Cafe Melba is opening a third outlet at Mount Sophia (near Dhoby Ghaut) in March 2021.

Known for its all-day breakfasts, traditional weekend roasts and its kid-friendly space, Cafe Melba first opened at Goodman Arts Centre in the East of Singapore in 2012. It has another outlet at Mediapolis in the West of Singapore.

The new Cafe Melba at Mount Sophia will also be incorporating a grocer concept as part of the cafe for the community and residents.

Cafe Melba
31 Mount Sophia
Singapore 228480
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Opening in March 2021

Being a parent is hard in so many ways.

Bringing kids out for a meal can be extremely difficult, especially if there is no entertainment to keep them occupied. However, nothing beats having the time to bond with your loved ones over a hearty meal and to see the goofy smiles on your kids’ faces. Kids are fickle creatures and probably have the same attention span as a puppy. That said, having kid-friendly elements such as a playground or a kids menu would help family meals a lot less chaotic.

From cafes with a soft-fall playground to a mini buffet catered to kids and a dedicated reading corner to the little ones, here is our guide to 13 kid-friendly restaurants in Singapore.

BAYSWATER KITCHEN

Situated along Marina at Keppel Bay and boasting a stunning waterfront view, Bayswater Kitchen will definitely be one restaurant both the young and younger will enjoy dining at. Adults can choose from a wide range of seafood options and kids aren’t excluded either—children under 12 years old can choose from their kids’ menu, of which the Fish & Chips (S$14) are highly recommended!

2 Keppel Bay Vista
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat: 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 11.30am – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

CAFE MELBA

A restaurant concept that blends the best of Melbourne and Asia, Cafe Melba provides a gourmet yet casual dining experience. A temporary oasis away from the hustle and bustle, Cafe Melba caters plenty of events for both little ones and adults alike and their kid’s set menu includes fruit juice or plain milk as well as a choice of chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream

Block N #01, 90 Goodman Road, 56
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

CARROTSTICKS & CRAVINGS

Located within Loewen Gardens in the Dempsey area, Carrotsticks & Cravings is an Aussie-inspired cafe with a huge outdoor space where kids can go wild. What’s more, this space entails an entire trampoline where children can have fun after getting their meal from the kid’s menu which comes with loads of nutritious options!

75E Loewen Road
Singapore 248845
Daily: 8am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

DISTRICT 10 BAR & RESTAURANT @ UE SQUARE

Bringing your kids out for a meal at a restaurant is already tough enough, let alone a bar where angsty adults get tipsy. However, District 10 Bar & Restaurant’s outlet at UE Square caters to families regardless of age—with a bouncy castle for the kids, sip on a cocktail without having to worry that your kids cry out of boredom!

81 Clemenceau Avenue
UE Square Shopping Mall #01-15/16/17
Singapore 239917
Tel: +65 6738 4788
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 11pm
Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

EDGE

One of our favourite restaurants when it comes to lavish buffet spreads, Edge’s buffet lineup is always set to impress diners old and new, kids and adults alike. Their huge space now comes with a room dedicated to the little ones with a variety of kid’s offerings, and even a balloon sculptor who goes around crafting masterpieces while your kids are having their meals!

Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3.30pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

E-SARN THAI @ GRANDSTAND

Priding themselves on serving authentic North-Eastern Thai cuisine since 1994, E-Sarn Thai @ Grandstand is the perfect venue for you and your little ones to enjoy the intense Thai flavours—of course, their menu comes with several non-spicy, kid-friendly options. The casual dining spot has a play area where the children can have fun at!

200 Turf Club Road #01-13
The Grandstand
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 6468 4484
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue

FRESH FRUITS LAB

Incorporating fruits into their menu as much as possible and vibrant pastel colours in their decor, this cosy cafe in the West is great for brunch and is a place that kids will surely love. Besides plating their food in an adorable manner, the place even features a bouncy castle out back! Their kid’s menu features items which are mostly priced below S$10.

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

HUBER’S BISTRO

Occupying the same space where their huge 2-storey butchery is, Huber’s Bistro is one of the best places possible for a fun family outing. After your kids are done with gobbling down fresh meats, take them out back where you’d find a soft-fall playground out at the back that’s shaded and gated.

22 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249679
Tel: +65 6737 1588
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

IKEA

A restaurant that needs no introduction, IKEA caters to families wholeheartedly with the use of plastic utensils for kids and a dedicated kid’s menu that’s affordable and hearty at the same time. Delish meatballs, chicken wings and a play area complete with a fun space to play at the showroom area, IKEA leaves little to wonder as to why children are always begging their parents to take them there!

317 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

NATIVE KITCHEN

Located within Village Hotel at Sentosa, Native Kitchen is a restaurant that celebrates the best of islander cuisine. As if its close proximity to exciting attractions such as the Palawan Pirate Ship, Universal Studios Singapore, The Merlion and Kidzania doesn’t already make it an ideal spot for family gatherings; the restaurant itself makes dining with your kids a whole lot easier!

Native Kitchen provides interactive menus which have puzzles and mazes for the kids to solve to keep them preoccupied while waiting for their food. What’s more, they also provide children’s utensils so moms and dads can save the hassle!

Native Kitchen
10 Artillery Avenue Sentosa Island
Village Hotel at Sentosa, Lift Lobby
Singapore 099951
Tel: +65 6722 0818
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

OPEN FARM COMMUNITY

If you often bring your child out to dine, then Open Farm Community should be no stranger to you. This restaurant encompasses a farm-to-table concept, and kids will surely love their huge kids’ sandpit with wooden cow playground which is set amidst lush greenery and multiple quirky sculptures.

