Vegan · Finsbury Park
Simit Sarayi Harringay brings a taste of Istanbul's bakery tradition to Green Lanes, with freshly baked simit and flaky pastry that keep locals coming back — the sausage roll in particular has something of a fan club among regular visitors. It's a relaxed spot for a post-school coffee stop, with highchairs and buggy-friendly access making it easy for families to settle in, plus a few outdoor seats if the weather plays along. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the bakery counter has plenty to keep little ones happy, and vegan options are available for those who need them.
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.
Café in London with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.4★ (539 Google reviews).
Hand-carved wood-fired Turkish doner on Green Lanes — warm, generous and easy with a buggy.
Traditional Turkish plates offered in a wood- and brick-lined setting with wagon wheel chandeliers.