Restaurant · Birmingham
Right in the middle of Birmingham city centre, this is the sort of place that works when everyone's hungry and nobody's patient — food comes out fast, portions are generous, and the room is clean and easy to sit in with a pram. Staff are attentive and check about allergies before you've even ordered, which matters if you're navigating a child's dietary needs. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and a few outside tables. The halloumi sticks with chilli jam and the garlic bread (hot, soft, crisp at the edges) are reliable child-pleasers, and the Fino pitta is worth ordering for yourself. It's finger food, so the handwashing point nearby earns its keep. One snag: the takeaway doesn't travel as well as the dine-in, and at ££ it's not the cheapest weekday lunch.
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.
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