Fratello Café and Play

A cosy, family-friendly soft play café in Shirley

Soft play for babies and children up to 7, right next to the tables, and a café serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and shakes. 124 Orchard Way, Croydon.

Open 6 days, closed Tuesdays · Soft play for ages 0–7 · Free parking on site · Air-conditioned · Food hygiene rating 5 · Halal menu

Fratello Turkish breakfast: eggs, grilled halloumi, sujuk, feta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber with Turkish tea

The café

Breakfast, brunch and lunch

Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a light brunch, or a tasty hot meal, our café serves up delicious options to keep you satisfied. Proper coffee, Turkish tea, matcha, smoothies and shakes too.

Fratello Turkish breakfast

£14
Menemen

£10
Gözleme

£8
Chicken, halloumi & avocado wrap

£11
Pancakes, Nutella or maple syrup

£12
Latte

£3.90

Our menu is halal. See the full menu

The soft play

Soft play for ages 0–7

At Fratello Café & Play, children can explore, play, and make new friends, while grown-ups enjoy a well-earned break with freshly made meals, snacks, and hot drinks.

The soft play is for babies and children up to 7. Book a 60 or 90 minute play session and your table is reserved for the whole of it.

At our soft play café, cleanliness isn’t an afterthought, it’s a priority. We clean and sanitise daily so little ones can play safely and grown-ups can relax with peace of mind.

The rope bridge in the Fratello soft play, under a painted starfish

Who comes to Fratello

Grandparents

Looking for a cosy spot to take your grandchild while enjoying a warm cup of tea and a delicious meal? We’ve got you covered!

Parents

Need a place where your little one can have fun with their peers while you unwind and chat with other parents? Our play café is the perfect spot!

Childminders

Searching for a fun, safe environment to bring the children in your care? We welcome you with open arms!

Birthday parties

Two ways to celebrate, for ages 0–7: exclusive private hire of the whole café and soft play from 3pm to 5pm, or a non-exclusive party for up to 10 children with a reserved seating area.

What parents say

Soft play right next to the seating area so we can sit and enjoy our coffee/food whilst keeping an eye on the kids. Not many places offer that.
Ibrahim A. · Google review
The coffee is one of the best I’ve had, I love the Turkish tea and the food is lovely. Also the service is brilliant.
Rachel C. · Google review

Find us

124 Orchard Way
Shirley, Croydon
CR0 7NN

Plenty of free parking on site, with no restrictions.

Map and directions

Opening hours

Monday
09:00 – 17:15
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:00 – 17:15
Thursday
09:00 – 17:15
Friday
09:00 – 17:15
Saturday
09:00 – 17:15
Sunday
08:30 – 17:15