Looking for a large, indoor space with coffee and snacks to host your next Mother’s Group catch up? If you have a baby or toddler, you’ll be looking for a spot that has space for prams and also perhaps an area for older siblings to play. The good news? There are lots of cafes for Mothers’ Groups catch ups around Sydney’s North Shore. Just be sure to call ahead if you have a big group.
Use these quicklinks to navigate your way through the best indoor venues for Mothers’ Group on the North Shore
North Sydney LGA
- The Greens, North Sydney
- The Union Hotel, North Sydney
- Oliver Brown, Crows Nest
- Kurtosh, Crows Nest
Mosman LGA
Lane Cove LGA
- The Diddy, Lane Cove
- The Canopy, Lane Cove
Willoughby LGA
- Eat n Chill, Naremburn
- Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood
- The Incinerator, Willoughby
- Sugar n Spice, Chatswood Chase
Ku-ring-gai LGA
- Runaway Spoon, Lindfield
- Dukes Green Cafe, East Lindfield
- The Sawmill, West Pymble
Hornsby Shire LGA
- PCYC Hornsby
- Magpies Waitara
- Hotel Pennant Hills, Pennant Hills
- Berowra Village Tavern, Berowra Heights
Northern Beaches LGA
- Frankies Food Factory, Terry Hills
- Belrose Hotel, Belrose
- Forest Hotel, Frenchs Forest
- The Falls Cafe, Oxford Falls
Ryde LGA
- Dragon Fly Cafe, Eden Gardens
- The Ranch Hotel, Marsfield
Best cafes for Mothers’ Groups catch ups around Sydney’s Lower North Shore
The Greens, North Sydney
The Greens
Whether you have little kids or big kids, The Greens makes the best venue for Mother’s Group catch ups. There is so much room, so you don’t have to worry about bulky prams and strollers. Plus, with so much outdoor space, the big kids can run around, while little ones can fuss without being noticed. You can even enjoy a game of bowls if it takes your fancy!
- Address: St Leonards Park, Ridge Street, North Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9245 3000
- Website: thegreensnorthsydney.com.au
The Union Hotel, North Sydney
The Union Hotel
If it’s space your after, then The Union Hotel in North Sydney is a great spot for Mother’s Group catch ups. You can easily weave all the prams and strollers in and set them up around a table, with plenty of space lot over to sit down and enjoy some conversation with friends. Plus, it’s a busy bistro area, so you don’t have to worry about the kids being too noisy – they will fit right in!
- Address: 271 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney
- Phone: (02) 9955 5844
- Website: unionhotel.com.au
Frenchy’s Cafe, Mosman
Frenchy’s Cafe, Mosman
This beautiful, French themed cafe, is nestled in the heritage landscape of Headland Park, Mosman. Located outdoors, there’s plenty of space for older children to run around safely, and plenty of seating to choose from as well. They also offer a fabulous kid’s menu with banana bread, milkshakes, a breakfast plate and more!
- Address: 3 Read Pl, Mosman
- Phone: (02) 9969 4411
- Website: frenchyscafe.com.au
The Oaks, Neutral Bay
The Oaks
Conveniently located in the heart of Neutral Bay, The Oaks has so much space to sit back and chat with your mummy friends. There’s a gorgeous tree in the courtyard that adds to atmosphere, with lots of space to wheel in those prams, nappy bags and all. If it’s rainy or cold, there’s also lots of space indoors too. Plus, they have an extensive menu to choose from.
- Address: 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay
- Phone: (02) 9953 5515
- Website: oakshotel.com.au
Oliver Brown Belgian Chocolate Cafe, Crows Nest
Oliver Brown
Got a sweet tooth? Who doesn’t love settling down with a delicious hot chocolate in hand? Oliver Brown is the ultimate dessert destination specialising in decadent dishes made from the finest quality chocolate imported directly from the worlds chocolate capital in Belgium. It’s also the perfect spot to bring babies and kids! You can park in the car park and get the lift straight down without leaving the building so it’s great for rainy days.
- Address: 36/48 Alexander St, Crows Nest
- Phone: 0466 148 460
- Website: oliverbrowncrowsnest.com.au
Kurtosh, Crows Nest
Kurtosh, Crows Nest
If you’re a pastry lover then you won’t be able to keep yourself away from this place. You can enjoy pastries, cakes and loaves over a well-deserved cup of coffee to get those energy levels right back up again. You can sit indoors and outdoors and even join a few tables together for a bigger group. It’s very family-friendly, and an excellent cafe for a Mother’s Group catch up!
