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Rocky Mountain Flatbread, two locations, Main Street and 1st Ave at Cypress they can set you up if needed. And with gluten-friendly and healthy options on their menu it’s a nice escape from reality. And they will make a grilled cheese for your fussy littles! Play area | kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables Café Deux Soleils, 1393 Commercial Dr During the day, the stage transforms into a kid’s play area with a chalkboard and toys to keep them occupied. They’ve got a few menu items for kids, the staff is friendly and the food, although vegetarian, is great. They are open early till late every day of the week. Play area | kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables Sweet Salt Bakery 3497 Fraser Street, Vancouver Sweet Salt is a family-focused bakery and café is home to carefully crafted breads, pastries, local, organic sodas and an array of teas and specialty coffee. Only the finest ingredients are used each day to create traditional German recipes from scratch. They have the best little kids play bakery area and hold workshops for kids to hone their baking skills too. Play area | kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables Bridges Restaurant, 1696 Duranleau Street, Granville Island Looking for upscale eats, fresh seafood and a tremendous view of the city? Bridges Restaurant is a great choice. Situated on Granville Island near the Market it’s the perfect spot to have some ‘real’ adult food while keeping the kids happy too. Kid’s menu on request. kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables (an area in the women’s washroom that is used) This is your ultimate kid’s restaurant and the food is fantastic too. Get your hands on some craft beer, freshly made in house pizza and have some downtime as your kids makes new friends in the mini kitchen for kids. Try the Farmer’s Market flatbread special and take advantagle of seasonal local ingredients. Gluten-free options are available. Play area | kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables Calhoun’s Bakery and Café, 3035 West Broadway Always open, Calhoun’s is perfect for a late night snack and always has freshly baked goods on the scene. It’s a large space so lots of room for strollers if you want to meet up with your fellow mamas. Colouring pages and games are available to keep the littles busy. High chairs and booster seats Kinder Café, #112-2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam Kinder Café is a safe and fun indoor space dedicated to children 6 and under to ensure a safer environment for your little one to play in. Organic lattes, cappuccinos, and delicious sandwiches, fruit and snacks! Check out the playground! - Bouncy Castle - Cedar Climber, Slide, Swing and Playhouse - 4 Playhouses - Ride on Cars, Trains - Bouncy Balls - Jumpers for Infants - Dress Up Costumes - 2 Real Grocery Carts - Grocery Store and Play Food - Bubble Machine on at 10:30am and 2pm! Wow! Play area | kids menu | high chairs and booster seats | change tables www.modernmama.com | VANCOUVER | A RESOURCE GUIDE | 2014 • 17