Check out all our fave kid-friendly restaurants and cafés in Singapore with playgrounds, kids’ activities and healthy kids’ menus!
Looking for the best kid-friendly restaurants and cafés in Singapore where kids can run wild nearby? We’ve already lined up all the spots where kids eat free but you’d be surprised just how many cafés and restaurants are kid-friendly with play areas from sandpits to bouncy castles or a proper playground!
Many of these kid-friendly restaurants offer kids’ meals plus we make special mention of those offering healthier kids’ menus with alternatives to the standard nuggets and chips. What constitutes a stroller-friendly restaurant really depends on whether you are happy dining al fresco or not, so we only mention if a restaurant stands out as especially unfriendly (lots of steps) or is super great for prams. If you have older kids who can sit still for a decent meal, be sure to check out these mouth-watering dim sum restaurants. If not, keep scrolling for our round-up of all the best kid-friendly restaurants and cafes in Singapore to take the family for a meal — where kids are welcome and there’s something special to make it kid- or baby-friendly!
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NB: Always check with your chosen kid-friendly cafe before heading down to ensure there are no changes to the play area situation).
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Singapore with playgrounds
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Kid-friendly Restaurants in Dempsey/Tanglin
Open Farm Community: restaurant with playground
Open Farm Community is set in the same lush green edible garden as TBB Safari cafe (see below). It shares the same kid-friendly sandpit play area with a cute little cow slide and climbing structure plus a spring rocker to bounce on. The playground is not visible from the restaurant seating area. Indoors is glam enough for ladies’ lunches (though acoustics can be noisy, so watch those yelling toddlers), and there’s some seating outdoors, too. On the dedicated kids’ menu, there’s not a nugget or chip in sight — instead think posh kids’ nosh (priced accordingly) like open-faced Bolognese Lasagna or Rustic Fish Pie with fresh thyme from the garden. Book here now.
Tiong Bahru Bakery TBB Safari: kid-friendly cafe + playground
Oh, how we love TBB Safari in Dempsey (part of the Tiong Bahru Bakery brand)! This safari-style glamping café is pitched in front of sister restaurant Open Farm Community. TBB Safari is open for early risers from 8am and offers Common Man Roasters coffee and amazing pastries, healthy breakfast bowls and sandwiches (though no specific kids’ menu). There is a 3,000 square foot garden of edible plants to roam through and a playground with slides and climbing structure for smaller tots. Bring mozzie spray! There’s plenty of space for strollers (al fresco but lots of aircon blowers). Book here now.
Huber’s Bistro: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
Huber’s Bistro in Dempsey has one of the loveliest shady playgrounds near a restaurant for kids. The playground with slides and swings (surrounded by a safety fence) is right next door to Huber’s Bistro. This kid-friendly restaurant offers great Swiss-German beer and food (prepared with meat from the butchery next door) and is great for a lazy weekend brunch or early family dinner. Try their Charcuterie Platter or the 21 Day Dry-Aged Burger. There’s also some space for prams if parked al fresco. Their kid’s menu only has four options including Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Sauce and Chicken Scnitzel with French Fries. Alternatively, you can order a small portion from the famous Sausage Menu; try a pair of Wienerli and potato salad (you can swap this for fries). Do note, that Huber’s Bistro doesn’t open on a Monday and only from 11am on weekdays (opens from 9:30am on weekends). Book here now.
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Baker & Cook: kid-friendly restaurant + playground
Baker & Cook a popular cafe serving lunch and breakfast and Plank Sourdough Pizza serving pizza can both be found at the corner of Loewen Road. These kid-friendly restaurants are so popular, thanks to the awesome little wooden kids’ playground, a first for Baker & Cook! At the playground, you’ll find a bouncy swing, little treehouse, ship, and ride-ons, along with tonnes of green space perfect for running around and getting the wiggles out. Book here now.
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AT Feast: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
AT Feast offers all-day dining with a kids’ menu (think Eggs, Sausage, Toast Breakfast, Mac & Cheese ($15), Burger & Fries plus for the adults, a mix of hearty salads, Fish & Chips, and interesting fare like Aubergine & Chickpea Stew. There’s a fun jungle gym next to the outdoor patio seating, where kids can burn off energy while you enjoy your meal. But, do note that this is temporarily closed for maintenance. The kid-friendly restaurant also looks over a small wooden playground with swings (sit at the alfresco tables with a direct view of the kiddos playing). Fans of this space will need to know that the huge treehouse playground is only accessible to b_together members – a family neighbourhood member’s hang-out for all age groups. Closed Mondays. Book here now.
