our story

Stephanie and Shawn grew up in Sheboygan and currently live in the surrounding area. They have 3 girls. Stephanie was a teacher until their middle was born. She decided it was a great time to be a stay at home mom. 15 months later they had their youngest daughter.

Being a stay at home mom is a blessing, but can also be a struggle to keep kids busy. There are great indoor playspaces, but for parents with little ones it isn't relaxing and can be kind of nerve racking. After visiting an indoor playspace that was geared for little kids and offered coffee, Stephanie knew this was what her family and other families in the Sheboygan area needed. Her husband, Shawn, agreed. Stephanie opened Mini Mocha Play Cafe April of 2019.

At Mini Mocha Play Cafe, our goal is to create a safe, clean space where young children can explore and play — while parents unwind with a drink and enjoy some socialization.

We hope to meet your family soon!

The Rakuns

BEHIND OUR BRAND

The heart of Mini Mocha Play Cafe is family — and that starts with Stephanie’s three daughters, who inspired every part of this space. Our name, logo and colors tell a personal story.

name

When Stephanie began dreaming up a space where little ones could play while parents relaxed, she knew the name had to reflect both the fun for kids and the comfort for grown-ups.

Mini represents the heart of it all — a space thoughtfully designed for mini people (aka the kids!) to play, explore, and feel right at home.

Mocha is a nod to Stephanie’s favorite coffee drink — because she knew parents needed a place to enjoy a warm cup and a quiet moment, too.

Play Cafe ties it all together — a place to play, laugh, and connect over snacks, sips, and smiles.

The name came together just like the vision for the space itself: built from Stephanie’s own experience as a mom, and inspired by the joy, energy, and needs of her three daughters.

So when you see our name, know it was chosen with care — just like everything we do at Mini Mocha.

logo

Our logo is more than just a playful design — it’s a little family portrait.

The big smiling mug in the center represents Stephanie, mom and founder of Mini Mocha Play Cafe. The three smaller mugs surrounding her symbolizes each one of her daughters — the inspiration behind it all.

The warm mocha tones were chosen to reflect comfort, calm, and connection — the same feeling we want every family to experience when they walk through our doors.

colors

Each color in the brand palette is inspired by the birth month of Stephanie’s daughters:

  • Teal for December (Oldest)

  • Lavender for February (Middle)

  • Cream for June (Youngest)