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east tosa · 6505 w north ave

a coffee shop + indoor play space, all under one roof.

they play. you sip. everybody wins.

no kids? no problem.

our coffee shop & gift shop are open to everyone.

$1260 minutes of play
til 8open late tue thru fri
fullespresso bar & cafe
book a playtime hours & pricing

coming a lot? members play unlimited from $28/mo →

4.9 450+ google reviews

as seen in milwaukee magazine · shepherd express · onmilwaukee · cbs58
best of milwaukee winner

kids playing at little village play cafe in east tosa while parents sip coffee

wauwatosa's favorite family spot.

milwaukee with kids

mondays are for classes

classes forevery age,all on one day.

we close for open play on mondays so our educators can run the whole day back to back. pick your kiddo's class (or two) & make mondays your standing date.

Baby and Me peer group for new parents at Little Village Play Cafe
01mondays · 8:30am

baby & me

babies 12 months & under

a peer support group for new parents. coffee in hand, we walk east tosa when it's nice & do circle time inside when it's not.

freelearn more
Little Learners play-based toddler class in Wauwatosa
02mondays · 9:30am or 11am

little learners

ages 1-3 + caregiver

parachute, music, storytime, sensory stations & a take-home craft. every kid leaves with a book & a snack.

$25 / class$20 members · first class freesign up
03mondays · 12:30-2:30pm

story sprouts

ages 3-5 · drop-off

a preschool-style drop-off class for big kids who are ready to fly solo, with lunch included.

see page for pricinglearn more
see all classes & sign up

members get free classes every month 💛 · more about little learners

memberships from $28/mo · covers your whole family

no-brainermemberships,made for real life.

a little village membership turns "what should we do today?" into "let's go to our place."

  • 1
    unlimited playevery open play hour, all year long.
  • 2
    one price, whole family1 kid or 12, it's all covered.
  • 3
    member-only hourstuesday mornings are just for you, plus first dibs on classes & events.
  • 4
    10% off everythingclasses, cafe & shop. yes, the lattes too.

two 90-minute visits a month & it pays for itself.

playmakers$28/mounlimited play & 10% off
most populardaydreamers$50/mo+ 6 class & event passes
wondermakers$115/mo+ a class every week
see membership options loved by wauwatosa families
little village membership welcome kit: you belong here

you belong here.

welcome to the village

fall hours

sweater weather,open late.

little village is open 8am to 8pm tuesday thru friday, all season long.

chilly mornings, early sunsets & a warm spot to land. fall is our season to shine, so come for an hour & stay for three.

mon classes only no open play
tue late 8am to 8pm members only til 1pm, then everyone til 8 · happy hour 4 to 6
wed late 8am to 8pm nanny hour 9 to 10 · happy hour 4 to 6
thu late 8am to 8pm happy hour 4 to 6
fri late 8am to 8pm happy hour 4 to 6
sat 8am to 1pm parties after 1
sun 8am to 1pm parties after 1

full schedule & pricing →

tue thru fri · 4 to 6pm
happy hour

$6 taps & $11 boards at the espresso bar. you sip, they play hard.

learn more
book a playtime hours & pricing

open play is $12 for 60 min, $16 for 90. even better? members play all they want from $28/mo →

word on north ave

don't just takeour wordfor it.

4.9

from 450+ families on Google

wauwatosa's coziest play cafe
what parents mention most friendly staff86 the play area60 kind staff28 thoughtful design12 safe play area7 the nursing room5
so thoughtfully set upkimberly f.
it feels like an extension of our homeserena m.
played solid for 1.5 hoursemily l.
we have both made some amazing friendsclaire p.
beyond our expectations!kieran m.
super affordable and 10/10kora a.
not feeling overwhelmed or crowdedkrystal p.
super cute kid plates!madison f.
everything was clean and well maintainedkris a.
the space to play and run around freelypaige m.

real stories, real village.

photo spot: kids deep in play

worth the drive

"we traveled an hour to check this place out and it did not disappoint. my 3 kids aged 2-8 played solid for 1.5 hours without needing parental assistance!"

emily l. · google review

photo spot: grown-ups with coffee or wine

for the grown-ups

"it is nice to have a spot as a mom where I can relax and have a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and he can play. it feels like an extension of our home."

serena m. · spectrum news

photo spot: a monday class

the village

"we come weekly for little learners class on mondays... my two-year-old has so much fun every week and we have both made some amazing friends."

claire p. · google review

photo spot: the calm play area

calm, not chaos

"littles are able to safely play and explore while not feeling overwhelmed or crowded. staff is always friendly and welcoming."

krystal p. · google review

photo spot: a kids' snack plate

the food

"kids get to choose one entree and 3 sides and it's served on super cute kid plates!"

madison f. · google review

photo spot: a little one on the move

room to run

"we have a smaller home and this allows her the space to play and run around freely."

paige m. · google review

photo spot: a birthday party set-up

birthday parties

"we had our daughter's first birthday party here. it was beyond our expectations! the food was not only tasty but also beautiful."

kieran m. · google review

photo spot: the cozy cafe corner

clean & cozy

"very cozy atmosphere and we genuinely enjoyed the space. everything was clean and well maintained."

kris a. · google review

photo spot: a member family

members

"if you live close become a member and you get access to special times and events and can bring your kids as many time as you want."

nicole p. · google review

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New baby? Come find your people

Baby & Me: your village is waiting

A free, come-as-you-are peer group for parents with babies 12 months & under. Coffee, a weekly prompt & a room full of people who get it. Stroller walk when it's nice, circle time inside when it's not.

