“Such a lovely, clean space for the little ones to play. We booked my son's 2nd birthday party here and the team made it completely stress-free.”
Herne Bay, Kent
Soft play for babies, toddlers & families
A warm, welcoming play cafe where little ones can play, explore and have fun — and parents get a proper coffee and a chance to relax.
Safe & Fun Play
Hot Drinks & Treats
Relaxed for Parents
0–5 years
Indoor play cafe for babies, small children & parents
Opening Times
- Monday 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Sunday Closed
Family run, family focused
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Play. Snack. Relax.
We're a small family run cafe, established after the birth of our first child. Our "little pickle" inspired us to open a safe, family-oriented space for families to enjoy spending quality time together.
Our layout keeps every play area in clear view, so you can relax with a coffee and a catch up while keeping a comfortable eye on your children.
More About UsMC
Food & drink with MAKCARI'S
Working alongside MAKCARI'S Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour, we serve freshly made food and home-brewed coffee alongside a nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free friendly menu.
Our main event
Birthday parties & soft play hire
Celebrate at the cafe with an exclusive party slot, or bring the fun to you with our soft play equipment hire.
In-cafe parties
Children's Party — Time Slot
90 minutes of exclusive use of our soft play, with a free drink and snack per child.
- Exclusive access — no other bookings during your slot
- Free drink & snack included per child
- Cafe menu with MAKCARI'S available for grown-ups
Bring it to your venue
Soft Play Equipment Hire
Ball pits, slides, climbing blocks and more — delivered, set up and collected so you can host the party wherever suits you.
- Delivered, set up and collected by our team
- Fully cleaned & safety checked equipment
- Packages sized for gardens, halls & venues
Book a session
Play sessions, parties & hire
Sessions run for 90 minutes, all child bookings come with a free drink & snack per child.
Loved by local families
What parents & carers say
Real reviews from families who’ve played, snacked and relaxed with us in Herne Bay.
“Finally somewhere in Herne Bay that's actually built for babies, not just toddlers. Coffee from Makcari's is a very welcome bonus for us parents!”
“We hired the soft play equipment for a party at home and it was spotless and easy to set up. Would book again in a heartbeat.”
4.9 / 5
average rating across Google & Facebook from over 60 families.