Sweet Pea Café & Playhouse

Literally every single weekend is booked up for parties. So your chance of going there for a walkin is slim.

I had tried to go with my son before and tried to book online. However the online booking is not accurate. There are spots in the online booking but and I was told you need to call them to confirm if that spot is actually available.

So this time and I did exactly that. I called to ask what time we can come in for walkin- girl over the phone advised 12:30 -1:30 and it was about an hr before when I called. Got ourselves ready. On my way out I called to make sure we can still come in because I had a feeling this will happen. True enough. Now they told me they cant take us in because others walked in before me.

I am frustrated for a number of reasons

It was an absolute waste of my time because you only not made think we can come in today, but you did not even disclose that “if anyone walks in before you, we are FULL we cannot accept you” and you only said you are OPEN for walkin during this time.

I Will not show up at 11am when you told me 12:30 would be the availability! Make it make sense?? If there are others who walked in why didn’t you advise you would start accepting at 12:30??

There are a lot of other playhouses in the city and i will for sure never try going here again. Worst customer service and scheduling!

We recently hosted a birthday party at this play café and overall, we had a good time. The space itself is very nice—clean, bright, and well-designed for kids to play safely and freely. It’s definitely a fun environment for little ones to burn off some energy and enjoy time with friends.

That said, there are quite a few rules that made the experience feel a bit restrictive. There’s no outside food or drink allowed (not even snacks), no crafts permitted, and decorations are limited with several restrictions. There’s also an extra charge just to bring in a cake, and you’re not allowed to access the party space early to set up, which makes things feel a bit rushed.

Unfortunately, the staff wasn’t particularly helpful or welcoming. We often felt like we were being watched rather than supported, which made it hard to relax and enjoy the party. At one point, we unknowingly broke a rule we hadn’t been made aware of, and we were scolded very publicly in front of our guests, which was uncomfortable and a bit embarrassing.

Despite these issues, the kids had a great time, and the space really is lovely. With a few changes in tone and flexibility from the staff, it could be an outstanding party venue. As it stands, it’s a clean and fun spot—but be prepared to follow a lot of rules and don’t expect much in terms of hospitality.

Always a great place to take the kids. It let's them use their imaginations. Will be back soon.

Edit: just curious if the cafe staff would like to respond given that they have responded to most reviews both before and after mine

My wife, son, and their friends unfortunately had to cancel their booking inside of 24 hours this morning, due to the severe weather and poor driving conditions. I was disappointed when the Sweet Pea Cafe refused to make an exception in their cancellation policy for such circumstances. Despite the clear weather and travel advisories issued, Sweet Pea Cafe offered no consideration, flexibility, or good will. We were not looking for a refund, but simply the flexibility to come within the next 3 months as referred to in the policy. We like to support small local businesses as they call themselves, but it is difficult when the company is unwilling to support their customers. The potential loss of a repeat customer over $30 is short sighted, given the hundreds of dollars we would likely have spent on future visits with our young children. There are many other indoor playgrounds in the Edmonton area, that offer better customer service, so it is disappointing to see the Sweet Pea Cafe falling short of their competitors in this regard. I hope to receive a response as maybe there was a misunderstanding with the staff member we spoke with. Thank you.

Sweet Pea Café Is such an amazing place for little ones! Super interactive, and awesome for developing the little one’s creativity! The food is also delicious and kid friendly. I would recommend the play house to anyone who is looking for kid friendly things to do!

I am here again for a black coffee called Red Eye. It is drip coffee with an etra shot of espresso. Even though it will not make me sleepless and cause me red eyes, it is strong, but good!

We had been waiting one drink for 15 minutes. I saw the staff was walking back and forth not doing much, chatting. The cafe was also empty. 10 minutes after, the cashier lady started making our drink then got distracted with the new customers. Eventually, she called us for the order. I mentioned about the time we have been waiting for one drink. She didn’t apologize just said there were many orders and I must control my patience. I told her it’s inappropriate to tell that to the customer. She said she doesn’t care about neither me being a customer nor the my money I paid, and offered a refund to us. When she was passing me the refund she wish me “A WONDERFUL DAY” very sarcastically. I never ever was served with the attitude like in my life.

Will definitely NOT be coming back again.

Which is a shame because we actually loved the place, the toys and the whole set up.

Yes, we were late to the time slot we had reserved, but we still intended on having a pleasant 30 minute stay with our son. However, it ended up being the most awkward, uncomfortable time we’ve had at a place in a VERY long time.

Since the moment we took off our shoes and went to the play area, the air was SUPER UNFRIENDLY, parents to the other kids were rude and unable to courteously just feign a smile back, staff was cold and unwelcoming even before it was time for us to leave. 2 minutes before our time was up, they let us know and we promptly left the play area and went to the eating area where we had previously ordered an espresso, iced latte and 2 bars. The espresso was fine, the iced latte was terrible, the bars were hard as rocks. Save for Kirkland juice, there were NO vegan options for my allergic son. And I don’t how much time we were allowed there, but we definitely didn’t stay over 10 minutes because staff members kept coming in “cleaning” a clean area and slamming shut doors behind them.

As a Muslim hijabi woman, definitely felt like stepping into a “White-man” only zone.

So yeah, a terrible visit that I would love to forget about entirely because just thinking about it makes my skin crawl.

Good place to enjoy with kids 😉

Wow, what a delightful surprise! As a coffee snob and 7-year vegan, I was thrilled to discover a coffee shop that truly gets it right. The soy lattes were exceptional - rich, creamy, and expertly crafted. But what really impressed me was the thoughtful approach to inclusivity - my husband, a non-vegan, enjoyed his bowl with egg and cheese, while I savored the crispy and savory spanikopita.

The real showstopper, however, was the chocolate chip cookies - the best I've tried so far! The service was top-notch, with the owner taking the time to chat about her vegan journey. It's clear that passion and dedication go into every aspect of this coffee shop.

Highly recommend to vegans and non-vegans alike - come for the amazing food and drinks, stay for the warm hospitality.
I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Edmonton!

Such a sweet spot! My partner and I love trying coffee shops all around Edmonton, the staff are very kind and knowledgeable on their menu. Michelle made the experience exceptional with her kind, bubbly personality.

Wonderful place to bring your children to play. Nice area to have a little get together as well.

Fantastic experience! I've seen photos online about this place and it's exactly how it looks! A wide array of toys for all ages, stages, and abilities. Staff was beyond helpful and kind. It's a little bit cozy when you have different age groups in the same play time, more due to size and ability differences but that's to be expected when we're talking children; It's just something to be aware of. For example, older kids running through while younger ones may be less steady or on the floor. Again, to be expected with the range of children - just awareness.

The food was good, too! Great variety offered and as a person with a lot of food issues, they were excellent at making me feel comfortable in being safe there. They offer a lot of dairy free and gluten free options and I think some vegan as well! Huge coffe/bevvie menu with quick and efficient service. Price matches the amount of food provided.

Overall, Sweet Pea Cafe is excellent all around - Concept/execution, staff friendliness, food/drink, and the most amazing part: CLEAN!!!

Thank you for a great morning.

Cinnamon buns, scones, and muffins are all excellent whether enjoyed in the restaurant with a beverage or taken home. I also like the soups, kale and beet salad, avocado open-face sandwich, and spinach pie. Gluten-free options are noted in the menu. I have been here many times, and imagine many more. Thanks to Sam and staff for providing a great atmosphere to enjoy great plant-based food.

Playhouse was great. Kids had fun. Cafe was ok. All vegan options.