Coffee Shops · Aylesford
There's a proper play setup here, which is the whole point for most families — a big wooden playground with a tree house and slide, a sand pit with benches alongside so you can drink your coffee while they dig, and indoor toys and books in a corner that holds five- and seven-year-olds as happily as toddlers. Inside spreads across several rooms with armchairs and big sofas, so you can usually find a calm corner rather than squeeze in. The food is properly homecooked and fairly priced — the blackboard breakfast special gets recommended again and again, and there's steak pie with mash, toasties, spaghetti on toast for the children. Big free car park round the back off Hall Road, plus more opposite. Staff are kind and patient, if sometimes new enough to fumble a coffee order.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
An easygoing Aylesford restaurant and cocktail bar with a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and outdoor seating for relaxed family meals.
Family-ready Maidstone pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, outdoor seating and step-free buggy access — and enough noise to absorb a toddler.
Quiet Maidstone steak and grill with high chairs, a children's menu, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating.