Cafes

The Hop
Located at 640 Merrimon Ave in North Asheville, this ice cream/coffee shop is a perfect place ot take the kiddos for a sweet treat. Offering home-made soy ice cream, a multitude of real ice cream flavors, and lip-smacking shakes. They have a fantastic area just for children to play; with puzzles, books, a chalk board, movies, or just to sit and enjoy their sweet ice cream treat. They also offer events, such as a weekly “Meet ‘n Greet“ every Tuesday from 11-12, where moms come to meet other moms and enjoy half priced lattes, coffees and teas, and “The Balloon Guys”, who come tableside and make balloon animals for everyone!

The Growing Young Café
Located on Tunnel Road, this café is the perfect retreat for moms with younger children. Although they have a narrow menu selection, the whole café is geared towards children’s play. For a small fee, you can have someone engage your child in play (but if you have a well-mannered child then the child will have no problem finding things to entertain themselves with.).