Would recommend for smaller kids. Toddlers and those under 8/10. There are two main areas to choose from.
Turn right from the entrance and you get a more active/social hands on play area where kids can play with inflatable toys, etc. with other kids, staff have story book read outs, some puppet show area and a small classroom art class for them. This area I believe is designed more to encourage social interaction between the children. Make note though that the activities are only done on certain days and times so ask before going.
Turn left and you get a place for activities where kids can sit down and make their own art and/or view and play with children approved technologies individually. The good thing is that they can bring their artwork home. In addition, on some dates they also host special exhibits on this side. Sadly, when we went here the last two times there was none.
The place does not have a cafe. However, they do allow you to bring your own foods to eat in a designated area containing a vending machine.
Adults are required to pay admission fee in addition to 1 year olds. But ticket was much cheaper than phoenix children's museum especially if you opt to buy the yearly membership.