As you become parents, it’s inevitable for you to put the needs of your children before your own and to make sure that they are well-fed even when you are bringing them along for a gathering with friends, hence the constant need to look out for Kid-Friendly Cafes in Singapore. Some cafes only offer main course items in their menu, which is often frustrating as you cannot possibly stuff your children with such large portions of food.
Other than the portioning, another concern for parents is to make sure that their children can be kept occupied after the meal. Thankfully, most cafes in this list provide outlets of entertainment such as playgrounds or art and craft activities to keep your children engaged while you chat the afternoon away with your pals. These amenities are often available within your reach so your children will not be able to escape from your sight.
Without further ado, we share with you 12 Kid-Friendly Cafes in Singapore. Now, you and your little ones have more options when dining out!
#1 CAFE MELBA
Nestled in the compounds of Goodman Arts Centre, Cafe Melba serves as a unique all-day dining destination for you and your family. It faces a luscious greenery, serving as a temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Your children too, get a chance to be pampered with a kids menu and the bouncy castles parked outside the cafe for a ball of fun!
Goodman Arts Centre
90 Goodman Road, BLK N #01-56
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10:30am – 10:30pm
Sat to Sun: 8:30am – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten
#2 EAT PLAY LOVE
Dining at Eat Play Love gets your children’s creative juices flowing, with a table specially set for craft-making with the provided art materials in-house – create little works of art or DIY products, at a nominal rate of S$5 for 2 hours. This cafe is a popular venue for a kid’s party, with a Thai-Western fusion menu that are nothing too complex nor spicy for the little ones.
Aliwal Arts Centre
28 Aliwal Street, #01-07
Singapore 199918
Tel: +65 6445 6400
Mon, Wed to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Closed on Tue
Nearest Station: Bugis
#3 FIKA SWEDISH CAFE
Apart from the ubiquitous Western cuisine found almost everywhere, Fika Swedish Cafe encourages you to experiment with food from Sweden and gets your children exposed to a different cultural root. The halal-certified cafe has a Swedish kids menu.
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-20 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6336 7234
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
#4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food For Thought at Botanic Gardens offers a huge space for dining, as well as a playground located right outside the cafe for the young ones. A specially curated kids menu and colouring sheets are also provided to please them while you get your breakfast fix and dose of caffeine. This cafe serves as a great location for parties and events too!
Singapore Botanical Gardens (Tanglin Gate)
1 Cluny Road, #B1-00
Singapore 259569
Tel: +65 6338 4848
Daily: 8am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
At Kith Cafe, you get to enjoy your meal with the view overlooking the beautiful marina. For those parents who prefer their children to sit at the table, you can also request for toys to keep them occupied, which the cafe is more than happy to provide.
Kith Cafe has a kids menu – choose from choices such as pastas, grilled cheese sandwich and pancakes – that will keep the little ones happy while you enjoy your brunch.
31 Ocean Way
#01-08 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Tel: +65 6734 9007
Daily (Except Tue): 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront
#6 NOM BISTRO & BAKERY
Situated conveniently at MacPherson Community Club, NOM Bistro & Bakery will be the perfect cafe to delight your kids with decadent rainbow cakes. In addition, your young ones can have fun at their mini indoor playground modelled after the iconic old-school dragon playground. There is also an affordable kids menu!
Macpherson Community Club, Level 1
400 Paya Lebar Way
Tel: +65 6747 3839
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Macpherson
#7 PRIVÉ CAFE
Fancy dining with a view overlooking the marina? At Privé, not only will you be greeted with a scenic sight of yachts and sails, you get to enjoy your meal amidst the slow-paced surroundings and unwind over quality time with your family. A bespoke kids menu option is available for your children at S$12 – with a choice of a main, dessert and drink.
Marina at Keppel Bay
No. 2 Keppel Bay Vista
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Mon to Fri: 9am – 12am
Sat to Sun, PH: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Harbourfront
Since Riders Cafe is located adjacent to Bukit Timah Saddle Club, the little ones can watch the horses while dining. They get a chance to ride on them for a mere sum of S$10 on weekends, too. It will be a priceless and unique experience at the saddle – one that they will not soon forget.
Riders Cafe is listed in our guide to cafes in Singapore with unique locations you would never imagine.
51 Fairways Drive
Singapore 286965
Tel: +65 6466 9819
Tue to Thu, Sun: 8am – 9pm
Fri to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens
#9 THE LOFT CAFE
This cosy two-storey cafe seeks to bring people together in a laid-back environment in celebration of a good cause. Located at the heart of Chinatown, The Loft Cafe dedicates a portion of the cafe to the little ones – furnished with kiddy chairs and tables – while the adults lounge on the sofa seats over fabulous Shibuya Toasts.
The Loft Cafe is listed in our guide to Singapore’s best Shibuya Toast.
268A South Bridge Road
Singapore 058817
Tel: +65 6221 2103
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown
#10 TREEHOUSE CAFE
Treehouse Cafe is a haven built for children, with miscellaneous party services such as art and craft activities, balloon sculpting, face painting and magic shows at affordable rates. It sets the family in the right mood to bond over food, fun and a great company with menu options set to please.
The Grandstand
200 Turf Club Road, #01-17
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 6469 0282
Mon, Wed to Thu: 11:30am – 9pm
Fri & Eve of PH: 11:30am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun & PH: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Botanical Gardens
#11 THE ROYALS CAFE
The Royals Cafe is a Halal-certified cafe offering a plethora of food options – Local Delights, Western Mains, Burgers, All Day Breakfasts, even pies and puffs. The main highlight is its Lego play corner for the children to entertain themselves with while exercising their creativities. Daddy and Mommy just have to sit back and relax.
Crescendo Building
19 Upper East Coast Road
Singapore 455209
Tel: +65 6445 6457
Mon to Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat to Sun, PH: 8:30am – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Bedok
For more recommendations, read our guides to the best cafes in Singapore.
HI. Suggest the sandbank bistro at East coast be included too. They have a pool for kids and drawing kit plus a good menu too. Cheers
Whisk and paddle at Tebing Lane is kid-friendly too!
The Loft is not kids friendly at all. Nothing for kids.