Café · Fulham
Tucked inside the historic grounds of Fulham Palace, this café has a genuinely cosy feel — think huge windows flooding the room with light, a relaxed atmosphere, and a small reading nook and play corner that keep little ones happily occupied. Highchairs are available and the whole place is easy to navigate with a buggy, while the sunny outdoor space is lovely on a fine day. The food is freshly made and worth a visit (the eggs royale on sourdough gets rave reviews), though portions and prices lean towards the higher end, so it's worth bearing that in mind.
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.
Relaxed park café with great cream teas, a kids' menu, and easy buggy access next to the playground.
Pub in London — 4.3★ (1,690 Google reviews).
Thai in London with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.1★ (699 Google reviews).