New South Wales
THREE WILLIAMS, REDFERN
Over the years, Redfern has become quite the foodie hotspot, and the ever-popular Three Williams doesn’t disappoint. Send kids to ‘Willy’s Corner’ at the back of
the cafe, where a giant chalkboard will encourage their inner artists to shine
while you dine on bircher and brioche.
www.threewilliamscafe.com
THE SECRET CAFE, CHARMHAVEN
Keen to discover the secret this cafe is keeping? Then be sure to pay the Charmhaven delight a visit – and don’t be fooled by its simple exterior. The extensive kids’ menu features fish cocktails, toasties and pancakes, to name a few, and the cubbyhouse and ride-ons in the play area will keep kids entertained until they’ve worked up a healthy appetite.
www.thesecretcafe.com.au
Victoria
THE LITTLE VILLAGE PLAY CAFE, CROYDON SOUTH
This isn’t just a cafe – it’s an indoor area that’s been transformed into a small-scale village complete with library, cake shop, grocery store, fire station and tool shop.
www.thelittlevillageplaycafe.com
HABITOTS, ALBERT PARK
Free self-service hot chocolate, coffee and tea inside a gorgeous gift shop – what’s not to like? While your little one plays outside in the sandpit, you can browse kids wear and cuter-than-cute homewares. The perfect way to spend an afternoon!
www.habitots.com.au
Tasmania
RIVULET CAFE, SOUTH HOBART
Free parking, swings, a colourful climbing play structure, a book nook, light snacks and lunch offerings will keep you and fellow mums satisfied on weekdays until the tots get tired.
www.rivuletcafe.com.au
Queensland
GOODLIFE CAFE, BUDERIM
On sunny days, this place has a jumping castle for kids under seven. Plus, there’s
a cracking menu of cafe favourites and the kids’ plate, which includes potato chips, fruit, a mini muffin and a sandwich.
www.goodlife.org.au
SUNSPACE CAFE, DOONAN
The culinary team at this cosy cottage use produce grown in the organic garden to create their dishes, which include vegie curry and a yummy spelt loaf. Kids will love running around outside and fur babies are welcome too, provided they’re on a leash.
www.facebook.com/doonansunspace
Northern Territory
CAFE CENTRAL, RAPID CREEK
Everybody is welcome here – babycinos
all round for littlies, water bowls for pets,
a bike rack for cyclists, and a scrumptious, guilt-free slice of the latest raw cake for the mums. Cheers to that!
www.cafecentraldarwin.com.au
Western Australia
MONOGRAM CAFFE, PEPPERMINT GROVE
You’ll be a regular visitor with the kids when you discover that this gem of a cafe, situated within the Grove Library building, serves up not only top-notch fare but also free baby rhyme-time and storytime sessions for two- to five-year-olds.
www.monogramcaffe.com
South Australia
PATCH KITCHEN & GARDEN, STIRLING
Relax over a coffee treat without the worry of entertaining your kids. There’s an indoor play area with toys, books, games and blackboards, plus an outdoor zone with a cubby, sandpit and chicken coop. Featuring local, seasonal and organic produce, the menu caters to vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free needs.
www.patchkitchen.com.au
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