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Cafe & play space · Wallasey

The Playdate Cafe

Stay · Play · Coffee · Connect

An incredible cafe & play space designed for children aged 5 and under. Children play while the grown-ups enjoy delicious food, fresh bakes and hot drinks.

  • Ages 5 & under
  • Socks on, shoes off
  • Fresh bakes daily
Lucy, owner of The Playdate Cafe, leaning out of the Playdate Playhouse in the play zone
Lucy smiling behind the cafe counter with a teapot and fresh bakes
The Playdate Cafe logo

Stay, Play, Coffee, Connect, Socks on, shoes off, Fresh bakes daily, Designed for ages 5 & under

little explorers welcome

Play zones

Four little worlds to discover, all designed for children aged 5 and under.

  • The Baby Zone: soft play blocks, a ball pit, a baby play gym and cushions for pre-walkers

    Baby Zone

    A dedicated area designed for pre-walkers to discover, play and learn.

  • The Playdate Playhouse beside the Welcome wall, with soft mats and toys

    The Playdate Playhouse

    Children can burn some energy as they climb, explore and whizz down the slide.

  • A pretend-play cafe stall with a striped awning

    Imaginary Play

    Imaginary play stations where little ones can build, create, and feed their imagination.

  • Picture books on the Book Nook shelves

    The Book Nook

    Book lovers can enjoy our cosy reading nook as they curl up with their favourite books and stories.

what would you like to do?

Booking a playdate is easy

  1. Choose your session

    Pick a day and a play session that suits your little one’s routine.

  2. Reserve your table

    Book one table or a few. Each table seats up to three grown-ups.

  3. Come play & refuel

    Little ones play while you sit back with a coffee and good company.

Tables set how much space you have; little ones joining in are added separately when you book.

Book a session
Illustration of The Playdate Cafe: a table with coffee and cake, a slide, plants and toys

pick your time

Play sessions

Reserve a table for your group and enjoy a relaxed session of play, coffee and good company.

All session info

Monday – Friday

Open 9:00am – 2:45pm

  1. Session 19:00am – 10:45am
  2. Session 211:00am – 12:45pm
  3. Session 31:00pm – 2:45pm

Saturday

Open 9:30am – 3:15pm

  1. Session 19:30am – 11:15am
  2. Session 211:30am – 1:15pm
  3. Session 31:30pm – 3:15pm

Sunday

Closed

Opening hours run from the start of the first session to the end of the last. Sessions usually last 1 hour 45 minutes, with 15 minutes between sessions.

party hire

Celebrate with us

Birthdays, baby showers and special get-togethers. We’d love to host you.

Party packages from £200 · Private hire of the afternoon session (1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Birthdays
  • Baby showers
  • Special get-togethers
See party packages
The cafe counter and tables under a rainbow balloon arch
Lucy behind the cafe counter with fresh bakes and a pot of tea

for big & small humans

Premium coffee & fresh bakes

Premium coffee, fresh bakes and delicious dishes for big & small humans, made for grown-ups to sit back and refuel while little ones play.

  • Fresh bakes daily
  • Hot drinks for grown-ups
  • Food for little ones too
See our menu
Illustration of Lucy, owner of The Playdate Cafe, holding a coffee

about

Hello! I’m Lucy

I’m a mum, a primary school teacher of ten years and now, the very proud owner of The Playdate Cafe. Every little detail of the cafe has been created with so much love: a special place where children play and have fun while the grown ups enjoy incredible coffee and delicious dishes. Make memories, watch friendships grow and feel part of a community.

Lucy x

follow along

Life at The Playdate Cafe

New bakes, play ideas and what’s happening this week.

theplaydatecafe.ltdon Instagram (opens in a new tab)

plan your visit

Come and see us

Opening hours

Monday – Friday
9:00am – 2:45pm
Saturday
9:30am – 3:15pm
Sunday
Closed

Find us

54 Mount Pleasant Road, Wallasey, CH45 5EW

Map & directionsinfo@theplaydatecafe.co.uk
  • Socks on, shoes off

    Our play space is a shoes-off zone, so bring socks for everyone.

  • Designed for ages 5 & under

    Older children are welcome too and will love our big kids baskets.

  • Book ahead

    Choose a session and a day, and we’ll have your table ready for your little crew.

Ready for your next playdate?

Pick a session, reserve your table and we’ll see you soon.

Book a session

Stay · Play · Coffee · Connect