A question to mothers raising children in Tokyo.
Don’t you want to make lunchtime with kids more fun and comfortable?
There are countless restaurants in Tokyo, and many of them are kid-friendly.
However, when searching for such places nearby, it often happens that the focus is entirely on the kids, and the reality is that “moms have to sacrifice something,” with many places catering primarily to children.
With that in mind, TOKYO LOCAL has picked out 10 restaurants in Tokyo where moms can enjoy themselves too.
These restaurants not only offer kids’ rooms and private rooms as traditional child-friendly features but also include those where both the staff and other customers are considerate toward moms and are places where moms can also enjoy their meals.
No more need to make sacrifices.
Moms who are working hard every day can enjoy a fun lunchtime with their children too.
Read this article to the end, and choose the restaurant that sounds most appealing to you from the many options available.
THE DOME
A restaurant located on the 59th floor of Ikebukuro Sunshine 60.
This popular spot offers casual Italian cuisine that you can enjoy with children.
This restaurant has a kids’ room.
There are toys and play equipment for toddlers, so your children won’t get bored while you enjoy lunch with friends
They also provide children’s menus and child-friendly dishes, so dining with small children is comfortable.
Despite having a kids’ room, the restaurant also offers authentic course meals, which is a unique feature.
There are also reasonably priced à la carte options, so you can choose based on your appetite and how long you plan to stay.
This is a recommended restaurant for moms who want to enjoy a meal without worrying about their children.
- THE DOME
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- Location
- Sunshine60 59F, 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line “Higashi-Ikebukuro Station”
8-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line “Ikebukuro Station”
9-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line and Saikyo Line “Ikebukuro Station” East Exit
- Business
- 【Mon–Fri】11:30〜15:00(L.O. 14:00)、17:00〜23:00(L.O. 22:00)
【Weekend & holidays】11:30 – 16:00 (L.O. 15:00)、17:00 – 23:00(L.O. 22:00)
- Closed
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Budget
- ¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Kids Cafe Full House
A house cafe located in a residential area near Nakano Station or Koenji Station.
The first floor is for babies and small children, while the basement is for older children, with different play areas depending on the child’s age.
There are plenty of play equipment like bouldering, monkey bars, slides, and trampolines for kids to enjoy.
The entire floor is covered with mats, making it safe for children to play.
Babies can even crawl around the store.
The store operates in a two-part system, with separate time slots for different groups.
The delicious kids’ meals are also very popular.
This is a mom-friendly cafe with attentive staff, making it a frequent choice for gatherings of moms.
- Kids Cafe Full House
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- Location
- 5-39-4 Koenji Minami, Suginami Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 8-minute walk from Nakano Station South Exit
10-minute walk from Higashi-Koenji Station
15-minute walk from Koenji Station
- Business
- 【First session】10:00〜12:30
【Second session】13:00〜16:00
【Night session】By reservation only (private bookings), from 16:30 for 3 hours
- Closed
- Tuesdays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Parent-Child Cafe Picnic
A cafe located just 0 minutes from Kanamecho Station, known as “the cafe where kids have the most fun.
Inside, there are various play areas such as a bouldering space and a slide.
The spacious kids’ area has an artificial grass floor, which is one of its distinctive features.
Since the space is flat, the dining area is integrated, so you can watch the children playing while enjoying your meal.
Of course, it’s also equipped with floor heating.
The cafe operates in two time slots during the day.
Each session follows a cafe-style pricing model, allowing a maximum stay of 3 hours.
During the morning session, ordering food is mandatory, so if you don’t need food, opt for the afternoon session.
It’s a very popular cafe that is always packed.
- Parent-Child Cafe Picnic
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- Location
- Chuo Building 2F, 5-24-9 Nishikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 161m from Kanamecho Station
- Business
- 10:00〜16:30
- Closed
- Unspecified
- Budget
- ¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Gelato Pique Cafe Bio Concept Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C. Store
A stylish kids’ cafe attached to the popular women’s loungewear brand, Gelato Pique.
