TO EAT IN FRANCE
While a bread basket keeps the kids occupied for a mere five minutes, nothing beats a proper hot meal, enjoyed all together as a family. And so, Le Guide Fooding has concocted a failproof list of crowd-pleasers for eating out with kids. Our top 10 spots throughout France will delight both big and little ones alike, serving up more exciting alternatives to your average compote.
A Brunch & Snack Break
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HOLYBELLY
Eggs sunny side up, pancakes with seasonal fruits, child-size portions of granola and chia pudding, as well as high chairs, a changing table, and crayons… There’s no doubt about it, Holybelly is the epitome of kid-friendly! There are plenty of proper British/American breakfast options and lunches made with love, just like at home!
5 RUE LUCIEN SAMPAIX, 75010 PARIS
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BONTEMPS
This spot in the Marais neighborhood is perfect for the whole family: a pastry shop/tea room serving flawless snacks at lunch, and best of all, incredible cakes and tarts. Wait, there’s more: at the weekend, the brunch menu is brimming with fresh fruit juices, bread, butter, and homemade jam, fromage blanc, and seasonal fruit, mini vegetable tarts... even better when enjoyed in the flowery courtyard.
57 RUE DE BRETAGNE, 75003 PARIS
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TANGUY
Are your kids always squabbling? Take them to Tanguy, where appetizing Breton galettes await them – starting with the classic with Prince de Paris ham, cow's milk tomme cheese, and organic eggs. Not to mention the sweet crêpes with sugar or salted caramel... I forgot, what were they arguing over again?
15 RUE DE L'ÉCHIQUIER, 75010 PARIS
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PÉTRIN COUCHETTE
Choo-choo! All aboard to Pétrin Couchette, a café-bakery in Marseille that sure knows how to put family-friendly food on the right track! On the menu? A sunny terrace at snack time, a top-notch hot chocolate, plus egg sandwiches and cookies for hungry little bellies. And for exhausted parents, they’ve got you covered with specialty coffee.
7 CR SAINT-LOUIS, 13001 MARSEILLE
Our favorite Café's
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B.O.U.L.O.M.
Finally, a math lesson your little ones will enjoy! B.O.U.L.O.M. offers up an all-you-can-eat buffet for the whole family, at a price that increases with your kid’s age, at a rate of €1.50 per birthday. So, €1.50 x 9 years old = ? Yum! Colorful salads, roast chicken, whelks, and mayo for those finding their sea legs... and even an ice cream machine available on site.
181 RUE ORDENER, 75018 PARIS
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BABY LOVE BURGER
Both you and your kids are going to spend an amazing 15 minutes of fun at Baby Love Burger. Once they’ve torn open their cute, little happy meal baby boxes and devoured its contents – a burger, fries, drink, and toy – they’ll be pestering you for one last thing: to come back! And we haven’t even mentioned the coloring books a go-go…
63 RUE SAINT-MAUR, 75011 PARIS
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BLOEMPOT.
Florent Ladeyn sure knows a thing or two about keeping kids happy at Bloempot, At this restaurant in Lille, the kids’ menu (appetizer / main / dessert) is the spitting image of its grown-up tasting menu, made exclusively with local ingredients, but just slightly cuter! Tasty, seasonal, and genius – what’s not to like?
22 RUE DES BOUCHERS, 59800 LILLE
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HORACE
Open from the crack of dawn, this eatery is a major trump card for parents on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Here, little ones eat the same dishes as the adults, with adapted portions to suit, of course, before ending on a sweet note with homemade pastries, served all day long. This spot also has high chairs and a changing table, as well as a reading corner. What more could you want?
40 RUE POQUELIN MOLIÈRE, 33000 BORDEAUX
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LE KITCHEN
No matter your age, everyone gets served the same dishes at Le Kitchen in Lyon, which is much to the delight of little foodies in the making! Taking your pick is like child’s play: try the catch of the day served with root veg and a tasty jus, in a portion adapted to little ones. And to finish on a sweet note, the cinnamon and cardamon kanelbullar are served warm, fresh out of the oven!
34 RUE CHEVREUL, 69007 LYON
Thank you to the Fooding Guide for these locations. Fooding is an independent brand.
And let's not forget our friends at Grace Café at 8 Rue de Commaille, 75007 Paris - the perfect family tea room for any occasion... Special shoutout to the delicious cakes that will delight the palates of children and adults alike!
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