Café · Hendon
Carpe Diem Coffee Bar is a warm, welcoming neighbourhood café on Vivian Avenue where the staff genuinely make you feel at home — regulars describe being treated like family, and that relaxed, friendly atmosphere carries over nicely when you're eating out with children. The menu is reasonably priced and good quality, with baked potatoes among the standout lunch options and a kids' menu available, and the café is buggy-accessible with outdoor space to enjoy when the weather plays ball. Highchairs are generally on hand, though there's no baby-changing on site, so worth bearing that in mind if you've got very little ones in tow.
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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