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A new kids cafe has finally opened near our home. Since having a child, I pay a lot of attention to whether there is somewhere nearby that suits kids. The best kind of place lets my child burn off energy, and lets me sit down with a coffee and something to eat. I really don’t want to keep giving my child screens.
Pingo Kids Club has recently opened in Docklands, not far from where we live, so we took our child to try it. When we went, there was an offer until 11 September: kids played free for 2 hours with one food order.
First Impressions
The first thing I noticed was that the place felt new and very clean. The space didn’t feel especially loud or messy.
Our child went in and started playing straight away. There are slides, magnetic tiles and Lego, and role play. I think it suits kids aged about 1 to 6.
What I Liked Most
It is not just an indoor playground. There is also a cafe, where I can order coffee and food.
The space is not big, so from where I sit I can see where my child is playing. I don’t have to follow my child around any more. At least here I can sit down and rest, and I was really moved by that.
The Food
The food was good. There are fried foods, and also dumplings and macaroni cheese. The kids liked it, and the prices were friendly, mostly in the low-to-mid teens.
Getting There
There is not much indoor play near the CBD. Here, trams 11 and 48 stop right at the door, and it is in the free tram zone.
Parties
Parties can be held here, and it seemed like a good choice. We might consider it for next year’s birthday, mainly because it is so close to home.
A Surprise on the Way Out
When we were leaving, I found they also sell the beaded pens that are very popular in Korea right now. I threaded a few pens myself, and it was really fun.
Address: Pingo Kids Club, Shop 3, 860 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
We also reviewed Pixieland at M-City in Clayton, another Melbourne play spot. More ideas are in our things-to-do directory.
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