Little Oak Coffee
Café in London — 4.8★ (210 Google reviews).
Café · Kentish Town
Tucked beside the open-air lido on Parliament Hill Fields, this café has a genuinely relaxed, slightly edgy vibe — think cool music, a cracking weekday lunch specials board, and reliably good food from the Hoxton Beach menu, including solid vegan options. It's a lovely spot for families rolling up after a swim or a wander on the Heath, with outdoor space to spread out, buggy-friendly access, and a kids' menu to keep little ones sorted; highchairs are usually available, though it's worth asking ahead. Do bear in mind there's no baby-changing on site, so plan accordingly if you've got a very young one in tow.

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.
Café in London — 4.8★ (210 Google reviews).
Pub in London with outdoor seating — 3.8★ (161 Google reviews).
Gastropub next to Hampstead Heath with wood-panel walls and stuffed animals, serving British menu.