Café Au Plait
McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ
Coffee shop and toddler play café in North Scottsdale with free playspace, story time, classes, and private parties.
The space is scaled to younger children rather than older-kid open play.
Photo 1 of 3. The space is scaled to younger children rather than older-kid open play.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is one of the better Scottsdale picks for caregivers who want coffee and conversation built into the play outing.
Good fit
- Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Casual meet-ups where adults actually want a coffee
- Families who prefer a smaller, calmer play setting
Consider another option if
- Older kids who want slides, trampolines, or bigger-climber action
- Families expecting a long list of large-scale physical attractions
- Visitors who need Sunday hours
Know Before You Go
- Food
- Caregivers should keep food at the tables rather than in the play area
- Supervision
- Parent-present model with table seating nearby
- Supervision
- Caregivers remain responsible for their children
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Toddler area
- Pretend play
- Open play
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Coffee available
- Food available
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Coffee date play visit
Read more about this location
Café Au Plait blends a small café setup with a toddler-oriented indoor play area, making it one of the easier Scottsdale options for a low-pressure coffee-and-play meet-up. The official FAQ says the playspace itself is free, daily story time is free, and classes run most days for an added fee. It is best for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers rather than families looking for a big action attraction.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | closed |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Notes
No formal quiet-hours or sensory program was identified on the official site
Location
10405 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 5, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 5, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- Café Au Plait home pagecafeauplait.com
Checked: general concept, play café positioning
- Café Au Plait contact pagecafeauplait.com
Checked: address, phone, hours
- Café Au Plait FAQcafeauplait.com
Checked: free playspace, story time, class sign-up, food policy, caregiver supervision
- Café Au Plait event spacecafeauplait.com
Checked: party packages, party timing, unlimited play, staffing
What changed
April 5, 2026
Verified current café-play format, free-play policy, hours, and party package details from the official site.