Takeaway · Edinburgh
Tucked beside the St James Quarter, this Lebanese street-food spot turns out wraps and boxes fast enough to head off a meltdown — everything is assembled in front of you, so children can watch it happen. The falafel comes up crisp outside and moist within, the kafta and halloumi wrap gets called a flavour bomb, and the vegetarian Nabati box with fatoush, mint, spiced pickles and sumac hummus is a genuinely good meal rather than a compromise. Portions are generous for the money, it's halal, and there are vegan choices plus a kids' menu and high chairs. Seating is a handful of umbrella tables to the side, lovely in sun and grim in Edinburgh rain, so plan for takeaway if the weather turns. Service is usually warm and quick, though the odd order does come out wrong.
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.
A casual café inside Edinburgh's John Lewis, handy for a coffee and a bite when you're out shopping with the kids.
Bright, roomy social enterprise café near the cathedral with quick service, a kids' menu, high chairs and generous, reasonably priced cakes.
Top-floor café in John Lewis with city views, big cake slices and buggy-friendly space — go early and skip the machine coffee.