Kid-friendly cafes and restaurants in Marseille

What we kept

16 cafes and restaurants in Marseille kept for how they welcome families: play corner, high chairs, kids' menu, family brunch or stroller-friendly cafe, depending on the place. The Marseille places are tested by local parents and then checked (address, photo, opening). Ratings and review counts shown are Google's. Always check hours before you go.

With a kids' corner in Marseille

RockyPop Marseille : Pop-culture hotel brasserie near Castellane that clearly targets families: secured play areas, table football, ping-pong, arcade machines and karaoke available to use freely.

Maman est en bas : Family concept venue in the 11th district with a tea room, play area, high chairs and free parking.

Café Meinado (La tribu Meinado) : Community café run by a parents' collective, designed so adults can relax while children play in a dedicated room.

Le Poisson Lune : Children's bookshop in the Baille area with a stroller-friendly café where families can have a drink while kids play, read or try board games.

Baby Social Club : A volunteer-run parent-child café association in Marseille's 4th arrondissement, with a large play room, books and a toy library.

Family brunches in Marseille

Mama Shelter Marseille : Design hotel-restaurant near Cours Julien, with a large rooftop terrace and open views over the city. The relaxed mood and playful decor appeal to children, and a Sunday brunch is offered.

Sport Beach : A seaside restaurant at Pointe Rouge, described as a family-friendly address with a large terrace and a pool.

More places that welcome children

La Piraterie : A pirate-themed restaurant in Marseille's 12th arrondissement, where the ship-style decor, shows and entertainment throughout the meal captivate children.

La Marine des Goudes : A long-standing restaurant in Les Goudes, on the road to Cap Croisette, specialising in fish and bouillabaisse. The seasonal kids' menu offers for example catch of the day with mash, or pasta in tomato sauce and chocolate mousse, with a choice of syrups.

OLLā | La Vieille Charité : Café-restaurant set in the courtyard of the Vieille Charité in the Panier district, with a shaded terrace away from traffic. The menu changes weekly and includes a children's menu, high chairs are available and kids can order small syrups and artisanal lemonades.

Chez Mano : Hidden garden guinguette behind a cabaret theatre, serving Mediterranean tapas under string lights. The open-air setting away from the road lets children move around a little while the adults eat.

Café Zitoune : A café-canteen near Noailles on a pedestrian street, with a 9 euro children's plate and a free babyccino.

BāM | La Terrasse : Neighbourhood canteen open weekday lunchtimes only, with an air-conditioned dining room, a shaded terrace and an open kitchen. The menu changes weekly and always has a vegetarian option, which makes ordering easier for kids, and high chairs are available.

Le Château (Calanque de Sormiou) : Fish and bouillabaisse restaurant in the Sormiou calanque, with a terrace overlooking the cove. The natural setting lets kids stretch their legs before or after the meal.

El Barrio Marsella : A restaurant with a Latin mood, a step from Cours Saint-Louis, that welcomes families.