Vitaland Kids Cafe Alexandria

If you’re after an indoor play spot in Alexandria that actually has its act together, this is a solid pick for the littlies from 13 months up. The slides keep the toddlers busy while you grab a coffee and something to eat — the food’s decent enough that you won’t regret staying. Weekends get pretty packed, especially with birthday parties rolling through, so a weekday visit is worth it if you can swing it. Parking’s easy, the restrooms are genuinely clean (a low bar that somehow not everyone clears), and just remember to bring socks — they’ll turn you away without them.