Café · Stoke Newington
Esters is a much-loved neighbourhood café on Kynaston Road with a relaxed, slightly hipster vibe and a genuine reputation for excellent coffee and carefully considered seasonal food — the menu changes regularly and leans towards quality over quantity. It's buggy-friendly and highchairs are available, so little ones are well catered for, and there's outdoor space which is handy when the weather plays ball. Bear in mind there's no dedicated children's menu and no baby-changing facilities, and at peak times — particularly weekend lunchtimes — a queue is fairly likely, so it's worth timing your visit or being prepared for a short 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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