So here it is, the shortlist that some of you have been waiting for… Voting starts NOW! Winner will be announced on Nov 1st. In no particular order, the nominees are…
Beanies, Croydon
Nearest Station: East Croydon (National Rail)
Special Features: Play Floor, Pic n Mix toddler food
What LWAT says: “A nice place to spend a lunchtime and an afternoons”
Tea House Theatre, Vauxhall
Nearest Station: Vauxhall (Victoria Line and National Rail)
Special Features: Child-friendly film nights, toy chest
What LWAT says: “It’s welcoming to toddlers, the cakes are exciting, the decor is kooky and the people are friendly”
Eat, Play, Love, Battersea
Nearest Station: Battersea Park (National Rail)
Special Features: Play area, Spotty family toilets
What LWAT says: “A great place to hang out with kids”
Arts and Crusts, Walthamstow
Nearest Station: Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line and National Rail)
Special Features: Sand table, E17-shaped buzzer game
What LWAT readers say: ” It is lovely, with great coffee/cake/bread etc. the owners have small children themselves so there are plenty of toys and a very child friendly atmosphere. It’s a great place to keep up with what’s on in the area and the local news and issues”
Gooseberry Bush Cafe, South Wimbledon
Nearest Station: South Wimbledon (Northern Line)
Special Features: Baby classes, toys and crafts for sale
What LWAT says: “A very pleasant place for a cuppa with a friend and a happy baby”
The Dish and the Spoon, Nunhead
Nearest Station: Peckham Rye (Overground and National Rail)
Special Features: Music Sessions, play area
What LWAT readers say: “We have been regulars there since it opened & love it, the staff are so accommodating and have made a child-friendly haven in what used to feel a long way from anywhere :-)”
That Place on the Corner, Stoke Newington
Nearest Station: Canonbury (Overground)
Special Features: Singing groups, dressing up area
What LWAT says: “It is entirely designed with children in mind – dressing up, toys, stacks of highchairs and -of course- a kids menu”
Dulwich Park Cafe, Dulwich
Nearest Station: West Dulwich (National Rail)
Special Features: Play area, outside seating near playground
What LWAT readers say: “Super yummy food, a corner of toys for kids and a kids menu.”
Living Waters Satisfy, Crystal Palace
Nearest Station: Crystal Palace (Overground and National Rail)
Special Features: Toy corner, Ice cream counter
What LWAT readers say: “Living waters is the only cafe I have been to where I know I don’t need to worry about my kids being…. well kids! There are toys and books for them to play with, a choice of tables and chairs or sofas, a kid friendly menu and understanding staff, and no-one batting an eyelid if they decide to go for a wander, have a tantrum or make friends with the kids on the other side of the cafe”
Pistachios in the Park, Greenwich
Nearest Station: Westcombe Park (National Rail)
Special Features: Large outdoor area, toys and crafts for sale
What LWAT readers say: “The food is homemade and comes in generous portions, the drinks are good and the service is charmingly disorganised. But they clearly like kids, and it’s the little things like adding marshmallows to my son’s hot chocolate and offering a glass of water for the toddler, that make the difference when you’re eating out with kids”
Deli Nene, Beckenham
Nearest Station: Beckenham Junction (National Rail/Tram)
Special Features: Massive play area, singing groups
What LWAT readers say: “This place is lovely… a great play area for children, with books, toys, a tent etc etc. My three love it – so it appeals to children from 10 months to school age. Nice food too and a cheap children’s menu. Combine it with a trip to Kelsey Park for an afternoon out – and make the trip to zone 4 worth while!”
So, voting starts now! Fill in the form below to vote for your favourite. Voting will close on Oct 31st and the winner announced on Nov 1st.
Chaotic and fun with very tasty paninis and coffee. We spent a lot of time there in my daughter’s first year.
Hi Judith
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Have a super Saturday night and don’t forget to put your clocks back!
Kate
Great place
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Kate
Love love love Tea House Theatre! Staff are amazing and can’t do enough to be accomodating. Plus the tea and cakes are sublime!
Hi Sarah
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Kate
Absolutely fabulous to go with babies and toddlers. Yummy cakes & coffee too!
Hi Sophie
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Kate
Dish and Spoon makes eating out with a toddler an enjoyable experience rather than an endurance test!
Hi Katie
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Kate
Ahhh it hurts me to read this…I miss London so much. I used to work as a nanny there in my young days and I loved how family-friendly it was. I moved to Canada and live in a very small province…It is nothing like London for sure! I miss it so much!
The staff at Tea House Theatre are really great with children. There is a relaxed atmosphere where families can enjoy delicious food and drink. ( cakes are fab!)Their child friendly film afternoons and music sessions are a Godsend.
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Kate
Scrummy food and super child friendly. Love it
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Kate
We are regulars with our young daughters
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Kate
Eat play love….a wonderful kid friendly, quirky, stylish, fun and happy place! Brilliant! Go there with your little ones and eat their amazing food-we love it!
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Kate
Wonderful place so relaxing, even with the children.
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Have a wonderful Sunday!
Kate
My niece is full of energy, so it was great to watch her run around enjoying the space & freedom at Eat, Play, Love.
Friendly, helpful, warm staff; comfy seats & the best gluten free red velvet cake in London!!
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Have a wonderful Sunday!
Kate
This cafe is a haven for new mums. I used to go here every day on my maternity leave and Shonas amazing coffee and cakes got me through after many sleepless nights.
This cafe has without doubt enhanced the community spirit in Nunhead, I have made many friends here!
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Kate
I love Eat Play Love xxxx amazing friendly staff xxxx 🙂
Love it.
We love this cafe and regularly visit with our three kids. Ice creams are delicious and good quality, whilst the coffee, club sandwiches and crepes are a big hit with the adults. Toys to play with, sledges when it snows, ping pong and regular events like outdoor films etc. This cafe is great!
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