130E Minden Road
Singapore 248819
Tel: +65 6471 0306
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 12am
Sun: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

QUENTIN’S EURASIAN RESTAURANT

There are few restaurants in Singapore dedicated to serving Eurasian food, let alone one that has a play area for kids so you can bet that Quentin’s The Eurasian Restaurant is a gem. The restaurant has a separate play area for children to let loose at, at this space includes a mini playground, mini ball pond, ride-on toys and even a reading corner.

139 Ceylon Road Level 1 Eurasian Community House
Singapore 429744
Tel: +65 6348 0327
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 2pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

THE HALIA

Nestled within The Botanic Gardens, The Halia is a great place for a tranquil meal. The restaurant’s all-day menu has plenty of tantalizing European-Asian options for diners to choose from, and children can take their pick from children’s menu, which also comes with connect-the-dot puzzles and mazes that will surely keep the kids occupied.

What’s more, this restaurant is Halal-certified so our Muslim friends can head over and enjoy a meal here with their little ones too!

1 Cluny Road,
Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Garden
Singapore 259569 Tel: +65 8444 1148
Mon to Thu: 9am – 9.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Having kids is pure joy, right up until the point they start to whine, cry and cause a scene in public. That’s right, nothing sucks the living joy out of a family outing quite like a tantrum-throwing child.

Dining out is inherently difficult if you have a kid that’s easily restless but it doesn’t always have to be a problem. All you need is something that’ll keep them occupied, for instance, an iPad with cartoons playing on loop (as per the norm nowadays), or better yet, a kid-centric menu with attractive yummies or even space for them to run wild and free.

Don’t own an iPad? Well, fret not mommies and daddies because here is our list of 15 restaurants and cafes in Singapore that are great for your little ones, ensuring that you’ll be able to enjoy family time through proper bonding.

CAFE MELBA

Cafe Melba is a relaxed cafe and restaurant concept that blends the best of Melbourne and Asia, providing a gourmet yet casual dining experience. A temporary oasis away from the hustle and bustle, Cafe Melba caters plenty of events for both little ones and adults alike and the best part? Breakfast is served all day, every day, and don’t even get us started on their kid’s set menu which Includes fruit juice or plain milk as well as a choice of chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream

Block N #01, 90 Goodman Road, 56
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068

CAF CLICKAFOOD

CAF Clickafood is a new pastel-themed cafe by Boat Noodles and popular singer, Ang Juyang. The family-friendly cafe at 339 Upper Paya Lebar Road (near to Lorong Ah Soo) features 5 different menus including Korean, Local, Western, Thai cuisine and drinks at reasonable prices.

The cafe also uses pastel-coloured Yamatoya baby high chairs from Molco.

339 Upper Paya Lebar Rd
Singapore 534953
Tel: +65 6970 5077

FRESH FRUITS LAB

No surprises here—Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is our favourite cafe in the East of Singapore. This has never changed since our first visit in 2015.

Keeping its core laboratory theme and incorporating fruits into its menu, FFL boasts a colourful, pastel interior that is both whimsical and photogenic. It is also a kid-friendly dining outlet with a play corner for your little ones as well as a low-salt kids menu that is so reasonably priced.

351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741

GRUB

With a name like grub, one would naturally jump to the conclusion that these folks are all about greasy burgers, full-fat milkshakes and loaded fries. On the contrary, they’re all about creating gratifying food using only the freshest produce—that’s always a good thing especially for parents who only want the best for their children.

Nestled in Bishan Park, GRUB offers diners a beautiful view of the park and kids, an opportunity to head over to the nearby playground post-meal!

510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Singapore 569983
Tel: +65 6459 5743

IKEA

How many of you immediately thought, “meatballs!”, the minute you saw the title? Popular for its canteen-style concept, IKEA is a great place to take your kids out to. With a kid-friendly menu and a play area for the little ones to run wild, this is one place that guarantees good family bonding on top of delicious food.

317 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868

NATIVE KITCHEN

Located within Village Hotel at Sentosa, Native Kitchen is a restaurant that celebrates the best of islander cuisine. As if its close proximity to exciting attractions such as the Palawan Pirate Ship, Universal Studios Singapore, The Merlion and Kidzania doesn’t already make it an ideal spot for family gatherings; the restaurant itself makes dining with your kids a whole lot easier!

Native Kitchen provides interactive menus which have puzzles and mazes for the kids to solve to keep them preoccupied while waiting for their food. What’s more, they also provide children’s utensils so moms and dads can save the hassle!

10 Artillery Avenue Sentosa Island
Village Hotel at Sentosa, Lift Lobby
Singapore 099951
Tel: +65 6722 0818
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

JONES THE GROCER

More than just a gourmet grocer, Jones The Grocer astounds with its massive spread of delectable nosh. Ideal for a brunch on weekends with the family, lunch or a quick coffee Jones the Grocer is a go-to for any meal. Their kids’ menu has also been tweaked to give little ones the vitamins and nutrients they need while remaining appetising above all.

#01-66/67, 1 Kim Seng Promenade
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 6820 0930

MARCHÉ MOVENPICK

Set in a Swiss Alpine village, delight in a myriad of scrumptious dishes such as their delicious rostis—crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and served with a dollop of sour cream—or their super-thin wood-fired pizzas. Let your little rascals go wild at the children’s play area while you dine in peace and bring them back to enjoy their own free Picky Kids meal—available from Monday to Thursday with a minimum spend of S$60 in a single receipt.

3 Temasek Blvd, #01-612 to 614
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6337 3134

O’COFFEE CLUB XPRESS

If you ever decide to bring your little ones to the airport to see aeroplanes, be sure to stop over at O’Coffee Club Xpress. The kids’ menu here is valid for children aged 12 and below and begin at only S$6.90 each and every item comes with a complimentary fruit juice! The icing on the cake? If you choose to order a sandwich or a pasta, your kids get their meal free!

