Cafés · Leicester
Two floors of seating means you can usually find a corner with room for the pram, and the upstairs has a couple of sofas that make a long lunch with a baby much easier. Burgers are the thing people come back for — the beef is fresh rather than frozen, portions are generous, and the skin-on fries and garlic fries get raved about; there's a kids' menu, and children seem to gravitate to the cheeseburger and the chocolate milkshake. Coeliac families are looked after, with a separate fryer for gluten-free orders, though gluten-free starters are thin on the ground. Service stays quick even on a busy Saturday, and there's no service charge. Worth knowing it gets loud at weekend lunchtimes if a big group arrives — one parent found a quiet brunch turned into a takeaway box.
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.
Sharing plates, set lunches and a calm weekday room in St Martin's Square — park at Highcross and walk five minutes.
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