Jollytots & Cookies in South Lanarkshire

Friendly staff but unfortunately this place is very run down, old broken toys and feels quite dirty. Does not look like much has been replaced in a long time. I also felt it was quite dangerous for the kids with lots of tripping hazards due to it being very cluttered and overcrowded. We also had very sore eyes with the cooking fumes and left smelling strongly of grease.

A great wee place that's gradually going downhill. Hardly any toys working or they're broken. Quite dirty and flooring not in a good condition. When you leave you also smell of the cooked food ie fried food. My grandson likes in there but i'm looking for somewhere else for him now sadly

This was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised. I went with my 10 month old and a friend with her 6 month old. The place was so busy when we arrived but they managed to get us a table within 15 minutes and couldn't be more apologetic for our wait (we hadn't booked and in hindsight, should have!) The menu is small but the food was lovely!! The area for babies is well kitted out and clean (way better than other soft play baby areas). The main play area was a bit chaotic but we weren't in there for long. The staff were chatty and friendly despite being run off their feet. Will definitely be back.

Expensive just to play for what is it but the kids did enjoy it. Food is great and big portions. If buying food I feel play should be include and/or reduced price. I was £11 for 2 babies and 2 adults before food/drinks

My 4 year old loves Jollytots and for this reason I will always visit. However, I must say that the customer service is quite poor. I visited today with my sister & our boys and both waitresses just made numerous mistakes. It wasn’t even busy so I’m not sure why they had such problems with remembering stuff. The play area itself is fab but as for a cafe it definitely needs some improvement and staff training.

My toddler granddaughter had a lovely time at Jellytots & Cookies again yesterday. Plenty of toys with a mix of the familiar and unusual for her to explore and build her confidence with alongside other toddlers. There are plenty of semi-enclosed spaces for the children to explore and engage with different basic imaginary play themed settings i.e. fire station, kitchens, home, horse room, pirates ship and a sensory room. Quite a few duplicate toys which help the children enjoy toys together and to ward off jealousy issues. I enjoyed my coffee and cake too. The staff were friendly. Good changing facilities available. Did have to wait outside briefly as folk were ticked off the register at the beginning of the session which was fine as it happened not to be raining...... Lovely afternoon with my granddaughter and would be even more useful on a rainy day.

I’ve been a few times and it’s a brilliant concept. It is somewhere we enjoy attending and will continue to go. Not sure how busy it was pretty covid as mine is a lockdown baby, but it’s a decent enough number of children and people in the cafe. They also have baby and toddler classes on for anyone looking for something to take their littles to. Foods do drink options are just ok, it’s not amazing but it’s mostly the kids experience that we go for. No issues with staff, they’ve all been very pleasant and accommodating as well which is great. Pleasant few hours to spend and good length of time given for each session. It is quite expensive compared with soft plays etc, but I assume covid and costs have to do with this. I also (perhaps wrongly, and if so, I apologise) thought that the cost of the play was taken from the cafe if ordering for kids, which hasn’t happened on my visits.

I have visited on numerous occasions since the new owner has taken over,she engages with everyone who comes into the place. The chefs and the staff have been so welcoming and friendly too. The food is outstanding and cooked to order. If you have not been, then you should you will not be disappointed.

To be honest, I wasn't so impressed. The toys are very old and alot of them didn't work. The food is expensive in my opinion. I got Mac and cheese and it was tasteless and I had to wait half an hour! Especially with covid you would think the toys and play area would be supervised and sanitised but that definitely wasn't the case. Charging £4.50 for a 18 month old is too much.

This is the second time we have returned here for our little girls birthday party, we turned up with a cake and gayle and the girls took care of everything else, first class family service and business, outstanding private party, elsa and Anna were amazing, on a Sunday it was private so had the place to ourselves, cannot wait to come back, I cannot recommend this business more highly, so glad it wasnt sold, we will be back! Mark Hyde

We had an amazing party for our four year old here. Gail was easy to deal with and very helpful to ensure that our son had a great time. The staff went out of their way to ensure the children had a great party with structured activities that were good fun and original. The set up of the party room was amazing and the food was great for children. Our wee boy felt like a king and we had so many positive comments from other parents. The cafe on site meant parents could also satisify caffeine cravings! The staff cut up the cake for party bags and were very helpful. I recommend very highly.

I take my Grandson every Thursday. He loves his fun time and I can enjoy a comfortable coffee and cake whilst he has his healthy snack.

Enjoyable play cafe, liked by my children. Very expensive for food/cakes in my opinion (not a cheap afternoon out). Website states closes at 4.30pm but sadly closed at 3.15pm when we attended today (I was refunded my entry fee after pointing this out) but my child was disappointed by this short visit and I would have appreciated if staff could have advised of this prior to paying at 2pm which would never have allowed me to use my 2 hours of play.

We popped in yesterday & ended up staying 2 hours! Lovely food - whole range of veggie & vegan & plenty of yummy cakes! As well as all the toys for the little ones there are baby classes all week long & occasional visits by PJ Masks, Mickey etc with music & dancing. Fabulous fun! To top it off, with a large pack immediately outside its ideal for the little ones!

