Cafés · Cardiff
Book ahead — this is a board game café where tables go quickly, and the lunchtime deal in particular needs advance booking. It's a quieter, slower sort of place, geared to people settling in over a game rather than a rowdy crowd, which makes it surprisingly workable with children who'll happily park at a table for an hour or two. The staff are the real draw: they'll pick a game to suit your group and talk you through the rules, and they're notably careful about allergies and cross-contamination, and happy to tweak dishes for texture or taste issues. Food is genuinely good — vegan fritter burgers, halloumi fries and milkshakes people rave about. There are high chairs and a kids' menu. It isn't cheap, and larger boisterous groups are asked to keep the noise down.
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.
Café in Cardiff with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.8★ (661 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Cardiff with a kids menu and highchairs — 4.8★ (292 Google reviews).
Ten-course tasting menus at surprisingly gentle prices, with patient staff, high chairs and buggy access — book ahead, and bring children who'll sit.