Melissa & Doug Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop – 35 Pieces, FSC Certified

Turn playtime into a cozy café experience

This Melissa & Doug Wooden Café Barista Coffee Shop invites kids to swap roles as barista or customer, crafting pretend espressos, lattes, tea, and more with a complete wooden set. The sturdy counter includes an integrated espresso maker, a drink dispenser with a frothing feature, and a swiveling pay terminal for pretend payments. A magnetic menu board guides orders, while a collection of wood play food adds color and texture to every order.

With 35 pieces in this set, little chefs can mix and match items like double‑sided cake pops, cookies, granola bars, tea bags, sugar packets, and a juice box. The included reusable cup and mug, whipped cream topping, milk carton, ice tongs, and two ice cubes complete the café scene. Everything stores neatly with the included pieces, encouraging tidy, immersive play.

What’s in the 35-piece set

• Built‑in play espresso maker with a flip filter and steam‑like feature
• Drink dispenser with frother for pretend specialty drinks
• Swiveling pay terminal and a magnetic, reusable menu for switching orders
• Wood play foods: four double‑sided drink inserts, two tea bags, sugar packet, juice box, double‑sided cookie, double‑sided granola bar, and two double‑sided cake pops
• Additional accessories: sturdy cups and mugs, whipped cream topping, milk carton, ice tongs, two ice cubes, wooden spoon, sign magnets, a credit card, and a loyalty card

Realistic play moments and learning through pretend play

Kids explore social interactions as they take orders, prepare drinks, and ring up purchases. The tactile wooden pieces offer satisfying weight and texture, inviting hands‑on exploration. The combination of role play and counting helps young chefs practice sequencing, color recognition, and storytelling.

Developmental benefits you may notice

• Fine motor skills sharpen as little hands assemble and slide parts
• Early math ideas emerge through counting and sorting play foods
• Storytelling and language grow as children describe drinks, customers, and menus
• Color recognition and pattern matching become natural during play with toppings and containers

Sustainability and safety

The set uses FSC‑certified materials, reflecting a commitment to responsible forestry. Note: FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584).

Tips for play and setup

Pair this café with other Melissa & Doug wooden food sets for larger pretend menus. Encourage turn-taking and shared purchases to build cooperative play and social skills.