Went with Milena and max max had a great time food was good and when a bit of plastic was found in Milena rice the staff were fantastic and so helpful and replaced the meal strait away and gave a ice cream to max and me and Milena a fresh coffee good choice of food very clean great customer service I even forgot my glass case and it was there the next day definitely be back again

Amazing place for a kids party they are entertained from start to finish Ariel Moana and belle were there stunning costumes and these girls do really sing fantastic was just magical thank you so much 😘😘😘💕💕💕

We had our sons 5th birthday party here today and it was the most fantastic experience! Everything was perfectly organised, the kids were kept very entertained and Gail had even gone to the trouble of arranging Police Officers and a Fireman to attend. In all the years of parties - I have never been to a more amazing party. Thank you so much for the precious memories you have given our Leo and us!

Have been numerous times over the last few years. I have a 5 year old girl and find it a lovely break from the usual soft play areas. Was there today for an event, it was a princess party. Had the best day ever! My little girl had a ball and didn’t want to leave. There was 8 princesses plus a fairy godmother and we had afternoon tea plus a singalong and games/face painting. Everything was so well thought out and the staff were amazing with the kids! Really reasonable price for what we got.Can’t wait for the next event.Highly recommend!

Jollytots and cookies provides something more unique than soft play. This cafe provides healthy delicious food for little ones but the scope that it has in play and experiences for little ones, fuels their imagination. We visited last Monday 19th March, during our visit my little boy who is 3 was a pirate on the pirate ship, a brick layer with toy bricks and wheel barrow and also enjoyed playing at the little post office. One of the areas I was most impressed with was the sensory room, that was just so visual with lights, sounds and textures. The cafe also provides cctv that helps parents to monitor their children which is really helpful although my little one was desperate to show me everything in the play area. Each one of the staff are lovely and welcoming. This is a wonderful environment for little ones with a peaceful and happy atmosphere. Can’t rate this place high enough, definitely recommend.

I have been going to Jollytots for the last 4 years and have had 3 birthday parties here. I am shocked at the review saying staff are rude as i always find the staff really approachable and always have a bit of banter with them, they add to the experience for me. My sons who are 3 and 5 love this place, i would choose it over a busy crazy soft play any day. I always feel relaxed when i visit and feel like i can get a proper catch up with my mum friends while watching the kids, something that is not achievable in other soft plays. I am not a massive fan of the food and would prefer home baked fresh cakes with my coffee but my kids love the food and thats the main thing for me. Jollytots is the centre of the community here in uddingston and most people in the area are very proud of the place and enjoy taking part In the many charity initiatives that go on in the cafe.

My kids (3yr old and 18 month old) love it here, they play for ages and have to be dragged back to the table to eat. It is quite expensive (a wrap, coffee, 2 kids plates and 2 fruit shoots was £17) plus there is a charge to play so unfortunately it can’t be a weekly thing on my day off for us but the food is lovely and staff are nice. It’s a good place to catch up with a friend whilst kids play or to have a coffee in peace! The sensory room is great, although some of the play equipment is a bit dangerous (mainly the slide in the fire station and the pirate ship which they have to climb over) so I’d say if your child is under 3 and more liable to fall they need to be supervised v closely. The only thing that I didn’t particularly like are the signs EVERYWHERE stating no outside food or drinks, going into a lot of detail and giving customers a bit of a guilt trip. I obviously understand where they are coming from as it is a business but I don’t know any mums who leave the house without a drink and some snacks for their kids, especially when going to a cafe/restaurant as kids can be so fussy at times and everyone needs to hand out an emergency biscuit occasionally. But overall a great wee place

My daughter is 3 years old I have been visiting since my Daughter was a wee baby. Fantastic staff always makes a plesent experience, Great for a Birthday Party!! We go loads never had a bad experience.

Great place which both parents and kids can enjoy. Really good setup up where kids can play safely and parents can also enjoy some really nice food and coffee. Not like your usual soft play with hundreds of kids running wild. This is a lot more relaxed where kids have great fun with a variety of activities. A REAL HIDDEN GEM.

Was in the nearby park with my 5yo son, who needed a wee! Went in, asked if he could use the bathroom and this was no problem. No insistence on buying something. Thanks for the help.

I’ve visited Jolly Tots a few times over the past few years. My little girl who is 3, nearly 4, enjoys it and seems to be getting more out of it at her current age. I also have a baby who is 9 Months and I took him into the baby play area and the sensory room on our last visit and he loved it. There is definitely a lot to see and do for the little ones and the owner makes changes now and again to the toys and themes which keep it interesting. I’ve also enjoyed everything I’ve had to eat there and the service has been quick. The staff also heated baby food for me which was great as my baby isn’t really at the stage of being able to eat proper food yet.

