Sip And Slide: The Best Cafes With Playgrounds In Singapore
Cafes with playgrounds offer a dual experience: relaxation for adults and active fun for children. Parents can enjoy coffee or a meal while their kids play (or vice-versa: we don’t judge!), creating a family-friendly atmosphere.
If you want this kind of unforgettable experience, we picked the best cafes with playgrounds in Singapore for you to visit with your little ones.
Huber’s Bistro
Address: Huber’s Butchery, 22 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249679 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567371488
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11 AM–10 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9.30 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
Huber’s Bistro in Dempsey boasts one of the nicest shaded playgrounds adjacent to a restaurant for kids, featuring slides and swings surrounded by a safety fence.
After enjoying the playground, head to the bistro for a meal and an ice-cold beer, featuring fresh meats and a variety of sausage and burger dishes. This kid-friendly spot offers Swiss-German beer and food prepared with meat from the adjacent butchery.
Pro-tip: There’s space to park prams if you dine al fresco.
RedDot Brewhouse
Address: 25A Dempsey Rd, #01-01, Singapore 247691 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6564750500
Hours: Mondays, 11.30 AM–10 PM; Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays, 11.30 AM–10.30 PM; Friday to Saturday, 11.30 AM–11 PM
Price: $$
RedDot Brewhouse is housed in an old British Army barrack in Dempsey where the whole family can enjoy a satisfying experience. With a green garden for kids to play in, airy interiors, and al fresco dining (pets welcome!), there’s something for everyone.
While kids explore, adults can relax with a pint brewed onsite. Fun activities like face painting and balloon sculpting keep the little ones entertained, allowing parents to enjoy their meals and brews.
Pro-tip: There’s a dedicated kids’ menu with pasta, pizza, and nuggets.
Open Farm Community
Address: 130E Minden Rd, Singapore 248819 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6564710306
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–4 PM and 6–11 PM
Price: $$
Open Farm Community is one of the country’s top spots for family dining indulgence. Set within sprawling farm grounds, it’s become a rustic favourite among Singaporeans.
The restaurant features a vast kids’ sandpit, a family grocer garden, quirky sculptures, and a coffee shop by Common Man Coffee Roasters. Plus, the children’s menu is healthy and creative, making it a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Pro-tip: The kid-friendly sandpit features a cow slide, climbing structure, and spring rocker. However, it’s not visible from the restaurant seating area.
FOC By The Beach
Address: 110 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore 098943 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6561001102
Hours: Wednesday to Thursday, 11.30 AM–10.30 PM; Friday to Saturday, 11.30 AM–11 PM
Price: $$
FOC is a popular beach spot on Sentosa Island, offering access to a prime beach and pool for the whole family (including dogs!). Kids can also enjoy playing in the sand while adults relax.
It’s a Spanish-inspired beach restaurant situated by the swimming lagoon, serving as a restaurant, bar, event venue, and children’s playground.
A menu highlight for kids is the Yin Yang, featuring thick icy praline between light wafer biscuits, making it a delightful dessert after a hearty lunch.
Pro-tip: Give the tasty and tender Iberico ham a try on your visit.
Fusion Spoon
Address: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Tanglin Gate, 1 Cluny Rd, #B1-00, Singapore 259569 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562555110
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM–9 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 7 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $$
Fusion Spoon features both indoor and outdoor playgrounds for kids to enjoy. While there’s no specific kids’ menu, the restaurant offers a staggering selection of affordably priced Western and Asian dishes like nasi lemak with chicken.
The bright interior boasts ample seating with large windows. Outside, there’s even a miniature vegetable garden for kids to explore!
Pro-tip: There’s a self-ordering station for added convenience.
Bee’s Knees
Address: Cluny Park Rd, Level 1 The Garage, 50, Singapore 257488 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6598153213
Hours: Daily, 8 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
Should you find yourself at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Bee’s Knees is a must-visit spot for coffee or a simple family meal. The kids’ menu offers options like pasta or pizza along with a juice and chocolate cookie.
With outdoor seating only, there’s a garden playground for kids to enjoy while parents relax. It’s a vibrant spot for celebrations or simply letting loose with pets and tots.
