Bainbridge Play Cafe will have a tasteful, modern “under the sea” theme with a hygge feel. (Hygge is a Danish word that embodies a feeling of cozy contentment.)
Our coffee shop with grab-and-go snack options will be open to everyone, but will feature a membership-based play space in the back designed for kids aged 6 and under.
We plan to offer classes for little ones like music and art, courses for new parents like lactation support and infant CPR, and we’ll also give families the opportunity to rent the space for birthday parties.
While our main focus will be on babies/toddlers and their caretakers, we want all kids to feel welcome at BPC, so we plan to have a teens & tweens corner in the main cafe area, and we have plenty of events planned for families that will cater to kids of all ages in the community.
Imagine social gatherings for mamas, morning groups for dads, weekly storytimes, and everything in between. We truly believe raising kiddos takes a village, and we’re so excited to create ours right here on Bainbridge Island.
MEET THE TEAM
Amanda Aude
Owner
Hi! I’m a toddler mom, photographer, and founder of the toddler hiking group, Tots on the Trail, which takes place every week on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Opening a play cafe has been a long-time dream of mine, and I’m currently working hard to bring this dream to life, right here on the island.
Earlier this year, I was one of 24 Entrepreneurs in Kitsap County accepted into the 2025 Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator. It was such an honor to be selected! I learned so much, and it gave me the confidence I needed to push through and pursue my dream of opening Bainbridge Play Cafe.
In my free time, I enjoy running, baking, photography, and traveling with my husband and our 3-year-old daughter, Lily. Thanks for being a part of our BPC Family!