Mae + Harvey
Café in London — 4.7★ (653 Google reviews).
Café · Bow
Café East on Roman Road is one of those neighbourhood spots with a genuinely warm atmosphere — think proper breakfasts, delicious waffles, and the kind of food that keeps families coming back from far and wide. It is a narrow, busy little café so you may need to wait briefly outside at peak times, but highchairs and buggy access make it manageable with little ones once you're in, and there's a kids' menu alongside vegan options for grown-ups. No outdoor seating or baby changing, but the quality and friendly feel more than make up for it.

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.
Café in London — 4.7★ (653 Google reviews).
Cosy family-run curry house on Roman Road with great food, fair prices, and highchairs available.
Busy, great-value Roman Road cafe with a kids' menu, highchairs and buggy access.