Broadway Cafe
A warm, community café in Catford with a kids' menu, highchairs and easy buggy access.
Turkish · Catford
Mekan is a proper Turkish restaurant on Bromley Road in Catford, the kind of place where generous mixed grills and fresh mezze make it easy to feed a family without breaking the bank — reviewers regularly mention leaving with leftovers. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot that caters well for families: highchairs are on hand, the restaurant is buggy-accessible, and there's a kids' menu to keep younger diners happy, plus outdoor space if you need a bit of room to breathe. Vegan options are available too, and the friendly, attentive staff make the whole experience feel genuinely low-stress for parents.

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.
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