Turkish · Cockfosters
Sunshine Garden Cafe on East Barnet Road is a cut above your typical local coffee shop, with a proper menu of fresh, flavoursome food and genuinely warm staff who make families feel welcome. It's a solid family-friendly choice, with highchairs, a kids' menu, and buggy-accessible access, plus outdoor space that gives little ones a bit of room to breathe. There's no soft play or baby-changing on site, but the relaxed atmosphere and quality food more than make up for it.
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.
Warm neighbourhood café with a kids' menu, speedy service and easy buggy access in Barnet.
Brilliant coffee and food in a leisure centre setting — surprisingly stylish and properly family-friendly.
Cosy Barnet café with great coffee, Holtwhites pastries, a back play area and highchairs for little ones.