Enjoy Your Meals in Peace at These Restaurants in Singapore With a Play Area for Kids
Parents know the struggle of enjoying a meal in the company of their sugar-high, restless toddlers. Dining outdoors is even more challenging as you try to make your little tot sit still throughout an entire meal while you try your best to revel in the ambiance and good food. All these while simultaneously exchanging glances with your kid and throwing in “ssshh” sound in between bites. Thankfully, there are many cafés and restaurants in Singapore with a dedicated area for kids where they can play around and release their energy as you properly delight in your much-deserved dine-out. Some establishments even go as far as installing slides and bouncy castles.
For your next day out, here are restaurants in Singapore with a play area for kids worth checking out!
Café Melba at Goodman Arts Centre
A restaurant concept by Tadcaster Hospitality, Café Melba has made itself a go-to among families looking for a cozy place away from the city’s bustle. Parents can revel in chicken parmigiana (S$26) in peace while their kids release their energy on the bouncy castle (weekends only). You can also join their Kids’ Club where you can avail of promos such as free meals for children and loyalty stamps. As of writing, unvaccinated children aged 12 years and below from the same household may be included within the dining-out limit of groups of two persons.
Location: 90 Goodman Road Goodman Arts Centre, Block N #01-56 Singapore, Singapore 439053
The Coastal Settlement
Flanked by lush trees and shrubs, The Coastal Settlement is a favourite weekend brunch hangout among locals and expats. This restaurant does not have a dedicated playground per se, but it has a swing and a safe space where kids can run around and get closer to greeneries. Your furry four-legged friends are welcome, too! If you’re coming in for a weekend brunch we recommend Settlement’s Big Breakfast composed of creamed mushroom, maple-glazed bacon, tater tot, chicken cheese sausage, cherry tomato, whipped butter, mesclun salad, sourdough toast, and a choice of sunny side-up, runny, or boiled egg for S$26.
Location: 200, Netheravon Road Changi, Singapore 508529
Tiong Baru Bakery TBB Safari
Another restaurant in Singapore with a play area for kids is Tiong Baru Bakery, an Instagrammable gem in Dempsey. The safari-themed café is part of the famed Tiong Baru Bakery just opposite Open Farm Community. Your kids will love the glamping-like ambiance, complete with a big tent set-up and a sand pit to boot. Plants dot the 3,000-square-foot space as the sweet aroma from the bakery wafts in the air.
Location: BB Safari, 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
The Pantry
Let your children immerse in sensory play while relishing in a roasted chicken for lunch at The Pantry. This restaurant sits next to Kids21, meaning its diners can access the massive play area for children. There’s also an al fresco dining option so you can keep continue watching your kids while you enjoy your meal in peace.
Location: Block 16A Dempsey Road, Singapore 249677
Kind Kones
Looking to treat your kids to sweets the healthy way? Kind Kones serves up all-natural vegan ice cream, meaning their sweets are free from dairy, refined sugar, and other artificial additives. It also has a colouring station to keep kids busy while their adult companions indulge in a scoop of ice cream or two.
Location: Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road B1-27, Singapore 238884
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