Restaurant · Deptford
Sylva is a relaxed neighbourhood spot on Trundleys Road in New Cross, doing excellent coffee and baked goods during the day — the Torta comes particularly highly recommended — with a special shared-plates dinner service on Thursday evenings where dishes like squid ink tagliatelle and scallops really shine. It's a genuinely family-friendly place to know about, with highchairs, baby-changing facilities, buggy-accessible space, and a lovely outdoor area to make the most of warmer days; there's no dedicated children's menu, but the relaxed café atmosphere during the day means little ones are very much part of the scene. Vegan options are available too, which is handy if you're catering for mixed dietary needs.
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Buzzy Deptford brunch spot with highchairs, a kids' menu and vegan options — bring the buggy, skip the nappy bag.
Laid-back café with good breakfasts, highchairs and buggy access — staff are happy to adapt dishes.
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