Best Kid-Friendly Cafés in Brussels and Around + Map

Are you looking for the best kid-friendly café in Brussels and the surrounding area for a rainy day? Look no further!

Brussels is full of family-friendly cafés that have something special for your kids. You can find it all here, from cute and instagrammable interiors to delicious food and fun activities.

Nothing beats a kids-friendly café on a rainy day – or any day. Being a parent seems to cause an irresistible need for coffee. It would be even better if the café had a play area where you could enjoy your coffee!

Here are our favorite kid-friendly cafés in Brussels and around, with lots of practical tips to visit them

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You can find kids-friendly cafés and restaurants in Belgium and other countries gathered on our map!

✅ Click on the upper left corner to choose which layer you want to see
*Outdoor activities
*Indoor activities
*Kid-friendly hotels
*Kid-friendly cafés and restaurants
*Where to enjoy water
*Where to enjoy snow

✅ Here’s the legend of the layer with kid-friendly cafés and restaurants
(you’ll find the legend at the start of each layer as well)

Blue = cafés with indoor play area

Red = cafés with outdoor play area

Purple = cafés with both indoor and outdoor play area

Best kids-friendly cafés in Brussels

Lloyd Louise

The first recommendation on our list is Lloyd Louise, which is close to Avenue Louise and near the city center.

This kids-friendly café has a separate playroom with various toys and books, perfect for a family outing on a rainy day. The café has many activities for children, from a Lego wall to colorful play mats and toys.

Since the play area is a separate room with glass walls, it is perfect for toddlers and younger kids. You can also sit and enjoy your coffee while watching the kids play.

The café also serves delicious food and drinks, so you and your kids can enjoy a tasty meal together. We have a soft spot for their Kinder Bueno donuts!

📍 Rue Jean Stas 26, 1060 Saint-Gilles
☎️ +32 2 356 31 26
🌐 Lloyd Cafe

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There is a Lloyd in the Westland Shopping Center with an indoor and outdoor playground and a Lloyd near the Ixelles cemetery with a small indoor area for kids.

Lloyd Coffee Eatery – Westland Shopping
📍 Bd Sylvain Dupuis 433, 1070 Anderlecht
☎️ 02 390 05 15
🌐 Lloyd Cafe

Lloyd Coffee Eatery Université
📍 Av. de la Couronne 443, 1050 Ixelles
☎️ 02 267 24 33
🌐 Lloyd Cafe

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Garage à Manger

If you want a more unique experience, you can also visit Garage à Manger in the Ixelles neighborhood. This kids-friendly café has a unique concept – a cafe with a caravan turned into a play area.

The café also has a play area with toys and games for children, a fun car, and a café with a wide selection of food and drinks. This café is perfect for a family outing on a rainy day, as it has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for an afternoon of relaxation and fun.

Lemon, poppy seed & raspberry coulis cake in the photo, yummy!

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Buy second-hand books and board games in many languages from Pele Mele right next door!

📍 Rue Washington 185, 1050 Ixelles
☎️ +32 2 880 67 74
🌐 Garage a Manger

La Cabane d’Ayden (ex Dînette)

One of the most popular kids-friendly cafés in Brussels is La Cabane d’Ayden (ex Dînette). This kid-friendly café in Uccle is the perfect spot for a family outing.

The café has a variety of activities for younger kids, especially babies and toddlers, including books, games, and more. There is a small play area upstairs as well (no eye contact from the tables)

Here are some photos from the upstairs area

There is also a small yard in the back. It’s not much, but it’s great for a little break on a sunny day while the kids play.

Tip
There is an entrance fee of EUR 3 per kid.

📍 Rue Vanderkindere 159, 1180 Bruxelles
☎️ 0470642873
🌐 La Cabane d’Ayden (Dînette)

Chicago

Another place worth checking out is Chicago. Located in the heart of Brussels near St Catherine, Chicago is a great place for younger kids. The small play corner suits younger kids, especially toddlers and babies.

There’s also an on-site café with a selection of snacks and drinks for the whole family. And if you’re looking for a place to have a meal with your family, the café also serves a variety of delicious dishes, such as burgers and tacos.