65 Airport Boulevard, L2 LF1 Terminal 3
Singapore 819663
Tel: +65 6585 6369

PLATFORM 1094

If getting accepted into Hogwarts is a lifetime dream of your little one, then you—or rather they—have to know more about Platform 1094, a Harry Potter-themed cafe along Serangoon Road. Run by the same team behind Fresh Fruits Lab, Platform 1094 is where your (and your kids) wizard dreams come true. They serve up a slew of hearty yet whimsical dishes that will surely entice the little ones.

1094 Serangoon Road
Singapore 328192
Tel: +65 6204 6003

PIZZA EXPRESS

If you raised your child to love pizza and all things related to Italian food, you did a spot-on job. Specialising in gourmet, hand-made Italian pizza and a variety of hand-made pasta, Pizza Express is one of the best places to enjoy real-deal Italian pies. Bringing a pack of hungry children? Order up their Dough Balls Doppio to share!

7 Fraser Street, #01-01/02
Duo Galleria
Singapore 189356

SUPER LOCO

Priding themselves on family-style Mexican cuisine, Super Loco offers diners fun, vibrancy underscoring the main attraction which is, sensational grub made using fresh ingredients. Brunch is available on weekends for those looking to indulge in a Mexican-themed brunch affair whereas kids get to enjoy their los ninos menu—their version of a kid’s menu—all throughout the week.

60 Robertson Quay, #01-13
The Quayside
Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6235 8900

THE COASTAL SETTLEMENT

Surrounded by lush trees and endless sea of greenery, and filled to the brim with lots of retro memorabilia and knick-knacks from the good old days, dining at The Coastal Settlement is always a joy for both the young and the young at heart. Be sure to ask the staff to give you a tour of their many antiques—it’d be a good history lesson for the kids too.

Their menu boasts an array of local favourites but with a contemporary twist to them. Whether you’re a photographer, a cafe enthusiast, a nature lover or a mother of two, you’re bound to find something worth falling in love with—your kids too.

200 Netheravon Road
Singapore 508529
Tel: +65 6475 0200

WILD HONEY

A wildly popular all-day breakfast spot in Singapore, Wild Honey is famed for its menu of breakfasts from different parts of the world from freshly baked bagels to bacon and pancake-loaded American breakfast. What kid doesn’t like waking up to pancakes or waffles?

333A Orchard Road #03-02
Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 6235 3900

Our favourite Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is back at it again. They have opened a second cafe—Fresh Fruits Lab Z Edition—in Clementi just behind NUS.

The new outlet is nothing short of amazing. Just like their previous branch, they stick to the core of incorporating fruits into their menu as much as possible, being kid-friendly, and serving up absolutely delicious food at even more reasonable prices than before.

We already know what’s great at their first branch, so what is it about The Z Edition that makes it fantastic? A bouncy castle for kids during the weekends! And on top of that, there are some tweaks to the menu and here is everything we love.

From now until 30 Nov 2018, kids below 8 dine for free during weekends at Fresh Fruits Lab Z when you quote ‘ladyironchef’. Every order of a main course comes with a complimentary kid’s main (from the kids’ menu).

Calling all mommies: this is also the next brunch spot you must bring your kids to for a jolly good time!

BANGING APPETISERS

Just like before, FFL serves their signature cold-pressed juices in a small test tube for you to sample, and in an adorable beaker should you order the full-size ones (averagely S$5 per glass).

We ordered the Spam Fries (S$8) as well as the Golden Brown Chicken Wings (S$8)—both served with homemade sweet chilli sauce.

The chicken wings had a lovely crispy skin that readily soaked up sweet garlic taste of the chilli. It was well seasoned down to the bone, and juicy without being oily. The light batter coating the spam fries also had an interesting texture to it, that provided a pleasant contrast between it and the soft spam inside. Despite being deep fried, it wasn’t greasy at all.

VALUE-FOR-MONEY MAINS

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. The Classic British Fish and Chips (S$12) is our all-time favourite main at FFL.

As plain and boring as it sounds, the portion size is massive, and the fish remains firm, flaky and delicately soft, encrusted by a thin layer of white ale batter. Their homemade tartar sauce boasts a slight spice to it that made the whole dish even more enjoyable. As if the generous serving is not filling enough, it comes with a side of fruit salad and truffle fries.

Another main to try is the FFL Baked Rice (S$9). The rice is cooked in buttermilk before being baked with a layer of mozzarella cheese, and it is pleasantly cheesy without being cloying or heavy. With bacon, chicken ham and mushrooms in it, kids are bound to love this dish of baked rice for sure!

The Grilled Pork Loin (S$15) is also a chef’s recommendation. Tender, thick and juicy, each morsel was a delight in itself to eat.

Served with mashed potatoes, eggplant pesto and green zucchini, the flavours intermingled with one another to highlight and emphasize the natural sweetness of the meat. It also comes along with pesto mayo sauce and apple chutney that helped to change up the flavour profile as we ate it.

Cafes are usually not known for their steaks, but FFL’s Angus Rib Eye (S$22) is definitely worth its price. It is a genuine 250gm of Angus ribeye that’s tender and soft, with the perfect amount of chew before easily sliding down your throat.

We loved how with every chew it released more of that beef flavour we all know and love, which melded well with their brown sauce that was slightly sweeter than the typical chargrill or mushroom sauce.

We also enjoyed their Cajun Chicken (S$10), which is really a simple yet comforting roasted cajun chicken served with grilled vegetables, sweet corn and mashed potatoes.

BITE-SIZED FUN FOR THE KIDS

Just like their first branch, FFL aims to cater to the entire family. Treat your kids to deliciously adorable meals such as FFL’s Teddy The Daddy (S$8), Little Miss Koala (S$8) or Chicken Little (S$10).

