The Play Café Sunderland

The Play Café Sunderland A family friendly café with a play area for 0-4yo and beyond
Good food, classes, events and birthday parties.
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The Play Café Sunderland is a unique and vibrant café your children will love just as much as you do. We run 3 sessions Mon-Fri (9-11; 11.30-1.30;2-4) and Saturday sessions (9-11 ; 11.30-1.30). Private birthday parties are hosted Saturday afternoons and Sundays. We recommend booking via www.bookwhen.com/theplaycafesunderland as we offer:
- Classes and entertainment for babies to pre-schoolers
- Free play area
- Quality menu
- Homemade cakes and scones
- Hand crafted hot drinks
- Free car park
Next to Seaburn Metro (almost opposite the main entrance of Sainsbury's)

🍂🧡 FRIDAY FUN AT THE PLAY CAFÉ! 🧡🍂It’s Friday, and we’ve got a lovely day of play, food & fun waiting for you! 🥰🌈🕘 9:00–...
02/10/2026

🍂🧡 FRIDAY FUN AT THE PLAY CAFÉ! 🧡🍂

It’s Friday, and we’ve got a lovely day of play, food & fun waiting for you! 🥰🌈

🕘 9:00–10:30 — Breakfast & Stay & Play 🍳☕
🎈 10:30–11:00 — Bouncy Kids
🍽️ 11:30–1:30 — Lunch, Stay & Play
🪩 2:00–2:30 — Friday Disco
🎨 Afternoon — Stay & Play

🍁 And don’t forget… our NEW AUTUMN MENU is here! 🍂
Come along and give it a try — warming autumn favourites, delicious treats and something for everyone! 😋☕🍰

Bring the little ones, grab a coffee and make a day of it at The Play Café Sunderland! 💕

📍 We can’t wait to see you! 🌈🧸

🍯✨ STICKY TOFFEE LOAF✨🍯Our deliciously indulgent sticky toffee loaf has been RESTOCKED 😋🤎Who’s popping in to grab a slic...
01/10/2026

🍯✨ STICKY TOFFEE LOAF✨🍯

Our deliciously indulgent sticky toffee loaf has been RESTOCKED 😋🤎

Who’s popping in to grab a slice (or two 😉) and give it a try?

Tag your sticky toffee lover! 👇😍

🎉 IT’S THURSDAY & IT’S LAUNCH DAY! 🎉We’re kicking off October with something extra exciting… 🥳🍂 OUR BRAND-NEW MENU LAUNC...
01/10/2026

🎉 IT’S THURSDAY & IT’S LAUNCH DAY! 🎉

We’re kicking off October with something extra exciting… 🥳🍂 OUR BRAND-NEW MENU LAUNCHES TODAY! 🍽️✨

And there’s already one BIG star of the show… 👀
🟢 THE BALL PIT IS A HUGE HIT! 🥰 The little ones are absolutely loving it!

Come and make a day of it at The Play Cafe Sunderland 💕☕️

✨ TODAY’S SCHEDULE:
🥞 Breakfast Stay & Play — 9:00–10:30
🎶 Music & Groove — 10:30–11:00
🧸 Turn Up & Play — 11:30–4:00

🍽️ New menu launches TODAY! Come along, grab a bite, let the little ones play, and see what all the ball-pit excitement is about! 🌈💕

📍 The Play Cafe Sunderland
💗 October is off to a brilliant start!

🍂🍁 THE DAY IS HERE! 🍁🍂Tomorrow is officially LAUNCH DAY for our brand-new AUTUMN MENU at The Play Café Sunderland! 😋❤️We...
30/09/2026

🍂🍁 THE DAY IS HERE! 🍁🍂

Tomorrow is officially LAUNCH DAY for our brand-new AUTUMN MENU at The Play Café Sunderland! 😋❤️

We’ve been busy behind the scenes creating lots of delicious new treats, cosy favourites and autumn-inspired goodies… and we can’t wait for you to try them! 🥰

🍎 Apple Crumble Waffles
🍁 Toffee Apple Waffles
🥪 Autumn Ham Bagel
🧀 Mac & Cheese topped with crispy cheese
🥣 Butternut Squash Soup
🍂 Sticky Toffee Hot Chocolate
☕ Maple & Cinnamon Latte
🎃 Pumpkin Spice Latte & Matcha
🍰 Plus our brand-new seasonal sweet treats!

And that’s just a little taste of what’s waiting for you! 👀🤎

🎉 AND DON’T FORGET… OUR BALL PIT HAS BEEN REFILLED! 🎉
It’s fresh, full and ready for lots of little ones to jump, play and have fun! 🥳🟢🔵🟡

So whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, a coffee and cake or a little autumn treat after play, we’ve got plenty to tempt you!

