Breakfast with a toddler and a partner with an egg allergy can be tricky and it is the reason we rarely go out for it. We so often arrive to find almost everything on the menu contains eggs and the idea of an egg free substitute it met with a shrug. So what a surprise when my partner declared this the best review he has ever done (and asked if we could come back before we even … [Read more...]
Review: The Shake and Sweet Shop
There’s a small but mighty spot in Market Square in Witney that’s packed to the rafters with joy. The Shake & Sweet Shop - known to some residents as the little blue shop - is exactly what it sounds like: a haven for milkshake lovers, ice cream fans, those with a sweet tooth, and anyone in need of a little pick-me-up. The variety on offer is huge. There’s Mr Whippy’s, … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room Kid’s Menu
The Permit Room in Oxford is the more relaxed sibling of Dishoom - the kind of place you’d associate with cocktails and conversation, not highchairs and finger food. But step inside, and it is a welcoming space with charm, warmth, and surprisingly great options for little diners. If you’ve visited any Dishoom, you’ll know the look: mid-century furniture, Bombay-inspired art … [Read more...]
Jemma’s Family Friendly Finds: Kingsley Cafe
A café that looks out onto the A40 and regularly hosts biker meets might not sound like the most child-friendly destination. But Kingsley Café in Eynsham offers a golden bullet that most cafés don’t: it’s open late, and when you’ve got a teething baby or a toddler in full meltdown mode, that’s absolute gold. We visited on Easter Sunday, and it was busy, buzzing and had loads … [Read more...]
Jemma’s Family Friendly Finds: Yellow Submarine Cafe, Witney
Tucked away inside the Windrush leisure centre, Yellow Submarine Café might be easy to miss at first glance, but it's worth seeking out. In Witney I find many of the cafes are hard to access and push a buggy in and so finding one where this is easy was a priority for me when I was a new mum. While it initially appears as though access to Yellow Submarine is limited to … [Read more...]