Find some of the best Family Friendly Cafes and Restaurants around Adelaide & South Australia
South Australia has so many amazing restaurants and cafes which are very family friendly and offer great value for money as well as fantastic food. Some venues also have great indoor and outdoor areas for kids to play and run around, plus great kids’ meal deals. Here are some of our favourite places for eating out with the kids around Adelaide plus other places we’ve visited while holidaying around South Australia.
Unless stated otherwise, our Play & Go Reviews for places to eat are not sponsored. They are written independently by our Review Team. We pay for our meals and don’t usually let the place know that we are reviewing. We don’t write about all the places we visit, only the ones we think are worth sharing.
Beckman Street Deli | Glandore | Review
Beckman Street Deli in Glandore. Work up an appetite for the delectable dishes at this family friendly eatery by the ...
Dear Daisy Cafe | Forestville | Review
Dear Daisy is a cute-as-a-button cafe on Forestville's Leah Street, dishing up brekkie, burgers, toasties, vegan fare, and more. Review ...
Christies Beach Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Review
Christies Beach Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Review Sometimes it can be hard to take the family out for ...
Gunbae Korean | Family Friendly Dining | Review
Family Friendly Dining at Gunbae Korean in Adelaide Looking for a quick, tasty, and family-friendly meal in the city's east ...
Melba’s Chocolates & Confectionery Barossa Valley | Review
Melba's Chocolates & Confectionery at Angaston Opening Friday 8 March 2024, Melba's Chocolates has branched out to the Barossa Valley ...
Bloom Cafe | Thebarton | Review
Bloom Cafe sits between quiet backstreets and the River Torrens in Thebarton. It has a quiet, open vibe, excellent food ...
Pirate Life Brewing | Port Adelaide | Review
Pirate Life Brewery's headquarters in Port Adelaide is a great family-friendly destination for lunch, dinner, or a snack. There's ample ...
Husik – Pop-up Korean Dessert House in Goodwood | Review
Get in quick to nab one of the Husik pop-up's Instagrammable 'jiggly' bunny desserts before they sell out. Are you ...
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Peter Rabbit Cafe | Hindley Street Adelaide | Review
A lot has changed at this city oasis since our last review, but it's still an amazing garden cafe with ...
What the Croque! Cafe with Playground | Daw Park | Review
What the Croque! Cafe As part of the Daw Park Repat Health Precintc which has recently undergone a redevelopment, a ...
Mick O’Shea’s Hotel l Kids Eat Free | Review
Kids Eat Free at the Mick O'Shea's Hotel in Hackham. If you want to take the family out for dinner ...
The Moseley Igloos | Moseley Bar & Kitchen | Glenelg | Review
The Moseley Igloos - A Unique Dining Experience at Glenelg Leave the outside world behind as you step into your ...
Jenny’s Bakery Adelaide | Review
Jenny's Bakery - an iconic Adelaide bakery 81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood & 166 The Parade, Norwood You know a ...
Metro Bakery & Cafe | Mount Gambier
Metro Bakery & Cafe in Mount Gambier Review by Claire Davill The Metro Bakery & Cafe in central Mount Gambier ...
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre l Review
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitors Centre, Cafe and Play Space. Don’t be fooled by the name... McLaren Vale & ...
The Scenic Hotel | Norton Summit | Adelaide Hills Dining | Review
The Scenic Hotel - Beautiful views and great vibes The Scenic Hotel is a gorgeous vintage pub with great vibes, ...
Butter & Toast – Sourdough Donuts | North Adelaide | Review
Butter & Toast - Sourdough Donuts | Review There's a new cafe in North Adelaide and it might possibly have ...
Nugg Lyf | Eat In or Takeaway | Croydon Park Review
Nugg Lyf in Croydon Park Do your kids love and choose chicken nuggets or cheese burgers every single time? Review ...
Viewpoint Cafe Waikerie | Review
Viewpoint Cafe in Waikerie - Review By Claire Davill Perched on top of cliffs overlooking the Murray River, this unassuming ...
Aldinga Biplanes Cafe l Aldinga Airfield l Review
Adelaide Biplanes Cafe at Aldinga Airfield, Review By Jo Parkinson Up, up and away! If you’re a fan of flight, ...
