Café · Whitechapel
Tucked just off the edge of Spitalfields Market on Brushfield Street, The Market Coffee House & Bar is a relaxed café and bar that's easy to reach with a pram or buggy in tow — handy if you're exploring this buzzy corner of east London with little ones. It's a straightforward pit-stop for drinks and a breather rather than a full family dining experience, so bear in mind there's no dedicated children's menu or highchairs here. That said, if you simply need somewhere accessible and low-key to pause mid-adventure, it fits the bill.
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.
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