For parents, finding a restaurant or café that has a play area for kids is always good news! It means you’ll be able to enjoy some adult conversation as your little ones burn off some energy with other kids. We heard you, mammas! Here’s a compilation of the top kid-friendly restaurants in Kuala Lumpur and this list contains new restaurants, kid-friendly cafes, restaurants with kid-friendly play areas, baby-friendly restaurants, cafes with play areas, and more in KL!
Formerly known as Luckin Kopi, this cafe is making waves on social media, particularly its Kota Damansara branch. The reason for its appeal is the petting zoo right next to the cafe known as The Mins which houses a number of animals including ponies, goats, rabbits, snakes, and more! Food-wise, Luckbros Kopi offers a mouth-watering selection of local and Western delights including their signature salted egg, pasta, toasts, nasi lemak, coffee, and desserts. Find other branches at Petaling Street, KLIA2, and Puchong.
Luckbros Kopi, various locations, www.luckbros.co
Miss Bali already? The Hungry Tapir got the memo! This plant-based restaurant + bar is such a bombshell to look at! Decorated in fittings of vibrant hues, monochrome cushions, and potted plants, it is nestled in a heritage building in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. You will find cozy indoor and outdoor seating as well as a private room at the corner of the restaurant that can fit up to 15 pax. The Hungry Tapir serves a fusion-based menu, you can indulge in all-day brekkie, local favorites, and sweet treats while kids can opt for meals like Baked Mac and Cheese, Coconut & Basil Fettucine. Healthy eating starts here!
The Hungry Tapir, 135, Jalan Petaling, City Center, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2022 2137, Website
We love their extensive spread of local and Western cuisine, which includes many vegetarian options as well! Expect to be served in cute animal food containers when you order off the kid's menu. The space incorporates a modern design within a laid-back environment, with seating arrangements that can accommodate larger families.
Kanteen Mont' Kiara, Mont' Kiara Banyan, Lot GF2, No 28, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 6206 2017│Kanteen Tropicana Avenue, No.12, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603-7886 3431, www.kanteenlife.com
Located in Hotel Olympic Malaysia, this rainforest-themed eatery features Malaysian classic favorites such as Nasi Lemak Ayam, Sarawak Laksa, Pasta, Hainanese Chicken Chop, Burgers, and more. You here can complement their meals with refreshments ranging from coffee and soda to smoothies and ice-blended drinks. Besides serving halal food, there’s also ample space to keep the restless little ones calm throughout mealtime.
Bluebird Restaurant and Cafe, Wisma OCM, Hotel Olympic Malaysia, Ground Floor, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6011 1106 9888
It’s easy to fall in love with this place – cozy with ample sitting space, this restaurant brings you different dining areas such as the outdoor – to cater to big groups and gatherings and an indoor dining area that is filled with lush greens. This is your hangout for unpretentious hearty food, great drinks, and beautiful moments with the family. Find them at Bamboo Hills, Alila Bangsar and Bangsar South.
Botanica + Co, Various Locations, +6016 965 6422, Website
The name of the cafe does not say it all - they serve more than just buttery toasts! Jam & Kaya looks more like a house than the hipster cafes you see sprouting up everywhere in the Klang Valley. A Big Breakfast or a Farmers Pancake Breakfast with a cup of coffee sounds perfect after a swim with the family at the nearby pool. Decadent? Well, that’s how you should spend your weekends!
Jam and Kaya Cafe, PJ Palms Sports Center, 1 Lorong Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +6016 667 5078, Website
This light and airy café has a wonderful space with plenty of toys for little ones aged four and under. Entry is RM10, but this is waived if you spend more than RM20 here. Your little one can enjoy some play time as you relax with a delicious lunch or coffee. A second branch has can be found at Plaza Arkadia in Desa Park City.
Noriter, various locations, Facebook Page
Established in 1995, this cool restaurant is a child's dream come true! It has everything from a children's playground to a kids' menu with burgers, nuggets, pasta, and milkshakes, and even an amazing kiddies' swimming pool. What more can a kid ask for? Out of Africa also throws fabulous parties for children! This is a great place for the kids and you to spend a few fun hours with friends.
Out of Africa, PJ Palms Sports Center, 1 Lorong Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 7955 3432, Website
Italian-style café Ra-ft Café/Bistro attracts plenty of families within the KL City Center, not only for the freshly roasted coffee, fine wines, and craft beers but also for the excellent menu. The outlet at Binjai 8 offers a lovely, relaxing ambiance and a great play area. There's also an outlet at Arcoris Plaza in Mont Kiara and Sierramas, Sungai Buloh.
Ra-Ft Cafe/Bistro, various locations, Website
Tucked away in a little bungalow, this cafe is great for vegetarian and vegan families. It has a colorful play area decorated with cushions, union jacks, play tables, soft floor mats, and toys. Mom and dad can enjoy a vegan coffee and lunch as the kids enjoy a little playtime!
