Where to Go for Coffee or Beer with a Toddler in the Twin Cities

Want to meet up with a friend for coffee or a beer, but don't want your squirrely toddler finding "bonus toys" at the cafe or brewery? Check out the businesses on these Google Maps lists!

The play area in Milkweed on Lake Street
kept this toddler busy for nearly two hours.

Coffee + Play

Link to share: https://goo.gl/maps/4AKBvCP6udD9ckKa9

Characteristics of businesses on this list:

• Open by 8 a.m.
• Has a designated play area that's more than a corner or a table.
• Locally owned and operated (not a chain or franchise).

Food + Beer + Child's Play

Link to share: https://goo.gl/maps/xe8P3sGzrt4dB1zQ7

Characteristics of businesses on this list:

• Restaurants or breweries.
• Has a designated play area that's more than a corner or a table.
• Locally owned and operated (not chains or franchises).

Tastes + Toys

Link to share: https://goo.gl/maps/kecKCYXtcFgrSTxo7

Characteristics of businesses on this list:

• Restaurants, pubs, or breweries.
• Has toys available (e.g.on a bookshelf or staff will bring to your table), but no designated play area.
• Locally owned and operated (not chains or franchises).

Don't see your favorite meet-up spot on any of these three lists? Leave a comment and I'll get it added!