The Mingo Coffee and Play

Forest, VA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Forest
#6
of 60 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
The Mingo Coffee and Play, 14805 Forest Rd Ste 101, Forest, VA 24551
Phone
(434) 234-8700
Website
themingocoffeeandplay.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sat

The Mingo Coffee and Play is a restaurant located in Forest, VA. It is one of 60 restaurants listed in Forest. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Forest city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #6 of 60 restaurants in Forest. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Mingo Coffee and Play

The Mingo Coffee and Play is a play cafe, featuring an indoor play space full of imaginative play options and a full service coffee shop with delicious coffee and baked good. The Mingo, as we call it, is a haven where children can play and make... More

Hours

Friday6 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lauren Dupin · Dec 2025

My 3 year old daughter had her birthday party here! It was perfect! The kids had a blast! The adults had so much fun too! The party room was perfect for kids to sit down, eat, and do presents. They had the best time playing with the toys! The staff were so accommodating and the atmosphere is the best for a birthday! I would highly recommend and would do it all over again! My daughter LOVED it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Laura Basko · Mar 2026

Went in for their free coffee promotion and got a delicious iced latte! Quite busy when I went but not surprising for the special deal! Definitely focused on kids and families but coffee very good and they had lots of fun seasonal offers!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tori Brunson · Feb 2026

I cannot say enough amazing things about The Mingo Play and Cafe! It is truly the best place for any mom with kids! Especially postpartum moms who just need a safe, welcoming place to get out of the house and feel supported! The coffee tastes better than any coffee shop I’ve ever been to — seriously! It’s such a treat to enjoy high-quality coffee while your little ones play happily. The play area is incredible. It’s clean, thoughtfully set up, and feels very safe. The workers do such a great job staying on top of everything! They were constantly cleaning toys and keeping the space tidy. I especially love that they have a “yuck bucket” for toys that get dirty so they can be properly clean them. I highly recommend this place to any mom looking for a safe, clean, and genuinely enjoyable sp

★★★★☆ 4.0 Courtney O'Connell · Oct 2025

I took my four year old and 13 year old here for the first time today. I already knew my oldest wouldn’t be able to play as she’s too big, which was cool with her. She only came for the snacks and coffee and a little time away from her brother. My youngest had a blast. It was absolute chaos when we first arrived for our reserved time slot (11 am). Not a huge deal, it’s a small space with up to 25 children at a time. There was a staff member walking around cleaning up toys and putting play areas back together. There are plenty of benches around the play space for parents to sit. I chose to give my son the freedom of independence and I sat at the bar area where I could see him the whole time. Did I have to take my shoes off to step in during his disputes? Absolutely. Grippy socks are key her

★★★★★ 5.0 Nani A. Peyton · Jun 2025

We had my son’s birthday party at the Pink Flamingo Play Café, and it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, the experience was effortless…all I had to do was show up. The kids had an absolute blast and didn’t want to leave, and the parents got to relax and enjoy some yummy drinks. The space itself is adorable! So thoughtfully designed, clean, and perfect for both play and celebration. The atmosphere is fun, welcoming, and just perfect for a private party. I would recommend this place over and over again. Truly a gem and a must-book spot for birthdays for the kiddos!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Coffee shopEvent venueIndoor playground

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