RGB & The Bean Hive, 35, Jalan Damai off Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2181 1329, Website
While this may not seem like an obvious choice for a child-friendly lunch or evening out, the fact is that to make a restaurant family-friendly, every member of the family needs to be happy! That’s where SRS comes into its own. With a wonderfully grown up and mouth-watering menu coupled with a fabulous wine list SRS is a winner for seafood-loving adults. But little ones will enjoy eating here just as much as their mommies and daddies. Kiddie delights include mac and cheese, tomato soup, fish fingers and a fish burger with chips. To keep them occupied, the children will be given real oyster shells and a bunch of markers that they can use to decorate it – fun!
Southern Rock Seafood, 32-34 Jalan Kemuja, off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 28562016/ +6012 385 0266, Website
True to its name, this is soul-warming fare that's wholly crafted to benefit inner beauty, but Beauty In The Pot's newest branch in The Gardens Mall is also lovely to look at. The hotpot restaurant itself is spacious and vibrant, with very friendly staff, making anyone feel welcome and comfortable during their visit here. Little ones will also jump with glee as the cafe comes with a kids’ play area filled with colorful toys and things to do. Beauty In The Pot is spacious enough for 280 patrons, with private rooms that can seat 12 to 24 diners. Do note that this restaurant is non-halal.
Beauty in the Pot, Lot T–201B, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2202 1599, Website
La Juiceria Superfoods Signature offers a signature healthy menu coupled with fantastic cold-pressed juices which are a must-try. There are several branches but the Bangsar location will appeal to parents with small children as the little wooden play structure here will attract the kids like a magnet. Their sister establishment Goodness Greens Café by La Juiceria at Hartamas offers a similar menu with a small play area for little ones.
La Juiceria Superfoods Signature, various locations, Website
A firm favorite with KL mommies thanks mainly to its healthy menu for adults and kids, there’s now a separate play section perfect for kids to chill out. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a refreshing juice or one of the best coffees in town, Marmalade delivers pretty good service as well as yummy food. The kids' menu is extensive with healthy takes on the usual offering such as cheeseburger with sweet potato fries plus the most delicious mac and cheese we’ve tasted. Kids can opt for a choice of orange juice, babycino or milk and an ice cream with their meal for just RM20.
Marmalade, 1F-18, 1st Floor, Bangsar Village II, No 1, Jalan Telawi Dua, Bangsar Baru, 59100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2282 8301, Website
All Antipodean outlets, except the one in Mid Valley, provide a cute little play area with a television playing cartoons and a good selection of toys keeping small people occupied while you tuck into your excellent meal. Despite having no specific kids menu, a lot of the dishes are kid-friendly. Be warned that the Bangsar branch which offers some mean non-halal breakfasts, gets crazy busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings so be prepared to queue – rest assured it is worth it!
Antipodean, various locations, Website
Formerly located at Plaza Batai, the restaurant has relocated to The Five and now offers an upgraded range of super-healthy and super-tasty food. Welcoming children and families, the cafe features a large outdoor seating area, and there's a children's menu for a variety of healthy and kid-friendly options.
Yellow Brick Road, 5th Place @ The Five, 49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2011 7690, Website
This little gem is for the lovers of good food, coffee and art. The alfresco playground is situated on lush green grass to encourage children to kick off their shoes and play barefoot outside and there's even an indoor playground. The food is simple yet tasty with all the usual favorites included on the menu such as eggs benedict, muffins and scrambled eggs. For batik painting fans, batik painting workshops are available here. Don’t forget the mozzie spray, outdoors is lovely, but biting bugs are not!
Green Tomato Café, 51, Embun Kemensah, Jalan Tiara Kemensah 3, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia, +6012 257 9775, Website
Besides a wonderful selection of probably the best cupcakes in KL, Wondermilk has main meals too such as burgers, toasted sandwiches, and jacket potatoes. Adults can enjoy the tasty freshly brewed Italian coffee, while younger customers can sip on one of the specialty drinks such as ‘Wondermilk’ – fresh milk, which comes in a variety of flavors including butterscotch and vanilla. There are several outlets across KL – the ones in Damansara and in Citta Mall both have a little play area for kids – but our favorite is the one in Publika, which has a fab area for the kids to hang out and play. They also sell a variety of birthday cakes, which are reasonably priced and delicious.
Wondermilk, 37 Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 7732 5136, Website
With over 50 selections of board games to play with, you can bring the kids along for an endless day of fun and rewards. Besides serving ala carte meals, they also have a package that comes with unlimited games and nuggets while you battle it out with the kids. Perfect for when the games are getting intense and you need something to fuel you toward victory.
