BEST KID-FRIENDLY
EATS in Vancouver
and the Lower Mainland
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When you have kids it may seem that it’s
too much trouble to take them out for a meal
if they are not going to sit still. And while not
every restaurant welcomes kids, there are
many that do in Vancouver and surrounding
areas. With our mission to get you out of the
house, we’ve come up with a great list of
places to take your kids and for you to still
feel like a grown up and not just a mom.
We’ve also included great places to meet
for a coffee so you can have a break while
keeping your littles busy.
Kokopelli,
4593 Dunbar, near 30th Ave
This Dunbar cafe has a big play area for
kids while offering freshly baked muffins,
homemade granola, and their yummy mac
and cheese. They also put together bags of
Cheerios and raisins which is amazing if you
forget to bring your snack bag along. And
the coffee is strong and delicious.
Play area | kids menu | high chairs and
booster seats | change tables
Plaisir Sucré,
2668 Arbutus St, near 13th Ave
This Kitsilano cafe has a small play area for
kids. Strong coffee, freshly baked croissants
and French pastries - I’ll be back soon.
Play area | kids menu | high chairs and
booster seats | change tables
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WRITTEN BY | LEE-ANNE
EKLAND
Uprising Breads Kitsilano,
3066 W. Broadway, near Balaclava
While this cafe has no play area, it’s quite
large, and the staff seems to love kids as
they are always great with my preschooler.
There are high chairs available and fresh
sandwiches, soups, scones, and muffins.
No preservatives or anything artificial is used
in their baking so you can expect freshness
at every turn.
Kids menu | high chairs and booster seats
| change tables
Whole Foods Market (Cambie, Kits,
West Van & Robson locations)
A great thing about Whole Foods Market
is their Kid’s Club - you can swing by their
Customer Service desk while shopping
and pick up a free snack for your child to
eat - typically an apple, orange, banana,
box of raisins, or apple sauce. A great
service as my son is all about eating while I
shop. Whole Foods Market also has a small
kids play area and lots of high chairs.
Play area | kids menu | high chairs and
booster seats | change tables
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