A Pinch Of Joy

1543 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
$$$ Cafe
(48 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

If you're searching for a delightful spot in Glen Iris where both you and your little ones can unwind, look no further than A Pinch Of Joy. This charming café beautifully merges a kid-friendly atmosphere with quality food offerings, making it the perfect destination for family outings.

As you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, inviting ambiance, designed with families in mind. The highlight of A Pinch Of Joy is undoubtedly the expansive play area that promises endless fun for children. Imagine your kids laughing as they explore the slides, climb through soft play structures, and engage in imaginative play with a plethora of toys. Parents can relax knowing their children are in a safe, supervised environment, and with the café’s thoughtful design, you can easily keep an eye on them while enjoying your meal.

The food here is a true delight. For your sweet tooth, the milkshake menu includes tempting flavors like Caramel, Chocolate, and Strawberry, each for just A$11.00. If you're looking for something refreshing, consider the Signature Bubble Milk Tea—a creamy delight featuring chewy pearls at just A$6.80, or the invigorating Double Passionfruit Green Tea with popping pearls for A$7.50. And don’t forget about the scrumptious array of croissants! From a hearty Chicken & Avocado Croissant at A$15.50 to a simple yet satisfying Tomato & Cheese Croissant for A$9.00, every bite is designed to please.

Customers rave about their experiences, highlighting the café as an "absolute gem." Kelly Leong shared, "My 5 yo and 1.5 yo loved it here and could spend hours playing." Jeanette Fame described it as a place that “thought of everything for the kids!”—a testament to how well attention to detail has been executed. With some patrons even feeling they could be dining in a 5-star hotel due to the quality of food and ambiance, you know you’re in for something special.

The entry fee for the play area is A$16, which is inclusive of a kids' meal and grip socks, ensuring that both kids and parents receive great value for their experience. Visitors like Xandra Yuwono appreciate the swift and friendly service, while Charlene Zhao emphasizes the ample and safe play area, making it a comfortable retreat for all. Polly K also notes the delightful variety on the adult menu, ensuring that the dining experience is just as enjoyable for parents.

With ample parking and convenient location at 1543 High St, Glen Iris VIC 3146, A Pinch Of Joy is not just a café; it’s a delightful world where joy and laughter intertwine over delicious food. Whether you're planning a casual catch-up with friends or a family outing, this café is sure to sprinkle joy into every moment.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Offerings
Serves coffee
Sells prepared foods
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
48 Reviews
Kelly Leong

09 Oct 2025

Great little play Cafe for kids. My 5 yo and 1.5 yo loved it here and could spend hours playing. Contrary to what others have mentioned about the size of the play area, I think it was ample when you compare it to other cafes with kids play areas. Food was decent and overall a good place to spend several hours

Jeanette Fame

10 Sep 2025

Absolute gem of a kids’ café. They dedicated nearly half their space for the kids with plenty of toys and a big slide. The window overlooks Glen Iris Station and the children get excited every time a train passes by! Great for bringing kids (and adults too). It’s a definite bonus when the food is also good! Toilet facilities exceeded expectations! This café thought of everything for the kids! What more can you ask for?

Xandra Yuwono

28 Aug 2025

Great little cafe with a decent play area for the kids. Food was decent and good portion. Service was quick and friendly. For the kids to enter the play area, it costs $16, but it will also include a kids meal and grip socks. Play area is small but good enough for my toddler. It has a few slides, a little swing, Lego section, play kitchens, soft play corner and a whole corner of pretend play. Everything in the play area is well padded. My only feedback is maybe attach a handrail or something grippy on the ramp to the play area as the wooden surface is slippery. The kids may be okay with the grip socks, but I nearly fell over myself because I don’t typically wear grip socks out! Also a hook in the toilet would be great addition!

Charlene Zhao

30 Jul 2025

This is a great and kid-friendly cafe with excellent food which makes me feel like dining in a 5-star hotel restaurant with kids facilities. Although my daughter is only 18 months old, she can find a lot of age-appropriate toys in the play area. The play area is ample enough and makes me feel safe as it has a soft surface and a lock door. It really offers me a place to chill and chat with friends while my daughter can also have fun with other children.

Polly K

29 Jul 2025

We came here for a kids catch-up, initially worried our 6 year old would find it too baby for him, he actually had a great time, so did our 3 year old. Lots of awesome food toys. The play area is probably a bit on the smaller side though. Food wise $16/ child (over 2 years of age) includes grip socks (make sure you ask when paying!) and a meal. For adults the menu is pretty good too. We had the seasonal dish, Angus Benny and a fried chicken on bubble waffle. Both dishes were delicious, so nice to come across a kids play cafe that actually does good food! Just be mindful that Sundays have a 10% surcharge.

W W

16 Jul 2025

Cute play area, though it was smaller than I thought. The entrance fee was $16 for kids over 2 including a kids meal. We had the chicken & avocado sandwich and the Reuben toastie, both were great. The matcha latte was average. It was a nice play space for little kids.

Lily Iles

30 Jun 2025

The lady was very nice and let me have chips earlier than 10. Chocolate mini muffin was very delicious and had a discount for students. Big chocolate muffin is also very delicious but the prices are a bit more expensive then I would've paid for. Still very good service and I would come again! (Took a bite of the muffin)

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