17 Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles to Bring Your Kids When You Need Caffeine

We guarantee you'll have to share your pastries with the kids. Photo courtesy of La Monarca Bakery

A great coffee shop in Los Angeles is a wonderful respite where parents can get that much-needed daily caffeine fix. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for a parent with kids in tow to find a nice, relaxing place to grab a cup (or several cups) of coffee. Of course, this is Los Angeles; a place you can find just about anything. That means there's an abundance of coffee shops in Los Angeles that are great for kids. 

The best coffee shops in Los Angeles go the extra mile to provide entertainment for kids, comfortable seating and outdoor spaces, and kid-friendly fare so they can join in on recharging (even if they're skipping the caffeine). Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops across the Southland. 

Best Coffee Shops in Atlanta to Bring Your Kids When You Need Caffeine

Cafe Intermezzo's cappuccino will keep parents energized; the sky-high cake slices will keep kids ecstatic.

The best coffee shops in Atlanta provide life for overtired, under-energized parents. Let's be real —parenting is exhausting work, and sometimes caregivers need a caffeine fix to get through the day. Whether it’s from sleepless nights with baby or days schlepping kids all over the city, you deserve a caffeine pick-me-up. But what to do with the kiddos while you're enjoying a steamy mug? We've got you covered!

Don’t rely solely on drive-through spots for coffee when you have the kids in tow. Here's our curated list of the best coffee shops near Atlanta that are kid friendly, ranging from locations with fun, cozy rooms to cavernous spaces and expansive outdoor areas.

13 Best Coffee Shops in Philly to Bring Your Kids When You Need Caffeine

Ultimo Coffee serves up treats and pours hearts all day. Photo courtesy of the shop

We found the best coffee shops in Philly that are welcoming to kids so you can get your caffeine fix with the littles in tow.

We've all been there—kids up early and needing to burn some energy before we've finished our first cup of coffee. Luckily, the Philadelphia region is home to coffee shops and other café spaces that brew up caffeinated beverages and offer delicious baked goods, while also making it easy, safe, and even fun for children to play and explore. We've rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops in and near Philly, where kids can chill while you caffeinate. 

For more dining destinations that welcome the kiddos, visit our Philadelphia Restaurant Guide for Families, featuring our favorite restaurants where kids can play and of course our essential cheesesteak roundup.

Free Indoor Playgrounds for Kids in Orlando to Have Fun

Florida Mall Play Park is a free indoor playground for kids to let loose!

It's no surprise that Orlando has an abundance of indoor playground spots and indoor entertainment centers for families, but these can get pricey, especially if you have more than one child. Luckily, Orlando also has FREE indoor playground areas that allow kids to let loose and explore at no cost. From soft indoor playground spots at the mall, to a dino dig and real train car to explore, you're sure to find something for kids of all ages to enjoy. And who doesn't love FREE entertainment?!

10 Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops on Long Island

Delicious breakfasts are served  at Southdown Coffee.

Looking for the best coffee shops on Long Island? Read on for our top family-friendly picks. 

Coffee shops are so many things–gathering spots, places to work, or spaces to relax and get cozy. They are also great places to take the kids. 

With caffeine-free options and over-the-top sweet treats, many of the best coffee shops on Long Island now cater to little ones. So whether you need to fuel up for the day or want to unwind with a warm cup of joe, it’s time to grab the family and head to one of these local cafes that everyone will love.

Be sure to check out our rundown of Long Island restaurants where kids eat FREE and other food and beverage options in our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide

10 Best Babymoon Destinations for Expectant Parents

Stroll a beach, take some naps, and enjoy your time together before the baby arrives. That's the ideal babymoon!

The best babymoon destinations vary depending on who you are and what you’ll miss most when your Friday night consists of falling asleep on the couch at 8:30pm. If you’ll be sorry you’re not catching the latest show, your perfect babymoon destination might be a trip to a bustling city. If you’re missing those extra hours of shut-eye because you got up at 1am (and 3am and 5am), the best babymoon idea for you is a spa. Here we’ve picked the top 10 spots for a babymoon, from a glamorous trip to London to a favorite tropical beach destination.

Now pack your bags and get a little fun in before your all-consuming (but very happy-making) bundle of joy arrives. Because the next trip you plan will be as a family, and you’ll be using our Guide to Family Travel to find an all-inclusive water park resort or pick the best hotel for families near Disneyland!

Free Museums in DC and Northern Virginia to Visit with Kids

The remodeled National Air and Space Museum is a sight to behold. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for free things to do in DC with kids? Bring them to one of the many free museums in the DC area that are engaging, fun, and provide a much-needed dose of culture. While many of these free museums in DC and Northern Virginia are Smithsonian institutions, there are also several other great ones relating to language and words, the US Army and Marines, and more.

Here are 18 free museums near DC that will excite kids of all ages and interests, from art enthusiasts to history buffs to airplane and dinosaur fanatics. Some of these museum's have designated children's exhibits and/or play areas and free family programs like art workshops and storytimes.

Read reviews of some of these museums in our Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC, and check out our guide to free things to do in DC with kids for more fun ideas that won't cost you a penny.

Free Museum Days (and Always Free Museums!) in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Create your own glow-in-the-dark sculptures and so much more at the Neuberger Museum of Art

Looking for FREE museums and museum days in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Check out our exhaustive list below!

Westchester and the Hudson Valley are rife with enrichment opportunities, and some of the best places for these experiences take place in our area museums. While frequent visits can get costly, many of the museums on this list are FREE or have FREE days or times. Our vetted picks range from free art museums to nature centers and even include a free marine education center that features live fish exhibits and touch tanks.

Some programs still require registration, so we suggest you check with the museum before you head out. 

Reminder: In addition to the days and times listed here, many libraries offer a number of FREE museum passes as well. 

Get more ideas for FREE fun delivered to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters, and discover all the FREE events and activities near you in our Westchester Guide to Free Things To Do with Kids.

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