Chicago Coffee Shop & Kids Indoor Playground Cafe

Be Yourself

Welcome to Family Grounds Cafe – a hip Chicago coffee shop with a separate kids indoor playground cafe, free WiFi and FREE PARKING. We proudly serve Intelligentsia espresso, coffee and tea. Gelato too! Kids welcomed. Kids appreciated. You may now relax. A cafe where kids can be kids and you can be you. Learn More about our Chicago Coffee Shop.

News & Events

SOCKS REQUIRED ON PLAY FLOOR!

If you plan to be on the play floor, socks are required.  If you forget, we have them available for purchase.

Summer Memberships!

We are offering 4 week and Entire Summer Memberships with UNLIMITED access. 

Summer Saturdays are Open Play

Saturdays will return to reservations in the fall. 

Family Grounds Cafe Seeks Your Help to Support a Local Family

Zen Mendoza is a 4 year old neighbor, friend, and customer of Family Grounds Cafe.  Family Grounds Cafe is looking for your help in supporting this little guy that was recently diagnosed with stage 4/5 cancer.  Click here to read more and find out how you can help.

FAMILY GROUNDS CAFE OWNER RUNNING CHICAGO MARATHON FOR KIDS

Encourage and help John make it to the finish line for kids in need! 

Reserve a play time...for you...for play dates...for peace of mind

On T,W,Th mornings we offer "Time Block Play" which gives you the opportunity to reserve a spot.  This is best for Play Groups, Meet-Ups or just to guarantee a spot with no wait (perfect for rainy days)!  Please note, walk-ins are always welcome during these times if space allows.  Make your Online Reservation now.

Special Summertime Play dates for 4-6 years old!

Wednesdays & Fridays in July.

Schedule a special summer play date for your kids with their school friends at Family Grounds Cafe.  Fancy Nancy Soiree for girls and Super Hero Training for boys!  So much fun! The best part is... you get to sit back and relax while your kids are having a customized play time!  Click Chicago Kids Activities for more details!

Infant and Child CPR Class - Wednesday, August 18

Perfect safety course for childcare professionals, babysitters, expecting parents and families with young children. For more information and to pay for the course, visit Infant Child CPR.