A coffee shop meets an indoor playground.

Glow Worm Cafe & Play, Louisville’s first play cafe, offers a cafe & bakery for everyone, with a play space for kids 6 and under. Tuesday through Sunday, we have play sessions that focus on creative, child-led play. Our Play Lounge is complete with a comfortable area for parents & caregivers to relax, mingle or get some work done.

Our full service cafe and bakery is open to the public.
We also offer a unique retail experience, party rentals, and private playdates at select locations.

Please book a play session ahead of time to guarantee a spot!
Walk-ins are welcome for cafe, bakery and shopping.

Special Event

Join us for a Mother’s Day weekend of fun and luxury at Glow Worm!

What We Do Here

  • Play

    Our play rooms vary by location, but rest assured we always focus on safe, child-led play for kids age 6 and under. View photos of our spaces here. Be sure to book a session ahead of time to guarantee your family a spot. (Highlands/Germantown location pictured.)

  • Sip

    Our cafe welcomes everyone. We serve coffee from Bean in Germantown, delicious teas and smoothies, and baked goods & paninis made fresh daily by our in house baker, Dara Staggers of Staggeringly Delicious.

  • Shop

    With a focus on ethically made and organic goods for children from around the world, our retail shop is stocked with unique merchandise you can’t find anywhere else in town.

  • Party

    Want to host a party or class at Glow Worm? We have a separate room for all occasions, and offer a beautiful space to host your event or class.

Upcoming events.

Join us for an upcoming class, special event, or workshop, or for one of our parent support groups.

Our cafe proudly partners with…

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And now a word from our customers…

  • Become a Member

    We offer three monthly membership tiers to accommodate all types of families.

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  • Host a Class or Workshop

    Our community classroom is available to rent for $50 per hour, Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

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About Glow Worm

Glow Worm started in 2017 as a pop-up children’s clothing boutique, and as our customer base grew, so did the need for a space for parents in our community.