Lately, toys that mimic kitchen or household activities have taken over our home. While my kids are less than enthusiastic about actual chores, they’ll happily pretend to sweep and “wash” dishes until every last imagined crumb in their fantasy world is gone—leaving us with the very real mess that exists in our living room.
Ever since we unveiled this coffee play set, it has become a favorite in our household. I’m not a coffee drinker myself (believe me, I wish I could enjoy it), and my kids have only glimpsed a coffee shop as they’ve strolled past the Starbucks inside our local Target. They likely don’t even realize that coffee is brewed there; they’re more captivated by the cake pops.
But somehow, they instinctively grasped the concept of this toy. They’ve dived into “coffee shop” play, with my son stressing over a mocha pod that keeps rolling under the couch. He’s determined to whip up a large iced mocha for his dad before he returns home from work.
The play set is adorably designed, featuring coffee pods for a Keurig-style machine, ice cubes, sugar, and cream. It even includes a stirring spoon and a sturdy menu card, creating a delightful barista experience for little ones. I appreciate that all the pieces are made of solid wood, which feels durable enough to withstand my daughter’s enthusiastic sugar packet tosses without me wincing.
Am I inadvertently introducing my children to caffeine culture? Maybe. But I’m pretty sure that the actual taste of coffee—which I want to avoid like the plague—will be a sufficient deterrent should they ever think to try a sip.
This charming set makes a wonderful addition to any play kitchen. Consider gifting it to your sleep-deprived mom friend (let’s be honest, that’s probably every mom you know) on her child’s next birthday, giving her a little nudge to enjoy her coffee while it’s still warm as the kids play pretend.
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In summary, this delightful play coffee set offers kids a fun way to engage in imaginative play while perhaps helping their tired parents enjoy a hot cup of coffee for a change.