From sausage & mash and fish fingers to sweetcorn patties and cheese dosas, Leeds is full of tasty, child-friendly eats.
Whether you’re planning a family celebration or just a treat for the kids, restaurant grub is the perfect option. Everyone gets exactly what they want, without the extra cooking or washing up! Kids can explore new and exciting cuisines or stick to old favourites that they know and love. So without further ado, let’s get into our list of the best family restaurants right here in Leeds.
Farmhouse
Chilled and laidback, Farmhouse is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Leeds. Ideal for breakfast (they serve it until 5pm!), lunch and brunch, there’s plenty for the kids to go at, from their very own mini fry-up to fish fingers served with veggies and fries.
If you ask us, though, the ‘mini adults’ menu will be their favourite. Serving up the classic adult dishes in a slightly smaller size, they could be digging into French toast, katsu curry or a buttermilk chicken burger. What better way to let them feel like a grown up for the day?
Where? Farmhouse, 20-22 Lands Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LB.
How much? Kids get any little main and a drink for £7.50 from Monday to Friday.
Brasserie Blanc
Brasserie Blanc is one of the best family restaurants in Leeds, set in a beautiful converted mill next to the River Aire. As you might have guessed from the name, it serves fine French cuisine, but it’s not too upmarket to have a great kids’ menu.
Your little ones have got choice aplenty, with simple, child-friendly eats like macaroni cheese, chicken goujons or a beef burger in a brioche bun. Desserts and drinks are scrumptious too, with ice cream, chocolate & vanilla madeleines and a fruit pot all begging to be nommed.
Where? Brasserie Blanc, Victoria Mill, Sovereign Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BJ.
How much? Kids get two courses for £9.50 or three for £12.50.
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie
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Fancy taking the kids somewhere slightly more upmarket? How about Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie? The perfect pitstop for hungry tummies after a shopping trip, they have a great a la carte menu available for little ones under 12.
You can spoil them with a three-course meal, with starters featuring a choice of cheesy garlic bread or tomato soup with focaccia bread. Mains serve up the classic battered cod and chips, spaghetti bolognese and more, while dessert sees them picking between ice cream or a sumptuous chocolate brownie.
Where? Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie, 107-111 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AZ.
How much? Starters and desserts cost around £5, and mains range from £9 to £11.
Trinity Kitchen
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Trinity Kitchen is one of the best places to eat with kids in Leeds, because everyone gets to pick exactly what they want. It’s a street food-style set up, where there are a plethora of eateries all touting their wares.
You could be getting your hands on (and mouths around) Indian street food from Rola Wala, fresh burritos and tacos from Tortilla and healthy, veggie-packed ramen from Pho – and that’s not even mentioning the ever-changing menu from the temporary vendors. It’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Where? Trinity Kitchen, Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5ER.
How much? Prices vary depending on vendor.
Banyan
Banyan is one of Leeds’ great family restaurants. It’s got lots of tastiness on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whether you’re an adult or a kid. Their menu is packed with British classics like a mini full English breakfast, fish & chips and a cheeseburger.
They can also choose a side at no extra cost – be it sugar snap peas, steamed broccoli, carrot batons or cheesy garlic bread – and you can go large on the main for an extra quid. Need entertainment? There’s colouring to do and games to be played while they wait.
Where? Banyan, The Old Post Office, 2 City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ES.
How much? Kids breakfasts are £5.75 and they can get a main with a side for £7.
Indian Tiffin Room
Indian Tiffin Room is ideal for family-friendly eats in Leeds. It’s an authentic Indian eatery, serving street food from all of its regions. They’ve got brightly coloured booths, flowers hanging from the ceiling and Indian-style artwork on the walls.
The menu is equally vibrant, with dosas, curries and puris the order of the day. The kids’ menu is a mini version, so they could be munching on palak sweetcorn, a kids’ cheese dosa or a methi mutter malai – fenugreek leaves, peas and paneer in a creamy sauce.
Where? Indian Tiffin Room, 31-32 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5JD.
How much? Kids’ mains range from around £12 to £13.50.
Blue Sakura
Got hungry little bellies to fill? Blue Sakura’s all-you-can-eat Japanese tapas and Asian grill has to be one of the best family restaurants in Leeds for children. You could be slurping on won ton soup, crunching your way through soft shell crab tempura and munching on salmon sashimi.
And that’s only round one! Kids can play it safe with egg fried rice, chicken yakitori or avocado maki. The best bit is that not only do you pay less for kids under 12, but if you’ve got little ones under three, they eat for free.
Where? Blue Sakura, 2-3 Merrion Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BT.
How much? Kids’ all you can eat for age 12 and under ranges from £13.95 to £17.95. Kids under three eat free.
