Good food + a fun theme: this list of themed cafés and restaurants adds even more flavour to your family dining experience!
Updated May 2026
Having a meal together is always a flavourful adventure - sweet, sour, spicy, savoury - adding a fun theme takes that excitement to a whole new level. Whether your little ones are mad about dinosaurs, wizards or aeroplanes, Singapore's dining scene has something to match every imagination.
We have put together a list of our favourite 14 kids-friendly themed cafés and restaurants around Singapore to bookmark for your next family outing.
1. Jurassic Nest Food Hall
Venue: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: 9am - 9pm daily
Jurassic Nest is a dinosaur-themed food court like no other - part food hall, part edu-tainment destination, and part lifestyle experience. Families are greeted by no fewer than 18 dinosaur statues, including an animatronic T-Rex and a towering 5-metre Brachiosaurus. Hourly shows bring the prehistoric giants to life throughout the day, while an educational trail guides curious young explorers through the surrounding gardens to discover fascinating facts about early species of flora and fauna. When hunger strikes, the food hall brings together a carefully curated selection of Michelin-rated food brands, making it as much a destination for serious food lovers as it is for dino-obsessed kids.
2. Platform 1094
Venue: 1094 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328192 (nearest MRT Boon Keng)
Operating hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 10pm | Closed Mon
Though not an official Harry Potter franchise, Platform 1094 is Singapore's original magic-themed dining destination, and it wears that inspiration boldly. From the brick walls, wood-panelled interiors and ceiling candelabras to the whimsically named menu items - Hagrid's English Afternoon Tea, Rasp-BerryPotter mousse, Slyther-in bacon - every detail is crafted to transport you to the wizarding world. If you are bold, have your family dress up in cloaks, scarves, hats, round glasses and wands for a full cosplay experience. Signature drinks arrive dramatically: one served in a beaker, another in a glass cauldron set alight tableside. For the ultimate splurge, the high tea set ($55 for two) is pure magical theatre.
3. Old Habits
Venue: 2 Telok Blangah Way, #01-04 SAFRA Mount Faber (next to the swimming pool), Singapore 098803
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 9pm | Closed Mon
Originally founded at Telok Blangah Rise in 2014, Old Habits is one part family restaurant, one part vintage boutique, and total good vibes. Every corner of the space is filled with vintage memorabilia spanning the 1960s through to the 1990s - old-school toys, keychains, fashion accessories, retro gadgets and collectibles that evoke a powerful sense of nostalgia. The experience transcends generations: grandparents can share stories of their childhood while children discover the wonders of a world before smartphones. Vintage items are also available for purchase, starting from just $2. The kitchen serves hearty local fusion fare throughout the day. It is a rare spot where the whole family will find something to delight in.
4. Little Island Brewing Company at Gillman Barracks
Venue: 43 Malan Road, The Southern Depot, Singapore 109443
Opening Hours: Tue - Thu: 3pm - 10pm | Fri & Sat: 12nn - 12am | Sun: 12nn - 10pm | Closed Mon
Part craft brewery, part vinyl bar and part family playground, Little Island Brewing Company at Gillman Barracks is a wonderfully eclectic all-ages destination. Music lovers will be thrilled by Singapore's first vintage vinyl bar, built around a pair of iconic Altec Lansing A5-X speakers from the 1950s - a rare treat for audiophiles. Families with young children will appreciate the outdoor old-school playground, bouncy castle and one of Singapore's first mini-Vespa scooter rides. The surrounding grounds are also fully pet-friendly, making it a great outing for the whole family, furkids included. Grab a craft beer while the kids bounce around - you have earned it.
Related read: Little Island Brewing Co. Unveils Singapore's Inaugural Vintage Vinyl Bar
5. Sushi Airways
Photo credits Sushi Airways
Venue: 20A Baghdad Street, Singapore 199659
Opening Hours: 12nn - 2:30pm (lunch) & 6pm - 10:30pm (dinner) daily
Buckle up for a meal that takes dining to new altitudes. Sushi Airways is an aircraft-themed Japanese restaurant in the Arab Street zone, styled after a retro DC-3 aircraft with chrome-plated interiors, oval aircraft windows lining the walls and service crew dressed as flight attendants. Even the menu is designed to look like a flight manual. With seafood flown in from Japan four times a week, the freshness of the sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes speaks for itself. The omakase (8 to 10 courses of seasonal delicacies) is popular for special occasions, while the value-for-money set lunch makes it accessible for a family weekday outing. This gem has also been named one of London Evening Standard's Top 5 Instagram-able Restaurants in Singapore.
6. Brunches Café
Venue: 96 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218381
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed - Fri: 11am - 10pm | Sat & Sun: 10am - 10pm | Closed Tue
Brunches Café is a stylish little vintage café serving up Western fare ranging from all-day breakfast to desserts. This cosy spot has its walls adorned with vintage posters, quotes and quirky knick-knacks - think retro ads for Facebook and Twitter styled to look like they were printed in the 1960s. The anachronistic humour and nostalgic décor make it a great conversation starter for families, and the all-day breakfast menu (available until 6pm) keeps everyone happy. Classics like sous vide eggs, fluffy pancake stacks and a hearty big breakfast sit alongside European lunch staples such as lobster bisque, truffle fries and risotto balls.
