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

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

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.