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Tender Leaf Mini Chef Bird's Nest Cafe

by Tender Leaf Toys

$159.95 ~~$195.95~~ /

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Turn your kitchen bench into a bustling café where the cappuccino is always frothy and the service comes with a smile.

☕ Barista Magic – Pop in a pod, turn the clicking dial and steam the milk
🥪 Lunch Rush – Press the toasted paninis and serve fresh sandwiches
🍰 Sweet Display – Showcase the cupcakes and pastries on the shelf

The Educator's Note

Complete Ecosystem – It's rare to find a set that includes the 'appliance' (coffee machine/toaster) AND the food in one box.
Heirloom Quality – Tender Leaf Toys are renowned for their finish; the wood is smooth, the paint is non-toxic, and it lasts for generations.
Space Saver – It offers the high-engagement play of a large cubby but packs away onto a shelf.

Play Specifications

🧒 3 years +

Recommended for ages 3 years +

📖 Storyteller

Role Play & Imagination

🔉 Quiet

Low volume

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

🗣️ Language

Speech & Vocabulary

The Educator's Note

Complete Ecosystem – It's rare to find a set that includes the 'appliance' (coffee machine/toaster) AND the food in one box.
Heirloom Quality – Tender Leaf Toys are renowned for their finish; the wood is smooth, the paint is non-toxic, and it lasts for generations.
Space Saver – It offers the high-engagement play of a large cubby but packs away onto a shelf.

Play Specifications

🧒 3 years +

📖 Storyteller

🔉 Quiet

🏠 Indoor

👥 Group Play

🤏 Fine Motor

🗣️ Language

Suddenly, they're the boss. You'll take a seat at the counter while they busily organise the cups, check the orders, and work the machine. It's a complete role-play hub that fits right on your coffee table, giving them ownership of their own little workspace without taking over your entire living room. Beyond the fun of serving customers, this set creates a natural space for social and emotional development. As they negotiate who plays the customer and who plays the barista, or remember that you wanted 'extra chocolate sprinkles', they're practising the complex turn-taking and memory skills needed for kindergarten friendships.

This set is a dream for children who love to mimic the adults in their lives.

The Budding Barista (3–5 years) – Perfect for preschoolers who love role-playing 'shops' and want a realistic station to manage.
Siblings Playing Together – The clear division of roles (customer vs. shopkeeper) reduces squabbles and encourages cooperative play.
Apartment Dwellers – Families who want a high-value role-play toy that doesn't require the floor space of a full-sized play kitchen.

Open for Business

The first thing you'll notice is the sense of purpose. There's a serious concentration that takes over as they select one of the five coloured coffee pods, slot it into the portafilter, and twist the dial. *Click, click, click.* It's a tactile, sensory experience that mimics the real world just enough to feel authentic, but remains purely fuelled by their imagination.

The Art of the Process

Unlike simple plastic sets, the Bird's Nest Café encourages a full sequence of play. They aren't just handing you a cup; they're steaming the milk with the spout, shaking the chocolate duster, and arranging the sugar cubes. The inclusion of a working panini press adds a whole new layer—they can 'toast' the focaccia sandwiches, layer the fillings, and serve up a proper lunch. It's fantastic for building sequencing skills—understanding that play (and life) has a beginning, middle, and end.

Designed for Modern Homes

We know space is often at a premium. This café is designed to be a tabletop unit rather than a floor-standing behemoth. Measuring approximately 50.2cm long x 27.2cm high x 13.5cm deep, it's slim enough to sit on a bookshelf or kitchen island when not in use. The neutral timber and soft teal tones mean it looks beautiful on display, rather than adding to the visual clutter.

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Why gift givers choose this

Sustainable Rubberwood – Made from durable, eco-friendly timber that withstands years of enthusiastic service.
Compact Footprint – Delivers the 'big toy' experience of a play kitchen without dominating your floor plan.
Gender Neutral – The fresh teal and wood design appeals equally to boys and girls.

Included in the box

Includes the café unit, panini toaster, 5 coloured coffee pods, milk jug, steamer spout, 2 cups, 2 plates, potholder, knife, fork, spoon, sugar cubes, chocolate shaker, 2 coffee discs, 3 toppings, 3 tea bags, 1 sandwich, 2 paninis, 3 pastries, 2 cupcakes, and menu stickers.