Their kids’ menu is prepared with less salt, without compromising on any of the other flavours for the children to enjoy. That is, if they’re willing to cut into something so cute.

From now until 30 Nov 2018, kids below 8 dine for free during weekends at Fresh Fruits Lab Z when you quote ‘ladyironchef’. Every order of a main course comes with a complimentary kid’s main (from the kids’ menu).

They also offer cake decorating to allow your kids to have a hand at crafting their own desserts. Choose from a range of their signature and have your children’s creativity flow from the tip of their chocolate pens.

For those kids that just can’t sit still, there’s a bouncy castle out in their backyard—set up at Fresh Fruits Lab Z on weekends. Boy, won’t the kids get so excited about this!

Your kids will absolutely love the bouncy castle where they can bounce and run back and forth. Fresh Fruits Lab Z Edition is the perfect place for parents to kick back and relax with good food while their children entertain themselves.

During lunch hours from 12pm to 3pm (except on public holidays), FFL offers a set menu consisting of a drink, salad and main for only S$10.90++.

For the alcoholics, you’d also be glad to know they have daily beer promotions. The most bang for the buck ones being Wednesdays for students, with beer towers at only S$39 (U.p. S$49–53), and Fridays with two towers going for S$89! Worth it!

Fresh Fruits Lab – The Z Edition
28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

Fresh Fruits Lab
351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

This post was brought to you by Fresh Fruits Lab.

No surprises here—Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is our favourite cafe in the East of Singapore. This has never changed since our first visit in 2015.

The themed cafe has seen a revamp recently and it is nothing short of amazing. Still keeping their core laboratory theme and incorporating fruits into their menu, FFL now boasts a colourful, pastel interior that is both whimsical and photogenic.

It has also become a kids-friendly dining outlet with a play corner for your little ones as well as a low-salt kids menu that is so reasonably priced.

How can a cafe make us fall in love so much? FFL always does it best. Here are some of our favourite dishes from its current menu. You need to bring your squad here for your next gathering!

So you think the cafe only looks pretty?

FFL has always been consistent with their food. No effort is spared to serving only the best—from their dedicated culinary team (most of the chefs have years of experience cooking and baking in top hotels in Singapore!) to the freshness of ingredients.

The menu goes beyond a typical cafe’s standards. It has a wide range of appetisers, salads, mains, desserts, coffee and juices; basically everything that attributes to a good meal. And as its name and theme suggest, FFL incorporates fruits as much as possible into everything for that healthy and refreshing touch.

FFL SIGNATURE FISH & CHIPS

If we had to pick only one dish to love at FFL, it would be their Signature Fish & Chips. Fish & Chips may sound boring but wait till you’ve tried FFL’s version!

For just S$19, you get a huge piece of beer-battered pacific dory fried to a golden perfection. As if the generous serving is not filling enough, it comes with a larger portion of fruits salad, a mountain of fries and homemade tartare.

This is comfort food for the soul, guys.

SOFT-SHELL CRAB PASTA

Also at S$19, this pasta is our favourite among the four choices on the menu.

Featuring a huge and crispy soft-shell crab sits atop al dente spaghetti, the Soft-Shell Crab Pasta is a slightly spicy rendition that is not for the faint-hearted. The chilli crab sauce is homemade, by the way.

FFL DA BOMB BURGER

Need your burger fix but don’t want your wallet to take a beating? The FFL Da Bomb Burger (S$19) will make your trip to FFL worth the while.

This beauty is everything a burger should be—juicy beef patty (200g) that is grilled to medium well, fresh romaine lettuce for the crisp,

SALMON STEAK

A healthier option for the ladies (and even the kids) is the Salmon Steak (S$26). This dish is set on fire (literally) as it is served to you and the end result is a sweet piece of pink salmon that boasts a subtle smoky flavour.

It is accompanied by asparagus purée, mashed carrots, arugula and a homemade grape sauce served in a cute onion cup! That is a fair bit of greens if your skinny jeans are getting a little tight but you still need good food in your life.

SPARKEY THE DOG

This is probably the cutest item on the kids’ menu. At only S$10, this is a pancakes dish that is prepared with low-salt bacon and ham. It is completed with fresh blueberries.

BOO-BOO BEAR

This is too cute, even the adults might not be able to resist the Boo-Boo Bear (S$13)!

And it tastes as good as it looks. We wouldn’t want to cut the bear up but the fried sweet potato cake is too yummy to pass. Stuffed with chicken, zucchini, mushroom and tomato, the sweet potato cake is wrapped with an egg—yes, the bear’s blanket.

LIGHTNING CARS

The perfect dish for your boys (or girls who love cars!), the Lightning Cars (S$12) is a simple yet hearty grilled chicken that is tender and flavourful despite the fact that no salt is used in cooking.

This chicken main is served with purple sweet potato purée and mixed fruit skewers for a more balanced meal.

CREEPY-CRAWLY

Fancy something more filling for the older kids? The Creepy-Crawly (S$13) is a wholesome tortilla wrap that is jam-packed with yummy smoked duck, onion, lettuce and carrots.

There is also a side of homemade fruit yogurt—blueberry, strawberry, granola, honey yoghurt.

ULTIMATE PEANUT BUTTER CHOC CAKE

FFL has a dedicated pastry chef and he bakes the prettiest French-style sweets. The one that we really love is the Ultimate Peanut Butter Choc Cake.

Priced at S$7.50, this decadent treat is our newfound guilty pleasure. Every mouthful of the dense cake is so rewarding; the taste of the rich peanut butter lingers on.