- Address: 110 – 112 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
- Phone: (02) 9439 4563
- Website: kurtosh.com.au
Eat n Chill Wholefoods Cafe, Naremburn
Eat N Chill
Eat n Chill has the most incredible menu of nutritious and delicious meals, catering for gluten free, vegetarian, raw, paleo and dairy free diets. There’s even an outdoor area out the back with a cubby for the bigger kids to run around. It’s one of the best cafes for Mother’s Group catch ups!
- Address: 272-274 Willoughby Road, Naremburn
- Phone: (02) 8094 8101
- Website: eatnchill.com.au
The Canopy, Lane Cove
The Canopy, Lane Cove
The Canopy is a shopping centre that is a great spot for Mother’s Group catch up. There’s a selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from, all near a large open green space and a playground! Parking is easy too, with with 500 underground parking spaces available. The car park operates as up to 3 hours free on levels P2 to P4 and 1 hour free express parking on level P1.
- Address: The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove
- Website: thecanopylanecove.com.au
The Diddy, Lane Cove
The Diddy, Lane Cove
The Diddy is a local bowling club with affordable drinks and incredible food. Situated within The Diddy’s grounds, Lusso Kitchen offers not only delicious food, but a vibrant, green, family-friendly atmosphere totally unique to Lane Cove. There’s plenty of space for prams, and lots of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from.
- Address: Kenneth St &, River Rd W, Longueville
- Phone: (02) 9193 0470
- Website: thediddy.com.au
The Incinerator, Willoughby
The Incinerator
This is a fabulous cafe for a Mother’s Group catch up in Willoughby with a range of delicious, Instagram-worthy meals to choose from. They believe in using fresh and sustainable produce, letting premium ingredients drive each dish’s rich flavour. There’s outdoor seating, and right next to Hallstrom Park for a play afterwards.
- Address: 2 Small Street, Willoughby
- Phone: (02) 8188 2220
- Website: theincinerator.com.au
Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood
Great Northern Hotel
A local landmark in Chatswood, this pub is conveniently located with multiple dining areas for you to sit back and chat in. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space, with room for prams and strollers. You can also enjoy a range of tasty meals.
- Address: 522 Pacific Highway, Chatswood
- Phone: (02) 9419 4555
- Website: greatnorthernhotel.com.au
Sugar ‘n Spice, Chatswood Chase
Sugar n Spice
Whether you are looking for something nice and sweet, or a wholesome breakfast meal to see you through the day, Sugar ‘n Spice at Chatswood Chase is worth a visit. Pull up a pram and dig in while you chat about all things baby (or not!).
- Address: G-056 Chatswood Chase, Chatswood
- Phone: (02) 9958 0747
- Website: sugarnspice.com.au
Best cafes for Mothers’ Groups catch ups around Sydney’s Lower North Shore
Runaway Spoon, Lindfield
Runaway Spoon is right next to the new green in Lindfield and is a spacious and family-friendly cafe. They have an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch, and a great kids menu too.
- Address: 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield
- Phone: (02) 9416 2565
- Website: therunawayspoon.com.au
Dukes Green, East Lindfield
Dukes Green Cafe is right next to a park and playground
Dukes Green Cafe is next to a lovely park with playground about 20 metres away, which so handy if you have an older child who needs to run around too! If you are looking for a bit of fresh air and the chance to get out and about with little ones, this space is the perfect way to soak up some of that much-needed vitamin D.
- Address: 15 Hughes Place, East Lindfield
- Phone: (02) 9310 3042
The Sawmill, West Pymble
The Sawmill
The Sawmill is the perfect place to sit outside and chat on a nice, sunny day. There is room for up to eight mums and bubs, prams and all, but it is always a good idea to call ahead and book a space just to make sure. It makes an ideal venues for Mothers’ Group. If you’re looking for a nearby playground, Bicentennial Park is just a few minutes drive.
- Address: 7 Duneba Ave, West Pymble
- Phone: (02) 9498 6565
- Website: thesawmill.com.au
Magpies Waitara
Magpies Waitara
Magpies Waitara boasts a host of food and beverage outlets, with a number of different kitchens for you to choose from when it comes to food time! Plus, they often have a great line up of entertainment live. In the Pavilion you will find lots of space for prams, along with a medium-sized indoor play area for the older kids.
