The child friendly guide to eating out in Hong Kong

You may be spoiled for choice with dining options in Hong Kong, but when you’re out with a baby or the whole family in tow, finding a comfortable and accessible restaurant with nursing rooms and a changing station available can be a challenge. Plan your next playdate or family brunch with fun-filled activities for the kids with our curated list of the best family friendly restaurants to try in Hong Kong.

For little tots

Baumhaus Café

Enjoy a warm cuppa and cakes with your tots then climb up a treehouse and sing along to one of Asia’s top-ranking Kindermusik programmes at Baumhaus . Baumhaus Café sits as part of the centre’s facility, right next to its playroom which is perfect for little ones to explore, and is open to public upon an entrance fee of HK$120 per child. The space is stroller-friendly with a diaper changing room, baby toilet, and a spare room available for mums in need of a little privacy. 

Baumhaus, 1/F, Kar Yau Building, 36-44 Queen's Rd E, Wan Chai,  2321 5898

Tree Café

Take a break from a full day of shopping in the city for a calming pick-me-up at Tree Café – the eponymous coffee shop of eco-wood furniture brand Tree. Providing families an idyllic spot to hit pause on the bustle, the café features a stylish, eco-friendly dine-in space with uninterrupted views of the South China Sea. Their menu offers a wide variety of refreshments, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, while kids get babycinos for free. The café also has its own changing station conveniently accessible from the female restroom. 

Tree Café, 28/F, Elevators L11-12, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, 2870 1586

Jello & Mellow

If an Instagrammable aesthetic is what you’re seeking, look no further – Jello & Mellow is a Nordic-inspired family-friendly restaurant for kids to run free. Divided into a main dining room, a play zone and a multi-purpose area for creative workshops, this café offers a variety of food items for every age on its menu. There’s also a comfortable and relaxed space for mums to nurse and change their babies, with an additional room available for those who prefer more privacy. 

Jello & Mellow, 9/F, 1001 King's Road, Quarry Bay, 5111 4895

For an alfresco playdate

Classified (Stanley)

Enjoy a walk around Stanley before stopping off for a refreshment or light meal at Classified . Kids get their own all-day set menu with crowd favourites like baked potatoes and fish fingers. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the generous space here leaves plenty of room for kids to play and parents to catch up. The plaza’s diaper changing room is also conveniently located on the ground floor, where mums can comfortably nurse or pump. 

Members can earn HKD2 = 1 when dining at this Cathay partner restaurant. 

Classified, Shop no. G08A, G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley, 2563 3454

Limewood

This open beach-side restaurant is a hotspot for families visiting Repulse Bay. Located in The Pulse shopping mall, this Californian-style restaurant features locally sourced barbecued seafood and meats, seasoned with a blend of South East Asian, Hawaiian, South American and Caribbean flavours. Their kids menu offers an elevated selection of chicken skewers, fish tacos and more complete with vibrant mocktails, while parents can kick back and enjoy happy hour.

Limewood, Shop 103/104, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866 8668

For the whole family

The Sixteenth

Make the most of family time by heading to the east side of Hong Kong Island. Located in Taikoo Place, The Sixteenth ’s Sunday Kids Brunch is a delightful culinary experience filled with fun and excitement. Offering a range of entertainment options, the brunch hosts themed workshops and children’s activities like face painting and balloon twisting to keep the little ones engaged. What’s more, kids six and under eat for free while children aged seven to 12 enjoy a 50% discount on the kids’ menu.

The Sixteenth, 2/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road Quarry Bay, 2788 1993

Fiamma by Enrico Bartolini

Family meals are an indelible part of Italian culture, which is what Michelin-starred Chef Enrico Bartolini offers at Fiamma . Its menu features a wide variety of family-style dishes that is sure to delight adults and kids, and its chic, spacious and comfortable indoor and outdoor dining areas provide the perfect setting for children to stretch their legs. Parents who need a dedicated space to nurse or change their babies can access the mall’s fully equipped baby care room on the second floor, complete with a cushioned changing mat, hand-washing area and separate nursing room.

Members can earn HKD2 = 1 when dining at this Cathay partner restaurant.

Fiamma by Enrico Bartolini, Shop G02, G/F, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, 2657 0800

For the dad on duty

Smoke & Barrel

For a day out with dad, Smoke and Barrel brings authentic American BBQ to Hong Kong. Their kids menu, which doubles as a fun activity sheet for young children, offers a list of children’s favourites like mac-n-cheese, meatballs and burgers. The staff will also be more than happy to provide highchairs for younger tots, help stow away strollers, and move tables around to ensure you enjoy your meal comfortably. 

Smoke & Barrel, 1st & 2nd Floor, 32 Wyndham Street, Wyndham Mansion, Central, 2866 2120

MeokBang BBQ Kidzone (Tsuen Wan)

Perhaps the city’s most family-friendly Korean BBQ restaurant, MeokBang combines traditional Korean culture with a children’s indoor playroom. Here, dads can let the kids can run wild in the restaurant’s amusement zone, which features a ball pit and a slew of toys to play with, including mini kitchens, toy cars and more. The restaurant is located on the same level of one of three baby care rooms in the kid-friendly D-Park mall, which parents will find fully stocked with baby lotion, a bottle sterilizer and baby toys.

MeokBang BBQ Kidszone, Location L1, 1009, D-Park Mall, 2618 2289