RedDot Brewhouse: kid-friendly restaurant with lawn
The whole family will be satisfied at the family-owned brewery-restaurant RedDot Brewhouse set in an old British Army Barrack in Dempsey. There is a lovely green garden where the kids can let off some steam, airy interiors, and alfresco dining (you can even bring your furkids!). Sit back and enjoy a pint brewed by the team at RedDot Brewhouse while the kids explore the garden. The menu spans appetisers, tapas, pasta, pizza, burgers, steak and desserts, and they have a kids’ menu too featuring pasta, pizza and nuggets. Book here now.
ColBar: kid-friendly restaurant with lawn
ColBar along Portsdown offers some old-school Colonial charm – it’s a casual rustic style kopitiam café set in lush greenery and the big draw here is the abundant open space for kids to run around or kick a football about right in view of the al fresco seating. The food is casual British pub fare with some Asian dishes thrown in, and all affordable enough to not warrant a separate kids’ meal – think chicken curry and rice, Sausage Sandwiches and Omelette and chips all washed down with copious craft beer (for mama and papa only, obviously). Book here now.
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PS.Cafe @ Harding: kid-friendly restaurant with lawn
PS.Cafe is a perennial family favourite and notorious for weekend brunch. There’s no play area as such, but there is an open rolling lawn in front of the al fresco seating area so the kids can scramble into the jungle while the adults chow down on hearty salads, pasta dishes, those famous truffle fries, burgers and huge slabs of cake. No kids’ menu here and only booster chairs (as opposed to full high chairs). Book here now.
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Cafe Melba Mediapolis: kid-friendly restaurant with bouncy castle
Cafe Melba is a super kid-friendly cafe thanks to its huge lawn where kids can run about, scoot and jump around on a bouncy castle (if the weather permits)! Cafe Melba has a kids’ menu, and on Mondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free with every purchase of main course $22 and above! There’s also ample space for prams indoors. Book here now.
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Smile Dessert: dessert cafe with ball pit for kids
If you are at Funan Mall and looking for a treat for the kiddos, check out the Instagrammable Smile Dessert cafe. This kid-friendly cafe is all decked out in silver and has tables and chairs inside a small ball pit! Plus, there’s a life-sized teddy bear waiting for a hug in the corner that kids will love. Order desserts at the counter (however staff may not speak English, so you’ll need to point to the menus) – there’s Strawberry Souffle, Tiramisu desserts, snow ice desserts, as well as a range of hot Chinese desserts to go with your fruit tea or iced drink. Book here now.
Smile Dessert Singapore: kid-friendly restaurant with ball pit
Another of the Smile Dessert cafe chains, this one at North Bridge Rd. We haven’t tried this kid-friendly restaurant out, so can’t vouch for the food or drinks, but what caught our eye was the ball pit inside the cafe again and the massive Pink panther cuddly toy. Book here now.
Kith Cafe at Kiztopia Marina Square: kid-friendly cafe & indoor playground
Located inside Kiztopia at Marina Square, Kith Cafe is the perfect place for parents to enjoy a cuppa and an afternoon snack, while the little ones burn off their energy at Kiztopia, the largest indoor playground in Singapore! The cafe is right next to the tricycle track, where kids can ride tricycles around in circles and even pretend to fill up the tank at the gas station! Whether you’re craving a sweet treat like a Carrot Cake or a hearty plate of pasta, there’s something to satisfy. Do note that since this is located inside Kiztopia, you’ll have to pay for admission to Kiztopia to access this kid-friendly cafe.
Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in East Coast
Cafe Melba Goodman: kid-friendly restaurant with bouncy castle
Kid-friendly restaurant Cafe Melba is all about family time. This branch at Goodman Arts Centre has a huge lawn with a bouncy castle every day (if the weather permits!). Kids eat free on Mondays, and you can always head to The Artground nearby before or after your meal for a free indoor playground for littles! There’s ample space for prams indoors. Book here now.
Jimmy Monkey Cafe @ PLQ: kid-friendly cafe with playground
While not exactly on the East Coast, Jimmy Monkey Cafe at PLQ deserves a special mention for its healthy menu, alfresco dining and amazing location right by the massive PLQ Parkside playground! We especially love how this kid-friendly cafe has affordable prices, and you can sit and have a coffee while you watch the kids play! The dining area is nice and shaded but the playground can get pretty hot during midday – so make sure you head down in the early morning or for some tea time chow in the afternoon! Book here now.