🍂 AUTUMN MENU LAUNCHES TOMORROW! 🍂

Who’s coming to try something new? 😋👇

❤️ The Play Café Sunderland
Good Food • Happy Kids • Great Times

Tell me you own a play café without telling me you own a play café… 😂🛁🫧Yep… that’s right — ball pit balls in the bath! 😂...
30/09/2026

Tell me you own a play café without telling me you own a play café… 😂🛁🫧

Yep… that’s right — ball pit balls in the bath! 😂

Tonight’s job is getting every single one of these little balls sparkling clean before they go back into the ball pit tomorrow, ready for the launch of FUN! 🎉 and, of course, the launch of our NEW Autumn Menu! 🍂☕️🥞

Because apparently running a play café involves a LOT more bath time than expected! 😂

We can’t wait to welcome you all back tomorrow — who’s ready for a day of play, fun and delicious autumn treats? 🍁🎃✨

🍂 OUR AUTUMN MENU COUNTDOWN IS BACK ON! 🍂 🎉 The printer has finally been fixed, our new Autumn Menus have been printed, ...
29/09/2026

🍂 OUR AUTUMN MENU COUNTDOWN IS BACK ON! 🍂

🎉 The printer has finally been fixed, our new Autumn Menus have been printed, and that means we can officially resume our countdown! 🙌🍁

The wait is nearly over… our brand-new Autumn Menu launches this Thursday 1st October! 🎃🍂

We’ve got some delicious new dishes and cosy autumn favourites for you to come and try — so why not pop in and try something new? 🧡

And because we thought the launch needed a little extra fun… THE BALLS ARE BACK! 🎉🟠🔴⚪

That’s right — we’ll be refilling our ball pit ready for the autumn menu launch, so the little ones can enjoy a play while you enjoy your food and a well-earned cuppa. ☕️🥰

🍂 New Autumn Menu
🎉 Ball Pit Back & Refilled
📅 Launching Thursday 1st October

The countdown is officially back on! ⏰🍁

Bring the family, come hungry and let’s get autumn started! 🧡

We can’t wait to see you! 🥰

🌈 SHOP SMALL • SUPPORT LOCAL 🌈We’re proud to showcase our wonderful independent sellers! 💕Every purchase helps support r...
29/09/2026

🌈 SHOP SMALL • SUPPORT LOCAL 🌈

We’re proud to showcase our wonderful independent sellers! 💕
Every purchase helps support real people, their creativity and their small businesses.

✨ Come along and discover something handmade, unique and made with love! ✨

🛍️ Our amazing sellers:
💗 Crafty Karen
💗 kaycis creations
💗 Gigi homemade gists
💗 Robins nest
💗 gifts and vinyl by Sonia
💗 Popolo Ceramicos Sunderland
💗 bramley apple books
💗 nutters knitting

Shop small. Support local. ❤️ Every purchase makes a difference!

🌈🧸 FREE STAY & PLAY! 🧸🌈Did you know that at The Play Café Sunderland, you can enjoy FREE STAY & PLAY with ANY purchase! ...
29/09/2026

🌈🧸 FREE STAY & PLAY! 🧸🌈

Did you know that at The Play Café Sunderland, you can enjoy FREE STAY & PLAY with ANY purchase! 🎉

Grab yourself a coffee ☕️, enjoy some lunch 🍕, treat the little ones to something tasty 🍰 or simply pop in for a snack — and the kids can play for FREE! 🥳💕

Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a rainy-day activity or just somewhere to relax while the little ones have fun! 🛝✨

📍 Find us at:
Unit 1, 9–10 Station Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR6 9AA

🚗 FREE CAR PARK — so no need to worry about parking!
🚇 We’re also just a short walk from Seaburn Metro Station, making us super easy to get to by public transport.

Come and see us! 🥰☕️🧸
Eat • Drink • Play • Relax ❤️

🎉 IT’S TODDLER TUESDAY! 🧸🌈We’re ready for another fun-filled Tuesday at The Play Café Sunderland! 💕✨Here’s what we’ve go...
29/09/2026

🎉 IT’S TODDLER TUESDAY! 🧸🌈

We’re ready for another fun-filled Tuesday at The Play Café Sunderland! 💕✨

Here’s what we’ve got happening today:

🧸 Toddler Tuesday — 9:00–11:00am
🍽️ Lunch & Play — 11:30am–1:30pm
🌈 Sensory Session for Pre-Walkers — 2:00–2:30pm
🎈 Afternoon Stay & Play — come along and enjoy some relaxed playtime!

Whether you’re joining us for a session, grabbing some lunch or just looking for somewhere to keep the little ones entertained, we’d love to see you! 🥰

☕️ Good coffee, tasty food & lots of playtime — what more could you need? 💕

📍 The Play Café Sunderland
See you soon! 👋🧸🌈

🎄🎅 OUR CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE IS NOW LIVE! 🎅🎄The wait is over… our Christmas Schedule is here! ❤️✨ (full visual timetable to...
28/09/2026

🎄🎅 OUR CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE IS NOW LIVE! 🎅🎄

The wait is over… our Christmas Schedule is here! ❤️✨ (full visual timetable to follow)

Take a look through all the magical Christmas events, classes and festive fun we have planned at The Play Café Sunderland this year. We can’t wait to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with you all! 🎄

🎁 Don’t forget… every Christmas class and event you book onto gives you ONE entry into our Christmas Prize Draw! 🎁

The more Christmas fun you book, the more chances you have to win our biggest giveaway yet! ✨

Book now on https://bookwhen.com/theplaycafesunderland
And we’re not finished yet… 👀🎅
We still have lots more Christmas surprises to reveal, including some extra festive treats and events for the grown-ups too! ☕✨

Keep your eyes peeled… we have so much more Christmas magic coming your way! ❤️🎄

Address

9-10 Station Road
Sunderland
SR69AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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