Had a fantastic visit to jollytots and cookies with friends and our 2/3 year old kids. The play area is set out so well like a ‘wee world’ complete with fire station, kitchen, pirate ship and even a tiny jail. My daughter absolutely loves it and the sensory room is great too. One of the best things is how contained it all is so we felt safe enough letting the kids play freely and there was even a camera/screen we could see from our table so we knew they were safe. Food and drinks were great, very reasonably priced and I think completely walk over soft plays in terms of quality. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. I totally recommend Jollytots having visited several times and from following the Facebook page, the amount of work the owner does for the community, for those in need and even opening on Christmas Day to provide lunch for people who are vulnerable or lonely, it’s definitely a local business worth supporting.

We love it here! Play area is great and there is something for every child! So cosy and comfortable and very easy to keep an eye on little ones- also benches inside play area for adults to supervise! The staff are always so friendly and the food is 10/10- great value for money! Jollytots and cookies is the place to be!

We go to Jollytots at least once a week, the kids love it, and always ask when they are going back, and the new play areas are great for inventative children. The sensory room is fab for babies and children with complex needs, the room is a very quite space with bubble lamps and sensory play items. The children can really chill out in there. So mums and dads can relax in a safe environment with them. The price for the play area is also very reasonable for the children to attend.

I really love the idea of Jollytots and Cookies and do wish there were more places where children were welcomed rather than just put up with. The staff are normally kind and although some of the toys have seen better days the place is always clean and tidy and plenty for kids to explore. The few times I have been I've been disappointed to see that certain toys are not being replaced when they're broken or go missing. I understand this is costly if it happens often but when there is a play cafe set up but no food items to play with, well its a little disappointing. It doesn't stop us coming back though, even though we need to travel half an hour to get there! It's a lovely place to have a chilled breakfast or lunch and let the kids explore safely without the normal chaos of a softplay.

I’ve been coming here since my six year old daughter was a toddler. She’s now getting a little old for it but my three year old son loves it. He frequently asks to come here and we often do as it’s so close and he’s never bored of it. It’s great for parents with more than one child or a small or timid child who would be put off or couldn’t manage a big softplay. Also, it’s impossible to lose them in jolly tots! The cafe is lovely - you can get anything from a main meal, salad, french toast, panini or cakes. My kids love dressing up and role play so it’s perfect for them. Gail makes so much effort to continually make improvements, hold events such as princess/superhero parties and charity events. She is an absolute star and I honestly don’t know how she managed to do everything she does for the community and run her own business. She’s an inspiration.

Great play area for kids - my 11 mth baby loves the room with all the lights, buttons etc and my 5 yr old is always asking to go back each time we visit (usually meets a new pal). I absolutely love the food (+ highly recommend the cajun pasta mmm!). Staff are very friendly and helpful.

The effort the staff have went to to ensure a fun family orientated cafe is obvious the moment you step in the door. Staff are always very welcoming, the imaginative play area and sensory room are a welcome change from overpriced, crowded soft plays. The food has always been lovely for both adults and children. I wish I lived closer so I could be a more regular customer. 5*

Great idea for a child friendly cafe. Went on a very busy saturday, but wasnt sure how it all works as it was our first time and noone really free to show you! Took a bit of wandering to find a menu etc - might be easier to have them on tables..

Visited jollytots several times, this place is a hidden gem, the play area is great quality and my son and friends son love it, staff are amazing so attentive and even on our first visit the owner took time to talk to us a really made us feel welcome, it’s so comfortable - like visiting a friends house for lunch

We have visited regularly since the cafe opened. It is our go to day out and have even hosted a birthday party here. There is 2 hours free parking along the street (not directly outside) it can be as cheap a day or as expensive as you wish. We like to go in the morning to enjoy a coffee and breakfast, give the kids an early lunch as they never manage to stay awake on the drive home. The cafe is a breath of fresh air from the usual soft play areas.

My 4 yr old son always has the best time, usually arrange to go to jollytots to meet up with friends and their children as it has plenty to keep the kids busy! We have also attended one of the Christmas parties and loved it, staff are always really friendly and helpful! We always eat when we visit and always enjoy our meal, as do the kids! We’ll be visiting again soon.

I love Jollytots, it’s the perfect change from a soft play with far better cakes and coffee! Very well thought out play areas, post office, fire station, kitchen, jail, ship, sensory room. And I notice these change sometimes, giving the kids something new to discover. The staff are always so friendly and helpful, and the cafe area is very pretty. Just a lovely place to sit and catch up with friends, and get involved with the kids while they enjoy their play date.

I have visited Jollytots numerous times with my two kids and they love the place! It's a great alternative to soft play and provides scope for the children to engage in quality imaginative play.

I try to get to Jollytots once a month with the kids I care for. They love the place. Always happy to play in the play area and the sensory room is absolutely fantastic for a little boy in my care who is partially hearing. I always treat the kids to a drink and toast and sometimes on special occasions one of their lovely cakes. The French toast is lovely too. The staff have always been really friendly and the toilets and changing areas are very clean. Will hopefully be taking the kids here for many years to come as a little treat

Me and my little boy attend regularly I love this cafe the burger is great :) and kids options are...

