Eating out has been the norm for a lot of people, because who can blame them when there is a lot of good restaurants serving delicious food all over our beloved country?
For a lot of us, for as long as we can remember, we have been eating out since we were young, during college days, and even more so when we started working, not just to satisfy our cravings for good food, but also as a way to socialise.
Now that some of us have settled down and have children, this custom need not die along with our social life. In fact, you will be able to find many restaurants that can accommodate children and serve tasty delicacies!
With the current lockdown keeping everyone at home, families are sure to be eager to jump at the next available opportunity to spend some quality family time as soon as restrictions are lifted.
Here are some of our picks for great kid-friendly restaurants for your next outing.
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Singapore
1. Open Farm Community
Open Farm Community is a great place for families to dine within the confines of a clean and green environment.
This kid-friendly restaurant is interwoven with an urban farm while a sprawling sandpit and large open garden keep children entertained.
They offer a variety of delicacies such as soft shell crab spaghetti, roasted spring chicken thigh, and steamed Tiberias baramundi, as well as vegan options such as braised local eggplant with ethically sourced ingredients including fresh produce from their garden!
Location: 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819, Tel:
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 12pm-2:30pm | 6pm-9pm, Sat & Sun: 11am-3:30pm | 6pm—9pm
Contact details: www.openfarmcommunity.com / +65 6471 0306
2. Food for Tots
Located in the Children’s Garden of the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Food for Tots combines fun for the kids with an eco-friendly setting of cosy gazebo and quaint atmosphere.
Their kid-friendly menu featuring an all-day brunch such as pancakes, fish and chips, and spaghetti meatballs complements a padded playground keeping families fed and entertained.
Location: 1H Cluny Road, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, #01-K1, Singapore 259 569.
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 11.00am – 6.00pm
Contact details: www.foodforthought.com.sg / +65 6338 4848
3. Bee’s Knees
Also located in the Botanical Gardens is Bee’s Knees which offers up both a kid- and pet-friendly environment.
The garden cafe has a diverse all-day menu including savoury pancake breakfast, truffle tater tots, and oriental salad.
With their motto ‘bee social, bee connected’, your family can also celebrate memorable occasions like birthdays and weddings at this vibrant spot.
Location: 50 Cluny Park Road, Level 1 Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488.
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 8.00am – 10.00pm
Contact details: www.thegarage.sg / +65 9815 3213
4. Fusion Spoon
Fusion Spoon promises a wide selection of good food for affordable prices.
While they have a few branches around the island, their outlet in Botanical Gardens features a padded playground for children.
The casual dining place with its warm earthy interior and floral decor bring nature into the restaurant for a cosy dining experience.
Their Halal menu comprises of food and beverages from various cuisine choices including Asian, Western, and Japanese, as well as sweet treats such as waffles and Korean bingsu ice kiosk.
Location: Tanglin Gate, 1 Cluny Road, Botany Centre #B1-00 Singapore 259569
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 7.00am – 10.00pm
Contact details: www.nparks.gov.sg / +65 6255 5110
5. Cafe Melba
Boasting three branches, Cafe Melba derives its name from Melbourne and Asia as they offer gourmet delicacies with a leisurely dining experience.
Cafe Melba at Goodman Arts Centre as well as Mediapolis offer Kids Club, where kids eat for free every Monday with the purchase of a main meal! Plus kids get to run free on the lawn at the premise with no worries, making it one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Singapore.
Location: #03-01, 1 Stars Avenue, 138507
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 8am -10pm
Contact details: www.cafemelba.com.sg / +65 6352 2721
6. Coastes
Which kid does not love the beach? Even better, a restaurant on the beach!
Nestled along a golden stretch of Siloso Beach at Sentosa, Coastes beach bar and restaurant offers delicious beach food, ice cream, and desserts in a rustic and charming setting.
Let your kids enjoy a beach dining experience at Coastes, munching down pizzas and pastas while enjoying the cool sea breeze.
Location: 50, Siloso Beach Walk Singapore 099000
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 10.00pm
Contact details: www.coastes.com / +65 6631 8938
7. Picotin
Being a family-style European bistro, Picotin prides itself in serving hearty and wholesome food that can be shared among friends and families.
Your children will love the cosy ambience of Picotin as well as the mini golf course nearby! That is right after they have munched down some delicious kids meals such as beef ragu and pasta carbonara, of course.
Location: 60 Fairways Dr, Singapore 286966
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 7.00am – 11.00pm
Contact details: www.picotin.sg / +65 6877 1191
8. Jimmy Monkey Cafe
Children are bound to be curious about the facade that houses Jimmy Monkey Cafe, which is an old conservation army barracks amongst lush greeneries.
A playground right outside the cafe will definitely entice the kids too!
While they claim to be Singapore’s hippest coffee destination, children can enjoy hot chocolate beverages along with their aptly-named bites including Jimmy Monkey toast, French Toast Soldiers, and Kids Cheesy Vegemite Toast Soldiers.
Location: 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-10 Park Place Residences at PLQ, 409053
Opening hours: Mon – Sun: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contact details: www.facebook.com/jimmymonkeycafe / +65 6777 8470
8. Riders Cafe
Located in an almost untouched area in Bukit Timah with lush greenery surrounding, Riders Cafe offers exquisite delicacies to suit every palate.
Its high ceiling and large whitewashed windows are sure to fill you up with warm fuzzy feelings, in addition to the food.
Your children will definitely light up at the sight of beautiful horses just outside the cafe! The atmosphere is so laidback you would want to keep visiting this kid-friendly cafe.
Location: 51 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286965
Opening hours: Tues – Sun: 10am – 8pm
Contact details: www.riderscafe.sg / +65 6466 9819
10. SandBank
Overlooking the calming sea, SandBank is not only family-friendly but also pet-friendly! It even boasts a plunge pool spanning the front of the outlet.
SandBank food offerings focus on freshly baked bread from their in-house bakery, handmade pizzas from straight from the pizza oven, and chargrilled meat and seafood cooked right in front of guests in the open kitchen.
Location: 920 East Coast Parkway, #01-28/32 Parkland Green, 449875
Opening hours: Mon: 5pm – 10pm / Tue – Fri: 12pm – 10pm / Weekend and PH: 10am – 10pm
Contact details: www.sandbank.com.sg / +65 6247 7988
We hope this has been resourceful and you will give one of these kid-friendly restaurants a visit!