Kids' Cafe Especially for People
With Young Children
Opened in July
2008, Outside-In PlayCafe
is a 2400 square foot cafe with play space designed just for people
with small children to come, relax, enjoy a meal or snack, and let
the little ones let loose! Our menu features fresh,
made-to-order paninis and pastas made with local organic produce, soups,
salads, smoothies, coffee drinks, snacks, and beverages. Our
primary age group for play is 1 - 7, but we also offer check-out
table games for older children.
Our Story
Outside-In PlayCafe was created by Dana Young, a working
mom with a background in childcare and teaching, and her husband
Justin,
with 20+ years in the restaurant industry. Dana had become
frustrated by the shortage of safe places to take her children that
were also comfortable for the adults caring for them.
She wished
there was a kid-friendly place that offered good wholesome
“parent-friendly” food, an atmosphere inviting for adults and
inspiring for children, and unique toys that developed children’s
minds and bodies. Nothing quite like that existed nearby, despite
the rapidly growing population of young families with small
children, so she decided to open her own “playcafe”, for her family
and for the community.
Dana was visiting her friend Jenny in the San Francisco Bay Area and
told her about her idea for the playcafe. The two friends met
through a mom's group when their sons (born 44 minutes apart!) were
infants, and now they also had daughters the same age. Jenny, who
has a background in business and project management, was excited about
Dana's concept for the Outside-In PlayCafe, and asked if she wanted a
partner. Dana was happy to have another like-minded mom help make
her dream become reality.
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