This cafe offers cute and stylish decor and organic dishes.
This cafe focuses on the concept of “Bio,” offering meals made with organically grown vegetables and specially cultivated produce.
They have baby food and kids’ menus, so it’s great for children of all ages.
There are also children’s chairs and the option to bring strollers, making it very convenient for parents.
The cafe also offers many toys for kids to enjoy.
It’s wonderful that both parents and children can enjoy themselves in a cafe from a brand like Gelato Pique.
- Gelato Pique Cafe Bio Concept Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C. Store
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- Location
- South Building B1F, Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C., 3-17-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 2-minute walk from Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line/Tokyu Oimachi Line “Futakotamagawa Station” West Exit
- Business
- 10:00〜20:00(L.O. 19:30)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays(based on Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C.)
- Budget
- 【Night】¥2,000~¥2,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
100 Spoons Tachikawa Store
A family restaurant with the concept “Kids admire adults, and adults recall their childhood memories.”
The restaurant caters to customers aged 0 to 100.
There are several locations in Tokyo, but the Tachikawa store is a personal recommendation.
It features a small raised area where babies can lie down, as well as a nursing room and changing tables.
They also provide high chairs for babies and offer free baby food.
A popular item on the menu is the “Adult’s Kids’ Meal.”
This is a signature menu item at the restaurant.
They also offer a smaller portion for children, so parents and children can enjoy the same dish together.
Although there are no designated play areas or kids’ spaces, it’s a place where both adults and children can have fun, and it’s especially welcoming for babies.
- 100 Spoons Tachikawa Store
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- Location
- GREEN SPRINGS 2F, 3-1 Midori-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Tachikawa Station
- Business
- 11:00〜21:00(L.O. 19:30)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Budget
- ¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
kotocafe
The owner is a childcare worker, and the kitchen staff holds qualifications as nutritionists.
The name “Kotocafe” means a cafe where you can enjoy time with children, with “koto” meaning “child” and “cafe” referring to a cafe.
Children can enjoy playing in the kids’ space, while moms can slowly enjoy their meals while watching them.
The interior is not only cute and Instagrammable, but it is also safe, as the play area is surrounded by a fence.
The food is also delicious.
This shop frequently hosts events and various classes, so it can also be used as a place to make mom friends.
If you’ve just had your first child and don’t have mom friends yet, why not visit to meet others?
This café allows you to bring your baby food or allergy-friendly food.
However, please note that there is a charge for children who are not in elementary school.
- kotocafe
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- Location
- Fuchu Flat 201, 1-36-4 Miyamachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo
- Access
- 260m from Fuchu Keiba Seimon-mae Station
- Business
- 【Tue–Thu】11:45〜14:00(L.O. 13:30)
【Fri & Sat】11:45〜14:00(L.O. 13:30)、17:30〜22:00(L.O. Food: 20:00 Drinks: 20:30)
- Closed
- Mondays, Sundays, and New Year holidays
- Budget
- ~¥999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Yasai no Ohsama Ginza Store
This is a trendy vegetable-focused restaurant in Ginza, known for being rare in that it welcomes families with children for lunch.
The interior features semi-private seats themed around vegetables, making it a comfortable choice for families.
This is recommended for moms with toddlers.
Infants are also allowed, and it is generally fine to dine while keeping your baby in a stroller. However, in some cases, depending on the seating, this may not be possible (at which point, strollers can be left at the reception).
Additionally, there are no diaper-changing stations in the restrooms.
The menu is centered on vegetables, but there are non-vegetable options as well.
It’s a great place to visit with a child who is picky about vegetables.
Wouldn’t it be great if the child, after realizing how delicious vegetables are, starts enjoying them at home as well?
