Restaurant · Plymouth
Tucked on the Barbican, this is a busy little café that looks small from the street and opens out into a surprisingly big room inside — worth knowing when you arrive with a pram and a hungry toddler. There are high chairs, a kids' menu and vegan options, and food comes out fast, which matters when someone's melting down. Breakfast is the thing here: crunchy hash browns, crispy bacon, eggs benedict people rave about, stacked scrambled eggs, pancakes with fruit, even an eggy bread sandwich. Steak and stilton baguettes get similar praise, and the coffees are huge. Grab a window seat for the view. Two honest notes: Saturday lunchtime you'll likely queue for a table, and it's a bit worn around the edges. One parent calls it "my favourite little café for breakfast". It's a short walk from the aquarium, and dogs are welcome too.
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 well-loved, easygoing Plymouth pub with outdoor seating and budget-friendly prices — handy for a relaxed family stop.
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A busy Barbican waterfront pub with cracking Sunday roasts, kids' menu and high chairs — book ahead at weekends.