Bean Bag Play Café

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Bean Bag Play Café Locally-roasted coffee + thoughtfully designed play area for ages 0-6. Book online at beanbagplaycafe.ca 🌟

11/03/2026

Another fun-filled session of Toddler Art Class is starting next Tuesday and registration is open now!

🌈What our families say 💖

"This is the highlight of our week, we are always looking forward to painting and playing!"

"The projects are so creative"

"It's fun for them to try new things and they love getting playtime after class"

🎨Details
Age: 2–4 years
Dates: Nov 10 - Dec 15 (6 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10AM
(30 minute class plus 30 minutes of playtime)
Location: Bean Bag Play Cafe

Comment ART for the registration link, or grab it straight from our bio! 🖼

11/02/2026

Some of my favourite moments of our latest coffee cupping session with Wadi Coffee Roasters (PS the cutest coffee bean is right at the end 🤭)

We're choosing new coffees for our espresso and filter (we revisit our selection when seasons change, when harvests turn and when new exciting coffees become available) and as always I am blown away by the quality, the craftsmanship and the dedication that our roaster Ziad brings.

Tell me, what kind of flavour notes do you want to see in our new coffees?

Even the best cup of coffee tastes that much better when it's shared with friends.Who is your coffee bestie?
10/30/2026

Even the best cup of coffee tastes that much better when it's shared with friends.

Who is your coffee bestie?

10/30/2026

Every toy in our play area was chosen to be there, and it's not always an easy task deciding which ones make the cut.

I always come back to the core of what we want play to be like for littles at Bean Bag: child led, independent if they chose, open-ended and, above all, safe.

So, how do we choose? We ask the following questions whenever we introduce a new toy:

1. Can a child play safely with this with hands-off supervision? (If mom/dad need to be constantly on alert, that won't cut it!)

2. Is it developmentally appropriate for our age group?

3. What type of play does it support? (E.g. imaginative, sensory, building etc. so we keep a good balance)

4. Are the materials safe? (We always try to minimize plastics and look for for non-toxic materials)

5. Can it withstand wear in our environment (we get a lot of children and the toys need to be stury enough to handle all that love 🤭

What is important to you when selecting toys for your littles to play with?

10/29/2026

After 12 books,
3 songs,
8 potty breaks,
5 'last' sips of water,
19382 hugs,
night light on,
night light off...

Time to relax now 🫠

10/27/2026

You know the feeling.

You and your friend *finally* managed to make it out on a playdate after having to cancel 1942 times. You're craving a chance to catch up and have grown-up conversations and a moment to relax... but then you both end up on opposite sides of the playground, 40 feet apart and watching your kids every move so they don't jump off any unsanctioned ledges 🫠

Maybe it's a hot take, but I don't think every outing with the kids should be like that.

Some days, we're in for the beautiful chaos of those high-energy playground dates.🌈

But when you're not, when you just want the energy down a few notches and you want to sip on your coffee and yap with your bestie and not worry about the kids getting hurt... we have a space for that ☕️🫶

10/26/2026

Your toddler's birthday party is for you to enjoy, not to be stressed about!

We give you the setup and support so you can let go of the hosting stress and join the fun 🥳

Want all the details?
Comment PARTY or send us a DM 🎂

10/25/2026

We see you, mama, and you are pure splendor ❤️

Quality time playing with our little ones is invaluable, but sometimes we really need a moment to ourselves.If you're fe...
10/23/2026

Quality time playing with our little ones is invaluable, but sometimes we really need a moment to ourselves.

If you're feeling touched out, or overstimulated and want to encourage your toddler to play independently so you can pause, here are 5 things that can help:

1. A 'yes space': somewhere that they can play without hearing "No, don't do that! Stop! No thank you!" every 2 minutes. Playing freely without interruption builds their confidence to play independently.

2. Open mind, clean slate: just because they are 'always clingy' doesn't mean they will be in this particular space or moment. Hang back and see how they approach play, they just might surprise you.

3. Model play: show them how to play with a particular toy, then give them room to try for themselves. Remember, the goal isn't for them to do it 'right', it is for them to feel confident that they can do it themselves.

4. Stay visible: toddlers often need to feel your presence to feel safe and comfortable, but visible doesn't have to mean super close. If they can look to you and see a smile, an acknowledgement, a thumbs up, that can sometimes be all they need.

5. If at first you don't succeed... today might not be the day for independent play. Maybe today they really need that attachment. Don't let that discourage you. Enjoy the closeness today and approach the next time with an open mind and a blank slate again. Independent play builds over time.

What are some things you find helpful to encourage independent play?

10/23/2026

A year ago, my dream was a pile of drywall dust and construction equipment. Today, I get to see real families build memories in that same space.

It will never not make me emotional how special that is 💖

At times it felt almost impossible to explain the vision for this cafe. Now I see people walk in and just... get it.

What an unbelievable pinch-me moment it is to see babies and toddlers play where there was once nothing but an empty space, to see parents find their village where once there was nothing but debris.

Thank you for making this space come alive 🫶

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1433 Wellington Street W #111
Ottawa, ON
K1Y2X4

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