertained. Here are three kid-friendly coffee shops to try in the Tulsa area.
PonyCoffee
PonyCoffee, located in downtown Tulsa, is the ultimate kid-friendly coffee shop. Not only does the café have multiple play areas for kids (both indoors and outdoors), it hosts a weekly kids’ hour on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Families can bring their kids to enjoy activities such as bubbles, a self-guided craft and more.
“We wanted to create a communal play date as a way for parents to connect and let our kids socialize while enjoying a nice coffee,” said Sami Ward, who leads the kids’ hour.
This desire to build connection and make going to a coffee shop easier on parents is evident in the café’s design as well. The outdoor play area off the back patio is fenced in and full of interesting features like a vintage rocking horse, large golden boot, play kitchens, etc. Indoors, shelves stocked with books and small toys invite quieter play. Plus, guests of all ages can enjoy the shop’s collection of board games.
When it comes to kid-friendly food and drinks, you can’t go wrong with PonyCoffee’s hot chocolate (generously topped with whipped cream and marshmallows), a vanilla steamer, juice box or a cookie…