If you’re looking for an easy and delicious family dining experience in Adelaide, Mandarin Duck at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza needs to be on your radar. Conveniently located in the central dining hub (right near Hoyts), this fresh and modern Chinese restaurant has...
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if an Aussie bush pub, a museum, and your nan’s shed full of vintage treasures all had a love child, welcome to the Mallee Fowl Restaurant. Tucked away on the Sturt Highway in Monash just near Berri, this Riverland icon is one...
Beach Road Wines is one of those rare places where grown-ups and kids can both completely relax. Set high above McLaren Vale, the views spill out across the vines, and there’s no rush to leave. We settled under the big shady tree, sharing wood-fired pizzas (and...
We found the best cafe in McLaren Vale! If you’re looking for a café that feels as welcoming to little ones as it is to grownups, Manna McLaren Vale is an absolute gem, found right on the main street of McLaren Vale. It’s super easy to access, and even easier to love,...
Here's a fun and guilt free spot to take the family! Acai Affair has just opened its second Adelaide location, on Level 1 at Burnside Village Shopping Centre! We already loved them on King William Road Hyde Park. So what is it? Well it's premium self serve Acai and...
Name a better combo than a ripping playground and a strong cup of coffee at a near by cafe. There is none. Sitting back with a quality coffee while the kids play at a fabulous playground, allowing you a moment to close your eyes and just recharge, is one of...
Family friendly winery, just before you roll into McLaren Vale? Yes Please! Nestled in Willunga as the gateway to the McLaren Vale region, Ortus Wines’ cellar door is a beautiful, laid-back spot that parents and kids instantly adore. Set in a cleverly repurposed...
Looking for the best places where kids eat free in Adelaide? Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner with the family or a weekend outing, we’ve rounded up the top spots that offer tasty meals for little ones at no cost. From cozy local cafés to family-friendly...
If you’re looking for a family friendly dinner that’s a little bit different (and a whole lot fun), The Hot Pot Guy on Gouger Street is a restaurant worth adding to your list. Fresh from a recent glow-up, it's bright, modern and buzzing with atmosphere. We visited on...
Welcome to Sherebrooke Village Cafe - affectionately known as Grazing in the Valley, tucked away in the suburban streets of the southern Adelaide Hills. Home of South Australia's Best Babyccino 2025, as voted by our large Kids in Adelaide audience. A title that will...
We recently visited Gawler River Brewing and it’s safe to say this one’s gone straight onto our list of favourite family-friendly spots. Just outside of Angle Vale, it’s close enough to be an easy-ish drive but still far enough to feel like you’ve escaped the suburbs...
Looking for a dinner spot that’s a little bit magic, a little bit fancy, but still totally relaxed? The Lodge, nestled lakeside in the heart of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, ticks every box for a memorable night out. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a...
FISH AND CHIPS. Who doesn't love it? Whether it's fish & chips at the beach on a hot night, something to warm you up in winter or a lazy school holiday dinner, you really can't go past a great local fish & chip shop. Battered, crumbed or grilled, we are pretty...
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...
Need a pub for a family meal or celebration? This place will leave adults and kids raving about the experience. Newly renovated Christies Beach Hotel is an absolute find for all ages! Super stylish and a whole lot of fun, with a huge undercover outdoor area, families...
Welcome to the ultimate sushi adventure in Adelaide, where even the pickiest little eaters will become sushi enthusiasts! Either that or they will continue to ask for sushi with no seaweed like my kids. Rice, my kids say they eat sushi but basically they just eat...
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...
Here's To Strength is a beautiful local community hub where you can access a multitude of support and resources. Along with their Wellness Hub, they have a beautiful café which is available for anyone to visit and enjoy, and is incredibly family friendly. I'm talking...
Stop looking for the perfect family friendly spot to grab a bite to eat or to meet for a coffee in Adelaide city, we have found you a secret inner city garden serving quality breakfast, brunch and lunch. The kids are welcome, and yep, you can even enjoy a sneaky...
The Adelaide Central Market is always a hive of activity and are a great place to explore piles of scrumptious fresh food from a variety of cultures. There's loads for kids to learn, mountains of foods to choose from and plenty of activities to enjoy. Some of the...
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...
Kids love hot chips, and we honestly think that a cult following is on the horizon for these, they are that good. Yep, we might have found the absolute best in Adelaide (or the universe). If you’re looking for a fantastic takeaway meal for the family, look no further...
Here's a pub you never knew you needed to find, but trust us, you really do! Families, ditch the crappy servo food and skip the greasy bakery line on your next road trip that takes you through Port Wakefield, because this hotel feed blows our socks off every single...
When it comes to family outings, finding a spot that ticks all the boxes for both kids and adults can be a challenge. Luckily, Jump Ship Brewing in Port Lincoln nails it. Family-owned by Michelle, her husband, and their two boys, this incredible brewery and restaurant...
Payneham Tavern is a fantastic, newly renovated family friendly restaurant that includes one of the best playrooms we have seen in a long time! A short distance from the city, the $4m rebuild has brought new life to this Payneham Road spot, which is ready and raring...
Hey Adelaide, eat here with kids! Skip the cafe's, pubs and stuffy restaurants and step back in time to relive those carefree childhood summer days at Largs Bay Kiosk. If you are any thing like us, you have often wished you could give your family some of the 80's and...
Kids Asian Fusion fusion meal boxes are fresh, fast, tasty and healthy eating fun! If you're looking for a healthy, fun, and affordable meal option for the kids while you're out and about or on the go around Adelaide, Soonta is a must try. Our kids loved their fun...
PYO open 9am-4pm Cafe & Market Hall open 8am-5pm Strawberry season is finally here in South Australia which means it's time to plan your visit to Harvest the Fleurieu in Mount Compass. If you've never visited before, now is the time to make the trip! Their season...
Fancy your next family friendly meal with a side of gangsta rap? We certainly don’t mind a cheeky burger or two, so when we heard the news that Milky Lane was coming to Adelaide our ears pricked up immediately and like many we waited eagerly for the doors to open. If...
*NEW* in 2025 - KIDS EAT FREE on Thursdays from 5.30pm. One free kids meal with purchase of any full priced main meal. If you’re searching for an incredibly fun and vibrant family-friendly pub dining destination in Adelaide, look no further than the Peninsula Hotel...
