This family friendly cafe in Mairangi Bay has a small menu with good food and options for those with allergies. While you’re drinking your coffee, having breakfast, lunch or a snack, the kids can play. There’s a fenced outside space that should suit a variety of ages. The inside space is light and airy with another area for playing (better suited to preschoolers). There’s also a bouncy castle for kids to enjoy on Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.30am.

On the same site as a church, there’s plenty of room to park and only 2km from SH1, it’s a possible stop if you’re heading north or south.

Check their Facebook page here for special events and public holiday opening.