Cheers Lily | Mediterranean Dining in Brooklyn Park | Review
Cheers Lily - Brooklyn Park - Review A family friendly Mediterranean restaurant in Adelaide's Brooklyn Park. Ever wanted to try ...
Charlie’s Diner | Kid Friendly Buffet | Brighton Metro Hotel
Charlie's Diner at Brighton Metro Hotel - Review By Jo Parkinson Do you have fussy eaters or are tired of ...
The Food Barr Cafe | Mawson Lakes | Review
The Food Barr Cafe - Mawson Lakes - Review Organise to catch up in Mawson Lakes without the hustle and ...
The Dutch Pantry | Klemzig | Eating out with Kids Review
The Dutch Pantry - Review By Jo Parkinson Welkom in de Nederlandse pantry! You don’t have to travel to Europe ...
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Okami Restaurant | Japanese Dining in Adelaide
Okami Restaurant in Adelaide - Review Okami Japanese all you can eat restaurant is perfect for family friendly dining. Who ...
Harvest Mylor Café | Review
Harvest Mylor Café This charming Adelaide Hills café is very popular with locals who visit for the relaxed hills atmosphere, ...
The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review
Family friendly café set in the heart of the gorgeous Adelaide Botanic Garden Review by Sharon Harrington The Gardens Kiosk ...
Sidewood Restaurant | Kids Nature Play Area | Adelaide Hills | Review
Sidewood Restaurant - Family Friendly Dining in the Adelaide Hills Set amongst towering gums in the most picturesque hills setting, ...
Tealicious Cakes | Willunga | Review
Tealicious Cakes at Willunga Review by Jo Parkinson If you enjoy cupcakes, coffee and cuteness, then hop on into Tealicious! ...
Gico Eatery | Family Friendly Cafe | Firle | Review
Gico Eatery in Firle A new Cafe in Firle is causing quite a buzz with their beautifully plated dishes and ...
Nook & Nourish Cafe | Moonta, South Australia | Review
Nook & Nourish Cafe | Moonta, South Australia | Review This cheery, Insta-worthy eatery will be your happy place while ...
Lukoumades – The Greek Donut Store in Adelaide | Review
Lukoumades – The Greek Donut store in Adelaide If you're looking for somewhere to buy dessert after dinner or you ...
The Bridgewater Inn | Family Friendly | Outdoor Dining | Adelaide Hills | Review
Beautiful, spacious outdoor dining in the Adelaide Hills The Bridgewater Inn has a large two level outdoor eating area that ...
The Marryatville Hotel – Largest Outdoor Playground | Review
The Marryatville Hotel – Review The Marryatville Hotel has long been a favourite for families and the main reason for ...
The Highway | Family Dining in Plympton | Review
The Highway - Review Located on Anzac Highway in Plympton, The Highway is a fantastic venue for family meals, from ...
New Look Rezz Hotel at Newton | Review
Rezz Hotel After a complete rebuild, the Rezz Hotel has recently re-opened in September 2021. It's a pub with a ...
High Tide | Family Friendly Cafe | Semaphore | Review
High Tide Cafe in Semaphore High Tide, previously Whipped Baked Bar Cafe on Semaphore Road, is perfect for families. Review ...
Café Fellini For Families | $5 Kids Meals | North Adelaide | Review
Café Fellini - North Adelaide Cafe Fellini at O'Connell Street in North Adelaide has been around for years, but sometimes ...
Oleaceae | Family Dining in Mt Barker | Review
Oleaceae - Review If you're looking for somewhere to take the family for lunch or dinner, Oleaceae in Mt Barker ...
Woodstock Wines | Family-Friendly Winery | Wildlife Sanctuary | McLaren Vale | Review
Family-friendly winery with wildlife sanctuary, playground & beautiful grounds to explore by Sharon Harrington Woodstock Wines in McLaren Vale is ...
Schnithouse Hilton | Family Friendly Restaurant With Playground | Review
Schnitzels ✔ Playground ✔ Casual, easy get together ✔ by Sharon Harrington Schnithouse Hilton is the ideal venue for an ...
Miss Five Vietnamese Eatery | Virginia
Miss Five Vietnamese Eatery at Virginia New eatery alert! If you live in the Northern suburbs or near Virginia, you're ...
