Chicago Coffee Shop & Kids Indoor Playground Cafe

A neighborhood cafe for everyone

Neighbors, Parents, Singles, Students…we all need a break. Really. We have everyone in mind. Get comfy in our trendy Chicago cafe and call the place yours. Free WiFi and superb Intelligentsia coffee and Sugar & Spice pastries await your taste buds. Plus, we offer a light menu of sandwiches (adults and kids), salads and soups. Enjoy yourself with a latte, tea, house blend coffee and a decadent pastry.

During the summer, indulge in our delicious Iced Coffee or taste authentic Italian Gelato.

Unlike many cafes, we offer a designated Family Room with an interactive kids playspace for kids five and under. Don't worry, it's separate from the main cafe by soundproof glass. Come experience Family Grounds Cafe. Learn More: Our Chicago Coffee Shop...the Family Grounds Cafe Story.

News & Events 

MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!  Great way to beat cabin fever and have fun year round!

Purchase in person, by phone (773-281-0785) or online!  

Winter Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm / Sat: 8:00am-2:00pm / Sun: Closed

*Reservations accepted & highly encouraged for morning play sessions.

Why Morning Play Sessions?  They are convenient for you!  As bad weather sets in, morning playtime can be busy.  This allows you the opportunity to guarantee a spot ahead of time for you and your child, especially perfect if you are meeting friends.  It also allows us time to thoroughly clean and sanitize our play space and maintain the level of cleanliness that we find necessary for your children.  Reserve a spot (M-F) for 9am or 11am or Sat for 8:30, 10:30 or 12:30.  (M-F) Afternoons are best for spontaneous drop-ins between 1pm - 6pm.

 JANUARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

The holildays are done, and we all deserve a little break!  Traveling, shopping, parties... fun, but TIRING!  Family Grounds to the rescue!  You know those days you just don't have the energy to get dressed, let alone the kiddos too?  We were going to have Monday after New Years' Day be pajama day... but then we thought, aren't all Mondays hard!  So this January join us in Pajama Day Mondays, Hot Cocoa Socials on Thursdays, our January Jubilee, and Saturday Live Music... want to come a lot?  Get in on our memberships- special deals on Membership Monday!

Monday, Jan. 2nd:  Membership Monday!  Special snacks, give-aways, and deals for those who stop by the membership table.  Reserve a morning playtime.

Mondays (9am - 1pm):  Pajama Day!  Make a reservation and come as you are!  Enter our doors in your pajamas and receive 15% off food & drink orders. (Annual, Semi-Annual & Unlimited Members receive 25% off!).  A few additional breakfast options will be available such as:  yogurt & fruit, oatmeal, and cereal.  Reserve a morning playtime.

Thursdays (3:30pm - 4:30pm): Hot Cocoa Social!  Mini snacks & hot cocoas for the mini-people!  Included in play admission!

Saturday, Jan. 7th (8:30am - 12:15pm):  January Jubilee!  Jubilee means to celebrate & indulge!  So this is our New Years Party... keep on celebrating!  Reserve a spot for our 8:30am or 10:30am play session and come for a pancake breakfast, coffee, juice, facepainting, live music and some family fun time!  Charge is $10/ Person (kids & adults).  Create a Family Time Capsule to commemorate 2011 for an additional charge at the door.  Reserve a morning spot.

Saturdays (8:30am - 12:15) Family Fun Time with Live Music Performances by our favorite local musicians!  Charge is $8/Person (kids & adults).  Reserve a spot in advance!  Reserve a spot.

Sat. 1/14:  Laura Doherty

Sat. 1/21:  Super Stolie

Sat. 1/28:  Little Miss Ann