# Playscape Cafes New York City's Moomah is an Art & Food Oasis for Kids By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moomah References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/08/13/moomah-a-place-for-children-to-connect-nourish-discover-and-create/) & [moomah_](http://www.moomah.com) New York City's Moomah isn't classifiable with a few words. It's not a cafe, a yoga studio, an art studio, a classroom, or a library. As a matter of fact, Moomah is all of those things and more. This innovative meeting place is for [kids and adults a like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-open-house). Moomah is a place to chill out, to learn, to create, to eat and discover. Sourced by the [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossplay) as having the "[best coffee in Manhattan and Brooklyn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-restaurant)," parents will surely revel in Moomah as an escape as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Spaces:** Opportunity to create spaces that serve multiple purposes, such as cafes that also function as art studios, libraries, and yoga studios. - **Educational Entertainment:** Opportunity to design venues that provide both entertainment and learning experiences for children and adults alike. - **Immersive Experiences:** Opportunity to create spaces that stimulate all the senses and offer a complete experience for visitors, combining food, art, and relaxation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Innovative cafes and meeting places that offer unique experiences for customers, blurring the lines between entertainment and dining. - **Education:** Integrating creativity, learning, and play in educational spaces, allowing for a holistic approach to education. - **Retail:** Combining retail spaces with recreational areas to create a more engaging and memorable customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [First-Of-Its-Kind Playspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudbound.md) - [Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-play-space.md) - [Concert Venue Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weill-caf.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-in-osaka.md) - [Alcohol-Free Members Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-nyc.md) - [Mass-Timber Children's Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronx-childrens-museum.md) - [Understated NYC Cat Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-parlour.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md)