Brunch · Peckham
Crossways Café is a proper neighbourhood spot in Nunhead where locals of all kinds pile in for hearty fry-ups, roast dinners, and Turkish-inspired breakfast wraps — the halloumi and sucuk wrap and the generous Mediterranean breakfast (tea included, all under a tenner) are firm favourites. It's a relaxed, unpretentious place that works well for families: highchairs and a children's menu are on hand, there's room to bring a buggy in without any awkward manoeuvring, and the easy-going atmosphere means little ones won't feel out of place. No baby-changing facilities on site, so worth bearing in mind if you have very young children.
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.
Pub in London with outdoor seating — 4.5★ (1,209 Google reviews).
Restaurant in London — 4.2★ (1,432 Google reviews).
Cosy community café in SE14 with a kids' menu, highchairs, outdoor space and a genuinely welcoming vibe.