- Yasai no Ohsama Ginza Store
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- Location
- Ginza Southern Building 7F, 8-10-17 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 5 minutes walk from JR “Shimbashi Station”
3 minutes walk from Subway “Ginza Station”
10 minutes walk from JR “Yurakucho Station” or Subway “Hibiya Station”
5 minutes walk from Yurikamome Shiodome Station
- Business
- 11:30〜15:00(L.O. 14:00)、17:30〜22:00(L.O. 21:00)※Dinner service on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and the day before holidays is by reservation for course meals only.
- Closed
- Year-end and New Year holidays(Dec 31–Jan 3)
- Budget
- 【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Ron Herman Cafe Futako Tamagawa
This is a popular café located next to the famous select shop “Ron Herman.”
Not only is it child-friendly, but pets are also welcome.
店he café has spaces for drawing and coloring, offering fun activities for children.
Additionally, there are child-friendly chairs and sofas available for families with children.
The sofa seats are separated from the other tables by walls, allowing moms with kids to enjoy meals without worrying about others around them.
Moreover, the women’s restroom has a diaper-changing station, which is reassuring.
Enjoy a stylish lunch at this trendy café in Futako Tamagawa with your child to improve your quality of life while raising your kids.
- Ron Herman Cafe Futako Tamagawa
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- Location
- Takashimaya S.C. Ivy’s Place 3F, 4-1-25 Tamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 5 minutes walk from Futako Tamagawa Station
- Business
- 10:00〜20:00(L.O. 19:00)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Budget
- ¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Ivy Place
A stylish café surrounded by greenery in Daikanyama.
The interior is divided into spaces for families with children and for adults only, making it a comfortable place for parents with kids.
This café is stroller-friendly, offers baby chairs, provides child-safe plastic cups, and has diaper-changing stations.
When you visit with a child, they’ll provide a child-sized plate and plastic utensils.
It’s great that you can share dishes like pasta with your child.
The staff is very understanding of families with young children, and many parents visit, so you won’t feel like you’re the only one with a child.
It opens at 8:00 AM, so it’s a great stop during a morning walk.
The café’s signature dish is pancakes.
Spending a happy time with your child while eating pancakes is a lovely experience.
- Ivy Place
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- Location
- Daikanyama T-Site Garden, 16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 6 minutes walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line “Daikanyama Station” Front Exit
- Business
- 08:00〜11:30(L.O. Food: 10:45)、11:30〜16:00(L.O. Food: 15:00)、18:00〜23:00(L.O. Food: 22:00 Drinks: 22:30)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Budget
- 【Night】¥5,000~¥5,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Cascade Ginza
A restaurant in Ginza offering a luxurious, resort-like atmosphere.
The interior includes semi-private rooms with curtains, Japanese-style rooms with curtains, and VIP fully private rooms, making it a great place for families with children as they won’t have to worry about other guests.
This restaurant offers diaper-changing facilities, and strollers are welcome. There’s also a kids’ menu and plastic cups available.
You can enjoy afternoon tea at this stylish restaurant.
It’s a perfect spot for moms who want to enjoy afternoon tea in a cute and stylish setting even with children.
- Cascade Ginza
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- Location
- Ginza Wall Building B2/B3F, 6-13-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 3 minutes walk from Ginza Station (Marunouchi Line, Ginza Line, Hibiya Line) A3 Exit
1 minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station (Toei Asakusa Line, Hibiya Line) A1 Exit分
8 minutes walk from Yurakucho Station (JR) Central Exit
10 minutes walk from Shimbashi Station (JR) Ginza Exit
10 minutes walk from Hibiya Station (Toei Mita Line, Chiyoda Line, Hibiya Line) A2 Exit
- Business
- 11:30〜23:00(L.O. Food: 22:00 Drinks: 22:30)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Budget
- 【Night】¥6,000~¥7,999【Day】¥4,000~¥4,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Summary
We’ve introduced 10 restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy delicious lunches with your children.
If you’re planning a lunch outing with your little ones, these are great places to check out!