Kira Kids Cafe — Attraction in Markham

I’ve been to most indoor playgrounds in the east end of Toronto, so I was curious to try this new one. The concept is similar to Minido Kids Café, with a large dining area that overlooks the play space.

The explosive ball pit was the main highlight for us. The place seems more suited for younger kids, around 6 and under. Since it’s still in soft opening, I’m hoping for improvements.

Some comparisons with other nearby places (weekend pricing):

Minido Kids Café

$35/child, $25/adult (free adult with $25 food purchase). I usually spend around $ 150 for 2 adults + 2 kids (3-hour limit).

Doodoo Kids

$26/child (1–4 yrs), 1 free adult. I end up spending about $100 including $50 in game tokens.

Jolly Bubble

$33 for 2 hrs or $46 full day/child, 1 free adult. Average spend around $80.

Kira Kids Café:

$27/child, $9/adult for 3 hrs. I spent $80 with two drinks and a 20% discount.

Suggestions for Improvement:

Adult Entry: No complimentary adult entry — consider a model like Minido, where adult fees are waived with food purchases.

Lighting: Some areas (like the reading corner and second-level kitchen) are quite dim.

Bathroom Cleanliness: Kid-sized sinks are nice, but water splashes everywhere. Floors and stools were very wet — needs more regular upkeep.

Toy Maintenance: The play area could be tidied more often. Kids love neat setups, and it really affects their play experience.

Drinks: Served in small plastic cups (like McDonald’s small coffee). Would love to see better-quality, maybe shatterproof drinkware for a more premium feel. Overall, this place has a lot of potential.

I’m looking forward to seeing how it grows and improves over time. Wishing the team...

Honest Review – Overpriced and Not Great for Older Kids

I recently visited this indoor playground with my 3-year-old, my older brother (who was helping supervise), and a friend with her toddler. I ended up paying almost $50 for the three of us, which really caught me off guard. The cashier didn’t explain the rates at all—just asked, “Do you want to pay now while doing the waiver?” and handed me the debit machine. My friend paid around $40+ for her and her child, so the pricing is definitely steep.

For families with kids older than 5, I wouldn’t recommend this place. The setup is better suited for toddlers, and older kids will likely get bored pretty quickly.

The space itself is clean and well maintained, but you can definitely feel the tension from staff having to clean constantly. I felt a bit uncomfortable watching kids throw balls out of the ball pit while staff looked visibly annoyed. That said, the staff were still friendly, which I appreciated.

One downside is the lighting—it felt a bit too dark in some areas, which isn’t ideal for a children’s play space.

On the plus side, they do offer food and drinks, including some unique options like matcha drinks. Be prepared to spend $5–$8 (before tax) per drink.

Overall, my experience was okay, but I honestly wouldn’t return. It’s just too overpriced for what’s offered—especially when I’ve been to other playgrounds with activities for kids aged 0–12 for around $9–$12 max.

Again, this is just my honest review. Hope it helps someone...

Really enjoyed this indoor playground for my baby! It’s a great, safe space for little ones to crawl and explore. Compared to other places we’ve been, this one felt noticeably more sanitary, the staff were constantly cleaning and even vacuuming throughout our visit, which I really appreciated.

It is a bit more pricey than other play places, but I don’t mind paying if it continues to be this well maintained. I’ve seen other places where equipment gets worn out and never gets replaced, so I hope this location keeps up the quality over time.

One thing I do want to point out is the membership policy. I don’t agree that the pass is only valid for the specific parent who signed up. While I understand it should be tied to the child, I think there should be flexibility for either parent, or even a grandparent, to accompany the child using the same pass. Families often share caregiving responsibilities, and it would be much more practical and inclusive...