I blooming love a coffee shop they have always been a haven, a slice of calm, a time to sit, a moment to unwind. For just 5 minutes you can relax while you hold your coffee cup, soaking up the moment or putting your worries aside or just stop and acknowledge whatever is worrying you before working out what the heck to do. They are a place of meeting, sharing, connecting with others. Where you make new friends catch up with old friends. Whatever you are feeling if you can seek out a coffee shop you will find solace and all will be ok.
But coffee shops with kids, especially a lively toddler, well that is a different ball game entirely! My need for a coffee shop has never been greater but the challenge ….. well what can I say. I know I could avoid the hassle with a take out, or make the most of the ‘soft play’ coffee, but that just wont cut it for me. Instead I thought I’d share the tips and tricks that have worked for us, meaning I can still enjoy a coffee in ‘relative’ calm even with the little man.
Local kid friendly coffee spots
Waterside Art Centre in Sale;
This maybe a bit of an out there suggestion but it’s got a little café with plenty of room for toddlers to burn off a bit of energy. It’s predominantly a theatre (which has some great things on for kids btw) but it also has an exhibition space and the all important coffee facilities. We recently went to a Postman Pat exhibition there and were pleasantly surprised that the coffee shop was open despite there not being any performance. While you are in Sale you should also check out a beautify little children’s toy shop Josh and Nelly you can even catch craft work shops there, run by the inspiring @lovetocraftmcr whose full of crafty ideas to do with your little ones (give her a follow).
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