TEA BY LUPICIA INFUSED CAKE

For a lighter but no less satisfying cake option, this doll is your best bet. The Tea by Lupicia Infused Cake is also priced at S$7.50 and it totally reminds us of sweets we’d see in French patisseries.

The whiff of the aromatic tea will first enrapture you, and as you take a bite, you’d realize just how well balanced the sweet and bitter notes of the tea are.

EMERALD GREEN APPLE TEA

The Emerald Green Apple Tea (S$12) may not sound like much, but just wait until you see it in real life. Served in a test tube, the Emerald Green is made of butterfly pea tea, green apple juice and soda water. Get your phone ready and watch as the staff adds in edible dry ice for a mini explosion. We won’t spoil it for you; make sure you order the drink when you are at Fresh Fruits Lab!

COLOURED LATTES

Just when you thought coloured lattes are so gimmicky, you might want to consider trying FFL’s versions. These 4 pretty colours are all achieved using natural ingredients.

There is the Beetroot Latte which boasts a shocking shade of pink, the Sweet Potato Latte which is the gorgeous lavender-coloured cup, the Butterfly Pea Latte which spots a dreamy blue hue, and the Matcha Latte in the usual green.

Because zero artificial colouring is used for these lattes, you shouldn’t expect a super sweet cup with strong flavour notes. Instead, think good old latte with nuances of sweetness and aroma.

Fresh Fruits Lab
351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

This post is brought to you by Fresh Fruits Lab.

Rhombus Pizza SG is a new Muslim-owned pizza buffet restaurant that allows you to pick your own toppings, design the pizza of your dreams and bake it yourself. Create and eat to your heart’s content for 90 minutes.

Allow your creativity and appetite to take flight as you select from a wide variety of toppings from savoury sausages to sweet chocolate chips to create your ultimate pizza. The buffet costs S$15 for adults, S$12 for children between the ages of 7 and 12, and children under seven get to dine for free!

The shop space is rather small and despite only being able to seat a maximum of 10 diners at one time (yes, it is that small), it is still pretty cramped especially if you have to ferry to and fro from the condiments and toppings station. It is also good to note that reservations have to be made prior in order to get a seat here.

Like kids at a candy shop, we spent a great deal of time picking from the huge selection of toppings—with more than ten savoury toppings and seven sweet toppings to choose from. The usual toppings include ham, sausages, shrimp, pepperoni, capsicums, mushrooms, corn and a whole lot more.

The process is pretty straightforward. Slather on a thin layer of tomato sauce over the top of your pizza dough, add your ingredients and lastly, top it off with a generous handful of mozzarella cheese, after which, proceed to bake your masterpiece in the oven provided.

The centrepiece of every table is an adorable electric pizza oven. In order to cook your dolled up piece of dough, simply slide it into the slots on the side and leave it there to cook for 6-7 minutes and for the cheese to get bubbly and delicious.

No hearty lunch would be complete without a decadent and insanely rich dessert. Undecided on what we wanted to top our dessert pizza with, we went for everything—Nutella as the base, topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, Oreo cookie crumbs, crushed corn flakes and rainbow sprinkles for good measure.

Overall, we had a decent time at Rhombus Pizza SG. Although the food itself was mediocre at best, the experience of crafting our own pizzas (and making a huge mess) with good company definitely makes up for it.

The pizza buffet at Rhombus Pizza is available at an introductory price of S$15 per adult from now until 31 August 2017. Please note that the usual price of the pizza buffet is S$18 per adult.

Rhombus Pizza SG
116 Changi Road,
Singapore 419718
Tel: +65 9844 0210
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

Raising kids in Singapore is not a cheap affair and a family meal can be costly, especially when you bring them to a good restaurant; even kids’ meals at many eateries do not come cheap.

We often see parents sharing mains with their little ones—either to save money or to “not waste food”. More often than not, it’s the former.

Fortunately, there are some restaurants in Singapore that have been generously offering free meals for children. Here are 5 Restaurants in Singapore Where Kids Dine For Free.

#1 MORGANFIELD’S SINGAPORE

The rib restaurant is best known for its signature dish called Sticky Bones, which is slow cooked and smoked in their kitchen. They currently have three outlets in Singapore, and they are at Su ntec City Mall, The Star Vista and Vivocity.

For every main course purchased by an adult, the family gets to redeem a kids meal for a child under 8 years old or 120cm in height. A maximum of two kids meals is allowed for redemption, and this is only available on weekends and public holidays.

#02-23, The Star Vista 1 Vista Exchange Green
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6694 3635
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

#2 CAFE MOSAIC, CARLTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

The international buffet spread includes seafood such as oysters, tiger prawns and salmon sashimi; and local favourites in the likes of Rojak and Laksa.

Cafe Mosaic runs a special promotion over the weekends for their buffet lunch. Apart from having activities for the young ones, children below 6 years old dine for free, with a maximum of two children per table.

Weekend Buffet Lunch Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3pm Children Activities: 12pm – 2pm

Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189558
Tel: +65 6338 8333
Daily: 6am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

#3 CAFE MELBA

Your kids get to join the Kids Club and with every kids meal purchased, they can collect loyalty stamps and receive a mystery gift on every visit. Collect 10 stamps to join the Kids Gold Club and receive perks such as a free kids’ meal on every single visit.

Even if you aren’t a member, Cafe Melba at Goodman Arts Centre runs a weekly promotion where kids get to eat for free on Mondays when parents buy a main meal.

Goodman Arts Centre, Block N #01-56
90 Goodman Road
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Weekends & PH: 8.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

#4 CHILI’S SINGAPORE

Indulge in Mexican food over the weekends at Chili’s with your family. With every purchase of an Adult Entree, kids under 12 are entitled to a free meal from the kids’ menu—choose from Kid Pizza to Kid Ribs Basket and Kids Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Children eat for free every Tuesday and Thursday at Chili’s outlets in Tanglin Mall and Resort World Sentosa. This goes for the outlet at Clarke Quay Central, with the addition of Sundays. Do be mindful that this promotion does not extend to eve of and on public holidays.

