Kids Dakoong (Photo courtesy of Kids Dakoong)
When it’s hot, chilly, or rainy outside, the idea of finding a place where kids can play freely while parents unwind sounds like a dream. Fortunately, there is a perfect solution as Korea has an abundance of fun kids’ cafés where both kids and parents can have a joyful time! These kid-friendly havens allow parents to relax, enjoy good food and beverages while their little ones explore diverse play zones. Check out these fun kids’ cafes near your home!
Little Chief
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Little Chief is conveniently located inside AK Plaza Mall at Pyeongtaek Station, so parents can enjoy shopping while their kids stay at the café. The place offers a variety of play zones, including a costume fitting room where kids can transform into movie characters and a fishing zone where they can catch toy fishes. Additionally, the café provides free iced tea and coffee for parents. Other food and beverage options such as pasta, tteokbokki, and corn dogs are available. Parking at the mall is free for up to four hours. Children aged 0-12 years old are allowed to enter.
Address: 10th floor, Pyeongtaek AK Plaza Mall, 51 Pyeongtaek-ro, NAVER MAP
Hours: 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) / 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (Sat.–Sun.) (Closed once a month on Monday depending on AK Plaza’s schedule which varies every month)
Phone: 0507-1403-1277
Fees:
Kids: 10,000 won for the first hour and 1,000 won added for every 10 minutes on weekdays and 1,500 won on weekends/free for kids aged 12 months and under when accompanied by a sibling.
Adults: 5,000 won
Jumping Go
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This is a large kids’ café featuring various extensive play zones, catering to both infants and children. Their wide trampoline zone allows kids to jump around freely, and kids can explore VR zones, arcade games, bumper cars, and a slide zone filled with balls and more. For parents, there is a spacious resting area to enjoy snacks and beverages, but no meal options are offered. Children should be under 160cm (5.2ft) in height and aged from 0 to 12 years old. Parking at the building is free, so make sure to ask the staff for a parking voucher before leaving.
Address: 4th floor, 20-26 Vision 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, NAVER MAP
Hours: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Tue.-Fri.) / 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.) / Closed on Mondays and Thursdays
Phone: 031-654-8688
Fees:
15,000 won for 2 hours / 20,000 won for 3 hours / 1,500 won for every additional 10 minutes
Adults: 3,000 won
Kids Dakoong
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Kids Dakoong is designed for infants to kids up to age 10. Children ages 11 and up cannot use this café. Kids can first transform into police officers, princesses, or princes in the fitting room before starting their playtime. There’s a Nintendo game zone where they can play Mario Kart, a cooking play zone with an adorable toy kitchen, a jungle play zone with big stuffed animals, a fishing playroom where they can catch toy fish and exchange them for candy, and many other exciting rooms that kids will love. The café has a coffee shop and snack bar. Parents can relax while using electric massage chairs for 1,000 won. The parking is free for up to three and a half hours. If the underground parking lot is full, you can use Sigaetap parking lot located next to the building.
Address: 5th floor, 22 Vision 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, NAVER MAP
Sigaetap parking lot: 21 Vision 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, NAVER MAP
Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Phone: 031-691-7179
Fees:
Kids: 15,000 won for 2 hours / 20,000 won for 3 hours (An additional 3,000 won on weekends) / Free for kids ages 14 months and under
Adults: 3,000 won
Dinosaur World (공룡월드)
(Photo by Hyemin Lee/Stripes Korea)
Just a short drive from bases in Pyeongtaek, Dinosaur World is a paradise for young dinosaur enthusiasts. Located in Asan, it features a large group of realistic dinosaur model exhibits, rides and shows that captivate kids. Little dino fans can create lasting memories while playing in the world of these majestic creatures!
Dinosaur World is located within Asan First Village Outlet Mall, featuring a four-story shopping complex, outdoor mall, large Daiso and Provence French Village, as well as a spacious parking area. This outlet is a perfect destination for families to enjoy a day out with diverse entertainment, shopping and dining options.
Address: Asan, Dunpo-myeon, Haewian-gil 127 or Dinosaur World (공룡월드), NAVER MAP
Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) / 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.) / No shows available on Tuesdays
Phone: 041-536-0636
Fees: 20,000 won (same price for adults) / Free for children under 1 year old / 10,000 won for children aged 12 to 23 months / 13,000 won per person for a group of 20 or more / 16,500 won for a customer who purchases over 100,000 won at the mall.
Waggle I (와글아이)
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Kids can easily lose track of time at Waggle I. The café features large, colorful ball pools where children can play freely. Kids can enjoy role-play activities in a variety of themed areas such as a supermarket, kitchen and animal hospital. There are plenty of other attractions, including a tube slide, racing carts, fishing games, air gun shooting and more.
Address: B1, 2095 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu, NAVER MAP
Hours: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Mon.–Fri.) / 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sat.–Sun.)
Phone: 0507-1351-0259
Fees:
Kids: 13,000 won (1 hour) / 18,000 won–22,000 won (2 hours) / 23,000 won–27,000 won (3 hours) / Additional 1,000 won every 10 minutes
Adults: 5,000 won
Champion (챔피온)
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Champion is inside the Daegu Department Store Plaza and offers both play and sports zones for young children. With small soccer fields, basketball courts, a boxing ring and more, kids can play diverse sports safely. There are also a variety of unique and fun sports play zones, including a netted play area, rope climbing, and roller racing zone where young kids are encouraged to fully express their energy. The friendly staff provides a safe and enjoyable experience perfect for all children. The café is especially loved by parents as it allows them to shop comfortably while their kids are enjoying the activities.
You can park for free for up to three hours at the Daegu Department Store. Only children under 13 years old and under 150 cm in height are allowed to enter. Snacks such as cookies, beverages, and ice cream are available at the café, but meals are not sold. So, if you want to dine, it’s recommended to use the restaurants on the 1st and 11th floors of the department store.
Address: 8th floor, Daegu Department Store Plaza, 333 Myeongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, NAVER MAP
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Phone: 053-256-0970
Fees:
Kids (2 hours): 14,000 won (Weekdays) / 17,000 won (Weekends)
Adults: 5,000 won
