Child-Friendly Restaurants With Playgrounds & Playrooms In Hong Kong

FRITES

The quintessential family-friendly restaurant FRITES, with its extensive à la carte menu which includes mussels, steaks, pizzas, salads, and of course Belgian fries, as well as its amazing dedicated kid's menu, has just reopened its cute playroom in Quarry Bay! Parents can enjoy their food while the little ones "work" at the FRITES Café nearby - they will love it!

FRITES, G/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, (Entrance at 22 Westlands Road), Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, +852 3950 9000, https://www.frites.hk/

THE SIXTEENTH

Have you checked out the playroom at The Sixteenth yet? It's stocked with an array of toys, books, and electric cars, providing endless entertainment for the kids. Additionally, on Sundays, children can enjoy free face painting and balloon twisting! While the little ones are being entertained, the grown-ups can enjoy a delicious selection of Italian and Japanese cuisines from La Favorita and Honjokko. A dedicated kid's menu is also available.

The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2788 1993, https://www.thesixteenth.hk/

Q Time Café

This charming café and restaurant in Quarry Bay is a toddler's paradise, featuring a delightful little playroom corner equipped with a slide and assorted toys. It offers a vast kids' menu that includes a fun DIY pizza option, allowing children to select their favorite toppings and create their own pizzas. The excitement doesn't stop there; kids can also try their hand at making their own cakes! Meanwhile, adults can enjoy a diverse menu filled with Italian and Asian classics, ensuring there’s something delicious for everyone in the family to savor.

Q Time Café, Room 1, 12/F, 1001 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2383 3322, Qtimecafe.information@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/QTimeCafeHK/

Origami Kids Cafe

From play dates to parties, Origami Cafe is the perfect place for little ones to get together for lunch or dinner. As a favorite family-friendly dining hot spot in town, it is specially designed by the world-renowned designer Alan Chan to provide a safe, fun and interactive play and dine environment for kids up to seven. Parents can enjoy their coffee and relax in the cafe area while the little ones are having fun in the play zone and at the first indoor sandpit in town! During sunny days, families can access the rooftop park of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and enjoy some outdoor fun in this space of 23,000 square meters. More information here!

Opening hours: Weekdays 11:15am-8pm, weekends 10am-9pm

Origami Cafe, North End, Zone B, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, +852 6063 7470, hello@origami.com.hk, https://www.instagram.com/origami_hk/

Café Roma

Café Roma, nestled on the scenic Park Island with a breathtaking view of the Tsing Ma Bridge, is not just a beachfront alfresco dining spot but a vibrant family haven serving up freshly-baked pizzas, pasta, juicy burgers, and their signature roasted all-natural free-range chicken, accompanied by a variety of healthy salads. To make dining out a blast for the whole family, the restaurant now boasts a lively outdoor beach fun area where kids can dive into play with an assortment of beach toys. This space allows to enjoy a relaxing meal while you keep a watchful eye on your little adventurers. Kids will love the treasure trove of storybooks and picture books, coloring sets, and an array of toys.

Café Roma, L1 - Shop 7 & 8, Beach Commercial Complex, Park Island, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 3446 1226, https://www.caferoma.com.hk/

Mr Tree

Originally from Taiwan, Mr Tree is a massive indoor play area and cafe/restaurant with two locations in Hong Kong. Their extensive menu features Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese dishes as well as continental ones like spaghetti and meatballs. The playrooms feature a huge ball pit, a race track, slides and much more! Mr Tree also holds special workshops and shows so check their website regularly.

Opening hours: 12pm-9:30pm (Monday-Sunday)

• Mr Tree, 15/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 36190633, https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Tree
• Mr Tree, 1/F, D2 Place TWO, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 31840033, https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Tree

Meokbang BBQ Kidzone

Meobang brings a slice of Korea to families with its warm, home-like atmosphere, perfect for enjoying authentic Korean BBQ. The restaurant sources its fresh ingredients from the best organic farms both locally and globally, ensuring each dish is packed with flavor. The chefs at Meobang infuse fun into mealtime, crafting dishes with playful smiley faces that are sure to capture the kids' imaginations.

The fun extends beyond the table at Meobang, where the children’s play area is designed to spark joy and creativity. Kids can dive into a colorful ball pit, explore culinary skills in a mini-kitchen, glam up at a makeup table, or zoom around with toy cars.

