Out of the 3 baby friendly cafes in Toronto that I know of, this is my favorite. The play area is small and not fenced in and I don't mind at all. In fact, I think it's a smart idea as it's not the staff's responsibility to watch your kids while you chat and eat but the play area is there to make your life easier and your child's visit more pleasant.
There is a train table with full tracks and trains, a kitchen with all the dishes and fake food your kids need to "cook" and make believe, a bookshelf packed with books and other various toys. The floor plan is open and quite roomy and the bathrooms are incredibly kid friendly with flip down child toilet seats and lots of stools.
There is a kiddy menu that is very reasonably priced and tasty. The food overall is pretty good but simple since there is no full kitchen so the owners do the best they can. There is a liquor license. Oh, and the best vegan cupcakes from Sweets from the Earth that I have ever had I am not vegan.
In the Summer there is a small patio and the front doors open up but are blocked by a large leather sofa so kids can't escape.
The owners are the friendliest and most open ladies I have had the pleasure of meeting and this is one of my go to places now when I want to enjoy a tea, lunch or brunch with a friend or group of friends. I actually have even just gone on my own once and my daughter had a great time playing and I got caught up on some work on my ipad while enjoying a coffee and muffin. My daughter likes the grilled cheese or pizza. She didn't even want to leave to go get ice cream! lol! That's the hard part, getting your kids to leave.
I really suggest going here if you are looking for a nice relaxing cafe experience that your kids will enjoy too. This is not a kids cafe or an indoor playground. This is a good cafe that caters to adults and makes their lives a little easier by providing entertainment for the kids. This is a community cafe.
If you don't want kids running underfoot or hearing little voices do not bother going here.