Kid-Inclusive Places in WI

Parenting is basically one long exercise in multitasking, and being good at it (or at least faking it till you make it 😉). One thing about me: I love keeping track of places that make life easier for parents with young kids. Over time, I’ve built a running list in my “Kid Inclusive” notes app of spots that truly cater to families.

So what do I mean by kid‑inclusive? I have two boys under five, and they are busy bodies in every sense of the word. I get uncomfortable taking them places where I know they’ll want to move, explore, doodle, or burn off energy, and I’m left trying to keep them still with whatever I managed to shove into my bag. Sure, I can bring activities from home, but this list is about the places that go the extra mile for families in this season of life.

These are businesses that intentionally offer toys, coloring sheets, books, craft supplies, or even dedicated kid spaces where children can simply exist without a side‑eye from the next table. That earns them a 5‑star rating from me every time.

My goal is to grow this list to cover the entire state of Wisconsin. I want every parent with kids under 10 to know there are coffee shops, restaurants, and breweries where you can enjoy a meal or a latte while your kids have something engaging to do. (Yes, boredom has its place, but I also enjoy eating my food hot and sipping my iced latte while it’s still cold.)

My ask:  

If you know of a restaurant, coffee shop, brewery, or any business that wasn’t specifically created for children but has added thoughtful amenities for children, please share them with us. You can email us at info@greenbayareamom.com or send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram. We’ll happily add them to the list, at no cost to the business.

Let’s help Wisconsin parents find more places where kids are welcome, supported, and entertained, and where parents can breathe a little easier!

◦ Primal Eats (Gillet) — Outside toys, swing set, hammocks

◦ Coocoon Brewing — Outside toys 

◦ The Nest (Greenvile) — Small kids area with couches near 

◦ Familiar Grounds (New London) —Lots of toys + dedicated kids area

◦ The Nook (Manitowoc) — couch space for kids, books and toys

◦ Hungry Bear Family Cafe (Bonduel) — Games, toys, puzzles available 

◦ Branch station (Branch near Manitowoc) — dedicated kids area, games, chalkboard

◦ Fireside Cafe (Menasha) — Play area for kids indoors + outdoors and playground set indoors

◦ Company Station (Suamico) — games/ toys inside next to an ice cream shop + hidden playground nearby

◦ Blossoms (Denmark) —Train table for kids 

◦ Kavarna — board games and small shelf/space dedicated for kids

◦ The Sweet Lair (Menasha) — board games, puzzles, coloring pages

◦ Neighbors Health Cafe (Kewaunee) —dedicated kids area

◦ Waverly Beach (Menasha) — playground available and sandbox 

◦ Janeys Cafe (Coleman) —dedicated kids areas and kids events

◦ On a whim sweet treats (Francis Creek) — dedicated play area for kids

◦ Cupcake Couture —dedicated play area for kids

◦ Covered Wagon — toy box and candy claw machine

◦ Romys Nightangale (Black creek) —toys available for play + open space to run

◦ Let it Bake — toy shelf with play kitchen and some crafts

◦ Seths coffee (Appleton East) — small kids table with coloring pages & crayons

◦ Zambaldi Brewing— small kids area with toys and you can buy pizza from Gallaghers and bring it in 😏

◦ Kaukauna Coffee & Tea— dedicated kid space with toys and parent-kid only table/seating

◦ Player 2 Green Bay— arcade machines that kids can play with, with a full food and drink menu. Kid-friendly until 8PM, then becomes 21+

The below are places created for little & big ones alike, but upgraded for mom and dad too, offering everything from adult drinks to full meals and proper coffee!

◦ Little Sips Play Cafe— Full working coffee shop with an indoor play space for kids 6 and under. 

◦ Let’s Run Around— Full working coffee shop (Kmpound) with an indoor play space for kids. Bonus you can bring outside food!

◦ Big Cheddar Bounce— Adult drinks and other beverages, full food menu and of course arcades, and over 9 bouncy houses for all ages and abilities.