📍 Rue de Flandre 45, 1000 Bruxelles
☎️ +32 2 502 18 41
🌐 Chicago Cafe

Pause and Play

In the heart of Ixelles, the Pause and Play Café is a haven for families with kids up to 6 years old.

This special spot is more than just a café; it offers an indoor playground for rainy days. Little explorers will love the charming rocket, and toddlers will have a space filled with toys for their age.

Parents can savor tasty croissants and cakes or opt for a proper lunch with vegan dishes on the menu.

No need to worry about your stroller or bike – they have ample space at the entrance. And if you’re driving? There’s convenient private parking right across the street.

Pro-tip
While this play haven offers loads of fun, there’s an entry fee – EUR 6 for kids aged 1-3 and EUR 9 for those aged 3-6.

It’s super popular, so booking in advance is a smart move. If it’s full, they won’t let more folks in, so reserve your spot to ensure a day of play!

📍 Rue du Magistrat 2, 1050 Ixelles
☎️ 0487 62 22 31
🌐 Pause and Play

Atelier Tipi

Another great kids-friendly café in Brussels is Atelier Tipi. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff accommodates families. They organize story reading time and other workshops.

There is also an outdoor seating area, which is perfect for a sunny day as there’s grass right next to it, and no cars are passing.

There’s a tiny playground in the small park Viaduc with a couple of slings and some chickens there!

📍 Rue du Viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
☎️ No phone available
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Leopold

If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous, head to Leopold café. The small play area is structured like a tree house! There is no eye contact from the tables, and due to the rope stairs, this is not ideal for toddlers.

It’s best for kids 3-5 years old enough to enjoy the tree house—they won’t stop climbing up and down. And when it’s time to refuel, the café offers a selection of snacks and drinks for the whole family.

📍 Av. de Tervueren 107, 1040 Etterbeek
☎️ +32 2 736 22 98
🌐 Leopold Cafe

Beaubon

Café with an indoor play area next to Roodebeek Park.

Right next to the café, you can find the Roodebeek small playground with a fenced toddler area and a mini zoo with farm animals, like a donkey, a pony, and goats. It’s always a hit with our kids!

Bar Bruis

If you want a more adventurous option, Bar Bruis is the place to go. The adventure play area will keep kids busy while you’re enjoying your coffee. They also serve delicious food.

📍 Lelieboomgaardenstraat 60, 3071 Kortenberg
☎️ 0468 08 00 78
🌐 Bar Bruis

This is also the starting point of hikes in SIlsombos and it is very close to a kids farm, Silsomhof

No matter what kind of kids-friendly café you’re looking for, Brussels and its surrounding areas have plenty of options. Whether you’re looking for a cozy café for a family outing or an adventurous place for a fun day, there’s something for everyone.

So, the next time you’re in Brussels, visit these kid-friendly cafés and make wonderful memories with your family on a rainy day.

More kid-friendly cafés

Sugar Crash

Sugar Crash is another kids-friendly café with a small kids’ corner. You can try loukoumades (traditional Greek donuts) and ice cream. Right next to it, you can find Stick That Meat, a souvlaki place popular among Greeks

📍 Rue Belliard 166, 1000 Bruxelles
☎️ +32 2 426 11 46
🌐 Sugar Crash

Kamilou

Kamilou has a tiny corner for toddlers under a staircase. The place is colorful and cozy

📍 Rue Joseph II 36, 1000 Bruxelles
☎️ +32 02 414 14 92
🌐 Kamilou

Cook and Book

Cook and Book is a bookstore / café. There is no play area, but it is quite kids friendly and there is a bit of space outdoors when the weather is good

📍 Pl. du Temps Libre 1, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
☎️ 02 761 26 00
🌐 Cook and Book

Op Weule

The community center of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert has a café with a small play area
📍 Rue Saint-Lambert 91, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
☎️ 02 775 92 00
🌐 Op Weule

Rocket’s

Rocket’s has an indoor play area

📍 Bd de la Deuxième Armée Britannique 3/9, 1190 Forest
☎️ +32 2 303 64 64
🌐 Rocket’s Cafe

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