Upper Room Board Game Cafe, 18-1, Jalan Menara Gading 1, Taman Connaught, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6016 967 6150, Website
Tucked within Seri Gembira Avenue, Haru Cafe Gallery stands as a whimsical eatery for folks to unwind and recharge. Customers are offered a menu filled with a sundry of delights spanning from Western to Asian influences. The cafe also doubles as an art gallery - art enthusiasts and beginner painters would enjoy the regular art jamming activities here. There are painting activities for kids, so young artists can try their hand at painting too.
Haru Cafe Gallery, B-G-5, Seri Gembira Avenue, No.6, Jalan Senang Ria, Happy Garden, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, +603 7498 1020, Facebook Page
Dine on delicious Korean fare while the little ones play seems to be the theme at The Little Owl in Publika, a kid-friendly cafe for families with teeny tinies. A popular choice with parents looking for a birthday party venue, the cafe operates by-appointment-only so be sure to call in advance if you'd like to check the place out.
The Little Owl Korean Cafe, A3-U1-1, Publika, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6017 637 0885, Facebook Page
Built just for dino lovers, this Jurassic-themed restaurant sure knows how to make an impression! With a gigantic Brachiosaurus and friends welcoming you at the door, this establishment is bound to be a hit among kids thanks to the life-sized creatures guarding the space . Serving Western and Asian fare, the restaurant is a great place for a dino-themed birthday party!
The FOODtree Glenmarie, No. 10 , Section U1, Jalan Pelukis U/146, Kawasan Perindustrian Temasya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 5566 8003, Facebook Page
Newly opened at Sunway Velocity Mall, this cafe features an indoor play area within its premises that often has children making a beeline for it. Dining here will require a minimum spend policy of RM$25 for adults, and RM$15 per child. For entry into the indoor playground, parents will need to fork out an additional RM$10 for members or RM15$ for non-members.
Macaroon Playground & Cafe, 2nd Floor, V06-02-01, Signature 2 (V06), Lingkaran SV, Sunway Velocity 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
+603 4812 7624, Facebook Page
Tucked in a hidden corner beside a plant nursery lies a hidden gem known as Foliage Coffee in Taman Desa. A neighborhood cafe serving favorites like Big Breakfast, Tempura Fish & Chips, Pesto Pasta, cakes, coffee, and more, the kid-friendly menu will tick all the right boxes when it comes to feeding your brood. What we love most is the fact that you can go plant shopping next door, while the kids can also spend time at the mini playground within the outdoor space which is perfect for a private party that can probably fit up to 100 people.
Foliage Coffee, 9-11, Jalan Desa Utama, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
+6012 358 0113, Facebook Page
From freshly baked bread to local fare and desserts, the Jaya One outlet offers ample seating space for a leisurely meal. The bonus for families is the secured air-conditioned playroom for kids equipped with toys to keep little ones occupied while mom and dad enjoy their morning cuppa. The space is also ideal for parties and gatherings. There's also a smaller outlet in Bangsar.
Tedboy Bakery @ The School, 100-G.037, Level G, The School Jaya One 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 7931 7388│Tedboy Bakery @ Bangsar, No. 10, Jalan Telawi 4, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2202 1312, Website
With offerings such as handcrafted artisan bread with no preservatives, delicious cakes, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, pasta, big breakfast, and more, The Midnight Baker is an ideal location for a quick breakfast, leisurely lunch, or a mid-afternoon snack. Located within the grounds of Seni Mont Kiara, the children's play area is bound to be a hit with kiddos.
The Midnight Baker, LG 1-3, Seni Mont Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2382 1901, Website
Hidden away on the first floor of 163 Retail Park, CRUST might be out of sight but certainly not out of mind. Their pizzas crust will give you just the right amount of crunch, while the burgers and pasta are just as delicious. Great for families and large groups, there's even a play area to keep little hands busy while waiting for the food to be served.
Crust, 1F-17, 163 Retail Park, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6017 720 0723, Facebook Page
Adorably cute is how one would describe the food and decor of The Teddy as the fluffy stuffed animal becomes the star of this establishment. The teddy bear theme runs throughout the restaurant from the food and drinks to the decor, and the actual stuffed animal is scattered throughout the place, great for single diners who would like a companion. Cute bears show up as well in your burger, rice, and even salad and coffee, making their presence felt everywhere! We love the presentation, and we bet your kiddos will adore them too!
The Teddy, Blok B, 22G, Zenith Corporate Park, 22G, Blok B, 22G, Jalan SS 7/26, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia,
+6016 500 9409, Facebook Page
Chili’s - Southwestern-inspired classic American menu
IKEA Restaurant - Free baby food for babies up to 12 months with purchase of any adult meals
A&W Malaysia - A classic choice for birthday parties
TGI Fridays - Free kids meal with every adult meal
Tony Roma's - Can't go wrong with their kids menu
Italiannies - Spacious setting with extensive menu for kids
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