Play & Sip

Play & Sip brings the play cafe concept to San Juan — a business model that combines indoor playground for young children with a cafe environment where parents can actually sit, drink something warm, and have a conversation while their kids play safely nearby. The 4.8-star rating across reviews suggests it's executing on this concept beautifully.

For families with babies, toddlers, and young children, the play cafe fills a specific and underserved need. Traditional indoor playgrounds are active but often require constant parental involvement. Outdoor parks in San Juan can be hot and unshaded.

Play & Sip creates a comfortable middle ground: kids in a clean, safe, age-appropriate play environment; parents in an actual cafe setting with good drinks and a chance to exhale.

Located at 1910 Av. Jesús T. Piñero in the Gobernador Piñero neighborhood, the venue is in the Altamira Reserve complex in a central San Juan location. The space is designed with the parent experience as a genuine priority — not just folding chairs against a wall while kids play, but a real hospitality environment where parents feel welcomed.

Best for children ages 0-7. Older kids tend to find play cafe environments sized for younger children less engaging. The concept works especially well for parents with babies who are just starting to socialize and for toddlers who benefit from the structured, safe play environment.

Hours and capacity may vary — always check playandsippr.com or their Instagram before visiting, as small venues like this can have schedule changes.