Kangaroo Island | Best Family Friendly Places to Eat and Drink
Where to Eat & Drink on Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Island has some amazing family-friendly cafes and restaurants dotted around the ...
Historic Lounders Boatshed Café | Adelaide | Review
New All-Weather Shelter for Adelaide's Historic Lounders Boatshed Café A secret, little gem of a café is hidden below Adelaide's ...
Cafe Bonython at Bonython Park on the City Fringe | Adelaide | Review
Cafe Bonython at Bonython Park on Adelaide's City Fringe | Review This laidback, riverside spot is a hit for ice ...
Sunny’s Shop and Mr Chan | Family Dining at Rosemont Hall | Prospect | Review
Sunny’s Shop and Mr Chan at Rosemont Hall - Review April 2021 EDITOR'S NOTE: Sadly Rosemont Hall suffered a terrible ...
Spaghetti Island | Gouger Street Adelaide
Spaghetti Island Adelaide - Italian on Gouger Street Spaghetti Island is a distinctly colourful and happy place where as the ...
The Bavarian Tea Tree Plaza | Family Friendly Restaurant | Feed the Family Meal Deal
The Bavarian - Family Friendly Bar & Restaurant Feed the Family meal deal for just $49 at The Bavarian Tea ...
Family-Friendly Winery Bremerton Launches Tasting Room & Outdoor Area | Langhorne Creek | South Australia
Family-Friendly Winery Bremerton Launches Tasting Room and Outdoor Area in Langhorne Creek, South Australia Feel like you’re on the set ...
Shibui Dessert Bar | Adelaide | Review
Shibui Dessert Bar Shibui Dessert in the heart of the city is your go to place for Wow desserts. They're ...
Bakery O’Connell Cronut Cones & Bakery Treats | North Adelaide
Bakery O'Connell - where you can go any time day or night for a bite to eat or a pastry ...
Lot 100 Adelaide Hills | Family Friendly Restaurant | Review
A visit to Lot 100 in the Adelaide Hills If you're looking for a spot to stop for a fabulous ...
Tavern on Turton | Family Dining in Point Turton | South Australia | Review
Tavern on Turton - Family Dining in Point Turton by Katrina Gogel Tavern on Turton boasts relaxed family dining and ...
Stanley Bridge Tavern | Verdun | Review
Stanley Bridge Tavern Review The Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills has a fantastic outdoor dining space with plenty ...
McDonald’s PlayPlace | West Richmond
McDonald's West Richmond PlayPlace for Kids The restaurant officially opened on Friday, 4 December 2020 and features modern décor, a ...
Love, Stephy Dessert Café | Hindley Street | Adelaide
Love, Stephy Dessert Café - a gem in the heart of Adelaide's Hindley Street For those of us that grew ...
Hokey Pokey | Ice Cream & Lolly Shop | Stirling | Review
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, Sweets and Chocolates in Stirling We've been looking longingly at the beautiful looking Hokey Pokey store ...
St Peters Bakehouse – One of Adelaide’s Favourite Bakeries
St Peters Bakehouse St Peters Bakehouse is an institution in Adelaide's Eastern suburbs. You don't have to look very hard ...
Vintage Chef Co Family Friendly Cafe in Barossa Valley
A new cafe has opened at the beautiful Chateau Yaldara estate in the Barossa Valley, and it's perfect for families ...
Barossa Valley | Family Friendly Places to Visit | South Australia
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Forktree Brewing – Family Friendly Dining at Carrickalinga – Review
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Yum Cha at The Market Plaza Food Court | Seng Kee Yum Cha Review
Yum Cha at The Market Plaza Food Court in Adelaide The Seng Kee Yum Cha stall at The Market Plaza ...
Uraidla Hotel | Family Friendly Dining | Adelaide Hills | Review
The Uraidla Hotel - Family Friendly Pub in the Adelaide Hills The Uraidla Hotel is a beautiful pub in the ...
Port Elliot Bakery Review | Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Elliot Bakery - the iconic bakery destination that's a South Australian favourite in the Fleurieu Peninsula Port Elliot Bakery ...
