One of the things I like best about attending the Webster Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Breakfast Buffet meeting is that I get to reconnect and check in with dozens of Webster-area business owners whom I have gotten to know through my blog.
At the April meeting, held last Friday April 24 at the Webster Golf Club, I had the pleasure to sit next Richelle Acker, co-owner of Play-a-Latte play café, located in the Towne Center Plaza on Ridge Rd. (Target plaza). Richelle and her sister Kristi Phillips opened the adorable little play space last September, and of course I wrote a blog about it. But I haven’t been back even once since then, to chat and see how things are going.
Apparently, I’ve missed out on a lot. Judging from what Richelle was telling me about the programs they’ve created and community connections they’re making with neighboring businesses, she and Kristi seem to have really settled into their business and found their groove.
If you’ve never been to Play-a-Latte yet, you really ought to pop in just to see what it’s all about. The bright, kid-friendly space features custom-built playhouses (retail and service shops), surrounding a “central park”-type area with picnic tables and ice cream cart, all encouraging imaginative play. There’s also a fenced-off area for very young children, a party room, and a separate sensory room: a quieter, calmer space with muted lighting, fidget toys and sensory tiles and boards. Plus, there’s plenty of comfortable seating for parents and grandparents, and a nice variety of refreshment options for both adults and children.
It’s basically a great place for parents to unwind with a beverage while their children are exploring, pretending, learning and making new friends.
And the free play time is just a start. Richelle and Kristi are always coming up with fun and creative new programs for young children and their caregivers. For example, in May there’s:
- Baby & Me Yoga, Sunday May 3 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. A relaxing morning yoga session with Flow & Glow Yoga. (Geared towards babies between 6-12 months old.)
- Love 2 Learn Sensory Class, Monday May 4 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Forty minutes of structured sensory activities, music and take-home craft followed by playtime.
- Live Puppet Show, Saturday May 16 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A fun and educational live puppet show for ages three and up. Featuring the “Move & Groove” show by Grace & Grins Puppets, which includes music and dancing. Ticket also includes playtime after the show. Adults are free.
Click here to find out more and purchase tickets for any of these events. Play-a-Latte play café is located on the west side of Towne Center Plaza on Ridge Rd. (next to Cold Stone).
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(posted 4/30/2026)
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