Celebrate National Coffee Day With These 10 Alternatives For Kids

In lieu of the caffeine buzz that’s to be expected on National Coffee Day (September 29th) this year, we’ve put together a list of kid-friendly coffee treats that will be sure to impress your little ones (and of course, coffee-mad moms and dads can indulge in some extra-special cups of Joe). From pastries to mousse to ice cream, New York has got you covered.

Financier Patisserie locations all over New York offer a variety of pastries including the Opera: a coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache and espresso soaked almond cake with chocolate glaze. Be sure to also check out their coffee flavored eclairs! On National Coffee Day they’ll be handing out a free small cup of Financier Patisserie’s new Dark Roast with every purchase. financierpastries.com

Head over to Cafe Lalo for a slice of cappuccino cheesecake or a coffee flavored pastry. They also serve espresso chip flavored ice cream and include an option of fresh berries with every dessert! cafelalo.com

Skip the hazelnut coffee and grab some chocolate hazelnut biscotti from Once Upon a Tart, a NYC kid-friendly family-favorite cafe. Be sure to stick around and enjoy their outdoor seating! onceuponatart.com

Spot Dessert Bar has a wide range of cupcakes, macarons, cakes and sorbets including their Vietnamese coffee flavored cupcake! Spot spikes traditional desserts with an Asian flair and their ‘order online’ feature makes satisfying your sweet tooth easy! spotdessertbar.com

Edgar’s Cafe features a number of coffee-flavored desserts on their menu including a cappuccino mousse. “Chocolate butter cookie crust filled with creamy dark chocolate and coffee mousse flavor topped with roses of whipped cream,” the menu boasts. This is a must-try for all chocolate lovers out there. edgarscafe.net

The chocolate covered nut assortments over at L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates features hazelnuts that are covered in coffee-chocolate and dusted in cocoa powder. This decadent chocolate shop is bound to bring you in for more than just one visit! burdickchocolate.com

Bring Cafe Reggio’s Granita Di Cafe, a homemade espresso slush with whipped cream, for an afternoon in Washington Square Park. Their Greenwich Village location makes pairing a coffee-slushie with an afternoon activity easy! cafereggio.com

Visit Alice’s Tea Cup for a wide selection of “Birthday, Un-Birthday and Custom Cakes”! With a menu that includes everything from “Queen of Hearts Lemon Tart” to “White Rabbit Dark Chocolate Mousse”, there’s something for everyone, chocolate and coffee lovers alike. alicesteacup.com

The Dominique Ansel Bakery, home of the cronut (part croissant part donut), features a new flavor every month. Fingers crossed that they get on board with National Coffee Day and feature a coffee-flavored cronut soon! dominiqueansel.com

My Most Favorite stays true to it’s name and brings you a delicious assortment of cakes, pies, tarts, cookies and brownies. Their Brazilian Coffee Mousse Cake is a Génoise roulade filled with coffee mousse and glazed with chocolate and almonds. mymostfavorite.com

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;