Bug & Goose Play Cafe
Elm Grove, WI
Elm Grove play café with timed open-play sessions, coffee for grown-ups, a crawler zone, and a thoughtfully designed play space for kids 6 and under.
A caregiver-friendly play setup built around younger kids and easy supervision.
Photo 1 of 2. A caregiver-friendly play setup built around younger kids and easy supervision.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the better Milwaukee-area options for toddlers and preschoolers when you want a cleaner, calmer outing than a big trampoline park.
Good fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers who do best in a smaller, calmer setting
- Caregivers who want coffee, seating, and clear sightlines
- Planned meetups and rainy-day play dates
Consider another option if
- Families looking for older-big-kid attractions
- Drop-in visits without a reservation
- Large groups that want free-range all-day play
Know Before You Go
- Socks
- Socks are required in the play area.
- Reservations
- Open play is booked in timed sessions online.
- Rules
- Stay home if you are sick or recovering.
- Rules
- Soiled toys go in designated bins for sanitizing.
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Toddler area
- Climbing structure
- Slides
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Coffee available
- Food available
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- reserved timed session
Read more about this location
Bug & Goose Play Cafe in Elm Grove is a 3,000-square-foot play café designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Families book timed open-play sessions, then settle into an open-concept space with clear sightlines, a large climb-and-slide structure, a crawler area for the youngest visitors, and pretend-play setups. Caregivers are always free, socks are required in the play area, and the café setup makes it an especially easy pick for weekday meetups, rainy-day outings, and low-stress birthday celebrations.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Open Play | 90-minute open play from $12 per child |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
13448 Watertown Plank Road
Elm Grove, WI, 53122
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 9, 2026 against 5 public sources
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- Last check on record
- Apr 9, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 5 public sources
Public sources
- Official websitebugandgoose.com
- Elm Grove open play bookingbugandgoose.com
- Elm Grove schedulebugandgoose.com
- Private playbugandgoose.com
- FAQbugandgoose.com
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What changed
April 9, 2026
Verified address, schedule, pricing, passes, and private-play details on the official Bug & Goose website; refreshed editorial copy and image.