Clarke Quay Central, #01-18
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6225 1687
Sun to Tue: 11.30 am – 10pm
Wed to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#5 BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Brussels Sprouts is well-known for being a family-friendly restaurant. Entertainment such as colouring activities and children’s play areas will keep your kids busy while you enjoy your food.

Apart from Friday and Saturday, kids under the age of 10 get to eat for free from 5pm to 12 midnight with every adult meal purchased and the menu includes favourites such as meatballs, sausages, fish and pasta.

The Pier @ Robertson, #01-12
80 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6887 4344
Mon to Thu: 3pm – 12
Midnight Fri: 2pm – 2am
Sat: 11am – 2am
Sun: 11am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay is more than a nightlife-only destination. In fact, it is a foodie’s heaven with its 20 over restaurants that open are in the day for lunch! With the area being shielded from the sun and heat, we really enjoy breezy lunches at Clarke Quay.

Clarke Quay is actually a family-friendly area by day with a plethora of mouthwatering dining options. To add on to the fun, from 06 Dec 2015 to 24 Jan 2016, Clarke Quay is holding a Sports Carnival every Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Expect inflatable darts, giant bowling, football, kids-dine-free, as well as 1-for-1 promotions!

Shove work aside, pick a Sunday and take the time to bond with your family over fun activities and hearty meals; there is nothing more precious than spending time with your loved ones. There are actually 8 Child-Friendly Clarke Quay Restaurants – of which five of them are giving away free* meals to children!

Besides attractive promotions and fun games, Clarke Quay precinct is also offering free parking on Sundays with every S$20 spent and the opportunity to win exciting prizes such as a staycation at Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay and dining vouchers.

There are so many reasons for you to check out Clarke Quay and re-discover Singapore once more, and those with families, here are 8 Restaurants at Clarke Quay, and kids dine for free for most of them.

#1 FREMANTLE SEAFOOD MARKET

Experience Perth’s famous Fremantle Seafood Market right at Clarke Quay itself. Fresh seafood is air flown into Singapore and diners can dig in to Braised Monkfish, Grilled Red Snapper with Cous Cous, Orange Miso Cod, and a Crabilicous Bag with Sri Lankan Crab, Mussels, Prawns, Chorizos and Corn.

A child below 7 years old gets to dine for free* with every two paying adults. This offer is available throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Block E #01-05/06
Tel: +65 6337 1838
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 11pm (last order at 10.30pm)
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 2am (last order at 1.30am)

#2 HOT STONES STEAK AND SEAFOOD

Hot Stones has taken dining to a whole new level with their sizzling volcanic stones. The Premium Surf and Turf (S$45++) is for seafood lovers, where you get to cook Australian Tenderloin, Salmon and Tiger Prawns. Want your beef fix? The Tajima Wagyu Sirloin (S$78++) is for you.

Diners also get a choice of side salad, potato wedges, garlic rice or mashed potato with every Hot Stone order.

Fun fact: You can choose to dine outdoors on the last 2 surviving Tong Kangs in Singapore for the same price.

Block D #01-06
Tel: +65 6333 4868
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm (last order at 10.30pm)
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 2am (last order at 1.30am)

#3 MOTORINO PIZZERIA

Those familiar with the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan would have heard of award-winning Motorino Pizzeria’s wood-fired pizzas. The well-loved pizzeria has since expanded beyond the Big Apple.

Yes, we can, too, have a slice of New York City at Clarke Quay now. Bestselling pizzas include Proscuitto & Roquette (S$29++) and Margherita (S$22++). Their Motorino’s Meatballs (S$15++) and Steamed Clams “Al Bianco” with Oregano Garlic Bread (S$16++) should please your kids, too.

Block A #01-01A
Tel: +65 6334 4968
Daily: 11.30am – 11pm

#4 RAS THE ESSENCE OF INDIA

RAS The Essence of India is the most popular Indian restaurant in Clarke Quay for fine Indian cuisine. We are so addicted to the Lassi (S$8++), an Indian fruity yogurt drink. Our favourite main is the savoury Garlic Naan (S$8++), to be eaten with Dhaniya Murg (S$26++) – boneless pieces of tender chicken cubes cooked with coriander, onion, tomato and a myriad of Indian spices.

With every two paying adults, a child under 9 gets to dine for free*! This promotion is valid on Sundays from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The complimentary kid’s meal consists of either a vegetarian / non-vegetarian curry served with naan/ roti and rice.

Block D #01-05A
Tel: +65 6837 2800
Daily: 12.00pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 11.30pm

#5 RENNTHAI

RENNThai is a modern Thai restaurant that strives to serve homestyle Thai cuisine with an exquisite dining experience by the Singapore River. Alfresco dining over wholesome Thai food with your loved ones sounds like a great idea, right?

The appetiser of Si Ahan Wang (S$24++) – a combination of bite-size Thai snacks – makes a great sharing platter. Other signature items include the piping hot pot of Green Curry with Beef or Chicken (S$24++), and the unforgettably robust Spicy Sour Tom Yum Soup with Seafood (single serving – S$12++, sharing pot – S$24++).

Block D #01-05
Tel: +65 6338 7200
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am

#6 SEÑOR TACO

Señor Taco is where you head to for a delectable spread of authentic Mexican dishes. From marinated Al Pastor Pork Tacos (S$7++), 14-hour braised pork Carnitas (S$28++), Chicken Enchiladas (S$24++), homemade Guacamole & Chips ($16++) to Sizzling Fajitas (S$28++), the menu is authentic and truly impressive. But of course, we cannot get enough of their awesome beer-margarita Corona-Rita (S$28++) too.

