Finding a kid-friendly café

Having a peaceful coffee with kids is possible. You just need to know where to go.

What makes a good family café

Space

Room for stroller

Tables not too close

Area where kids can move

Equipment

High chairs

Play corner (even small)

Accessible toilets

Atmosphere

Patient staff

No disapproving looks

Tolerant noise level

How to find them

Check the grrr! map

Look for reviews mentioning "kids"

Call ahead to ask

Different types

Café with play corner

The holy grail. Kids play, you drink coffee.

Spacious café

No play corner, but space.

Neighborhood café

Often more welcoming than chains.

Our tips

Timing

Avoid 12-2pm and 8-9am. Prefer 10-11:30am or 3-5pm.

Leave it clean

We all want these cafés to keep welcoming us.

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