Mondays 8:30-9:30am Free, always No sign-up, just show up
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new on the espresso bar

the fall menu,cozy in a cup.

the baristas have been testing these for weeks & honestly? this might be our coziest lineup yet. come thru, grab a mug & settle in while the kiddos play.

made with locally brewed coffee from vennture brew co.
usual pumpkin latte in a little village mug new this year
01$7.50

usual pumpkin latte

pumpkin + vanilla sea salt latte
fall fog latte on a blue picnic table new this year
02$7.50

fall fog latte

vanilla + cinnamon + london fog latte
dirty pumpkin chai latte in a be the village mug
03$7.50

dirty pumpkin chai latte

pumpkin + chai latte with a shot of espresso (for the parents who need it)
cherry pie matcha with fresh cherries new this year
04$7.50

cherry pie matcha

cherry + vanilla matcha latte
donut cider refresher held up in front of the mural coffee-free energy
05$6.75

donut cider refresher

apple cider + cinnamon sparkling plant-powered energy
caramel apple cider with a big swirl of topping it's back
06$6.75

caramel apple cider

caramel + apple cider + topped with whipped cream
see the full fall menu

order ahead on toast, or just come say hi.

members don't just play for free.

you also get 10% off everything (yes, the pumpkin latte too). memberships start at just $28 per month for the entire family.

more info & join
New playgroup

This is How We Play: support & connection in a play setting

A brand new weekly playgroup for families navigating neurodivergence & disability. Kids play their way, caregivers connect with families who get it, and a pediatric mental health therapist is right there on the sidelines. No diagnosis needed, no explaining required.

Tuesdays 9-10am All ages & siblings Free for members
save your spot learn more

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Join us for classes, workshops, events & markets ... for kiddos (& adults!)

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coffee shop, wine bar & indoor play space · wauwatosa, wi

what is little village?

Little Village Play Cafe is a real coffee shop & wine bar for grown-ups, with an indoor play space for the little ones, in East Tosa, Wauwatosa, just west of Milwaukee.

most play spaces are built for kids, with coffee on the side. we flipped it.

01for the grown-ups

a real cafe, not a snack counter.

locally roasted Vennture coffee & a full espresso bar, breakfast sandwiches, pizza & a beer & wine list worth staying for. comfy couches, grown-up decor & not a tiny chair in sight.

02for the kids

2,000 sq. ft. of montessori-inspired play.

room to climb, build, pretend & explore, plus classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers.

03for everyone you bring

the aunt, the coworker, the friend without kids.

the easy spot to meet up when only some of you have little ones. no kids at all? the cafe & gift shop are open to everyone. and when you're ready, host a party or join the village.

reserve a spotsee the menu & order online

good to know

your questions, answered.

everything you'd ask before your first visit. still wondering? just ask us at the counter.

what is a play cafe?
a play cafe is a coffee shop with an indoor play space built in, so kids can play while grown-ups sit down with a real coffee or a bite to eat. Little Village is Wauwatosa's play cafe: a full cafe with locally roasted Vennture coffee, beer & wine and food, plus a Montessori-inspired play area for little ones.
how is little village different from other play spaces?
most indoor play spaces around Milwaukee are built just for kids, with a coffee pot on the side. we're a real cafe first: a full espresso bar, food and beer & wine, with a play space for the little ones. that makes us the easy spot for grown-ups with & without kids to hang out together, whether it's a playdate, a catch-up with a friend or a visit with the aunt.
where can i find an indoor play space near milwaukee?
Little Village Play Cafe is at 6505 W North Ave in East Tosa (Wauwatosa), a quick drive from Milwaukee, Brookfield & the surrounding suburbs. it's an indoor play space, so it works rain, shine or snow.
how much does open play cost?
open play is $12 for 60 minutes or $16 for 90 minutes. one adult per kid is free & babies 0 to 6 months play free. families who come often can join a membership for unlimited play from $28/month for the whole family.
when are you open?
open play runs tuesday thru friday from 8am to 8pm, & saturday & sunday from 8am to 1pm. mondays are for classes. see hours & pricing.
do i need a reservation?
nope, walk-ins are welcome! you can also reserve a spot ahead of time if you'd like to plan your visit.
can adults come without kids?
absolutely, & plenty do! our coffee shop & gift shop are open to everyone. meet a friend & her toddler, work from a couch, grab a glass of wine or pick up a local gift. no kid required.
what food & drinks do you have?
a full-service cafe with an espresso bar using locally roasted Vennture coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pizza, kids' snack trays (a meal + 3 sides, cafeteria style) and a beer & wine list for the grown-ups. see the full menu.
can we host a birthday party there?
yes! we host private birthday parties, baby showers & celebrations with a dedicated party team. see party packages & open dates.