The Play List: Play Cafes in Tampa Bay, Wondergrounds and Little Play Place

Parents and kiddos say, “Hey! Tampa Bay has new indoor places to play!”

After eyeing the play cafés in Orlando for some time, we’re thrilled to see that Tampa has added a few options of its own throughout the Bay for indoor play. With locations in Wesley Chapel, South Tampa and St. Petersburg, we’re sharing our new favorite go-to spots for a coffee play date on this month's The Play List. Don’t forget your socks!

Wondergrounds Play Café
1041 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
wondergroundsplaycafe.com
Ages 6 and under

An ideal play date spot for parents, we love how Wondergrounds can accommodate different parenting needs. Open as of July, this great new spot offers a variety of seating options, including couches, tables and bar-height stools overlooking the play area. It’s a perfect option for parents who work remotely to plug in a laptop or eat a meal in peace while the kids let off steam. As big as the space is, it doesn’t feel loud or chaotic.

There’s an enclosed area for littles ages 2 and under, plus a fire station, grocery store and tons more for creative play. Bigger kids love exploring the climbing zone, which is multi-level with slides, rope bridges and hidden passageways.

Food + Drink: Sweet treats, coffee, bagels and grab-and-go snacks, featuring a dedicated Toddler Treat menu Babyccino and Not So Hot Hot Chocolate.
Come + Play: $15.95 weekday drop-ins (all-day), crawlers included with sibling or café purchase; monthly memberships, weekends by reservation (2-hour sessions; members don’t need reservations)

The Little Lounge
4318 W. El Prado Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629
thelittleloungetpa.com
Ages 8 and under

The Little Lounge was opened just last month in South Tampa by a speech-language pathologist. A welcome addition to the neighborhood, it’s small but packs tons of fun. Offering open play plus classes like music therapy and sign language, the space is bright and sunny with surprises in every nook and corner.

Featuring a great climbing wall, swings, a slide and treehouse-inspired houses full of fun places to hide and play pretend, there is also a story corner and stations for fine motor skills development with Magna-Tiles and blocks.

Food + Drink: Stay tuned for café and grab-and-go options, coming soon!
Come Play: $20-22 for 90-minute sessions; class packs and memberships available.

Photo Credit: Zoe Joiner | Originally published in the November 2025 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.