Your go-to for eating in Adelaide with kids. Come discover the best Adelaide child friendly café/restaurants.
If you’re searching for an incredibly fun and vibrant family-friendly pub dining destination in Adelaide, look no further than the Peninsula Hotel Motel at Taperoo! It’s such a find, honestly. This vibrant spot offers an amazing $13 kids meal that comes complete with a drink and dessert, making it an affordable choice to feed the kids. The full menu is packed with fresh and classic options ensuring everyone leaves happy and satisfied....
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If you’re looking for a family-friendly beachside spot to enjoy a meal in Adelaide’s west, Henley Breeze Café at Henley Beach is an absolute gem! Think coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch just a stone’s throw from the sandy shores, and an easy stroll to vibrant Henley Square. This is the perfect place to fuel up before or during a beach day or to unwind after a day of salty fun. With the warm weather of spring and summer...
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Looking for a top family-friendly restaurant in the Adelaide Hills? Comida in Hahndorf is a standout choice that caters to both kids and adults with its inviting atmosphere and diverse menus. The real gold can be found on Thursday nights, when kids eat free (from the kids menu) with an accompanying adult. We were pleasantly surprised to find a spacious garden setting out the back, designed with families in mind, this area is absolutely perfect...
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This brand new Adelaide café, situated smack bang on the beachfront where Kingston Park meets Seacliff Beach, is going to be the most unreal place to hang out with family and friends this spring and summer. Nest Kiosk is the perfect spot for a bite to eat with kids or for that long overdue coffee, sweet treat, breakfast or lunch catch up – with a million dollar view. Meet you for a beach walk or swim? The outlook at Nest Kiosk is stunning...
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Family celebrations, a meal out or a lazy Sunday drive to the hills needn’t bore your kids and have them whinging at you. Grunthal Brew is the perfect venue that has it all, and the kids are not going to want to leave. So text the friends you don’t see often enough, book the birthday lunch for your self and get up to Grunthal. Missing the yellow cow from the main street of Hahndorf? You’ll find it here, with the cute little...
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If an exceptional quality, family-friendly brunch is your thing, everyone in your clan will love the Kitchen Farm Pantry in Newenham Estate, Mt Barker. Here you will find hectares of underutilized Adelaide Hills land being transformed into a sustainable, productive farm that supplies produce to the Pantry and Nursery Store, setting an example for combining food production with community care. The goal is to create a model for how sustainable...
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You won’t ever regret taking the beautiful short stroll in to the centre of Adelaide’s Botanic Garden to Evergreen Deli with your kids, where families can experience the magic of nature and exceptional café food (inspired by the gardens) combined. You’ll quickly forget that you are in the heart of Adelaide City, and life will slow down for a little while. Nestled amidst the lush greenery and vivid backdrop of the Gardens,...
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Taking the kids to Fasta Pasta for a quality meal has been a South Australian staple for decades, and we are going to tell you why the South Terrace restaurant in Adelaide CBD is hands down the best one for families! Everyone has a favourite dish (personally my first every Chicken Parmy was at a Fasta Pasta when I was a kid!) From the pastas to pizza, salads and schnitzels. Whatever takes your fancy, Fasta Pasta will have something to offer...
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Ever wanted to bite the head off of a T-Rex? Or maybe sip on a delicious chocolate milkshake while under the watchful gaze of a suspended bottle nose dolphin skeleton? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, but our point is, eating out with kids around Adelaide doesn’t have to be expensive, or boring. We love the South Australian Museum, hello FREE indoor activity, and recently we have been exploring places to ‘eat and...
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When you need a lunch or dinner spot in Glenelg or the Adelaide CBD, Doughballs is hands down, our Kids In Adelaide FAVOURITE spot for a family meal. The Glenelg restaurant is stunning with a balcony overlooking Moseley Square and their brand new Rundle Place restaurant is perfect for lunch or dinner before or after an activity in the city. Plus, you can also find Doughballs in McLaren Vale at Paxton Wines on the weekends and popping up all...
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Have you ever craved a taste of Holland but couldn’t quite make the trip to Amsterdam? Well, you’re in luck because The Dutch Pantry in Klemzig is here to satisfy all your Dutch food fantasies! With its eye-catching traditional Dutch-inspired signage, The Dutch Pantry proudly stands out, inviting you to explore its rich heritage and delicious offerings. Angela Leaney, raised in Australia by Dutch-speaking parents, has always...
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Cosy, with a huge menu and great service is the best way to describe the Park Hotel in Mount Gambier! We visited in winter and the fire was roaring to keep everyone warm while the staff bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. There are two main dining areas at the Park Hotel, both with plenty of room for large or smaller groups. The main dining area also has some comfy couches by the fire and a salad bar – we love a...
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Ladies and gentlemen, it lives up to the hype! ScRoll Queen in Mount Gambier on the beautiful Limestone Coast has reached almost cult status and after our recent visit while we were in town, we can see why! So what do ScRoll Queen do anyway? A delicious range of savoury and sweet scrolls that are perfect for breakfast, lunch or a treat. They also do loaded scrolls which are essentially toasties with fillings such as bacon and eggs and the...
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Yee-haw! It’s time to round up the whole family for a meal at the South Eastern Hotel in Mount Gambier. This Limestone Coast town has no shortage of pubs to dine at, but this one surely has to be one of the most family friendly – there really is something for everyone! Older kids can kick back and watch the footy on one of the big screens, younger kids can enjoy the indoor playground and the Mums can enjoy a wine or two (maybe even a cocktail?)...
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A hotel in the middle of town possibly isn’t the first place you would think of for breakfast with kids, however we recently enjoyed breakfast at the Mount Gambier Hotel (or ‘The G’) while holidaying in this gorgeous Limestone Coast town and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The G is conveniently situated right in the centre of Mount Gambier and oozes old world charm. There are multiple dining areas, all with cosy fireplaces for winter. It...