MeokBang, 2nd Floor, 90 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, https://kidzone.meokbang.com.hk/

Jello & Mellow

Jello & Mellow provides an immersive playhouse, café and restaurant perfect for the little ones and the grown-ups too. Book your 2-hour session through this link!

The Nordic-inspired 5,700 sq ft space provides an ideal venue for children’s parties and events. It combines an indoor adventure playground as well as a restaurant offering healthy, delicious and child-friendly food options for the whole family to enjoy – from pasta and pizzas to smoothies and champagne. Jello and Mellow also hosts workshops, communal activities, and cake-decorating classes by international guest chefs.

Jello & Mellow, 9/F, 1001 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, +852 51114895, hello@jelloandmellow.hk, https://www.facebook.com/jelloandmellow

TREE Café

After a long day of shopping at Horizon Plaza, rest your weary legs at the beautiful and kid-friendly TREE Café. Order a bowl of warm soup or a scrumptious sandwich - there are also heartier mains on offer like pasta, most of which are kid-friendly. While you take that well-deserved break the kids can play nearby in the dedicated kids' space, where they will find lots of books and wooden toys.

TREE Café,  28/F, Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong,+852 2870 1582, www.tree.com.hk

Baumhaus

Baumhaus is a firm favorite amongst parents in Hong Kong as a great place for coffee catch-ups. Sip on your latte and enjoy a bite to eat as the kids play nearby in their tree-themed playroom (HK$120 per child).

Opening hours: 9am–6pm (Monday–Sunday)

Baumhaus, 1/F Kar Yau Building, 36-44 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, +852 23215898, https://www.baumhaus.com.hk/

Garden Lounge At The Murray Hotel

The buffet brunch at the Tai Pan Restaurant of the Murray Hotel has been a well-kept secret for too long. Book their brunch or lunch on Saturdays and Sundays to enjoy child-friendly buffets (they make them low enough for the little ones to be able to pick and choose what they want!) and of course free-flow options for the grown-ups too. Once done, head outside and zoom around on the electric cars on the terrace!

The Tai Pan, The Murray Hotel, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong, +852 31418888, https://www.niccolohotels.com/

The Conservatory

A favorite in Sai Kung, The Conservatory is a breath of fresh.... omelettes, chia coconut pudding, smoothies, and chocolate banana pancakes. The relaxed indoor-outdoor restaurant sits right on the square (where kids can run wild on the playground) and offers awesome coffee and a healthy breakfast menu for both kids and adults. Highchairs are available. Kid-tested and definitely parent-approved!

The Conservatory, 26 Wan King Path (The square), Sai Kung, +852 2792 1105, www.conservatorysaikung/

Limewood

If you are an island-lover, then you’ll appreciate Limewood. Award-winning chefs cleverly mix fayre from Hawaii, South America, the Caribbean and South-East Asia centered around barbecued seafood and cured meats. Situated in Repulse Bay, you’ve got some gorgeous views too! After dining, have a wander around the mall, pop to the playground, head to Maggie & Rose, or run off some energy on the beach.

Limewood, The Pulse, Shop 103&104, G/F, 28 Beach Rd, Repulse Bay, +852 2866 8668, www.limewood.hk.

Amalfitana

Located on the beachfront in Repulse Bay's The Pulse, families can enjoy authentic Italian delights, from artisan pizzas to eggplant parmigiana while enjoying the sounds of the sea. And, don't miss the tiramisu for dessert, all washed down with a negroni or limoncello infusions made with the freshest lemons direct from Amalfi. For those looking for a fabulous family-friendly dining spot right on the beach where kids can play in the sand or playground while you eat and sip, this is worth the visit!

Amalfitana, Shop 105, G/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, +852 23887787, info@amalfitana.hk, www.amalfitana.hk

Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Stanley Plaza

The Little Steps team loves Stanley, so much so that they’ve created a guide of their favorite restaurants. Enjoy the colonial past and unwind in Stanley Bay, the picturesque seaside town with its sandy beach, enticing markets, and waterside restaurants.

• Beef & Liberty, https://www.beef-liberty.com/
• Pizza Express, https://www.pizzaexpress.com.hk/
• Pane e Latte, https://www.paneelatte.hk/
• Terrace By LQV, https://www.terracebylqv.com/
• Gino’s Gelato, http://www.stanleyplaza.com/
• Classified, www.classifiedfood.com/eng/
• Cali-Mex, https://cali-mex.com/