The Olive Branch, Balhannah | Kid-Friendly Cafe | Review
The Olive Branch Café in Balhannah. Child-friendly dining in the Adelaide Hills! by Katrina Gogel The Olive Branch Café is ...
Whistler Wines | Family Friendly Barossa Winery | Review
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Green Valley Strawberries Cafe Review | Adelaide Hills Family Friendly Cafe
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Bubble Waffles in Adelaide | CocoCane at Adelaide Central Market
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Down The Rabbit Hole Cellar Door – A Family Friendly Winery in McLaren Vale | Review
Are you looking for a cellar door in McLaren Vale with a difference? by Brooke Hendry Wanting to visit a ...
Lobethal Bakery | Home of the Giant Donut in the Adelaide Hills | Review
The Adelaide Hills has long been known for its beautiful landscapes, cellar doors and family fun, but did you know ...
Folklore Cafe Port Adelaide | Coffee by the Water | Review
Folklore cafe Port Adelaide - Coffee by the Water Review by Susannah Marks I was on a mission to find ...
Hot Chocolate Ball & French Treats at Maison Clement | Adelaide Central Market Arcade | Review
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Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | Tanunda | Review
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company - Review The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is the newest tourist attraction to call this famous ...
Red Cacao Chocolate Shop and Cafe | Stirling
Red Cacao Chocolate Shop and Café | Review Within the quiet, leafy village of Stirling is a chocolate shop and ...
Morialta Nature Cafe | Review 2019
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The Greenman Inn, Ashbourne | Review
The Greenman Inn, Ashbourne Review by Susannah Marks, 2 March 2019 Driving through Ashbourne on the way to the Fleurieu ...
Lot 100 | Cellar Door & Restaurant | Hay Valley | Review
Lot 100 - Cellar door, Brewery, Distillery and Restaurant Lot 100 is situated in the Hay Valley, just outside of ...
Malt Shovel Taphouse Review | Adelaide Riverbank
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Norwood Play Cafe Review | Indoor Playground & Cafe at Norwood Swim School
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A Long Lazy Lunch at the Lazy Ballerina | Dinglebadinga | Review
A long, lazy lunch at the Lazy Ballerina The name of this idyllic venue is not going to be forgotten ...
The Cookie Dough Lab | Semaphore | Review (CLOSED)
The Cookie Dough Lab - CLOSED DOWN 8 Feb 2018 If your kids enjoy making homemade cookies, but spoonfuls of ...
Meet Me at St Louis Norwood for a Sweet Treat | Review
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It’s not your usual Maccas | See What’s Special About McDonald’s Green Fields
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Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale | Review
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Commissary Review | Rose Park Cafe
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The Velo Precinct | Spokey Dokey Indoor Play Cafe | Victoria Park | Review
The Velo Precinct Review "On ya bike" Lycra optional at The Velo Precinct! Am I dreaming? From where I am ...
10 Family Friendly Places to Visit on a Day Trip to McLaren Vale | Review
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Ballaboosta | Middle Eastern & Mediterranean “traditional soul food made with love” | Review
Ballaboosta opened its doors in 2015 and has been getting rave reviews ever since for its delicious Middle Eastern and ...
Lost in a Forest | Pizza Place | Uraidla | Review
Lost in a Forest Wood Oven Pizza Place If you're looking for amazing wood-oven baked pizza and a relaxed atmosphere, ...
Beach Road Wines | McLaren Vale | Review
Beach Road Wines | McLaren Vale Review by Susannah Marks We stopped for lunch at Beach Road Wines on a ...
Olive Branch Cafe | Balhannah | Review
The Olive Branch cafe in Balhannah is a favourite amongst hills-folk and well worth the half an hour drive up ...
Gelato Bello | Authentic Italian Ice Cream right here in Adelaide
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Chocolateria San Churro | Treat Yourself or Somebody Else
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A Winter Weekend in Hahndorf | Review
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Hallett Cove Conservation Park & the Boatshed Cafe | Review
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Fish & Chips, Sand and Fun at Henley Beach | Review
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Exploring Waterfall Gully & Breakfast at Utopia Restaurant
Exploring Waterfall Gully & Breakfast at Utopia Restaurant Just ten minutes east of the city, along a winding road through ...
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