Chinese · Leytonstone
Panda Cafe is a much-loved neighbourhood dim sum spot on Leytonstone High Road, serving beautifully crafted dumplings and a concise menu that splits neatly between dim sum classics and mains — think fried chicken and mushroom dumplings, Sichuan spicy chicken, and more adventurous fillings like lamb and carrot or roast duck. The owner is famously warm and welcoming, and families have made the trip specially with babies in tow and left well satisfied. Highchairs are available and the cafe is easy to get into with a buggy, and while there's no dedicated children's menu, the sharing-friendly dim sum format tends to go down well with curious little eaters — vegan options are on the menu too.
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Crêpe café with buggy access, highchairs and outdoor space — great for a relaxed family lunch in Leytonstone.
Relaxed neighbourhood café with salads, desserts and coffee — highchairs, outdoor space and vegan options available.
Relaxed Leytonstone café with a huge menu, highchairs, buggy access and a genuinely warm welcome.