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The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe
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  • About
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  • Gift Cards
  • MINGO MERCH
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  • Waiver
  • Classes
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Why "The Mingo"?

 For the last few years, our name carried a story about parents giving so much of themselves that they lose a little of their color… and finding a place that helps them feel pink again. That meaning hasn’t changed. But as our community has grown, something beautiful happened:


You gave us our new name.


Long before we ever rebranded, families were calling us “The Mingo.” It started with toddlers who couldn’t quite say “flamingo,” then friends, parents, even our own team… and eventually, The Mingo became the way our community talked about this place.


So when we learned we needed to rebrand, we didn’t want to lose the heart behind our story. We wanted to honor the way you already saw us.


The Mingo is more than a nickname. It represents the warmth, the comfort, and the familiarity you feel when you walk through our doors. It’s playful yet grounded, welcoming to both families and coffee lovers, and it reflects the community-first heartbeat that built this space.


Parents still lose their pink in the hard seasons of raising little ones, and we still want to be the place where you get to rediscover it. Now, that mission lives under a name that you helped create.


At The Mingo Coffee & Play, children can explore and caregivers can exhale. It’s a place where good coffee, safe play, and genuine community help you feel refreshed, restored, and ready to step back into motherhood or parenthood with a little more color.

Different name. Same heart. Still helping you feel pink again, just with a name that finally feels like home: The Mingo.

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EARLY YEARS: Parents can enjoy coffee and conversation at Pink Flamingo Play Cafe

 According to studies, one in seven women reports symptoms of postpartum depression in the year after giving birth, or suffering a miscarriage. So support is crucial during the early season of motherhood.

Former teacher and mom Rachel Queen found herself needing more connections after suffering a major loss.

“I had a nine-month-old, and experienced a miscarriage. I fell into a really dark place mentally, emotionally,” says Queen.

Staying pink: How one café helps mothers retain their color

 

When you walk into the Pink Flamingo Play Café, you walk into a village.

And we don’t just mean the play businesses lining the room.

“Sometimes all it takes to get that back, to feel like yourself again, is to get out of the house, connect with people in the same stage of life, and grab a really good cup of coffee,” Owner Rachel Queen said.

Pink Flamingo Play Café opens doors to conversation to foster healing after loss

Juniper’s Rainbow represents the café‘s commitment to supporting families in healing and celebrating life.

Throughout the month of November, The Pink Flamingo Play Café has invited the community to participate in Juniper’s Rainbow, a heartfelt memorial mural honoring children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or any type of child loss while celebrating rainbow babies born after loss.

Unforgettable Birthday Parties for Kids

Featured on ABC 13: How The Mingo Became a Haven for Families

The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

Featured on ABC 13: How The Mingo Became a Haven for Families

ABC 13 News

 We were honored to be featured on ABC 13 News for the heart behind The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe—affectionately known as “The Mingo.” What started as a dream to create a space where both kids and parents feel seen has become a vibrant community hub. Check out the story to learn more about our mission, our family roots, and why this place means so much to us. 


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Certified Fun Zone by KidsPlayCafes

The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

Featured on ABC 13: How The Mingo Became a Haven for Families

Children's Play Area | Pink Flamingo Play Cafe | Forest, VA

 

Parents love that they can relax with coffee while their kids play in a safe, clean space designed just for them. With engaging play zones, easy online booking, and a warm, family-first atmosphere, it’s a stress-free outing for everyone. Grip socks and clear policies help keep things smooth and secure.


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The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

Macaroni KID by CertifiKID

 Lynchburg Macaroni Kid recognized The Pink Flamingo Play Café as a space where parents can unwind and connect while their kids enjoy safe, engaging play. With a cozy café and a thoughtfully 

designed play area, it’s built for both kids’ fun and parents’ peace of mind. It’s more than just play—it’s community.


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Featuring Bugle Call Coffee

Featuring Bugle Call Coffee

The Pink Flamingo Play Café Helps Parents Connect While Kids Play

Hot Latte: Espresso with Steamed Milk

Bugle Call Coffee is a veteran- and family-owned Virginia roastery known for small-batch, fresh-roasted beans sourced from around the world. Their mission blends bold flavor with community and service. The Pink Flamingo proudly serves only Bugle Call Coffee beans. 

Junipers Rainbow

Featuring Bugle Call Coffee

Junipers Rainbow

Juniper's Rainbow: Honoring Rainbow and Angel Babies

 Juniper’s Rainbow is a mural at The Pink Flamingo honoring babies lost and celebrating rainbow babies born after loss. Families can hang tags—clouds for angel babies, rainbow stripes for rainbow babies. It’s a heartfelt way to share their stories and find hope in community. 


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Lynchburg Living

Featuring Bugle Call Coffee

Junipers Rainbow

Lynchburg Living Magazine

 The Pink Flamingo Play Café is a colorful space where kids play and parents recharge. Inspired by flamingos, it reminds moms to take time to “stay pink.” 



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What the Community Says About Us

Lynchburg's Best Business Innovation (Gold)

Lynchburg's Business with the Best Workplace Culture (Gold)

Lynchburg's Business Person Of The Year (Gold, Cheri)

Lynchburg's Best Local Entrepreneur (Gold, Rachel)

Lynchburg's Best Small Business (Silver)

Lynchburg's Business with the Best Community Engagement (Bronze)

Best Local Company With A National Presence (Bronze)

Lynchburg's Best Place to Host a Kids Birthday Party (Bronze)

Lynchburg's Most Family Friendly Spot (Bronze)

Lynchburg's Young Business Person Of The Year (Bronze, Rachel)

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Plan Your Visit!

You can stop in and visit us at any time. To ensure that your child has a spot to play, we strongly reccomend reserving a playtime.

14805 Forest Road St 101, Forest, Virginia 24551, United States

Call or email us with any questions or concerns. 434-234-8700 pinkflamingoplaycafe@gmail.com

Hours

Mon

08:00 am – 03:00 pm

Tue

08:00 am – 03:00 pm

Wed

08:00 am – 07:00 pm

Thu

08:00 am – 07:00 pm

Fri

08:00 am – 07:00 pm

Sat

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sun

Closed

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