- Address: 11-37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara
- Phone: (02) 9487 1066
- Website: magpieswaitara.com.au
PCYC Hornsby
PCYC Hornsby
Recently built, this is a fabulous place for a catch up. In fact, they now hold the Hornsby mothers’ group program at the Early Childhood Health Centre here as there is so much space. You can choose from inside or outside tables, bigger kids can enjoy the soft play area, or you can walk down to the new Waitara Playground at the end of the oval. If you are looking for a bit of exercise, you can even take the prams on laps around the oval.
- Address: 1 Park Lane, Waitara
- Phone: (02) 8998 5400
- Website: pcycnsw.org.au/hornsby-ku-ring-gai
Hotel Pennant Hills
Hotel Pennant Hills
This is another great, relaxed venue to host your next Mothers’ Group catch up. There is plenty of food options to choose from, lots of space for prams and the like, as well as an awesome play area for the bigger kids to have a play and some fun.
- Address: 352 Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills
- Phone: (02) 9484 2266
- Website: hotelpennanthills.com.au
Berowra Village Tavern, Berowra Heights
Berowra Village Tavern
There’s lots of room to spread out at Berowra Village Tavern with your Mothers’ Group. Sit outside on a sunny day, there’s even a small playground for older kiddies. Or there’s plenty of room inside for prams too. There are so many delicious things to choose from on the menu, you could stay all day.
- Address: 1 Turner Road, Berowra Heights
- Phone: (02) 9456 2193
- Website: berowravillagetavern.com
The Gardens Restaurant & Terrace Bar at Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park
So good! Nothing better than a sweet treat to finish off lunch
Choose to sit inside or outside by the lovely plants. Afterwards you can have a stroll around the gardens, pick up some stylish homewares or visit the nature playground. This is the perfect place to sit down for a chat, before taking a wander an enjoying the great outdoors. Read our review of The Gardens Restaurant.
- Address: Eden Gardens, 301/307 Lane Cove Road, North Ryde
- Phone: (02) 9491 9900
- Website: edengardens.com.au
The Ranch Hotel, Marsfield
The Ranch
The Ranch Hotel in n Marsfield has so much space for prams and all the baby paraphernalia in general, with a big outdoor play area for any of the older kids. It’s a nice and casual option for a mothers’ group catch up. Click here to read our review. If you can leave the bubs at home with Dad, it’s also a great spot for a night out with the girls!
- Address: 108 Herring Rd, Marsfield
- Phone: (02) 9887 2411
- Website: theranch.com.au
Best cafes for Mothers’ Groups catch ups around Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Frankies Food Factory, Terrey Hills
After you’ve had a mooch around the incredible garden centre and been tempted by the stylish homewares, relax over coffee or lunch at Frankies while the kids can play. This is one of our fav cafes for Mothers’ Groups that overlooks a gated and shaded children’s playground within the grounds of Flower Power. There’s plenty of easy parking too! Read our review.
- Address: 277 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills
- Phone: (02) 8401 7555
- Website: frankiesfoodfactory.com.au
Belrose Hotel, Belrose
Belrose Hotel
Boasting the largest indoor play centre in any bar in Australia, this venue will see you through from babies to 10 year olds! The coffee is great and the menu is extensive. A great option for a rainy or windy day, it’s a great venues for Mothers’ Group.
- Address: 5 Hews Parade, Belrose
- Phone: (02) 9451 8585
- Website: belrosehotel.com.au
The Falls Cafe & Play, Oxford Falls
The Falls Cafe
This is one of the best cafes for Mothers’ Groups. The Falls Cafe & Play is your premiere boutique cafe and play centre located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. It’s a great place to take mother’s group with an undercover play centre for bigger kids, delicious range of homemade food, coffee, free + easy-access parking, uncapped play.
- Address: 2 Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls
- Phone: (02) 9972 8746
- Website: thefallscafe.com.au
Forest Hotel
The Forest Hotel in Frenchs Forest
The Forest Hotel in Frenchs Forest has both indoor and outdoor dining options available, plus a large outdoor play area for the kids to enjoy! There’s plenty of space for prams and lots of high chairs available for the babies… plus toddlers and older kids can have fun playing in the outdoor playground or indoor games room. They open at 10am every day, so a good option even if you just want a coffee and a snack.
- Address: 5 Frenchs Forest Road East, Frenchs Forest
- Phone: (02) 9451 3699
- Website: foresthotel.com.au
