The Dojo Soft Play & Coffee Shop
Egham, Surrey · Playground
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Our verdict
Kids
8.8/10
Age Fit 9 · Fun Factor 9
Parents
8.6/10
Coffee Quality 9 · Sanity Preservation 9
Very clean, calm soft play with decent coffee — a rare win for both children and grown-ups.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
The Dojo Soft Play & Coffee Shop in Surrey sounds like a compact indoor soft play with a café attached, geared mainly towards younger children. Reviews mention a good amount of toys and equipment, an open layout, and a party setup that’s organised enough to impress even on birthday duty. The big draw here is how clean and manageable it feels. Multiple reviewers mention spotless spaces, steam cleaning between sessions, and limited numbers so it doesn’t become the usual sweaty chaos. Parents also like being able to keep an eye on little ones easily, plus the café looks properly useful rather than an afterthought, with good coffee, cakes, toasties and even dairy-free options. The main limitation is obvious: this is not a place for older children seeking thrills. It sounds best for crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers, and while the limited spaces are a blessing for sanity, they may also mean you need to plan ahead. Admission prices weren’t mentioned in the reviews, so value is hard to judge beyond the generally positive comments.
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Quick read
A small, clean soft play and coffee shop that seems especially good for babies and toddlers. Parents rave about the coffee, toasties, cakes and the fact it doesn’t feel rammed. Best for low-stress playdates and birthday parties; older children may outgrow it quickly.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Likely OK
Outdoor venues like this usually allow dogs on leads — call ahead to confirm.
Pram-friendly?
Mostly fine
Usually OK on main paths. Check for accessible routes if you need them.
Baby change?
Yes
Baby change facilities on site.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Egham, Surrey
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for babies and toddlers?
Yes — reviewers specifically recommend it for crawling babies and toddlers.
Is the café any good?
Yes — coffee, cakes and toasties are all praised, with dairy-free options mentioned too.
Does it get too busy?
Apparently not as much as many soft plays, thanks to limited spaces and controlled numbers.
Is there baby-changing?
Yes — one review specifically mentions a toilet changing area for little ones.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"steam cleaned after each session"
"its not crazy busy"
"great place to catch up with friends while little ones explore"