Bistro Chez Yves
French in London with highchairs — 4.7★ (273 Google reviews).
Café · Penge
Tucked inside Crystal Palace Park, Brown & Green Life is a light-filled, airy café with big windows overlooking the greenery — a genuine refuge on a grey day and a lovely spot for a relaxed family breakfast or lunch when the sun comes out. The menu leans into proper, flavourful cooking (think scrambled eggs on sourdough with feta and chilli, plus a generous spread of pastries), and there are vegan options if you need them. It's easy to navigate with a buggy, highchairs are on hand, and with both indoor and outdoor seating you've got flexibility whatever the weather — just worth knowing there's no baby-changing facility on site.

The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
French in London with highchairs — 4.7★ (273 Google reviews).
Historic SE26 pub with outdoor seating, a kids' menu and highchairs — a solid family-friendly local.
Italian in London with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.6★ (501 Google reviews).