A child dines for free* when two paying adults spend a minimum of S$60++. This value-for-money promotion is valid on Saturdays and Sundays. The kid’s free meal includes two Classic Quesadillas (choose from beef, chicken or vegetable pork), chips and salsa.

Block A #01-07
Wed, Fri & Sat: 5.30pm – 3am
Mon, Tue, Thu & Sun: 5.30pm – 2am

#7 TOMO IZAKAYA

Set foot in Japanese restaurant Tomo Izakaya and you would be instantly teleported to Japan. From low tables, sakae bottles to imprinted lanterns, everything in Tomo Izakaya reminds us of a typical izakaya in Japan. Tomo Izakaya enjoys its popularity these years by serving superbly fresh sashimi and wallet-friendly bento sets that are priced at S$15 nett.

On Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, diners are in a treat. Enjoy 1-for-1 Udon and Soba (choose from Gyuniku Beef, Soki Pork or Kitsune Beancurd). Kids also get to dine for free*!

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Block 3A #01-14
Tel: +65 6336 0100
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 3am
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am

#8 WINGS BAR

Lending flavours from all over the world, Wings Bar has a huge selection of chicken wings and mains. The aviation-inspired eatery is not all about having the ‘Best Wings in Town’, as they are also immensely proud of their ribs!

If you cannot make up your mind, we recommend the Hickory-Smoked BBQ Combo, where diners get a half rack of BBQ ribs of their choice, six signature wings, chunky fries and fresh coleslaw. Best of all worlds, no?

Block D #01-02
Tel: +65 6333 4460
Mon to Fri: 4pm – 3am
Sun: 12pm – 3am
Sat, & Eve of PH: 12pm – 4am

Please visit www.clarkequay.com.sg for the full list of Clarke Quay’s #SundayFunBrunch Promotion.

*Promotion is valid from 06 December 2015 to 24 January 2016 and not valid on eves of Public Holidays and on Public Holidays, unless otherwise stated. Other terms and conditions apply. Check in-store for more information.

This post is brought to you by Clarke Quay.

We understand that not every restaurant in Singapore is kids-friendly and parents often end up having to compromise on their food preferences and/ or places to dine at. And this post is dedicated to all selfless parents out there who always place their children’s needs ahead of theirs. Dining is a social activity that one and all should enjoy, and you need not alienate yourselves from the scene just because your little ones can’t be with you.

We have these featured restaurants that are complete with baby chairs, kids’ menus and kids’ utensils. There are also exciting activities within the premises to keep the young entertained while the adults indulge in some great food.

From entertaining the toddlers with District 10 UE Square’s weekend bouncy castles to bonding with your children over DIY pancakes at Slappy Cakes, Singapore has an increasing number of restaurants that are catered to family’s needs.

Here is our guide to the Kids-Friendly Restaurants in Singapore.

Read: Guide to 11 Kid-Friendly Cafes in Singapore.

#1 BRUNETTI

Originally founded in Melbourne, Brunetti is an iconic Italian dessert specialty cafe that serves a delectable variety of European-style sweet treats. Brunetti’s menu also boasts a range of savoury dishes. The colourful array of cakes and macarons will definitely impress both the kids and adults.

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163 Tanglin Road
#01-35 Tanglin Mall
Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 6733 9088
Sun to Wed: 8am – 9pm
Thu to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#2 BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Located in Quayside Isle, Belgian restaurant Brussel Sprouts is an ideal destination for a relaxing family meal. There are kids-friendly play equipment at the lawn which will keep the children busy, and the best part is that your kid dines for free on weekends!

31 Ocean Way
#01-01 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6684 4344
Tue to Fri: 5pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

#3 COASTAL SETTLEMENT

Coastal Settlement is a family-friendly restaurant located near Changi Beach Club. The East-side eatery serves an interesting mix of Asian and Western cuisine with an emphasis of enjoying “retro” food in present times and setting. Coastal Settlement has high baby chairs, plastic tableware and a kid’s menu for those whose little ones are tagging along. There is even an outdoor playground for children to mix and mingle!

200 Netheravon Road
Singapore 508529
Tel: +65 6475 0200
Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 9.45pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

#4 DISTRICT 10 UE SQUARE

Bar-cum-restaurant District 10 UE Square might be a popular after-work hangout place, but it is actually an even better brunch spot for families on the weekend. A bouncy castle is inflated every Sunday outside the restaurant for kids to frolic while adults can enjoy some contemporary European cuisine.

81 Clemenceau Ave
UE Square Shopping Mall
#01-15, 16 Lor 17 Geylang
Singapore 239917
Tel: +65 6738 4788
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 9am – 12am
Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

#5 FRESH FRUITS LAB

Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is our favourite cafe in the East of Singapore. This has never changed since our first visit in 2015. After a recent revamp, FFL now boasts a colourful, pastel interior that is both whimsical and photogenic.

It has also become a kids-friendly dining outlet with a play corner for your little ones as well as a low-salt kids menu that is so reasonably priced between S$10 to S$13.

351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

#6 MARCHE MOVENPICK SUNTEC

Marche Movenpick’s spacious interiors and kids-friendly setting will allow busy moms to relax during mealtime. There are sheets of colouring papers and states of crayons to keep the kids entertained, and that is not it – there is even a two-storey playground equipped with a mini bridge! If your children are more into watching videos on your iPad, fret not, as there is also free wifi.

