10 Family Friendly Restaurants In Taipei

MR TREE STATION (DA’AN DISTRICT)

Designed to resemble a London Underground station, Mr Tree Station is bound to be a popular option for younger patrons. The restaurant features a large play area, complete with a ball pit, sandpit and water area. This is open to those aged six and under, and for babies, there is a small, separate play space too. The menu here may not be innovative, but parents will no doubt be happy to see child-pleasing choices, such as tomato risotto and spaghetti. Just note that there is a small charge for entry and reservations are advised.

Mr Tree Station, No. 83, Section 2, Anhe Road, Da’an District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2377 8377, Facebook page.  Open for Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm, Tea Time 3pm – 5:30pm, Dinner 6pm – 9pm, closed Tuesdays.

GALILEI BRUNCH (XINYI DISTRICT)

Galilei Brunch, Mitsukoshi Building A8, 4th Floor, No. 12, Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2722 7718, Website.  Open daily 12noon – 9pm.

GREENWOOD (ZHONGZHENG DISTRICT)

If you are looking for a kid-friendly meal following a trip to the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Greenwood is worth looking up. With a good-sized, forest-themed play area for kids aged eight and under, some ride-on cars and a baby area, you can tell that this is a restaurant designed by a parent of three children. Expect to find healthy, seasonal food on the menu, including meals such as chicken noodles and stew with rice. As with many other play cafes, there is a minimum spend per head.

Greenwood, No. 26, Xuzhou Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2322 1880, Website. Play sessions run 11am - 2pm, 2:30pm - 5:30pm and 6pm – 9pm on weekdays and 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm and 6pm to 9pm at weekends, open daily.

FARMER’S TABLE (ZHONGZHENG DISTRICT)

Farmer’s Table, No. 51, Chongqing S. Road, Section 2, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2322 3716, Facebook page.  Open 11:30am – 9pm weekdays, 11am – 9pm weekend.

ELEPHANT GARDEN (NEIHU DISTRICT)

If you are looking for a lively restaurant that offers lots of outdoor play, you may want to head to Elephant Garden. Within easy distance of Wende metro station, and with the scenic Bihu Park on its doorstep, this is a particularly popular place for a spot of weekend brunch. Light and bright inside, there is also seating on the patio and a good-sized playground. And if you need help to lure the kids away from the slides and back to the table? Try ordering the cute desserts featuring small elephant cookies.

Elephant Garden, No. 192, Section 2, Neihu Rd, Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2792 6080, Facebook page. Open 11am – 9pm daily.

ALICE IS COMING (ZHONGZHENG DISTRICT)

Alice Is Coming, No. 111, Yanping South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2311 0210, Facebook page.  Open 11.30am – 8.30pm daily.

MOOMIN CAFÉ (DA’AN DISTRICT)

A little haven of Nordic cuteness among the city centre bustle, the Moomin Café also features charming decorations and fun-themed food. Kids will love the opportunity to eat their pancake stack sat next to one of the character plushies from this favorite children’s book. As you would expect, the food on offer here is Finnish. So, think meatballs and salmon dishes. You can also buy some sweet Moomin merchandise here, should the fancy take you.

Moomin Café, No. 81, Section 1, Da'an Road, Da’an District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 8772 8771, Facebook page. Open 11.30am – 9.30pm daily.

HELLO KITTY KITCHEN AND DINING (ZHONGZHENG DISTRICT)

So, no list of fun-filled cafes would be complete without mentioning the iconic Hello Kitty. If you have children who are fans, they will adore a trip to this bow-filled restaurant, with the chance to eat Hello Kitty-themed food, including the cutest of desserts. Combine it with a trip to the Huashan 1914 Creative Park, just across the road. This cool, cultural hub often hosts child-friendly exhibitions and has a large lawn to play on.

Hello Kitty Kitchen and Dining, No.1 Jinshan North Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2393 0031, Website.  Open 12noon to 8pm daily.

BRICKWORKS CAFÉ (SONGSHAN DISTRICT) *Taipea Area Store Is Closed, Expo Park Open

If you have some Lego addicts among your brood, Brickworks Café is a must. Best for a light meal or a snack, there are Lego inspired waffles and cupcakes to gorge on, as well as the standard fare of pizzas and sandwiches. But it is the large side-helping of play that makes this such a popular place to dine. Alongside the separate Lego play area, you can build blocks at your tables, as well as admire the awesome Lego sculptures. Of course, there is plenty of Lego available to buy too.

Brickworks Café, Taipei Arena, No.2, Sec.4, Nanjing E Road, Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2578 9253, Facebook Page. Open 12noon – 8pm daily.

YO? (XINYI DISTRICT) *Update: This Closes As of March 2018

Close to Taipei 101, Yo? is another fun choice for parents with little ones aged 6 and under. Part café, part playroom, there is a ball pit, small sandpit and lots of toys. With so much entertainment on offer, you may even get to sit back and sip your latte! Again, don’t expect elaborate menu options. But, with soups and rice dishes served in cute bento boxes, there should be something to sate everyone’s play- induced appetite. Again, there is a small cleaning charge, and a minimum spend per head.

Yo?, No. 25, Lane 289, Zhuangjing Road, Section 3, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, +886 2 2758 0990, Facebook page.  Sessions run 9:30am - 11:30am, 12noon - 2pm, 2:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 8:30pm.