French · Battersea
Café Tamra on Northcote Road serves up a Lebanese and Turkish-inspired brunch menu that parents and little ones tend to leave genuinely pleased with — the fluffy pancakes alone earn a mention in almost every review. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot with highchairs and a kids' menu, the buggy can get in without a fuss, and there's outdoor space if you need a bit of breathing room. Bear in mind it doesn't take bookings, so a 20–30 minute queue on weekend mornings is fairly typical, but reviewers reckon the food and friendly staff make it worth the wait.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
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