Worst experience ever! Took our twin toddlers and my girl toddler banged her head on the radiator in one of the play rooms. When I brought this to staffs attention they basically said nothing they will do, sneared at me and moved on. The radiator is unsafe it’s big bulky and I spoke to a Mum who said it’s not first time it’s happened

Beautufull respectfull place, i love the atmosphere, my daughter feels so at ease here, and i can get a nice lunch at peace, people ar always so friendly, plave can get busy but its a we gem i come from ek to go here rather than a big noisy soft play, i could have breakfast lunch and dinner if i could

Really good for young children. Play area is fantastic. If you are a hot drink lover though, the tea tastes weird and the machiato has no flavour at all compared to other places I've been to . The food is OK but not amazing. The interior is nice though and I can tell they spent slot of time on the children's side of things. Good place for your kids to come.

Otra fiesta fantástica en Jellytots y galletas. Tenía el partido congelado hace 2 años y esta vez fue una fiesta con un Troll de adormidera de Poppy. visita Los niños lo pasaron muy bien! Lo recomiendo altamente. Mi hija estaba 6 y me pareció que era una gran fiesta para los niños alrededor. Los niños no quieren que final

Fuimos a un lunes a mediodía y estaba muy lleno. No hay menús en las mesas, así que tuve que preguntar. Era un poco desordenadas, pero todos los niños divirtiéndose, no obstante. La comida era deliciosa y no demasiado caro, como había mencionado los comentarios anteriores. En general es un lugar decente, sólo podía hacer con las plantas una armonía been tidier poco

Ok , bit limited for space but 2 grandkids under 3 yrs loved it, food can be bit on expensive side but overall worthwhile

Tenía mis hijas segunda fiesta de cumpleaños en aquí en enero y fue excelente.

We always enjoy our visits to Jollytots. It offers a completley different experience to soft play with a cosy atmosphere, friendly staff and a menu offering choice and healthy options. The play area is well equipped and staffed.

El mobiliario y los accesorios en este lugar son muy vieja y gastada. Zona de juegos para niños tiene equipos dispersos para jugar y parece que había sido utilizado por los niños durante muchos años. Este fue anunciado como nuevo, pero realmente su desgaste. El propietario no está interesado en los niños tener un buen tiempo sólo cuánto dinero ella puede hacer

Tuvimos una excelente tarde con mi hija de dos años. Gran juguetes con los que jugar, incluyendo una cocina, shute y la bola de la herradura. Pastel de café y asientos para precioso adultos

He estado aquí un par de veces con un niño de 3 años y 8 meses y me encanta. Mucho que hacer y seguro siempre todo el mundo cierra la puerta. Café fresco y agradable comida y precios razonables

I've been to jollytots often with friends and my daughter. I've seen a few really untrue comments on here (prices too high - not true, snacks not available - not true and rude staff - not true) ... which is really unfair I had my daughters birthday party here and have been to a couple of Christmas parties too. They've been excellent and the attention to detail has been brilliant. The venue itself has a large L shaped room at the back which is set out with several small stalls/rooms: fire station, kitchen, bakery/shop, sensory area, dressing up area, baby area and a pirate ship. It's well stocked with toys and it's clean. There's a large party room at the back which the girls change around to suit pretty much any party theme and the costumes and kit the girls use looks really top notch The cafe part is, well, a cafe! I'm not sure why people think it's ok to bring food into any cafe (there are clear signs) and the staff make any weaning babies feel welcome by heating purée up and providing hot water for any bottles. The menu is not overpriced at all £1:50 for a kids French toast is reasonable, and £2 for a tea is absolutely less than one would pay at a main chain.It's a great, local business.

I have visited Jolly Tots a few times to meet my friends who also have kids however I don't think I will be visiting again due to the cost. They charge £3 for an hour and half in a back room where there are some old toys and a ball pit. It's really not good value for money when you compare it too some other activities near by. The coffees and cakes are quite overpriced as well so it you can end up spending close to £10 for not alot of time. Would rather pay the same for another soft play that my daughter can enjoy for as long as she wants.

The idea is great and staff are wonderful but the owner behaves as if you'd stepped into her front room. I have visited several times and more often than not where I'm sitting and which way my buggy faces has to gain her seal of approval. It costs £3 per child which is ok as it's comparable to soft play. However, last time while giving my 18 month old a snack (one the cafe does not offer) I was told I can't bring my own food! Well, if the entry was free that business model would make sense but it isn't and a soft play certainly doesn't care what you bring. It's completely unreasonable not to allow a snack, it wasn't even lunch. As I pointed this out to the her she was completely rude and not customer orientated at all. My last visit.

Visited with my 1 year old and a group of friends with their little ones. Fantastic place! All the staff are just lovely, and the play areas are brilliant - everyone was entertained, from the 9 month old to the 4 year old. We also enjoyed a visit from Peppa Pig! Food and coffees delicious, good value for money. Such a pleasant experience, I would definitely recommend this excellent family cafe.