Pro-tip: The cafe is a 10-minute walk from the Botanic Garden MRT station.
Les Bouchons
Address: 10 Rochester Park, Rochester Commons, Singapore 139221 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6569048972
Hours: Daily, noon–2.30 PM and 6–10.30 PM
Price: $$
Though it’s not quite a traditional playground, Les Bouchons has a small petanque court for outdoor fun (for adults and kids). Pétanque is a French outdoor game where players throw metal balls towards a small wooden target ball while standing inside a circle.
The cafe offers a kids’ menu featuring a mini cheeseburger or chicken nuggets, paired with homemade fries and juice. Meanwhile, the adults can have their steaks customised and enjoy unlimited hand-made French fries.
Pro-tip: Les Bouchons is also pet-friendly!
Super Loco
Address: Floor 1, 60 Robertson Quay, #01-13 The Quayside, Singapore 238252 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6598157221
Hours: Mondays, 5–11 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 11.30 AM–11.30 PM; Saturday, 10 AM–11.30 PM; Sundays, 10 AM–11 PM
Price: $$
Super Loco at Robertson Quay offers friendly service and a kids’ menu complete with colouring pencils!
It features favourites like ham and cheese quesadillas, avo and tomato toast, and chicken tacos, accompanied by sides like guacamole and corn on the cob.
The restaurant also hosts free-themed kids’ activities for holidays like Easter, Dios de Los Muertos, and New Year’s. Grab a bench seat outside to enjoy your margarita while the kids and pets play freely.
Pro-tip: The weekend kids’ menu differs from weekdays.
Marché Mövenpick
Address: Floors 1 and 5, 313 Orchard Road, Level 1, #01-40 Discovery Walk, Singapore 238895 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6568344041
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 AM–10.30 PM; Sundays, 10 AM–9.30 PM; Sundays, 10 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $$
Marché is a food court-style Western restaurant where you can watch your meal being cooked in open kitchens. Kids under 10 can enjoy a meal with options like rösti, pizza, pasta, or crepe along with juice, a soft drink, and a mini ice-cream cone.
Descending downstairs reveals a spacious Swiss-inspired layout with ample seating. Children can play in the playground with high-quality toys, including BRIO activity tables.
Pro-tip: The baby service station offers all the essentials for preparing baby food: microwave, bottle warmer, kettle, and baby bibs!
Kind Kones
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Address: Floor B1 Forum the Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd, #B1-27, Singapore 238884 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6590108557
Hours: Daily, noon–9 PM
Price: $
Kind Kones at the Forum serves up all-natural vegan ice cream, free from dairy, refined sugar, soy, gluten, and artificial additives. The restaurant offers a kids’ colouring station and a small dine-in area with additional seating in the play area across the shop.
With a display chiller showcasing its wide variety of ice creams, Kind Kones caters to families with young children who are the primary visitors to the mall’s child-centric businesses.
Pro-tip: Other desserts like waffles, ice cream sandwiches, and cakes are also on offer.
Privé Botanic Gardens
Address: Floor 1 National Parks Board, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567760777
Hours: Daily, 8 AM–9 PM
Price: $$
Privé Botanic Gardens provides all-day dining in the heart of the Botanic Gardens with options ranging from breakfast to Asian and Western mains. The indoor playground and kids’ corner feature a rock climbing wall, storybooks, and colouring activities.
While prices lean towards the higher end for casual dining, we think the ambience and location amidst the Botanic Gardens compensate for it.
Pro-tip: The cafe is just a few steps away from Symphony Lake, home to the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.
Baker & Cook
Address: 30C Loewen Rd, Singapore 248839 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6585883764
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 AM–9.30 PM; Friday to Sunday, 8 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
We were over the moon when Baker & Cook introduced a wooden playground, featuring a bouncy swing, treehouse, ship, and ride-ons! This artisanal bakery and restaurant has become a favourite spot for family brunches and general unwinding.
The cafe opens early, offering a delicious brunch menu. It also provides a separate menu for kids to enjoy before or after having fun at the outdoor playground.
Pro-tip: The sourdough bread here is baked fresh and tastes quite lovely.