A trendy AND mommy friendly place in Toronto? Yes, it does exist, I went there earlier this week and it's quite nice. Lot of space to park strollers, choice of food and pastries made of fresh and local products and basic baby equipement such as high chairs and changing tables. Not to mention the wonderful setup and decoration made of vintage furniture (if it's not, that's what it looks like). The atmosphere is almost like at home except that you don't have to do the dishes after you had your coffee! And if you forgot Baby's food, no worries: they sell baby food too.
And for the little ones, there is a playroom at the back where they can play while Mommy is watching and enjoying girls talk with her girlfriends, unless Mommy wants to join the little beans group:) No shoes allowed and the playing area is protected from the sitting area by a fence. All sorts of toys from puppets to balls, from a slide to a little house on the prairie or even books and learning toys. I stayed there for a couple of hours and meanwhile a lady came to clean up and sanitize the toys. Good job!
No need to say that everybody is friendly there. We got there early in the afternoon and it got busy from around 4.30pm but the good thing, if they are old enough, is that kids get to play together.
The only downside for core downtown or west end moms is that Lil' Bean n' Green is located 1133 Queen Street East (between Greenwood and Carlaw Avenues). So you can either take the streetcar if you're comfortable or drive (parking is free in the side streets).
It looks like their website is still under construction: http://www.lilbeanandgreen.com/. Definitely a good address to check out. I heard there is a similar place by High Park so I will keep you posted soon... Stay tuned:)
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