Nice cafe for parents and toddlers. A little pricey however nice surroundings, good selection of kids food and good play area. Only gripe is they don't let you bring prams in which leaves me uncomfortable it might get stollen outside.

We had our Sons After party here few weeks ago and Gail the owner was absolutely fabulous, the place was perfect, the kids had a ball enjoying the dress up and the slides and the sensory room, all the parents and friends had a catch up.The food was lovely, having Coeliac Disease myself , I was worried there would be little gluten free food for me to eat, but I was happy to see plenty. Everyone loved the food and the soup was delicious. Thanks to Gail and all the staff, our boy and all our family and friends all had a great time.

My 3 year old son Jacob had the best party ever at Jollytots and Cookies, he was celebrating with 14 friends and Peppa Pig also joined in for some party games. The staff were amazing and the organisation they do is excellent. The staff controlled the full party allowing myself friends and family time to sit back and watch the kids have fun! I would 100% recommend this venue for kids parties and will definitely consider it again for next year.Thank you for a special day Gail and all your girls, love Donna Paul and Jacob xxx

This is a great place for all the family, the menu is well thought out and very reasonably prices, the play zone keeps the little ones occupied when it's not so nice out doors.

I have visited Jollytots & Cookies a few times now with my four year old daughter. The cafe has a great layout and having the play area at the back for kids is ideal. The coffees are lovely, and on our last visit we tried the food which I have to say was very enjoyable. My daughter had Mac & Cheese which she thoroughly enjoyed, and after pinching a bit I must say was delicious. I had the Nachos which was a very generous portion, too much to finish but again delicious. The place has a very family oriented atmosphere, and we love to visit. The only downside is that it can get VERY busy. The last time we visited we were unable to get a table, and I have previously seen people have to wait for tables. However this shows how popular it is and I would definitely recommend it to anyone with little ones.

Delighted to have chosen Jollytots and Cookies for our daughters 4th birthday party. The venue was perfect for both the children and their parents. The staff were super and the girls who provided the entertainment for the party were amazing. The kids had a ball ! It really was a perfect choice all round and the owner also made a real effort to make our family and friends feel welcome - which was most appreciated. Would definently recommend it for a hassle free, fabulous party for all the family !

Jellytots & cookies is a hidden gem of a place couple of us went with kids first time had been. Pay for kids to play few pound they have dress up, kids kitchen, bouncy castle, I could go on! There were also arts and crafts which are included kids painted eggs for easter and got to meet the easter bunny! Was fabulous! Now for the adults we had lunch and good gab with no need of kids having to come over apart from telling us what else was there, food is great and the staff are very nice. There should be more places like this, great place takes away from usual play areas defo be back

Great little Cafe with a kiddies play area at the back. Not a soft play area with climbing equipment but with toys for creative okay - a shop, little cars etc. Cafe menu is great too - soup, sandwiches, pizzas and main meals too - all reasonably priced and the kids menu is great value with good healthy options. Entry for kids is £3 which gets you a couple of hours of play but I don't think they are that strict. It can get busy if there are parties in but they have a separate play room through the back so its find once they move through there. Can't fault it, Saturday lunchtime and ever table was full so best to go earlier of late afternoon if you prefer it quieter. They also have a separate seating and play area for non walking tots with play mats.

Our grandson's second birthday party was held at Jollytots and Cookies. My husband and I had never been before and were delighted with the whole afternoon. The helpful staff organised it all so well. Started with free play in the small soft play area where the little guests mingled with other children. Then a separate function room was provided where all the parents and children enjoyed expertly led interactive songs and activities that were enjoyed by all. This was slickly followed by perfect finger food for the children at a party table and there was also a buffet table with delicious food for adults. We lingered for some time in the restaurant afterwards and were welcome there too. A great success!

Often visit with my 3 year old daughter and can easily spend 2 hours on a rainy Saturday here. The kids area has plenty to keep her occupied, especially all the dressing up outfits. Coffees, food, sandwiches, cakes etc are all good. Only issue is that it can get busy, especially if there's a kids party on in the back room.

This cafe has a lovely and relaxed atmosphere. There is plenty to keep the kids amused whilst the adults have their coffee. Food is lovely and staff extremely friendly.

My son and his friends had great time at his 4th birthday party in Jollytots and cookies. While the adults relaxed with coffee and delicious cakes in the cafe the kids were kept entertained by the amazing staff in the party room. The staff that hosted the party were amazing with the kids, keeping them all entertained and involved all ages!My son and I visit cafe regularly, my son loves it and I love their coffee and lunches! On occasions recently during school holidays the cafe has been busy but the staff have always ensured we aren't waiting long to get seated! Would recommend this cafe to anyone with children of any age!

Went here for the first time last week with my son as I had a groupon voucher. Far too busy, couldn't get a seat even though there were loads of empty tables and only jackets and bags flung everywhere. Kids were running wild in the play area and no adults watching them, witnessed kids fighting, older kids going down slides on ride ons while my son was at the bottom and could have got seriously hurt. Finally got a small table after 2 hours and ordered my sons "mixed platter" and myself a roll, mine came and I had to ask about my sons which they admitted they forgot. His came and its was pitiful, 2 wee slices cold meat, 2 cubes of cheese, a strawberry cut up and 2 pieces of orange. Everything was dry and stale. People were queuing up at the door to get a seat right next to where we were sitting, there doesn't seem to be any control or anyone watching this place. I go to lots of softplay areas which are ran better than here.