3 Temasek Boulevard
#01-612 to 614 (Tower 3 East Wing)
Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6337 3134
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri: 10am – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

#7 QUAYSIDE FISH BAR & BISTRO

Another favourite at Quayside Isle is seafood restaurant Quayside Fish Bar & Bistro, who strives to present diners with the freshest and tastiest seafood. Their supplies of fishes come from all over the world and are air flown in daily. The restaurant is definitely kids-friendly, and the food are wholesome for your precious darlings to indulge in!

31 Ocean Way #01-11
Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6268 8633
Mon: 5.30pm – 12 midnight
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 12 midnight
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 10am – 1am
Sun: 10am – 12 midnight

#8 SABOTEN

Japanese Restaurant chain Saboten is famous for their delicious pork tonkatsu. Despite having over 500 outlets across the world, Saboten’s food remains topnotch. Saboten at 313 Somerset is a popular branch due to its central location and parents will be relieved to know that the restaurant has not just a kids menu but also high baby chairs.

#B2-02/03, 313 @ Somerset
313 Orchard Road
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6333 3432
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#9 SLAPPY CAKES

Slappy Cakes is unlike any ordinary pancake parlour. Instead of waiting to be served, the restaurant allows you and your child to create your own pancakes! A fun-filled day is guaranteed should you grant them the permission to play with their food. Allow your creative juices to flow as you guys freely design your dream pancakes.

The Grandstand, #01-20/21
200 Turf Club Road
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 6465 1814
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

#10 SPRUCE

Tucked away in a relatively remote corner of Tanglin district, Spruce is a kids-friendly restaurant famous for their lip-smacking Italian-American brunch items. Your child gets to dig into hearty meals of cheeseburger and spaghetti with juices, coke or sprite at just S$12++ while you savour into sumptuous mains such as braised beef short ribs (SGD 34++) and prawn pasta (SGD 22++).

320 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247980
Tel: +65 6836 5528
Mon to Fri: 10.30am -10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 8.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Redhill

For more recommendations, read our guide to 11 Kid-Friendly Cafes in Singapore.

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

#5 KITH CAFE

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

#8 RIDERS CAFE

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.

As a kid, I grew up having Pizza Hut’s Pan Pizzas. Before the invention of the thin crust pizza, I always thought that there’s only one type of pizza – the thick crust one – and I liked it a lot. Even after I came to discover the existence of the Thin pizza with crispy base, I still preferred the thick doughy ones.

I mean eating pizza is all about the thick crust. It doesn’t feel right to have a pizza, which has such a thin base, that it’s almost like just having the toppings. That’s why when it comes to Pizza; my family will always go to Pizza Hut.

Pizza Hut is all about family time. It is the time where the whole family gets to enjoy dining out together. It is also the time to call for pizza delivery to satisfy my brother’s craving, or when my mom is too tired to cook.

Sitting in the familiar environment, it felt like we were kids again. I can remember the excitement while anticipating for the pizza to come. When it comes to Pizza Hut, I’m sure many of you remember their popular Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Drumlets, as well as the garlic bread. Forget about everything else, I will exchange anything for all the Drumlets – just give it all to me.

I like my pizza to be crusty, and doughy and filling. Most importantly, it has to be cheesy – just like the one up there in the picture. The sight of the entangled cheese is always so alluring, evidently my tame effort to resist it always fails – but at least I tried. Now it’s time to have our pizza party!

All along, I’ve always thought that pizza hut was only about pizza, but during the tasting session, we were introduced to Pizza Hut’s Pasta Perfetto series. Pizza Hut currently has 12 selections on their pasta menu, which includes 8 classic and 4 specialty pastas.

The 8 Classic pastas are the following: Chicken Pomodoro, Creamy Porcini Mushroom, Pep ‘n’ Spice, Prawn Aglio Olio, Spicy Chicken Pomodoro, Traditional Bolognaise, Turkey Bacon Carbonara and Veggie Pomodoro.

As for the 4 specialty pastas, they are: Basil Crayfish (above picture), Fish in Tomato cream sauce, Peppery Ribs, and Seafood Vongole. The prices range from $5.90 for the classic selections to $12.90 for the specialty ones.

The latest addition to the menu is the Soft Shell Crabbiatta ($12.90). I am not very good with words, nor am I lyrical enough to describe how the Soft Shell Crabbiatta taste like.

But, I think it tasted like Chili Crabs.

Yes, Chili crabs. It was spicy yet sweet, tangy to the tongue and appealing to the palate. The sauce was a bright hue of orange-red, I know – it’s definitely not the most photogenic pasta out there. But then again, when is pasta ever photograph-able? Pastas are meant to be messy, and disorganized, but yet when they are tossed and mixed together – somehow, everything looks just right.

What aspects do you look out for in pasta? Do you like the rich and heavy cream base ones, or the sweet and mellow tomato base pasta? There are a lot people who like the meatball rendition, but personally I’d prefer seafood pasta. Having tried the Soft Shell Crabbiatta, it was actually quite decent. Deep-fried to a handsome shade of golden-brown, the soft shell crab was partially immersed in the sauce. The pasta would taste even better if they had added in chunks of crabmeat.

It’s inevitable that people will judge it against chilli crab, but it’s not even fair to compare it that way since it’s not even chili crab to begin with. Look, here’s a pasta that somewhat tasted like chilli crab; I’m not telling you if it’s good, go try it for yourself!

The Soft Shell Crabbiatta is available at all Pizza Hut restaurants from now till 30th April.

Join us for Food Tasting on Pizza Hut

Date: 18th March 2010
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: City Square Mall – Pizza Hut #01-19/21

If you are keen to try out some of the pastas (and of course pizza), Pizza Hut will like to invite you to join me for a second round of tasting. Send your full name & contact details to bradleyfk@gmail.com, we will choose 15 readers and be in contact with you shortly to confirm the dinner. The closing date for this will be 11th March.

You can check out their full range of pastas here.