Snacking with kids in Buenos Aires: 10 spots with games, hot chocolate, and amazing snacks where kids can play and adults can relax

Ladrillo Juego y Café is the first specialty coffee shop in Buenos Aires to feature a playground designed for little ones. While the kids explore, climb, and play with giant blocks, adults can relax with a menu of specialty coffees and a selection of artisanal pastries.

Merope is in Palermo and is a Colombian café with exquisite and unique desserts that curious kids might find different and fun. One of its specialties is the flavor-packed Banana Split, topped with sprinkles, a variety of sauces, and wafers. But the fruit pancakes and smoothies also make for a perfect and colorful combination for a great snack with kids in Buenos Aires.

La Giralda is a classic. It may not be the most colorful or fun place to have a snack with kids, but every child should experience drinking hot chocolate with churros at least once in this classic spot, which, although restored, retains its vintage charm. Plus, you can have a snack with the kids inside or at their outdoor tables, and since it’s on Corrientes Avenue, it’s perfect for stopping by before or after a stroll or a trip to the theater.

There are so many delicious things to eat at Malcriada Café that anyone—child or adult—would have a hard time choosing. There’s the Torta Matilda, which is the ultimate chocolate cake—and if you’ve seen the play or the movie Matilda, you know exactly what I’m talking about. But there are also chocotorta alfajores, massive croissants, Key Lime pie, and of course, fruit smoothies and excellent specialty coffee.

If you want to go somewhere for a snack with kids that has gamesand where the grown-ups can relax, OkiDoki Kids Café is a great spot. It’s a café for children up to 9 years old. There are all kinds of games: inflatables, a ball pit, a soft play area, and role-playing games. Here, people of all ages can find something fun to do. Adults can enjoy a place to chat while the kids eat, jump, and play nonstop. Access to OKIDOKI is by 1-hour-and-50-minute time slots that can be reserved on their website. They have two locations, so check which one is closest to you.

Families often try to avoid fast-food restaurants, especially when looking for a good snack spot with kids, but sometimes you have to give in. If that’s the case for you, and you end up at one of the big fast-food chains, at least make sure it’s one with a ball pit. Here’s a list of restaurants with ball pits in Buenos Aires.

A great option if you’re looking for places to have a snack with kids but want something outdoors where they can run, move around, and enjoy the sun—the best thing you can do is choose from Buenos Aires’ outdoor dining patios.

Here’s one of the best places to have a snack with kids, especially if they’re very young. Planeta Xs is a space with a large play area for different ages, including a special section for babies, a ball pit, slides, and educational activity stations. The café offers sweet and savory options, with a kids’ menu and gluten-free alternatives. With a colorful and safe atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to enjoy a worry-free afternoon with the family.

Located in Belgrano, Macana Café is an ideal spot for a snack with kids in a warm, playful, and relaxed setting. The menu is designed to appeal to both adults and children, with sweet treats, submarine sandwiches, juices, and specialty coffee. Plus, there are play areas where kids can draw, play with giant chalkboards, or enjoy board games.

If you’re looking for a place to have a snack with kids in Buenos Aires’ Balvanera neighborhood that combines play and relaxation for adults, Boom Kids Café is an excellent choice. This space features soft play equipment, slides, a sandbox, video game consoles, and a café with a direct view of the play area, allowing you to keep an eye on the kids while you enjoy a coffee, lemonade, or a homemade snack.