After waiting in a long and slow moving queue to sign the kids in I was told not to proceed until I had a table as they was a clear shortage. I said that my mum had a table as she had needed to sit down sooner, having been unable to find a parking space outside that we could have used with or without the blue badge, so they accepted my voucher. I and my son squeezed our way through the cafe to join my mum only to discover that the seats she had found were at the back of a table for 8 that 2 young mums were hogging. I couldn't get over to sit beside her as they were unwilling to budge an inch to let me get past them or their buggies. After shouting across the table for a couple of minutes to take a food order from my mum and daughter that I could place before attempting to move the mountains to sit down we decided this was not going to be any fun at all as the kids would have to fight their way out to go to play as well.Fortunately I was given my Groupon voucher back to attempt to use another day but I was advised that it is always this (unpleasantly) busy... unless I wanted to try going in first thing in the morning. I don't think I will bother. I can't imagine it's going to be fun.Perhaps some rearrangement of the furniture, some notices to advise customers to try and be considerate of others when there is a shortage of seats, a buggy park (so that you can make your way through the tight seating) and a some 'supervising parent' seating at the play area (to avoid tables being taken up with nothing more than coats and bags) would make the whole place work better but until then, I'll pass.

Frozen Birthday Party for my 4 year old daughter was fantastic!!. i didnt know what to expect but the kids had an absolute ball. The 2 girls that are Anna and Elsa were absolutely outstanding! I couldnt rate them high enough. The kids all adored them and they had a fantastic way with them. I was really impressed with the time that they spent with the kids and the games and the sing songs they got them all involved in. It was amazing to see all the kids faces. Olaf was a great added bonus too. Would highly recommend booking a party here again. Its a must for all Frozen fans

Loved this cafe brilliant for the wee ones food was great and the service was quick and friendly, the staff are brilliant with the kids.

We arrived at 1215 for lunch to find the cafe bustling, but not too busy. It took ages to get served and booked in as there was only one assistant serving at the counter and she seemed very stressed. Our 20 month old grandson toddled off to explore the play area only to be knocked flat by two school aged boys. We realised very quickly that the schools were off and there were about 7 children in the play area who were far too old to be in there. Hardly any of the parents/carers of children using the area checked to see what they were up to and some were behaving really badly; pushing, hitting and throwing toys around.The play area is nowhere near as nice as the pictures suggest - a bit tatty and some of the toys need TLC and cleaning. Quite a lot of the toys were strewn around the cafe area floor with no staff interested in putting them back. We waited 45 minutes for toasties and soup, which were ok. I think we would possibly revisit at a quieter time and re-assess.

Visited this brilliant cafe with my family and we all loved it. Best family friendly cafe we have been to. Amazing food and great coffee for the adults and a separate dedicated play area for kids. Has everything from a dressing up area to a sensory room. My kids had a ball in there and loved the chute as well. The staff are amazing. Always happy to help and seem to love what they are doing. Will definitely be back.

First visit. Excellent play area with various different activities to keep the kids happy. The food was excellent and portions good. Friendly staff and service was quick. Some people just in for food so it seems a popular place

this is a great place for younger kids to play and use their imagination. both my kids age 6 and 3 love it. recently had my daughters 3rd birthday party here and it was very good, kids had a ballregularly go with friends, very friendly staff and food nice. good choice of cakes too!

Thank you so much for a wonderful day. This company went above and beyond to make my daughter have an amazing birthday. Would highly recommend it. 5

Fantastic idea for kids and adults, having a wee cuppa and enjoying some scrumptious cakes, whilst your wee ones play in the mini village that's beautifully created for the wee ones. Fantastic, will be back!

I visited a few weeks ago during school holidays with my 2 children (aged 7 and 4). Within seconds my girls had vanished and entertained themselves for almost 2 hours playing with other children and the vast array of toys - the sensory room was a HUGE hit The service was quick and personable and it was really nice to get my table cleared (a little thing but can be so frustrating to sit with dirty dishes once you are finished). I even managed to read a few chapters of my book which is a rarity and a real treat. :) I will definitely be back again soon.

