Make Brunch Plans at These Cafes With Playgrounds in Brisbane

Finding a brunch spot can be tricky, especially if you’ve got tots in tow. If you’re searching for the perfect spot to break the fast while the kids burn off energy, we’ve got you covered.

Brissie is a very family-friendly city, so there are plenty of cafes with playgrounds Brisbane parents swear by, combining great coffee and food with a side of fun.

So if you’re meeting friends, grabbing brunch, or just want to get out of the house, take a well-earned scroll through our favourites.

From leafy outdoor spaces to fully equipped play areas, these kid-friendly cafes make dining out easy-breezy.

Vend Marketplace

Vend Marketplace has long been a favourite of busy Brisbane parents, offering a space to explore unique market stalls, find gifts, enjoy a meal and let the kids run amuck in a safe place.

There aren’t many places in Brisbane that can meet that entire checklist, so we’re grateful to have not one, but two Marketplaces that offer the same incredible set up. So if you’re making plans to meet your besties for brunch at a cafe with a playground in Brisbane, send them a link to Vend!

Multiple locations

Peach Cafe

Stepping into Peach Café is like popping on a pair of rose-tinted glasses. This cute pink cafe is located in the leafy suburbs of Auchenflower, and has a playground right next to it, making it the perfect café for anyone with a little bundle of energy in tow.

Filled with natural light, this spacious Brisbane cafe serves up some of the most Instagrammable sweet and savoury dishes we’ve ever laid eyes on, and they taste even better than they look!

The team bake sweet treats and gooey cookies in-house, and you mustn’t leave this cafe without trying one! There are plenty of gluten-free and vegan-friendly options on the menu, so why not book in at Peach Café the next time you’re hunting down a cafe with a playground in Brisbane?

97 Haig Road, Auchenflower

White Horse Ranch

White Horse Ranch is an easy win when it comes to cafes with playgrounds in Brisbane. This welcoming spot is open seven days a week for brekkie, brunch and lunch.

Supporting local growers and producers, the menu is full of quality food with options for gluten-free and vegan diners, alongside options for every set of taste buds.

The outside seating area is pet-friendly, so you can also bring along the furry family members on your brunch date. And to keep the kids occupied while you’re tucking into brunch (and perhaps spilling some tea) is a cute cubby house and play zone complete with toys and a safety gate.

Inside the Ranch is a sweet little gift shop, so you can tick off some errands while you’re out for coffee and by picking up something special for the next birthday on the calender. 

31-33 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek

Pinwheel Island Cafe

For a cafe your kids will be begging you to take them back to, visit Pinwheel Island Cafe! There are so many play areas and activities at this cafe with a playground in Brisbane that your little ones won’t know where to start.

From ball pits to jungle gyms, the kids will be having so much fun that you might even be able to indulge in an uninterrupted grown-up chat while tucking into a tasty burger, salad or brunch plate.

Unit 4/583 - 585 Kessels Road, Macgregor

The Nurso Chandler

Spread over three luscious hectares, The Nurso at Chandler is a dream. While it doesn’t have a playground in a traditional sense, there’s so much for kids to do here that it feels like a giant playground in itself. In the kid's area, you’ll find a sensory play zone as well as a nature play area.

The cafe menu has dedicated kid’s bites that come with a popper and a toy, and there’s always something to colour in at the table.

1666 Old Cleveland Road, Chandler

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