Best Childrens cafes in Australia

Went during the Easter long weekend and although we knew a surcharge was going to be added didn’t know it would be 20% of the bill… bit steep I thought. But the service was worth it. Kuddos to the waiter who was also the bartender who serviced all the patrons by himself that night and still came to check in on how we all were going throughout the dining experience.
The food was great especially the steak and the pulled pork from the lux board.
The kids loved the sprinkles on top of the icecream with choice of sauce. Wish the meal came with a free juice though.
Cocktail was yum :)
Thanks for a great meal~

We come to Lux for THE BEST wings and tacos in town!! Sooo good! Great, friendly service. Will always come back for their wings :) Unfortunately the music they play is always far too loud.

Absolutely love new management! Always go above and beyond. Have been here before but this time was sooo much cleaner, absolutely lovely staff and were so accommodating both times I went to book my kids birthdays very last minute. Can’t recommend them enough!

2.3 - As much as I wanted to give this a high rating, I couldn't. I loved the actual garden setting but the food was not very good at all. I got a basic Pho, which every good Vietnamese restaurant should but the soup was lacking in flavour and depth. The ingredients were lacking and the noodle were too soft. Hoped that the iced coffee would be a lovely beverage to quench our thirst but it was barely a sip for the price that we would normally get a full tall glass for. They're moving soon so I will keep a lookout for their new restaurant and see if they will fix any of these things.

Great cocktails and friendly staff. It's not very convenient when the toilet is not located within the shop so we had to be guided by the staff and they had to open the toilets door for us, so I got them 4 stars. Otherwise, pleasantly enjoyed here. You can book a table in advance. They don't have tap beers which we prefer. There is a paid parking nearby.

The new owners have done amazing at this place. Had my little ones 4th birthday the other day. Well done and thank you to the owners and accommodating us.

Special thank you to Lexi. She was incredible at being there for us and all the other people she was helping.

Nice small cafe/restaurant with lovely people and quick service. It is mostly outdoor seats which are arranged and decorated nicely to compensate as much as possible for being on the side of a busy intersection. The food tastes nice but slightly more expensive than expected.

Delicious food and great customer service. Refined and modern aesthetic topped off wonderfully by a professional and warm staff. The seafood pasta is absolutely the best.

Lux meat platter - delicious and filling, great flavours.
(Green/blue drink) Hawaii time - sweet and everything you'd love if you like vodka cruisers but elevated!
Whiskey cocktail- great for an elevated whisky
Toasted marshmallow espresso Martini - 10/10 reccommend if you're a coffee lover, was an amazing coffee/cocktail

Service - 10/10, wasn't massively busy so we were looked after really well. Had a great chat with the bartender/waiter/(owner?) & even tipped, service was fantastic and a lovely atmosphere

Great food and a big variety for breakfast.
One of the best places for breakfast in the area on my opinion.
I want to go again for lunch and dinner so I can give another review.

Really great for quality Vietnamese food. The place had really nice decor and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and quick service. Food was excellent and freshly made. Had the Bahn Xeo (pancakes) and Nem nuong (pork skewers). The pancakes was really fresh, nice crunch and lots of meat. Pork skewers was perfectly cooked and a nice chew.

I can not recommend this place enough!!! I just celebrated my daughters 2nd birthday here and Eve and her team were so accomodating, the party was absolutely magical and my daughter and her friends had the best time ever! The centre is clean, well looked after and most importantly FUN!! The whole team is so welcoming and nice and really gives a family feel to the place, we come here so often we feel like part of the furniture. Thank you Big Top, this is a party I’ll never forget ❤️

Stopped in for brekkie. We ordered the brekkie burger and brekkie wrap. Service was very quick , great atmosphere as well. Food was very nice. My friend and I were dancing to the music while seated in our chairs. They also have an outdoor seating area which would be perfect in summer.

Just discovered this gem 💎!
Kids had a great time. And the coffee was great, and the food was all so reasonably priced (and yummy!). Think we might book our next birthday party here!

Bottomless brunch was more than perfect. Plenty of food and fabulous drinks. Great outdoor setting with a 10/10 lunchtime DJ to bring in the sunny day vibes. Heaters at hand when the day turned to a chilly night. The staff made us feel like the real VIP’s. I had been here once before for the cocktails and the staff were fantastic, I had to make sure it wasn’t a fluke….This crew goes above and beyond and leaves you feeling that something extra special!

Very friendly place owned by Amy who seems to know the regulars by their names! The Breakfast Burger (A$16) is very tasty and “crunchy” and it feels good to eat in a cozy friendly place. Will definitely return to try their dinner menu. Cafe is located opposite Macquarie Park metro station, currently obscured partially by construction nearby.