This will be the second time my husband and I have visited Jollytots with our daughter who is almost three. It's a lovely idea, different from the likes of soft play. However the execution of the idea is a bit off. We went on a Saturday and had no problem getting a seat it was comfortably busy when we arrived. There was a birthday party going on so there was a lot of activity around us. For the size and layout of the space I feel the business is trying to be all things to all people. The relaxing atmosphere was taken over by kids passing through the main play area to get to the party and adults doing the same with cakes, balloons and presents. Not ideal when toddlers are running about trying to have fun. It was also confusing for some of the kids playing who thought they could join the party! The staff were rushing about from the party through the main area obviously under some pressure, which is to be expected running a children's party. However it had a direct effect on our enjoyment at the cafe because they were obviously busy and flustered. There is a Good size area for the kids to play but I don't think there is enough for a very regular visit with an older toddler.As we were about to leave my husband got up to use the toilet, I was seeing to my daughter and returned to the table to find it has been entirely cleared...and when I say cleared my daughter juice(still half full had been removed), small packet of sweet absolutely everything!! Our jackets and bags were still on the seat so as far as the staff were concerned we were staying. The only thing left was the setting on the table, as it was when we arrived. A not so subtle nudge to move along. I understand its not a charity and the business needs to survive with a regular flow of paying guests. We had probably been in the cafe for an hour and spent £25 having lunch and Play. We were by no means sitting there using a table nursing a coffee. So we shouldn't feel rushed or on edge. I mention this because it goes hand in hand with the overall feeling we had about Jollytots.It purports to be a really very child friendly cafe and space to play. However, No one really acknowledged the kids or engaged with our daughter at all. Even a hello directly to get. To me it's just not what is expected by the advertisement and especially Facebook updates, which are always very child centred. Different experience for us than expected on both occassions. It strikes me more as a perfect venue for new mums with babes in arms, relaxing having a coffee.

I took my 4 year old and 2 year old here with just over an hour until closing time, the kids played away great however the staff tidy toys away whilst the children are still playing with them. I appreciate this keeps some sort of order but its more the attitude of the staff thats my problem. I caught one of the members of staff staring at my two year old daughter as she emptied out a box of building blocks he had just put away - errr welcome to working with kids. Also my son was scared to pull out a fire engine as this person kept putting it away, not a good approach.

Had been meaning to visit for some time and was glad to have waited several weeks after opening to do so. I had been hesitant due to other reviews regarding spaces for buggies etc but this wasn't an issue at all for us even though we had a double buggy. We went early morning so there was plenty of time to have a coffee as well as play along with the children who were aged 5 months and 16 months. It was great to have an area our youngest could experience as well as plenty of traditional toys and attractions for our older child. Really would recommend people have a visit, make up your own mind about the place because it's different to other "play zones/soft play" and we are looking forward to returning! All toys and play areas are clean and well stocked which is a huge plus for us. Received a very warm and friendly welcome which helped us to feel comfortable.

We have been looking to go here for a while after becoming aware of Jollytots& Cookies on Facebook and having came across the owner before at a gymboree franchise. It was easy to get to from East Kilbride, located just round the corner from the famous Tunnocks bakery. The cafe is split into 2 areas, with the main cafe and serving area at the front. It's a good size play area for toddlers which also has a table and sofa. In the cafe area unfortunately space is limited, mainly because there are a few lounge sofas and large tables meaning some customers are restricted to a small table or have to share with other customers. Not uncommon in some coffee shops but as there's more families here a bit limiting. Food wise there's a good choice of tasty sandwiches , soups and a decent selection of cakes. We got a chocolate cake and the slice was massive. The food is priced reasonably and although I was initially put off at having to pay a fiver for the play area it's just slightly above soft play prices and the foods better. One minor niggle, the signs up telling you to pay before your sit down etc are slightly narky and don't reflect the generally friendly atmosphere. Overall recommended for a change for the kids and parents looking sit something a wee bit different

Visited today with a few mummy friends and mix of 1,2 and 4 year olds. All the kids loved it and played happily for 1.5 hours. Younger ones enjoyed the sensory room and the older ones playing at firemen. The food was nice. Good coffee. Nice soup, sandwiches etc for the adults and kids and wee nibbles of fruit etc so plenty of healthy options. We'll be back!

Have now been to Jollytots and cookies twice and I am sure I will be back. It is a nice change from regular soft play and really kept my wee one amused for ages. The different areas are great and he didn't know what to be up to. He especially liked the sensory room and slide in the fire station. Think he went down about 100 times in a row. I do have one suggestion and it's not a complaint but in the arts and crafts area I feel there are a few things lying around which aren't child friendly and also the door to the staff area was left open. As my wee one is a typical explorer I had to pull him back from a few things which is my only down side but this will be improved I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing the place improve although I already think it is excellent.

I visited today with my 3 year old daughter and niece. We booked into the cupcake making & fruit & veg tasting class! The children' got to try lots of fruits, make their own sandwich and then get tucked into a lovely cupcake after they decorated it themselves. There was lots of singing and interaction with the kids as well. My daughter and niece were delighted.Afterwards the girls played for a solid hour and a half in the play area. Both girls absolutely loved all the dress up, and different parts to the area. They would have easily stayed there all day! Normally at soft play the kids are running back and forward...not today...they were to mesmerised by all the different toys and areas.Lovely atmosphere for a coffee and great play areas to get the kids imagination going.