Bill’s
Bill’s is one of the most relaxed family-friendly restaurants in Leeds. It’s got a rustic feel, but little ones will be well catered for – staff will grab you a high chair at a moment’s notice. For breakfast, we’re talking everything from eggs on toast to buttermilk pancakes and a mini fry-up.
Lunch and dinner don’t disappoint either. Kids can feast on simple eats like macaroni and cheese, a hamburger or fish fingers and chips. Dessert comes in the form of fresh fruit, brownie and a huge choice of tasty ice cream flavours.
Where? Bill’s, 1 Albion Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6JL.
How much? Kids’ breakfast dishes ranges from £1.75 to £4.95. A kids’ main, side and dessert is £7.45.
Las Iguanas
Whether you’ve got teeny tiny tots or kids who want to explore new tastes, Las Iguanas is perfect. Their dishes cover Brazil, Argentina and more, so you can expect big flavours and a laidback attitude. Their kids’ menu has the usual fare, like burgers and fish fingers, but why not try something new?
Look further and you’ll also find quesadillas with fillings like fajita-spiced chicken, tomatoes and cheese, as well as a fragrant Bahian curry with a choice of chicken, halloumi or a vegan alternative. There’s plenty of sides, desserts and drinks to pick from, and they’ll even warm up baby bottles for the newest family members.
Where? Las Iguanas, 3 Cloth Hall Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HD.
How much? Kids get a main course, two sides and a dessert for £7.50.
Estabulo
Combining great value for money, incredible food and a family-friendly vibe, there’s no denying that Estabulo is one of the best places to eat with kids in Leeds – assuming you have an insatiable hunger for meat, that is.
Estabulo brings tender, beautifully cooked cuts of meat to be carved at the table and they’ll just keep coming until you say stop. Think beef rump, chicken thighs, lamb, pork belly and more. You can pile your plate high with unlimited bread, salad and sides too. You’ll soon be full to bursting!
Where? Estabulo, The Light, 22 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8TL.
How much? Kids aged four and under eat free, 5-8 years eat for £8.95 and 9-13 years eat for £15.95.
Zaap Thai
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A cacophony of chaos, Zaap Thai is a great option for kids – it’s done out like a Thai street market and all that colour will keep them entertained for hours! While you wait for your table, kids can sit in a tuk-tuk and admire all the trinkets.
They’ve got high chairs on hand along with a menu full of kid-friendly options. Kids could be scoffing grilled chicken on skewers with peanut sauce, sweet and sour stir-fried mixed vegetables or a Thai-style omelette, all served with your choice of jasmine or yummy egg-fried rice.
Where? Zaap Thai, Grand Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PG & 4 St Anne’s Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3NX.
How much? Kids mains cost £5.95 each.
Turtle Bay
Go on a mini-holiday with your mini-humans with a trip to Turtle Bay. One of Leeds’ only restaurants serving family-friendly Caribbean delights, it’s the perfect way to introduce a bit of heat to their little tastebuds. They have a dedicated kids’ menu, with top billing given to burgers (chicken, beef or a vegan chicken-style patty), marinated chicken breast, and mac & cheese.
All mains are served with your little one’s choice of fries or coconut rice & peas, and a free soft drink. Plus, there’s even a tropical beach scene to colour in on the back while they wait! If your children are keen to explore new flavours, order a selection of small plates and sides off the grown-up menu to try together.
Where? Turtle Bay Leeds, 14 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8TL.
How much? Mains are £6.20 with a soft drink.
Cha Lounge
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Sustainably-run brunch cafe Cha Lounge is for the eco-conscious families among us. Not only do they have a focus on reducing food waste, but they only use locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. They’ve got a kids’ menu full of options for veggies, vegans and carnivores.
We’re talking mini takes on the filling fry-ups, healthy porridge, free-range egg omelettes and buttermilk pancakes with their choice of blueberry or banana and Nutella. They’ve even got Babyccinos for the tots – steamed, frothy milk topped with a light dusting of chocolate. Yum!
Where? Cha Lounge, 24-26 Dock Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1JF.
How much? Kids’ dishes range from £350 to £6.
Cosy Club
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Purveyors of tasty comfort food, Cosy Club have got a great selection of eats for kids and grown-ups. They’re known for a decent breakfast and this translates to the kids’ menu too. You could be gobbling up a plate full of classic breakfast foods like sausage, smoked bacon, eggs, beans and toast, but what about the kids?
Well, they’ll be feasting on a mini version beside you, of course. For mains, there’s cheesy macaroni, served with peas or broccoli and garlic bread soldiers perfect for dipping. Or perhaps linguine with a sun-ripened tomato sauce will satisfy a tiny, rumbling belly. One thing’s for sure, the ice cream basket is a must for dessert!
Where? Cosy Club, 53 Albion St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA.
How much? Kids’ dishes range from £5.95 to £8.50.
