I am loving these coffee and play cafes for parents and their babes! Have you heard of Lattes & Lollipops? It is in Powell just east of Recreations Outlet on Olentangy Street, and is kind of similar to Firefly Play Cafe. The difference is that the play area is a separate supervised room from the cafe area. Mom can get work done or visit with her friends while her kiddo plays – all in a laid back, bright, and friendly atmosphere. It can be perfect for that time when mom or dad just needs a break, or works from home and has an important report due or conference call and needs focus time. I saw women on their laptops with ear buds in talking to clients, moms meeting up with Grandmas over lunch, and a mom hanging with her husband for a quick bite before she went back to work.
They serve a nice menu that included soups, salads, sandwiches, or coffee and tea for that mid-afternoon energy boost. For kids, a variety of snacks were offered such as cheddar bunnies, fruit, and milk, but feel free to bring your own. The playroom had huge windows that faced the cafe area so parents could watch the kids play. The age suggestion is six months to seven years old. When I arrived at 12:30 pm most of the kids were 
probably two and under, but they cleared out for nap time.
Onto the playroom. It was filled with pretend toys, trucks, a train table, a bounce house, and the supervisors made sure all kids were playing safely. Now, it isn’t quite as big as Firefly that allows room for ride-on toys and running, but it has plenty for kids to do. Lattes & Lollipops offers two hours of supervised play for $10 for the first child and $5 for siblings, and “Happy Hour” pricing Mon – Fri 2 pm – 3pm at $5/child. After you check in and sign a waiver, your child will receive a sticker with their name on it and the time they checked in. There are cubbies for shoes and places to hang coats. They have a nice bathroom and room inside or outside for parents to sit for lunch or comfy chairs for relaxing. But, it is not a drop in – so don’t leave!
Be sure to check it out! Hours are Mon – Fri 9 am – 3 pm and Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm. They even host birthday parties! Check here for details: Birthdays!
Lattes & Lollipops
337 West Olentangy Street
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-798-2071
http://lattesandlollipops.com/
Went there three weeks ago with my sons (1 and 3) and it was great. I do wish the play area was bigger and offered more room to run around but it is a great idea and one that we will definitely go back to again.