Café · Walthamstow
Rosehill Cafe is a warmly run, no-frills neighbourhood spot serving honest, home-cooked food — the kind of place where the owner remembers your little ones and the hash browns are genuinely something to write home about. It has a proper family feel rather than a polished chain vibe, so don't expect milk alternatives or fancy coffee, but do expect kind service and a relaxed atmosphere where kids are made to feel welcome. Highchairs and a children's menu are on hand, the cafe is easy to get a buggy into, and there's some outdoor space too — no baby changing though, so worth bearing that in mind if you have very young ones.
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.
Cool indie café in a maker space — great coffee, kids' menu, highchairs and buggy-friendly.
Warm, clean café with a kids' menu, buggy-friendly access and outdoor space on Forest Road, E17.
Friendly family-run café with quick, hearty food, a kids' menu and a relaxed welcome.