Kid Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Waitakere West Auckland

Kid Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Waitakere West Auckland

The BEST West Auckland kid friendly cafes and restaurants that make it easy for families to dine out.

Auckland for Kids visits Whoa! Studios
Auckland for Kids visits The Grounds eatery at Whoa! Studios

Find out which cafes and restaurants Auckland for Kids editor and readers recommend to go out to eat with kids in Waitakere in West Auckland, New Zealand.

The Grounds at Whoa! Studios | Henderson

8/14 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, West Auckland, New Zealand
whoastudios.co.nz

The Grounds (pictured above) is a modern family eatery set wtihin 5 acres of urban park in Henderson Valley at Whoa! Studios. They have a highchair, kids menu and for a fee the kids can play on the urban playground for the afternoon too.  

Read about our visit to Whoa! Studios here

Borich Food Market | Kumeū

1404 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeū, West Auckland
www.boricfoodmarket.co.nz

Boric Food Market is a great place for families and friends to enjoy the cafe and outdoor orchard themed playground for kids. Highlights include the red vintage tractor and mini wooden grocery store.

Cafe Korero | Ranui

474 Swanson Road, Ranui, West Auckland, New Zealand
cafekorero.nz

Cafe Korero is a not for profit social enterprise with a playground for the kids complete with a sandpit, swings and climbing frame. Korero Café has been built reusing materials from the old building, tables are old doors, the wood on the walls was the interior framing and even the plant holders are old paint pots.

Cafe Korero 2020
Playground at Cafe Korero | Photo credit Cafe Korero
Family at Cafe Korero
Cafe Korero | Photo credit Cafe Korero

Huckleberry Cafe | New Lynn

34D Portage Road, New Lynn, Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand
www.huckleberry.co.nz

Cafe with a play area for younger kids with a small slide and playhouse with Huckleberry organic grocer’s large store in New Lynn. The cafe has a kids menu and has gluten free, vegetarian, dairy fee and allergy friendly food.  For little ones, there is plenty of room for strollers and the cafe has high chairs available and a change table in the bathroom.

The Delicious Bistro Cafe | Te Atatu

547 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu, West Auckland
Facebook: Thedeliciousbistro

Cafe with large outdoor area with space for kids to play on a sunny day.

Kings Garden Cafe | Henderson

Kings Garden Centre, 224 Universal Drive, Henderson, West Auckland
kingsgardencafehenderson.co.nz

Good kids container play area in the Garden Cafe at Kings Plant Barn in Henderson. 

The Good Home Lincoln Road | Henderson

159 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland
www.thegoodhomelincoln.co.nz

Gastro pub with an indoor play area with games and activity for little kids. Plus they have a kids menu.

Goodhome Lincoln Road - AUCKLAND FOR KIDS
Little kids area at The Good Home in Lincoln Road

Humbug Cafe | Glen Eden

32 Rua Road, Glen Eden, West Auckland
Facebook page for Humbug Cafe

There are two separate areas in the cafe, one is a child friendly space with vintage toys and comfy couches. There is a kids menu too.

Deco Eatery | Titirangi

Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, West Auckland
http://www.decoeatery.co.nz/

Middle eastern themed eatery that welcomes children and families with a great view over the bush to the sea.

Ruby Eatery | New Lynn

2 Rankin Avenue, New Lynn, West Auckland

rubyeatery.co.nz/

Family eatery with a range of Mediterranean cuisine.

Stripe Cafe | Titirangi

521 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi, West Auckland
Facebook: Stripe Cafe

Cafe with a fun outdoor courtyard and playarea with a sandpit for the kids. 

Mt Atkinson Coffee Shop | New Lynn

44b Portage Road, New Lynn, West Auckland

Facebook: Mt Atkinson Coffee Shop

Cafe  in a large converted tannery. 

Little Sister Cafe | Henderson

91 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
Facebook: littlesistercafe

The Parkhouse Whenuapai Cafe and Eatery | Whenuapain

1 Ripeka Lane, Whenuapai, Auckland
www.theparkhouse.co.nz

The white farmhouse cafe was relocated to the corner of Ripeka Lane and Brigham Creek Road in Whanuapai.  The eatery has good food, coffee and treats. But best of all it is right next to the children’s playground.

 

The Parkhouse Whenuapai (Photo by Auckland for Kids)
Whenuapai Playground with The Parkhouse Whenuapai Cafe and Eatery in the background | Photo by Auckland for Kids