Little Farms Café
Neighbourhood store Little Farms has a bistro cafe attached to its grocery in Katong (as well as one in Valley Point and Tanglin Mall). They’re known for their stellar breakfasts (the Smashed Avocado on Toast with Meredith Goat Cheese is legendary). Ingredients in the dishes served at Little Farms Bistro are from its gourmet grocery, so you know your kiddos are munching on good stuff when they tuck into their kids’ menu of Barramundi and Fries ($16), Cheeseburger ($16) and Pasta Pomodoro ($12), which even has the option of swapping the pasta for zucchini noodles – how healthy is that? There is no play area but do note that on Sunday there’s a kids-eat-free deal to check out. Book here now.
Zaffron: kid-friendly restaurant with play area
Zaffron is a fun spot for Easties looking for Indian fare where the kids can play indoors. A cute wooden wendy house and a kids’ corner awaits with kid-friendly toys (better for younger tots). Book here now.
The Coastal Settlement: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, look no further than The Coastal Settlement. Lending a rustic charm to this cavernous restaurant is the old-world memorabilia, the background melodies and the low-hanging chandeliers. But it’s not all about the looks – their menu is stuffed with finger-licking food, plus they have a small retro-style playground with swings outside for the youngsters! Just be sure to get there very early (service can get patchy if they’re slammed)! Book here now.
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Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Sentosa
We love heading to Sentosa with the kids – there’s always fun to be had playing in the sea and building sandcastles on the beach! While there’s no free playground here all these casual seaside spots offer al fresco seating where you can feel the sand between your toes and the kids can play nearby before or after your meal. If you want to add on an activity before or after your meal check out the ticketed outdoor playground Nestopia or head to Hyperdrive for some indoor go-karting!
Coastes: kid-friendly restaurant on the beach
Coastes is a massive hit with families thanks to the easy-going casual atmosphere, where dogs and kiddos are welcome. There’s plenty on the menu for kids from waffles and fruit platters to hearty mains (meat sourced from Huber’s), but the big draw is the proximity to the sea, and the ability to play in the sand while parents have a coffee or finish lunch. Book here now.
Trapizza: kid-friendly restaurant on the beach
Trapizza, the casual Italian resto on Siloso Beach and part of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa offers pizzas, while the kids play in the water play area nearby, run on the beach or explore Nestopia, the nearby kids’ playground ($12 per hour). Book here now.
Ola Beach Club: kid-friendly restaurant on the beach
Ola Beach Club is a few beach beds down from Coastes bang on the sandy beach with the benefit of a small pool where kiddos can cool off. For older kids, there are plenty of water sports on offer here, from kayaking to paddle boards, banana boats or donut rides in the sea. Check out our full review of Ola Beach Club! Book here now.
Tanjong Beach Club: kid-friendly restaurant on beach
Enjoy brunch on the beach at Tanjong Beach Club, bar-meets-beach-club, where kids can play in the sand and sea. Older kids will be happy with playing frisbee, and there’s a pool too. Call ahead and book a cabana (brunch menu from 10am – 4pm), if you plan to make a leisurely day of it. Book here now.
FOC Beach Club: kid-friendly restaurant on the beach
Another popular beach spot, thanks to the pool and access to prime beach for the whole family (dogs too). FOC is a Spanish-inspired beach restaurant by the same peeps behind FOC Hong Kong Street. Book here now.
Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Botanic Gardens
Fusion Spoon: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
There’s an indoor playground, as well as an outdoor playground for kids at Fusion Spoon that kids will love. No kids’ menu, but a huge variety of reasonably-priced Western and Asian fare like Nasi Lemak with Chicken and Malay Mee Rebus. Halal certification pending. Book here now.
Bee’s Knees: kid-friendly restaurant in the park
If you are out at the Botanics with the little ones, Bee’s Knees is the place to make a beeline to for a coffee (they open at 8am!) or a bite to eat. The kids’ menu is $18 and includes a main like pasta or pizza, a juice and chocolate cookie. Outdoor seating only (prams can be parked nearby). Book here now.
