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679a Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, New York 11010
If you are looking for a place to host your Children's party with peace of mind, look no further! The pricing is reasonable with flexible adjustments. There are enough activities to satisfy both toddlers and older children. They offer a game room downstairs, which was perfect to separate the toddlers from the older children. All of the kids had a blast playing in the soft play area, jumping in the bouncy house, taking pictures at the photo booth, and many other activities. The kids get pizza, juice, and wat
I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate my daughter?s second birthday! From the moment I booked the hall, Gabby was incredibly helpful and always available to answer all my questions. We had a Sesame Street-themed party with about 25 adults and kids, and Gabby made the whole process seamless. On the day of the party, Gabby?s husband, James, went above and beyond to help in the morning, and Sophia was amazing with decorating and assisting throughout the event. They were all so friendly, welcoming
Gabby, the owner from the Party Play Cafe was wonderful to work with. The place was decorated beautifully and we simply had to show up. It was great that she gave us an option to order food from our choice of catering without additional cost (some places will charge you). We went with the full package and added additional services like drinks which we do not regret. You can also choose face painting, magic shows etc. Gabby even created the invitation for us! The kids had a blast and mommy wasn't exhaust
Party Place was GREAT from the minute I contacted them all the way through the end of our event . Everything went seamless and all the details were taken care of . We were able to just show up and enjoy our sons 1st birthday party ??
A great place to host a party! Soft play for young children and you can book an additional arcade & bounce house for older children. The kids had an absolute blast! The photobooth was also included- such great memories! Our theme was ?FAST ONE?. We choose the all inclusive package- and we are glad we did. Gabby was incredible to work with- she is any Pinterest mom dream come true . She even made our invites. We simply walked in to the playhouse and enjoyed our son?s birthday. The whole place was decorated
Gabby was a delight to work with. She gets back to you immediately and answers all your questions. The cafe was decorated beautifully and the kids had an amazing slime party!! We will be back!!
I cannot express enough gratitude to Gabby and her husband, James, the wonderful owners of Party Play Caf?, for making my daughter?s second birthday unforgettable. My first encounter with Gabby and James was last year when a bouncy house company scammed me on the day of my daughter?s first birthday party. At the very last second, Gabby and James stepped in and delivered a bouncy house, saving the day. This year, I had to change plans for my daughter?s birthday literally the day before, and once again, Gabb
Such an amazing experience. The owners, Gabby & James were so accomodating, patient, kind, and just overall wonderful people. I decided to throw a last minute party for my daughter and I literally didn't have to worry about anything, because they did it all. From the digital invitations, themed decorations that were personalized, set-up, snacks, food, entertainment, goodie bags and break down/clean-up. There was even a digital photo booth with the party theme. Such impeccable attention to detail, they did
Party play cafe did the most amazing job with my son?s 6th birthday! The party was done beautifully and they took care of everything! The kids especially loved the hilarious and great magic show!
This is a perfect space for a kid?s birthday party! It's clean and the kids loved the ball pit and bouncy castle. Gabby and James are so kind and take of so much of the party planning and decorating for you. I will definitely be recommending them and this space in the future.
This place is great for parties. I had my daughter?s 8th birthday party here. She wanted a ?Billy Joel? theme so the owners worked with me and listened to what we wanted. The decorations were amazing, so cute and exactly what my daughter had in mind.
I had my daughter?s 2nd birthday here, and I couldn't have had a better experience. My daughter and her friends loved it. The owners are super kind and thoughtful. They work with you and help make your vision come to life and create the best experience for your kids. Everything came out perfect.
A great place to have a small intimate experience with your friends and family to celebrate your child?s bday. James, Gabby and Brian were so kind and helpful. I am so happy I celebrated my son?s 1st birthday here!
Such a great experience at Party Play Cafe for my daughter?s birthday. Friendly staff work amazing with kids. Gabrielle personalized everything just the way we wanted! Highly recommend!
Great place and fantastic experience for our 2 y.o. Birthday party. James and Gabbi were extremely accommodating and helpful. The party turned out beautifully and everyone loved it. Highly recommend it:)) thank you guys! We'll be back!
They did an amazing job with my son's first birthday party! I didn't have to do a thing! What a stress free experience. I booked the ultimate package with the game room. The game room was great for the big kids in my family. My family and friends had a great time. I loved the soft play for my little one. I was in search of a cafe with soft play and I found it! I will definitely be returning. Thank you again!!
My 1 year old had a blast here! She would probably give it 10 stars! There's a lot of fun things to climb on and let her move around. However one safety concern I had was there are steps to the basement right near the play area which are really not obvious and the baby gate was not closed and secure so I shut it myself once I realized there were steps!! This is a huge safety hazard. I was watching my child every second but the steps really were pretty hidden. I also think the place could use a good deep c
Definitely 5 stars! On winter break with two toddlers is a lot of work so I decided to take them out. Everywhere I checked was booked and over packed. I found this unique small place for my toddlers. My babies had a full hour of play and had the entire place to themselves! It was so nice and relaxing. Not overwhelming at all. Perfect place for toddlers with special needs. They were playing a cool kids movie while the kids played. My daughter does not like loud noises and it was the perfect amount of sound f
My daughter and her friend had a blast. Great place. Owners and staff are amazing
So much fun! The bouncy castle and ball pit are a great hit! The owners are super nice! There's also a game room in the basement for older kids.
I'm giving one star only because of the inconsistency and confusion of the business hours of the place. The business hours claim they are open from 11:00am - 5:00pm on Tuesday-Friday (weekends being for private parties, events, etc.). I attempted to bring my toddler son here this Tuesday (it was around 11:10am when we arrived). The place was locked and obviously closed. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they were just running late that morning. A few days later, I tried calling t
Such a fun clean place for the kiddos! There are different type of events throughout the month with fun themes. And the staff is incredible and very courteous. Definitely recommend!
Love this place have been here many times so far. Staff and venue are both great. Definitely recommend party and play cafe for your child?s birthday
I recently took my grandchild to a Birthday Party at Party Play Cafe she had the greatest time the party room was decorated so beautiful the owners could not do enough for everyone we all had the most wonderful time and we are booking a party for my youngest grandchild next month we loved it so much.??
This is the perfect place for babies and toddlers. So glad I took my 1 year old here and he had such a great time.
This is a great place for Birthday Parties for kids. The owners are very helpful and accomedating. Would highly recommend. 5 stars all around!
Took my 15 month old daughter to the Sweetheart brunch! She had such a fun time! And everyone was so sweet
Such an amazing place! Everything was so beautiful and the workers were so accommodating and nice! 100% would plan another party here!
Great place to bring your little ones, safe/good for babies, too! We absolutely loved the space and staff and would definitely recommend ??
Great place! Very nice and welcoming owners. Lots of great events for kids as well. Definitely recommend.
The kindest hosts! Also really cool game room downstairs. I think that makes it unique from other play spaces!
James was very professional with the kids ! Definitely recommend this play area to neighbors and friends
Amazing owner, really cute place that kids will surely enjoy for gentle play! Highly recommend!
Came for a special Easter event and it was well organized, staff was great and place is clean
I love bringing my grandchildren to party play cafe, great place!!!
Amazing place to bring your little ones. Great iced coffee too.
Fun place for children. My kids had a great time . Love it .????????????
Great play space for little ones!
What a wonderful place for the children in our community!
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”