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Iconically South Australian, you will find affordable, warm, filling and delicious options for all of the family on the massive menu at all four Café de Vili’s locations. We recently popped past with a couple of kids to see what they thought, and they gave the kids menu a double thumbs up. If you are looking for somewhere to refuel any time of the day or night, seven days a week, this is your spot. We visited the OG Mile End location,...
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Agatha’s Food Store has been a part of the Port Noarlunga cafe community for as long as we can remember – we remember going there as kids and now we are taking our own kids there for their delicious, family friendly drinks and food menu! You’ll find Agatha’s on the corner in Port Noarlunga, opposite the pub – just a short walk to the Port Noarlunga Beach and Jetty and only a stone’s throw from the Jubilee...
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Allow us to put a spotlight on one of the most welcoming and flavoursome brunch cafe’s that we have ever experienced in Adelaide. You are going to love this one and so are the kids! Lets unpack it – there’s a lot. Half Cup Café is more than just a café, it’s soul food. A social and environmental enterprise committed to making a positive impact. The team here are dedicated to serving up fresh, delicious breakfast, brunch...
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Just for a bit of fun, every year here at Kids in Adelaide, we engage the help of our huge local audience to hunt down the best babyccinos in South Australia. We then give you guys the only list you’ll need for the winter….. the top ten BEST Babyccinos in SA! Perfect for grandparent outings with our little people, play dates, catch ups and an excuse to get out of the house with kids on a weekend. 2024 nominations, and voting have...
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Zeea’s Eatery, exclusive to the Tony & Marks retail experience, is basically the superhero of Adelaide dining spots for families. Picture this: you walk in with your squad of mini-humans, and instead of getting the side-eye from fellow diners, you’re greeted with sympathetic nods, quick, quality caffeine offerings and knowing smiles. Talk about seeking refuge in the comforting embrace of good fresh food and understanding...
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No trip to Victor Harbor is complete without a delicious cup of coffee from The Causeway Cafe. Located at Number 1, The Esplanade, this café is the epitome of family-friendly dining. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the iconic Horse Drawn Tram and Warland Reserve, with Granite Island Causeway within easy reach, it’s the ideal starting point for a day filled with exploration and excitement. As you walk in, you are greeted with...
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Planning a leisurely brunch with the family before tackling the bustling aisles of Rundle Mall for yet another round of school shoe shopping? Overdue a cosy rendezvous with your bestie or perhaps you just want an aesthetically pleasing spot to read a book and whittle away a few hours? Peter Rabbit welcomes you with open arms. Nestled in Adelaide’s vibrant west end precinct, Peter Rabbit Cafe on Hindley Street is an quaint little oasis offering...
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In the warmer months, strawberry picking at Beerenberg in the Adelaide Hill’s (Hahndorf to be exact) is a bit of a South Australian right of passage. We take our interstate and overseas visitors, we take our kids, and my god is it good! However, we feel a bit cheated. We had no idea until very recently that the ‘Farm Café’ and inhouse ice creamery ‘The Dairy’ was so divine, or such an epic option for eating out...
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The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company opened just before Easter 2019, and is a must-visit when you are in the area. Don’t plan on a quick visit just to buy some amazing chocolate though, there is so much on offer here you may as well book in for lunch at Benni’s Cafe and try it all! It’s a fabulous alternative to a traditional cellar door with so many initiatives that can be used as bargaining power for the kids! A gelato bar greets...
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We visited Taste Of Paradise in Hackham on a 40 degree day and there was nothing that could’ve cooled us down more than their delicious juices, smoothies and Acai Bowls – this is such a hidden gem in the southern suburbs and we’ll be regulars now anytime we need something for the kids that feels like a treat but is actually good for them! Taste Of Paradise has all your individual needs covered with offerings for vegans,...
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You can now experience Melba’s Chocolate Factory in two fantastic, picturesque locations – their original factory in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills, and now in Angaston in the beautiful Barossa Valley! Melbas Chocolates in Woodside, Adelaide Hills Melba’s Chocolate Factory is located just past the main shopping area of Woodside, about 40mins east of Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills. It is a great place to take the family on a...
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Want an exceptional quality, cute as, *hidden* café on the city fringe, with a secluded river path to explore? Think large alfresco pavilion, shady garden with games strewn, and and irresistible brand new kids menu. Where well behaved dogs are welcome and there are zero cars whizzing past? Throw in coffee so good you will have at least two, and a setting so pretty you know there is a snap going direct to the gram? Bloom Café at 38 Winwood...
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Heading to the Copper Coast and fancy a budget friendly cafe-style meal in a beautiful setting? Who loves pondering a garden shop, perusing the aisles of adorable pots and plants, and enjoys a cup of amazing coffee too? We do! Moonta Garden and Landscape Supplies has everything a parent of 3 kids could want! We wandered the aisles looking at all of the beautiful garden merchandise and then sat down for a cup of hot java, the best cheese...
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Here’s a fun and guilt free spot to take the family! Acai Affair on King William Road is a brand new premium self serve Acai and Frozen Yoghurt Bar! The kids are going to love creating their own bowl and best of all you can indulge completely guilt free here! It’s a perfect substitute for Ice Cream and definitely a lot more fun – just wait until you see the self serve toppings buffet – it will have your eyes popping out...
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There’s nothing like sitting back in a beautiful beer garden on a sunny day and enjoying a leisurely meal while you soak up the scenery – even better when it’s kid and pooch friendly. Set right alongside Cox Creek and adjacent to the Heysen Trail, the historic Bridgewater Inn is in prime position for making the most of nature’s beauty. An ideal location for lunch with the family or as the starting or end point of a walk...
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