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Privé Botanic Gardens: kid-friendly restaurant in the park
Privé Botanic Gardens offers all-day dining and drinks for casual meals or brunch at the Botanic Gardens. They’ve got an indoor playground and kids’ corner (complete with a rock climbing wall, story books and little tables and chairs for kids’ colouring activities!) to entertain little ones. Book here now.
Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Bukit Timah
Little Lazy Lizard
Little Lazy Lizard is a fave for their kids eat free weekends and friendly staff, who are always so sweet with kids! The food here is super casual. Book here now.
Les Bouchons
Les Bouchons, is known for its steaks prepared as per request and served with a portion of salad and the most delicious free-flow homemade French Fries! We love that this outlet of Les Bouchons has a (small) kids’ menu with a mini Cheeseburger or Chicken Nuggets (at least the fries are homemade!) plus a juice for $12. There’s also a small petanque court that kids (or adults!) can use outside. The weekday sets at $35 per person are not to be missed too! Book here now.
Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Orchard
Beauty in the Pot: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
Beauty in the Pot, one of our fave hotpot restaurants, has kids’ indoor playgrounds at all its outlets islandwide, so kiddos can go off and play while parents finish their meal. Additionally, children can also redeem sculpted balloons and tokens, which they can use at the in-outlet toy capsule machines. What’s even better? The ice cream cart at Beauty in the Pot’s NEX and Westgate outlets are also open, so kiddos can enjoy a free icy treat after lunch or dinner! Book here now.
Kind Kones
Kind Kones at kids’ mall Forum dishes out all-natural vegan ice cream free from dairy, refined sugar, soy, gluten, and other artificial additives. A cute kids’ colouring station with a free book exchange is handy to keep the kids busy while mama queues, and there is a small dine-in area, too. Book here now.
Hard Rock Café
No kids’ play area at Hard Rock Café, but this casual restaurant is popular with families, thanks to the great kids’ meals and activity packs (colouring sheets with crayons), plus it’s a fun place to celebrate birthdays as the staff sing Happy Birthday, and you get a free birthday dessert on your big day (a scoop of vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate sauce – yum!). Book here now.
Marché
Marché is a food court-style Western restaurant where you can watch your meal being cooked in the open kitchens. Children under 10 years old can have a kids’ meal which includes a main of rösti, pizza, pasta or crepe, plus a glass of fresh juice or soft drink, and a fun size ice-cream cone for $17.90. Multiple locations including 313 Somerset, Suntec and Vivocity. Book here now.
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Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés at Robertson Quay
All these kid-friendly restaurants on Rob Quay have ample space to scoot along the river, and most are stroller-friendly, so you can park prams alongside your table if you choose the al fresco seating.
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Super Loco: kid-friendly restaurant with scoot space
Ever popular Mexican Super Loco in Robertson Quay offers friendly service and a kids’ menu (with colouring pencils) including ham and cheese quesadillas (great with a side of guacamole and corn on the cob!), Avo & Tomato Toast, and Chicken Tacos plus a fresh fruit plate as a dessert option. Do note that the kids’ menu is different on the weekdays and weekends. They also offer lots of fun and free themed kids’ activities geared around holidays like Easter, Dios de Los Muertos and New Year’s. Book here now.
Les Bouchons: kid-friendly restaurant near playground
Les Bouchons, is known for its Grilled Black Angus Rib Eye Steak with salad and free flow homemade French fries! This outlet of Les Bouchons does not have a kids’ menu (unlike the Rochester outlet) though it is still popular with some families as kids can share the Fillet steak with free flow fries ($58). Plus, there’s the free playground at Rob Quay right outside. Book here now.
Carrotsticks and Cravings
Carrotsticks and Cravings is a healthy café and restaurant with a kid-friendly location in Robertson Quay where kids can scoot along pavement outside. They serve Chai Lattés and healthy, refined sugar-free dishes. Kids’ dishes include a Sourdough toastie with ham and cheese, PB & jam or mini smashed avo, pita toast with butter & cheese; smoothies; and gluten-free pancakes. Book here now.
Boomarang: kid-friendly restaurant with scoot space
Boomarang opens for brekkie at 6am, so that’s a big plus in any parent’s book! The kids’ menu meals (printed on a colouring sheet) range from French Toast with berries, to Bacon and Eggs with Toasted fingers for breakfast to a create-your-own meal for lunch or dinner with a choice of beef sausage, chicken skewer or battered fish for protein and a choice of veggies and carbs. It’s popular with families, cyclists and groups of people watching sports on the big screen. Book here now.
