Strawberry Shortcake Playset - Berry Cafe

by Strawberry Shortcake

Product Features

• Help your Strawberry Shortcake figure serve up very special treats in her charming strawberry-shaped, berry-sweet smelling café
• Adorable, strawberry-shaped and even sweet-smelling café playset
• Send her up and down her pull-out staircase, readying her shop and carrying delicious croissants waffles muffins
• Just in case guests are thirsty, too, help her make smoothies in the blender that really whirls
• Let your Strawberry Shortcake figure relax with a ride on her special bird friend press down on the top and around and around they'll spin
• It is brimming with all kinds of delicious foods for your Strawberry Shortcake figure to sell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 15.5 x 13.5 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002441FGS
• Item model number: 19114
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 7 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,961 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Your child will love blending smoothies or baking treats with Strawberry Shortcake in the Berry Cafe playset. Designed for children ages four and up, the Berry Cafe playset includes over 20 baking and food accessories, a spinning bird that Strawberry Shortcake can ride on in the air, and her signature "berry sweet" strawberry scent.

Berry Café Ages: 4+ Requires: Some assembly

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Playset filled with fun, bright colors; includes many interesting add-ons. The Challenging: There are over 20 small pieces that can easily be lost if you're not careful. In a Nutshell: A fun, interactive playset with plenty of accessories for Strawberry Shortcake and friends.

Strawberry Shortcake loves baking for her friends in the Berry Cafe. View larger.

Bright, Colorful, Cheerful Cafe
The Berry Cafe has plenty of activities to keep your preschooler entertained, with over 20 accessories, a bird that spins, a blender that whirls, and a pull-out green-leaf staircase to get upstairs. With just a push of the table lever your blender will be whirling, and you can simply press down on the strawberry-leaves top to make the bird spin for fun rides around the cafe. The playset is lightweight and is outfitted with windows and doors that open with big, easy latches.

One side note: Make sure to keep all accessories in one place to avoid losing any parts in between plays.

Great for Interactive, Role-playing Fun
With so many accessories and interactive parts included, the Berry Cafe provides plenty of opportunity for role-playing adventures. It's bright with fun colors, and it includes cute, cartoonish characters, and actually smells like real strawberries!

What's in the Box
Berry Cafe, mini scented doll, dress, hat, bed, bed tray, two fruit smoothies, two ice cream cups, tray with four muffins, tray with three croissants, tray with pie, tray with four cupcakes, plate with slice of cake, plate of sandwiches, plate with waffles, plate with pancakes, two mugs, counter with smoothie blender, oven, basket, bistro table, two bistro chairs.

The Berry Cafe comes with over 20 accessories and smells "berry sweet!"

Product Description

She might be tiny, but Strawberry Shortcake has a huge heart! Her friends love to gather at her Berry Cafe, where they can always count on her for a helping hand and some berry delicious treats. No wonder she is everyone's best friend in Berry Bitty City. Help your Strawberry Shortcake figure serve up very special treats in her charming strawberry shaped, berry sweet smelling cafe! Send her up and down her pull-out staircase, readying her shop and carrying delicious croissants, waffles, muffins and more from her special oven to her countertop and table. Just in case guests are thirsty, too, help her make smoothies in the blender that really whirls! Then, when it is time to close up shop, let your Strawberry Shortcake figure relax with a ride on her special bird friend-press down on the top and around and around they'll spin!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Berry Cute!, October 7, 2009

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Elizabeth G. "Crazy Picture Mom" (WA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Strawberry Shortcake Playset - Berry Cafe (Toy)

My 4 year old DD had to earn this toy by not sucking her thumb. I had it in the closet for awhile, but finally came the time to open it, so I did it after she went to bed so I wouldn't have her hovering around while I try to pull all the tiny pieces out. The pieces are very tiny, but are comparable to Polly pocket size, so I don't recommend this to any child who still puts things in their mouth.

While I was putting it together, I got a close look at all the pieces and I was amazed by the quality! All the furniture is well painted and even though the pieces are small, they all are made well. There is nothing more annoying than when you have a table that is not quite level or sturdy and then the cups fall over when you set the table! With this toy, that doesn't happen.

Another thing that I like about this toy is that the staircase swivels. Moreover, you can take off SSC's dress and change her clothes (if you purchase another set, like the wardrobe). The window shutters open and close as does the door. The bird ride is pretty cool too, although your little one may need help putting SSC on the bird until they get the hang of it. Plus, who doesn't love things that smell like strawberries?! We've had ours for over 3 months and it still smells great! At first, I was worried that the fragrance would irritate my DD's eczema (she has it really bad on her hands), but it hasn't so far, which is yet another positive IMO.

The only thing my DD was dissapointed about was that it didn't come with SSC's pets, Pupcake and Custard. You have to buy them separately (in 2 diff. sets).

If you have/know a little one who loves SSC as well as playsets like Polly Pocket or Ponyville, then this set is for you! Keep your eyes open for sales if you want to save a little money. I got mine for $10 cheaper during an Amazon sale. I have also seen it sold as a combo deal at Wally World with other sets for an extremely good price.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks Great in the Box.....But, ummm..., July 9, 2010

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1flower4me - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Strawberry Shortcake Playset - Berry Cafe (Toy)

First I would like to say that my DD loves Strawberry Shortcake (SS) and I spent a lot of time choosing which sets to purchase for her birthday.

My DD loved the way the box looked in the store (the presentation in the box is very "attention grabbing") however, after I bought it for her birthday and opened it I was immediately disappointed.

Waaaay to expensive for what it is. Half the pieces were gone before we even finished the party and it is pretty much a "shell of a house". It doesn't even close to hold those tiny pieces...so...no chance of keeping them anyway.

There is no handle so my DD could not transport it around the house as she likes so I have to move it for her....It's not heavy, just bulky for my DD.

It should have included at least one of SS "friends" so my DD could actually pretend she was having a tea party as the set-up seems to suggest.

Also, I tried to find a few "friends" and discovered that you have to buy other play-sets to get even one that is the same type.

The SS you get in the package has plastic hair and is a different size than the individually sold characters you can find next to the play-set at the store.

When you buy sets that have the friends, they also contain SS so I end up with 3-4 SS's and 1 of each friend.

More money and frustrating...

Meanwhile....My DD has started to use her SS dolls to play in her regular dollhouse she received last Christmas. More frustration....maybe I should have just bought the dolls...oh, wait you can't.

All in all, I found this particular set to be a complete waste of money...and the entire line to be uncoordinated. The house should have been more substantial and the characters should be able to be bought individually or as a "friend" set.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars In Need of More Research and Development!!!, January 4, 2010

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Marketing Mom (St Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Strawberry Shortcake Playset - Berry Cafe (Toy)

To a "marketing mom" such as myself, I have to sit back and wonder how many focus groups and/or research and development this toy went through. It is not very well thought out or put together. My main complaint is everything is too small making it difficult to use. The bed is too small for the dolls to lie on. The car is too small making it hard to get Strawberry Shortcake in it. Then the seatbelt is too short to fasten easily. The house is too small, especially the bottom floor, to easily put the kitchen pieces in and play with. Only the tiniest of hands could possibly play in there! The accessories such as the basket and cups do not fit on Strawberry Shortcake's hand. The hat is too small and does not fit on Strawberry Shortcake's head. I could go on and on... My three year old is very frustrated with this toy, but it was a Christmas present so I can't give it away.

The only thing I like about this toy is the strawberry smell that takes me back in time. Hopefully, the designer will read this and go back to the drawing board!!!