Have been twice now to this newly opened cafe. The concept is great and all kids will love it. The toys are all traditional and the play room is set up as a fire station, a shop, a house, a bakery, a dressing up room and a gorgeous sensory room. The food is good and there are healthy options for the kids rather than the fast food rubbish you get in soft play areas. The fruit juice for my two year old was served in a little glass bottle which she was fine with but may prove a little risky with lots of wee tots walking round with no shoes on. My daughter liked it though as it made her feel grown up.The food is not cheap and cheerful and there is a charge for the play area so I couldnt afford to visit too often but it's lovely for a nice treat :)

I have been following on fb for a while & couldn't wait for it to open. I visited the other day & the first thing I saw was a sign that buggies were to park at the door.... I took the buggy in but felt that I shouldn't have but my baby was tired so knew she'd sleep (so had to bring it in) my son who's 3 loved it & my daughter who's 1 also loved it when she woke. I'd already had my lunch, so was only wanting to let the kids play but I felt that you had to buy at the cafe - maybe this should have been advertised more. As I felt the staff were slightly annoyed I never bought anything but to be honest I don't really get the chance for a cake & coffee with a baby & a 3 year old unless it's lunch time. I also couldn't relax as there was nothing to stop them from going out the front door on to a busy road - so had to watch them at all times & when my daughter woke she walked in the kitchen a few times. In the play area my son was taking things in to the sensory area, but was told by staff that toys shouldn't be taken in there from different areas. That's what toddlers do. There was staff tidying up all the time after the kids & just didn't find it relaxed at all. My daughter wanted in the craft room & there was a train table separating the areas which she climbed over. On a positive note the play area was great for the kids, I just found it stressful my self.

My Mummy friends & our children visited Jollytots & Cookies this morning for a catch up/play date. Food & drinks were lovely. Kids had a ball in the play areas. I really liked the fact that the children were allowed to make full use of the areas without restrictions being placed on them. The atmosphere was calm & welcoming. Staff were helpful & friendly. My little boy has Autism so any outings can be challenging but the set up really met his needs & staff really made an effort to support & make him feel included. The sensory room went down a treat. It was all worthwhile when I came out and my little boy said "Thanks for cheering me up Mum" Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Jollytots & Cookies

Arrived for a play date with a friend and our two 16month old toddlers. First thing we were told was that our buggys had to be left outside by the entrance, this is difficult with the amount of stuff you have to bring for babies ! However, buggys parked we decided to order food. the kids meals where 3.95 and consisted of a sandwich, crisps, a cookie (which we had to ask staff for twice as it was not brought to our table) and a juice. The kids meal deal was fine but the juice came in a glass bottle which I cannot understand ! I do not see how this is appropriate for children, there was a plastic cup provided but after seeing the bottle my son only wanted to drink from the little glass bottle. We also ordered food for ourselves which I have to say was fantastic! it is a little more than you would normally pay at a kids cafe for lunch but I didn't grudge it as I enjoyed it. We did have to wait 25mins for our coffees which was a long wait however it is a newly opened cafe so hopefully this will be shortened in the near future.The play area is good but I found a lot of the adults were not supervising their kids and they were just running riot which was a bit dangerous for the smaller ones. There is certainly a niche in the market for child friendly cafe in Uddingston and I am sure it has the potential to do very well.

For months I had been watching the progress of this cafe on Facebook and making my first trip on Thursday did not disappoint.I went with my daughter (age 4), niece (age 9) and nephew (age 3) they had an absolutely fantastic time. The play area is something so different from the typical soft play areas. The toy areas have themes - shop, house, dress up area and a sensory room. The toys are of great quality and it was great to see the kids running round the cafe in the dress-up clothes.The food was great, although my 9 year old niece wasn't keen on pasta being on the same plate as fruit, but it's not much of a complaint.I'm already planning my next trip

I really enjoyed my trip to Jollytots and cookies. The restaurant is lovely with an adult feel. The coffee is without a doubt, the best!!. I can highly recommend the floating latte sand stunning smoothies. The children's play area is amazing,interactive, bright and colourful.Its like being in the best toy shop ever and your allowed to touch and play with everything. Made me want to be a child again.oh, and my 3yr old niece also had a fantastic time.

We had a wonderful visit here during it's first week open. The facilities for children are most impressive. Grandma, mummy and three children under 5 visited. Grandma and mummy got to enjoy a lovely cuppa and cake in peace while the children played for ages! They weren't even bothered about coming to try the delicious Equis icecream for fear of being taken home after! The toys are beautiful, wooden and retro and allow the kids to creatively play. My boys particularly enjoyed the fire engines and playing shop, especially putting all the items in the little bags! There was a good range of food and staff even nipped next door for some plain green teabags which was much appreciated! My only suggestion would be having slightly reduced prices off peak. Although a great experience for all, the play area is a significant added expense with two or three kids for a midweek coffee. On the whole a wonderful venue, lovely and friendly staff, good food and fabulous toys. Wishing jollytots all the best and look forward to visiting again soon!

Went along a few weeks ago, my partner and I had lovely vanilla milkshakes. Unfortunately my little girl is too young to play however, I'm sure she will enjoy it when she's a little older. Had a look around a would be very exciting for kiddies