The Busy Bee Play Cafe

We had the pleasure of attending a birthday party here over the weekend. I have had this spot bookmarked for quite some time. It was bustling on a Sunday morning with multiple birthday parties going on at once. It appears they had two private party rooms. The play space itself features a baby friendly section, play gym, little houses for make believe play, train set and more. It's a great spot to burn off some energy especially during the chilly winter months. The staff was friendly and helpful. They also offer coffee drinks (nothing fancy) for purchase. Look forward to visiting again without the party format.

The Busy Bee Play Cafe located in north side of Indianapolis has been making appearance on the list of indoor playgrounds for over a year. So on a chilly day with extremely low temperatures, I decided to take my daughter here. First off, you need to reserve your play time in advance to limit the number of kids at one time. I sort of like this idea but I don't think that there is a strict enforcement of the end time, especially because the pass is called "Open Play - All Day Play". When we entered, we were one of the two parties at the check-in desk and there were 3 attendants at the desk, who seemed sort of overwhelmed. The kids need to wear gripper socks which we didn't have so that was an additional $2.50 which is pretty standard for play areas. My biggest complaint is that the entry door from the check-in area to enter the play area did not have a latch. As a result, I saw many parents (including me) getting anxious any time their kid drifted away. We put our shoes in a basket and went inside. I noticed there were two party rooms which seemed like a good size for birthday parties. They have a mix of couches and tables for parents. I picked a table which had a QR code for their cafe menu. You can provide your table number and they are supposed to bring the order to you. Well guess what? I ordered and waited and waited some more, and my order did not show up. I then noticed that the cafe isn't busy so there is no point waiting. I walked to the cafe and there were 5 staff members. I asked how much longer for my order, and I was told they do not have any order. I'd already paid for my order so I showed her the email receipt and they then started working on my coffee. The coffee was good but I was pretty disappointed on why they would have a QR code when it's not communicating with the site. I think that it's a good place to take your kids to but there isn't enough to keep them busy for hours. I also really liked how they provided slippers to use the bathroom so you don't have to access your outdoor shoes.

I think it is a great idea to have an indoor play area for the kids close by to home. Busy Bee is located in an industrial complex without much traffic - a big bonus. This was our first visit. We were greeted with "do you have reservations" which we did not. "Do you have grip socks?" Again, we did not. The clerk seemed annoyed that we were not with the program. We signed the waiver paid the $15 to plus $2.50 for grippy socks. We removed our shoes and entered. The Center filled quickly with playful toddlers. The cafe area has 12 tables plus high chairs. The play area is clean and includes a climbing/bounce structure, many scooting toys, a pretend village and a baby climbing area. The kids seemed to have fun. The cafe serves syrup flavored coffees, teas, energy drinks and various drinks for the kids. There is WiFi so you can connect to work, if you're working remote. There is are two party rooms for birthday parties. A gift shop offers assorted TY stuffed animals and toys, including several STEM options. There are well stocked, kid friendly restrooms with changing stations. If you forgot diapers, no problem, they've got them. My son in law spilled his coffee and within seconds, someone came over to clean the floor. The place is clean and they take keeping it clean, a priority. Except for the lack of friendly greeting, the kids had fun and we were comfortable. It's best to check on line for availability or make reservations because they were turning people away when we left.

We were having some work done at the house I needed to find someplace to take our 4, 2 and 2 week old for a few hours. I had heard of Busy Bee but hadn't been yet and definitely wasn't disappointed! There were plenty of things for the kids to do, it wasn't over crowded and they had some comfy couches I could sit on with the baby. I got a Carmel macchiato and was pretty impressed with the quality. Only deduction is that I think it's pretty pricey to come very often but we wouldn't visit enough to warrant a membership. Party room looks awesome and I could see this making a fun bday party spot!

So glad to have this spot near by! Great for toddlers to get out some energy. Admission is $15 but can stay as long as you'd like. I do wish the store/play area had a little more sometimes but overall so many fun things to do. I would reserve a play time ahead of time or at least check that they aren't full before going. Make sure you bring grippy socks for the kids.

Brought my 15 month old here and he had a blast. He was too young for the indoor playground part with slides but he enjoyed the 6 year and under section (they also have an 18 months and under part). There are giant foam bricks, a pretend play town, and little toy cards to scoot around in. It was busy but not too crowded on a sat.

Located in Zionsville is an awesome new spot: The Busy Bee Cafe! Great play areaWiFi for working parents while the kids playAwesome treats/coffees/teas to snack onThere is a huge indoor play space with a bounce area, tunnels, slide, swinging bars, giant sized legos and more!They also have a six and under area that has a library. Full size play houses, train area and more! You can buy monthly passes or pay per visit.

SUCH a great option to have in the area. The owners seem very thoughtful of all the little details, including headphones for kiddos when it's too loud and potty seats in the bathrooms. Hand sanitizer is set up throughout and there's a bin for chewed on toys to be sanitized. I like the new arrangement how there's more room to play instead of so many tables and my kiddos love how there are sometimes new activities or table displays on each visit so they don't get bored. The owners also keep a very active social media presence and regularly poll their customers to get ideas for updates and innovations. I really appreciate how responsive they are to their customers and have such a strong desire to serve the community. Very happy to have a toddler play place for those cold winter days or the recent heat wave we've been having. And there's coffee!!

Amazing place to run around with the kiddos! Separate, protected play area for 18months and younger. Great seating and coffee selection for the adults too!

What a bee-tiful delightful addition to the area! Free parking in the lot with the entrance on 96th St. After a few minutes here, it's easy to recognize how thoughtfully crafted this establishment is. Private party rooms for rent, snacks for adults and children, coffee/tea bar, ear protection for the more sensitive, designated area for the more little, massage chairs, play gym, and all sort of toys to keep the kiddos entertained. We arrived shortly after opening and it wasn't long before the place filled up. Rsvp highly recommended to guarantee play at desired time. Waivers and non-slip socks are required. Not sure if it was intentional but the activity caterpillar at the registration desk was very helpful keeping my toddler busy while i registered. Bought a play pass as we will definitely be back! Can't wait to see how this place will evolve because it's already pretty awesome.