Was finally able to visit the newly opened bistro bar located in Wollongong Mall and I’m impressed by the fantastic atmosphere and excellent staff. The food is excellent, with the scrambled eggs being the best I've had for a while. As for the coffee, creamy and tasty. Even though it’s a busy place, the quality of food and service make it definitely worth revisiting again. Overall, highly recommend.

My husband and I were very disappointed in the state of the toys/mazes.. the foam was coming apart and held together with zip ties, large chunks of foam were missing many places, the ball pit was almost empty, most nets had big holes, and everything was just incredibly filthy. It seems like nobody has cleaned this place since it opened. Almost didn’t want my little one touching anything. A real shame because it is huge and roomy with tons of seating and different play areas, but disappointing that it’s just not maintained at all. Would not recommend or go back. That said, our 16 month old, that doesn’t mind dirty run down toys, absolutely loved it here.

Fun place for the kids to spend a few hours. Quite hot inside so dress in cool clothing. Make sure you explore all the areas for different things to do.
We stayed in the toddler area and took pics there but there's a great jungle gym for older kids too.

I had the chance to try different things on the menu and I’ve never been disappointed: food is simply amazing, rich in flavour and portions are very abundant.
Hard to find a favourite dish, but I would personally suggest the waffles, the breakfast bruschetta or the breakfast burger. Everything is excellent.
On top of that, Amy and her staff are extremely friendly and contribute to an excellent service.
Highly recommended!

Lux Bistro Bar & Café is a standout dining destination that offers something for everyone. The beautifully presented and delicious food, generous portions, and impressive drink selection are just the beginning. The bar was well-stocked with a wide range of drinks, including some of the best cocktails I've ever had. The establishment is well-run and professional, making it a great option for families. The highlight of our visit was chatting with the talented chef who was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. His attention to detail was evident in every bite. We will definitely be back to enjoy more of Lux Bistro Bar & Café's exceptional food and drinks. Overall, it's a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

Had trouble deciding since there are plenty of choices for a cafe. Finally settled with Teriyaki grilled salmon and beef pho noodle soup. These were pack of flavour. The beef noodle soup was heart warming and the salad had pomegranate which was a really refreshing addition to the whole dish. The egg normally added to the combination rice was at an extra cost.

Little on the pricey side but strategically positioned across the metro station. Not aware of any free parking spots.

EDIT: Decided to revisit this place as its under new management.
The menu is better but it's still not great. Poor service.
I stood at the counter 3 times and the young girl was no where to be seen. There were only 2 other families in there so it wasn't like she was busy.
I took my daughter to the change room and she fell through the change table, lucky I was able to catch her.
Don't waste your time going here.

This play centre is so run down and a sest pool for germs. The floors are disgusting, the toys in the toy room are so old, they look like they've never been cleaned and the room itself was filthy. The soft toys were so ewww brown and had various kids sucking on them.
The actual play area itself was so old, rundown, unclean and held together in places with cable ties, some of the padding was falling down. I didn't enjoy being there and refused to buy the kids food there as it seemed so unclean, unless they upgrade the place I won't ever take the kids back. I really miss places like Abrakidazzle.

If I could give this venue a rating of 0 I would, it was a complete disappointment in its entirity.

Over the weekend visited BigTop Playhouse for my god-daughters 3rd birthday and was met with a continual level of disappointment and frustration for the service my friend paid for. This party cost my friend over $800 and included extras she paid for like a balloon garland, costumed character and additional food platters.
When arriving at the venue we were met with dirty tables and chairs, tilting theme display which was completely unsafe, used table cloths and also only approx 5 themed plates and napkins with the rest of the settings replaced with an alternate themed plates, cups and napkins from a different childrens program.
I think one of the biggest disappointment was the balloon garland that was purchased as an extra for $120 per the advertised images and was nothing more than 4 individual balloon bunches that could have been done by anyone (photos attached).
Reusable cups that our children were given were dirty and looked to have not been properly washed and had been braisenly given to patrons.
The venue was completely understaffed and guests of our party were left to fend for ourselves in a private party room with a costumed character. We had to ask random patrons and their children to leave the room so that our kids could enjoy the costumed character that was paid for our party. This should have been something the staff should have been doing. I even had to ask to take over the music in the room for the kids as completely inappropriate music for children was being played.
We even had to help escort the lovely girl in the costume out of the room safely as the one staff member who was in the room with us left after I took over the music.
The food which was purchased additionally for $100 was nothing more than frozen party packs from your local shopping centre. If we were allowed to bring our own food in I can assure you it would have been much more enjoyable.
The actual playground space was completely run down with multiple sections of the play area held together with duct tape and zip ties and covered in a thick layer of dust.
When my friend sent a complaint to the owner on the same day, raising all these concerns it took over 38 hours for her to respond and was met with no remorse or explination for this service.
All in all it left a sour and dirty taste in our mouth and I know I am not the only one to say we would never recommend this venue to anyone looking to celebrate their childs special day.
Absolute disgrace.