Brunching with Baby: Where to Eat in Hong Kong When You Have Taste (and a Toddler)

When I became a parent, I didn’t suddenly lose my love for good food — I just gained a new (often loud and wriggly) dining companion. So when it comes to finding brunch spots in Hong Kong that are baby-friendly, I have a non-negotiable rule: the food has to actually be worth it!

Too many “kid-friendly” restaurant guides point you toward lacklustre menus or plastic play areas in the corner of a noisy chain cafe. I’m not here for that. I want my baby to be happy, yes — but I also want flavour, service, ambience, and just enough space to breathe. So here’s my tried-and-tested list of restaurants in Hong Kong where you can brunch with your little one without compromising your own enjoyment.

The Continental — Admiralty

• Pros: A high-quality menu with great lunch set and a designated kids' menu. Parking available, and easy drop-off if in an Uber. This is one of the best spots for baby brunch for sure!

• Cons: No baby-changing in the bathroom, and some tables are not ideal for toddlers so let the restaurant beforehand if you're bringing kids.

Parent Tip: Easily customise dishes on the kids menu, like removing salt or seasonings.

Duddell’s Salon (4/F) — Central

• Pros: Michelin-awarded dim sum in a leafy, art-gallery-meets-lounge setting. The terrace is a dream for active toddlers, and high chairs are available.

• Cons: No kids’ menu or kids’ activities. Parking is also a headache.

Parent Tip: Request the terrace for their all-you-can-eat dim sum brunch — it’s relaxed and elegant without feeling stiff.

Tozzo (Tai Kwun) — Central

• Pros: Proper kids' menu, gelato bar, and casual terrace dining. Spacious enough to manoeuvre with a stroller, and they’re very welcoming.

• Cons: Tai Kwun itself is not the most stroller-friendly venue (lots of stairs and cobbles). Also, no easy parking nearby.

Parent Tip: Let your kids know that if they behave through the meal, they can have a scoop or two of award-winning Chef Fabio Bardi's homemade gelato as a reward.

Oolaa — Various Locations

• Pros: Customisable kids’ menu with healthy options, high chairs, and brunchy favourites that won’t disappoint.

• Cons: The Central branch is tight on space for strollers. I also dislike getting dropped off because of the hectic street. For a more relaxed visit, I recommend the Tung Chung location inside Citygate shopping mall — roomier and with convenient parking, even if it’s a trek.

Parent Tip: Their smoothies are great for sneaking in fruit if your toddler is in a picky phase.

Madame Fù — Tai Kwun

• Pros: Pretty interiors, high chairs available, and refined Chinese food and dim sum. It's an ideal spot for a fancier family dim sum brunch.

• Cons: No parking. No kids’ menu. This is best for babies who are content in a high chair — not toddlers in tornado mode.

Parent Tip: Order their har gow and truffle fried rice — baby might surprise you.

The Peak Lookout — The Peak

• Pros: Wide-ranging international menu, stroller space, parking available, and super attentive service.

• Cons: No in-restaurant bathroom — you’ll need to head into the Galleria.

Parent Tip: Ideal post-park or hiking meal. Bring your own changing mat just in case. Order a Babyccino!

Spices (The Repulse Bay) — Southside

• Pros: A tropical terrace, crayons for kids, and a menu that spans Southeast Asia. Parking and a supermarket are right next door.

• Cons: Food can be hit-or-miss. Weekends are chaotic, and there are far too many birds trying to steal your naan.

Parent Tip: Go on a weekday if you can. The vibe is much more peaceful.

Rajasthan Rifles (The Peak)

• Pros: Elevated Indian fare with Black Sheep hospitality. High chairs available, and it’s near a kid-friendly hiking trail.

• Cons: No kids’ menu and a spice-forward selection may not suit younger tastebuds.

Parent Tip: Ask the kitchen for mild options — they’re often happy to accommodate.

Falcone (IFC) — Central

• Pros: Friendly staff, solid pizza and pasta, high chairs, and mall convenience (hello, car park and baby changing facilities).

• Cons: Not the healthiest, no official kids’ menu, and the bathroom is outside the restaurant.

Parent Tip: Order a pizza and ask for no chili oil. Easy, quick, and baby-approved.

BluHouse (Rosewood Hong Kong) — TST

• Pros: Possibly the best service in town for families. Italian-Mediterranean food that feels indulgent but clean. Homemade gelato, kid-friendly staff, and casual-chic energy.

• Cons: Valet parking can be pricey. No kids’ menu, but sharing works well here.

Parent Tip: The freshly brewed coffees here are a must-order.

La Vache! (Pacific Place) — Admiralty

• Pros: Steak frites for you, coloring pencils for your little one, and fries can be made baby-safe (no salt). Mall setting makes logistics a breeze.

• Cons: Menu is fixed (salad, steak, fries), so bring your baby’s own food if they’re not into that.

Parent Tip: This is a great place to satisfy a parent craving while still feeling relaxed about the baby situation.

Summer Palace (Island Shangri-La) — Admiralty

• Pros: Possibly my favourite on this list. Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine that’s consistently delicious, plus it’s loud and spacious enough that you don’t feel self-conscious bringing a baby into a white-tablecloth setting. High chairs available, super accommodating staff, and free parking with your meal.

• Cons: Despite being baby-welcoming, it’s still a "formal" Chinese restaurant with no kids’ menu, so you’ll need to get creative with ordering.

Parent Tip: Their dim sum is delicate but not fussy — order congee, soft steamed buns or rice rolls for little ones.

Final Thoughts

Being a parent doesn’t mean giving up good food. It just means we now have more criteria — not fewer standards. These brunch spots tick the right boxes for both baby and adult, so you can actually enjoy your avocado toast (or truffle dumplings, or pasta alla norma) without sacrificing style, quality, or sanity.