Tapas, 24: kid-friendly restaurant with scoot space
Tapas, 24 on Rob Quay admittedly doesn’t have a super kid-friendly menu, but we love that it’s by the riverside, so kids can scoot up and down along the quay easily to burn off some steam! Tapas, 24 is an award-winning restaurant by Chef Carles Abellán, with tempting Sangria and delicious eats like the “Tapas 24” Bikini Sandwich with black truffles, Ibérico ham and buffalo mozzarella; paella de Gambas Al Ajillo and more. Book here now.
Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés at Marina Bay Sands
You won’t find a playground or bouncy castle, within The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands but if you’re visiting ArtScience Museum or attending a musical or kids’ theatre show at MBS, these are our top kid-friendly MBS restaurants:
SweetSpot at ArtScience Museum
SweetSpot at ArtScience Museum is the only cafe inside the museum (at the entrance) and offers a good spot to grab a coffee or wholesome dish like a salad bowl. They have a kid’s menu and treats like frozen yoghurt, so it’s a hit with kids pre or post trip to the FutureWorld exhibition. Book here now.
Black Tap: kid-friendly menu
Black Tap (L1-80) is a popular spot with kids, thanks to their amazing crazy milkshakes (at around $22 apiece – and over 1,000 calories – these are best shared!). You’ll also find a good selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads (no dedicated kids’ menu, though). Book here now.
Din Tai Fung: kid-friendly restaurant with dim sum
Din Tai Fung (#B2-63) is ubiquitous (with locations all over the island), and always a crowd pleaser with their award-winning dumplings and kid-friendly basics like buns and fried rice. There’s no separate kids’ menu, but they do offer high chairs, booster seats, and adorable kids’ dining sets and cutlery with their cute little dumpling mascot. Book here now.
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Yardbird Southern Table and Bar
Yardbird Southern Table and Bar (L1-82/B1-07) is a must for anyone who loves fried chicken, though their burgers and other BBQ delights are equally delicious. Their kids’ menu features mini versions of their most popular dishes, including a fried chicken drumstick, a crispy chicken biscuit, a little burger, and mac & cheese. Kids’ meals are priced between $12 to $16 and come with a choice of drink and a scoop of homemade ice cream. Kiddos will also receive crayons and colouring sheets (upon request) and tend to love the classic rock tunes blaring on the stereo. Book here now.
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Kid-friendly Restaurants & Cafés in Seletar
Wheeler’s Estate: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
Wheeler’s Estate does breakfast, Australian-style steaks, fish and chips and burgers, as well as picnics in their lovely outdoor garden. There’s a fab aeroplane playground nearby, where kids can swing and play in view of parents sitting out on the lawn. It gets pretty hot after 10am, so consider walking over to the shaded viewing deck nearby to spot some planes taking off or landing! Book here now.
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Hangar66 Cafe
If you have a little one who loves airplanes and helicopters, then this is a kid-friendly restaurant to visit! Hangar 66 Cafe is a cosy aviation-themed restaurant, perfect for all kids who can’t get enough of flying vehicles. Kids will be awed by the life-sized helicopter that is parked in this kid-friendly restaurant. The grown-ups can dig into Baby Back Ribs or Grilled Chicken Chop, while the littles will love munching on the all-time favourite Chicken Lollipops! And because there’s always room for dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm Belgian Waffle & Ice-Cream or a cold slice of Homemade Tiramisu – all brought to you by a cute robot server. Book here now.
Kid-friendly Restaurants in Keppel /Mt Faber
Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro
Arbora Hilltop Garden and Bistro at the top of Mount Faber is a lovely casual restaurant surrounded by the lush greenery and tranquillity of Mount Faber Peak – it’s at the top of the hill 100 metres above sea level, so the views are stunning! The menu is a mix of Western and Asian. What makes it super kid-friendly is the experience of dining somewhere where you can take the Singapore Cable Car to reach your destination at the peak! Before or after your meal, you can walk over to Faber Point and Henderson Waves (or even all the way over to Hort Park) for a whole afternoon of exploring! Book here now.
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Privé @ Keppel Bay: kid-friendly restaurant with playground
Privé @ Keppel Bay is where you’ll find great casual dining options for the whole family overlooking the marina and stunning yachts – hello holiday vibes! There’s a cute playground with a slide for little tots to amuse themselves until your Fish & Chips or salad arrives. Book here now.
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