Photo credit: Chope
7. Tiong Bahru Bakery Foothills
Venue: 70 River Valley Road, #01-05 Foothills, Fort Canning, Singapore 179037
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 7pm | Sat & Sun: 8am – 7pm
Tiong Bahru Bakery Foothills is housed in two of the original restored buildings of the former River Valley Swimming Complex, one of Singapore's earliest public pools dating back to 1959. Rather than erase that history, the team has celebrated it - the 120-seater space is playfully decorated with lifeguard stands, doughnut floats and tongue-in-cheek faux "pool rules" signage throughout. Children delight in spotting all the quirky nods to the old pool, making it a surprisingly interactive experience even before the food arrives. Nestled at the foothills of historic Fort Canning Park, the café is designed to feel like a lodge in the woods, with a 75-seat indoor dining area and a 60-seat outdoor patio surrounded by lush greenery. All of Tiong Bahru Bakery's cult classics are available here - the famously flaky croissants, kouign amann, pain au chocolat and sourdough - plus exclusive Foothills-only items. The adjacent Jubilee Park playground makes this a very easy family outing to plan around.
8. Chock Full of Beans
Venue: 4 Changi Village Rd, #01-2090, Singapore 500004
Opening Hours: Tue - Thu: 12pm - 8:30pm | Fri: 12pm - 10pm | Sat: 9:30am - 10pm | Sun: 9:30am - 8:30pm | Closed Mon
Hidden in the east of Singapore, Chock Full Of Beans is a small quaint café that does not immediately reveal its charms from the outside. Look closer, however, and you will spot queues snaking out the door on weekends - all for the café's delightful 2D and 3D latte art. While it is not a themed restaurant per se, the baristas here are happy to accommodate personalised requests, turning each cup of coffee into a miniature work of art. It makes for a wonderfully interactive and memorable experience for children and parents alike.
Related read: Chock Full Of Beans - Enjoy Your Coffee With 2D & 3D Latte Art!
9. Hangar66 Cafe
Venue: 66 Seletar Aerospace View, #01-01, WOA Aviation Hangar66, Singapore 797509
Opening Hours: Wed - Sun: 11:30am - 10pm | Closed Mon & Tue
Singapore's one and only true aviation-themed café, Hangar66 Cafe is located inside a real, working aircraft hangar at Seletar Airport operated by WingsOverAsia. From the moment you walk through the aircraft-door entrance, you are surrounded by aviation collectibles, propeller décor, flight suits and wing-shaped tables. A glass panel lets diners peer directly into the hangar where private planes, helicopters and a real gyrocopter are on display - talk about dining out with a view! The menu carries an aviation theme throughout (starters are the "Pre-Flight Briefing", sharing platters are "Multi Pilot Ops"), and dishes range from baby back ribs and grilled chicken chop to chicken lollipops that the little ones adore. Robot waiters add another layer of novelty. There is also a private Spitfire Room for group events of up to 50 guests.
10. Slappy Cakes
Venue: 418 Northshore Drive, #01-11 Northshore Plaza II, Singapore 820418
Opening hours: 11:30am - 3pm (lunch) & 5:30pm - 10pm (dinner) daily
Slappy Cakes has been a firm family favourite since 2013. The concept is brilliantly simple: each table is fitted with its own built-in griddle, and diners are given squeeze bottles of freshly made batter to cook their own pancakes. Flavour options include classic Buttermilk and Chocolate alongside local-inspired Pandan, and there is a wide spread of sweet and savoury toppings - from chocolate chips and blueberries to sausage, bacon and roasted mushrooms. Watching your child's fascination as they pour, shape and flip their own pancake creation is priceless. A full all-day breakfast menu and other mains round up their offerings.
11. Cafe Football
Venues: 48 Woodleigh Park, PUB Recreation Club (The Arena), Singapore 357844 |
2 Townhall Link, Genting Hotel Jurong, Singapore 608516
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 12am | Sat & Sun: 9:30am - 12am
Part-owned by former Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, Cafe Football is a football-themed restaurant decked out in jerseys, flags and stadium-style memorabilia from around the world. Designed to feel like an upscale sports bar, it screens live matches on multiple large TVs, hosts live music performers, and serves a crowd-pleasing menu of burgers, pizzas, pastas and local favourites like Char Kway Teow and satay. Bring your football fanatic kids over in the daytime for their family-friendly atmosphere, affordable prices and generous portions (try the Team Mates sharing platter!). There is also free parking, which is always a bonus. Parents should also check out the night vibes on your dates sans kids!
12. Wheeler's Estate
Venues: 2 Seletar Aerospace View, Singapore 797562
Opening hours: Tue - Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 10pm | Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm | Closed Mon
Set within a sprawling heritage black-and-white colonial bungalow in Seletar Aerospace Park, Wheeler's Estate is Singapore's largest dining and lifestyle destination - a beautiful, lush outdoor sanctuary with multiple dining concepts under one roof. Families are drawn to its wide, leafy grounds, which are ideal for kids to run around in, as well as the relaxed garden atmosphere that makes long, leisurely lunches genuinely enjoyable. The European-inspired menu covers everything from brunches and afternoon teas to hearty mains and cocktails for the grown-ups. The estate regularly hosts special events and themed celebrations, making it ideal for birthdays and family gatherings. A truly memorable setting that older children and parents alike will appreciate, and also another date-night sans kids for parents!
13. Wildseed Café at The Garage
Venues: 50 Cluny Park Rd, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 257488
Opening hours: 7:30am – 10pm daily
Nestled within the greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this outlet of Wildseed Café serves contemporary fare with a wholesome twist. Surrounded by nature’s calm, it nourishes the body, restores the mind, and feeds the soul. Whether mid-walk or post-walk with the kids, Wildseed offers a quiet, flavourful reprieve in the heart of the city. Families can enjoy freshly roasted coffee, hearty all-day brunch, sandwiches and grill mains, with a dedicated kids' menu available. We are also taken with their afternoon tea as well as picnic baskets that you can reserve three days in advance and enjoy at any sweet spot within the premises. They are also at Seletar, Alkaff Mansion and Sentosa.
Opening hours and operational details are subject to change. We recommend checking the venue's official website or social media before visiting.
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