Café · Cheltenham
Tucked beside Coxes Meadow, this is the kind of café that works with a pram and a hungry toddler — plenty of seating inside and out, buggy access, high chairs, and tables positioned to follow the sun. The bagels are the draw: the Brick Lane with smoked salmon and fresh dill, the Club with chicken and bacon, plus cakes that families rave about and coffee people cross town for. There's a kids' menu, vegan options, free parking, and drinking water left out to help yourself. Two honest snags: weekend mornings get busy enough that regulars end up taking away rather than finding a table, and prices sit on the higher side for a bagel-and-coffee stop. Service can be leisurely too. But after a walk in the park, with the meadow view and dogs welcome, it's a genuinely lovely spot to land.
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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