BeanRunner Café – Peekskill

Whether you want breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just a cup of coffee, you can do it at this Peekskill café, which has toys specifically geared toward kids. There are tables where you can enjoy a full menu that includes everything from Nutella crepes and waffles to sandwiches, salads, and soups, as well as smoothies and desserts. The cafe is also well-known for its live music, which runs every weekend, primarily in the evenings.  

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The Play Place has a cafe right in the center of the facility where you can relax while the kids play. 

The Play Place – Elmsford

Ok, this one actually is a dedicated kids’ play space—but with a staffed café right in the center and plenty of tables, it’s a great spot to meet up with friends while kids have a blast climbing on, crawling through, and sliding down the indoor playground equipment. The café offers coffee, tea, and snacks like muffins, hummus, and yogurt. You can also bring your own—just make sure they are nut-free. Along with the playground equipment, the Play Place also offers tennis, soccer, and other programs for a variety of ages.  

Pop In! Play Space & Cafe – Larchmont​

Parents of toddlers and preschoolers take note: This Westchester play cafe is geared toward the younger-than-6 set. You'll find play areas with opportunities to build and more, and a cafe stocked with snacks and drinks. Want to just make a quick stop? Pop In has both "play" (where you stay) and drop-off options with 60-minute, 90-minute, and half-day time frames. 

Sleepy Hollow Bookshop – Sleepy Hollow 

Owned by a local resident, this Sleepy Hollow bookstore caters to kids and parents in lots of different ways — from books to a selection of drinks and treats that are primarily locally made. The latter includes Coffee Labs coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and more. Also of note: There are drop-in story and music times every week. 

Harpoon Hanna's – New Rochelle 

 This one is more a coffee shop than play cafe, but there is a cool magnetic Scrabble board on one wall that will entice kids and tweens alike. There are also lots of coffee and tea options, plus a menu with various toasts (think: avocado, ricotta) as well as oatmeal, and more.  

Meeting up for a play date before doing some shopping? Play at the Westchester is another option that offers something for parents and kids: You can grab a juice from Juice Eternity or a coffee downstairs at Nordtstrom's ebar and bring it in to Play. Hang out on the chairs while your kids play with Magna-Tiles and more. Note that there's also a nursing lounge, if needed. 

Photos courtesy of the venues

This post was originally published in 2018 and has since been updated.