Eating out with the kids can be made fun with colouring, solving puzzles, reading adventure stories, or even attending a clowning worksop
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Attend a carnival
Take your kids to the Carnival at Mighty Small Café. The interiors here feature circus posters, the sitting area looks like a carousel, covered with a canopy. Even the dessert bar, Big Fat Treats, looks exactly like a carnival snack bar. And if your child is still restless, take him to Smaaash gaming area where he/she can play games like Snow Rush, Twilight Bowling, Finger Coaster, Dodge Ball and Super Keeper or bounce about in the Trampoline Park. The food on offer includes mini cupcakes, make-your-own sundaes and decadent freakshakes (in pic).
At: Oasis Complex, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel.
Call: 49143143
Cost: Rs 35 (cupcakes) onwards
Play the game
For your child's next big party or event, check out Baby Loves Rock, a tailormade set-up by Hard Rock Café. They have fun games like Pass the Parcel, Group tongue Twister, Musical Chairs, Magic Shows, Fun games, Face-painting and tattoos. Apart from this, there's an unlimited Indian and Continental menu featuring Potato Pops, Pizza, Pasta, Noodles, Golgappas, Nuggets, Sliders and Chaat. For that sweet note, there's a Chocolate Fountain too.
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
At: Andheri (Saturday), Worli (on Sunday)
Call: 9769892133 (pre-booking mandatory)
Cost: Rs 289 (toddlers), Rs 661 (kids), Rs 992 all inclusive (adults)
Visit a circus
Drop in at this circus-themed brunch and sample dishes inspired from the Latin American Circus. For entertainment, there will be clowns including the international, award-winning clown Flubber, challenges like smash-a-pie or the gigantic food challenge. They can also attend a clowning workshop, take part in parades and get their faces painted. Feast on food from live Mexican and Jamaican grill stations, and Latin American desserts like Coconut Cheese Flan, Sopapilla Cheese Cake Pie, Spicy Chococo Matzoh Almond Crack.
Time: 12.30 pm to 4 pm
At: MoMo Café at Courtyard by Marriott, Andheri (E).
Call: 49143143
Cost: Rs 1,100
Paint the town
At The Pantry, children have the option of digging into sweet waffles or pancakes while also trying their hand at colouring. The Mumbai colouring book allows them the chance to add some colour to the city's sites. Or they can solve the Mumbai Puzzle, which features heritage spots and landmarks. In other munchies, they have homemade pasta, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecakes, Muffins, and Sweet Pies.
Time: 8.30 am to 11.30 pm
At: Yashwanth Chambers, Kala Ghoda.
Call: 22678901
Cost: Rs 250 (puzzle), Rs 350 (colouring book)
Pics courtesy/Kitabkhana facebook page
Read and eat
Give your child a double dose of fun and entertainment at KitabKhana. The popular South Mumbai bookstore in town has a small kids' section where the little ones can pick out their favourite comic or encyclopedia and sit and read it.
If hungry, the store's in house cafe, Food For Thought, is right next to it. Dig into fresh salads, pasta, vegetarian snacks and pastries. The store often conducts workshops, reading sessions and even a literature festival, for children.
Time: 10 am to 7.30 pm
At: Somaiya Bhavan, Flora Fountain, Fort.
Call: 61702276
Log on to: kitabkhana.in
Colour your order
The kids menu comes as a surprise. A fun booklet with stickers and quirky illustrations of the dishes, it comes with a personalised set of crayons and a DIY paper plane. The food is served with a twist - Chicken & Cheese Bombs come in a box of fire crackers, Mixed French Fries drive up on the back of a mini paper truck and Swiss Roll Pancakes are served like cake pops (in pic). In all sections of the meal, children can choose portion sizes, depending on how hungry they are, by colouring them in the menu.
At: All Smoke House Deli outlets.
Call: 24933222 (Lower Parel)
Cost: Rs 110 onwards