The Little Play Cafe
311 Union Ave
The Little Play Cafe is a family owned cafe and Montessori-inspired play space. Our play area features a clean and imaginative space for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-6. It is carefully curated with high quality toys and equipment that offer children endless opportunities for open ended and imaginative play. While we welcome adults to sit back and relax with a coffee in one of our cozy chairs, we encourage adults to join in on the fun and play alongside their littles in the play area. The Little Play Cafe is the perfect place to connect with other parents and families. We host private events such as birthday parties, baby showers, and First Birthdays.
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In Rutherford
#4 / Entertainment
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In Rutherford overall
#241 of all businesses
Amusement & Family Entertainment
#1 in town
Composite score
1 / 100
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Computed from 19 text reviews using BergenHub's quality scoring (sentiment, owner responsiveness, review depth).
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- GGoogle reviewerAug 3, 2026
<br><br>We had the most wonderful experience celebrating our daughter 3rd birthday here! From the very beginning, the staff was kind, responsive, and incredibly helpful with every question we had.<br><br>The decorations were beautiful, the play area was clean and perfect for the kids, and everything was set up exactly as promised. All of our guests had a fantastic time, and the children had so much fun.<br><br>Thank you for helping make Kaya's birthday so special and memorable. We truly appreciate all of your hard work and attention to detail. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful venue for a children's party and will definitely be back!
- GGoogle reviewerJul 12, 2026
What a wonderful morning enjoying the kids playing. Really nice cafe with snacks, great french fries. The new owners are so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back!
- GGoogle reviewerLocal GuideJun 7, 2026
Attended a birthday party here today. Space was nicely set up, clean, small but spacious enough. I had a black iced coffee from the cafe, which was good. We knew the space was geared toward littles, but my 7 and 8 year olds still had a good time.<br><br>2 stars deducted for the lack of enthusiasm from one particular staff member working the party. I have thrown my share of birthday parties at different venues and the customer service here was definitely lacking. With that said, the kids all had fun and that's what matters.
- GGoogle reviewerLocal GuideMar 6, 2026
Would be nice if you keep open for other days. And longer hours. Its so short windows
Owner response · May 9, 2026
Hi Jigisha, <br><br>Thank you for your feedback! We hear you and understand that more hours would be helpful.Right now, our weekends are largely dedicated to hosting birthday parties, which have become a big part of what families love about The Little Play Cafe. During the week, we offer open play times designed to keep the space fresh, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. We're always looking at ways to expand, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We'd love to have you join us for open pl
- GGoogle reviewerFeb 17, 2026
We had a great experience here with my 9 month old! Plenty of activities suited for her and space to crawl and explore. Their drinks were also very good which is a HUGE bonus! We can't wait to come back!
Owner response · May 9, 2026
Hi Gabrielle, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It means so much to us.
- GGoogle reviewerLocal GuideFeb 1, 2026
Rating only — no comment.
Owner response · May 9, 2026
Burcu, Thank you so much for your 5 star review! It means a lot to us.
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