All this month, we’ll be introducing 50 picks for some of the best family-friendly restaurants in Beijing. These reviews originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of beijingkids (see end of post).
Type of cuisine: Bakery/Deli
English menu? Yes
General kid-friendliness of menu: A wide selection of pastries, breads and sweets and basic breakfast options
Best dishes for adults: Chicken Caesar salad (RMB 50), smoked salmon bagel sandwich (RMB 50)
Kids’ menu? No
Best dishes for kids: Junior Breakfast set (RMB 50), chef’s salad (RMB 50), tomato mozzarella on focaccia (RMB 50)
Kids’ play area? No
Play areas nearby: Lido Park, Si’de Park, Metropark Lido Hotel
Kid-friendly staff? Yes, English-speaking and attentive
Bathroom: Not within the bakery; no changing table
Seating: Indoor and outdoor; tables, chairs and booths, but no highchairs
Price: RMB 250
Credit card accepted? Yes, both Chinese and foreign
Must-order item: One of their pastries, such as the apricot danish (RMB 12)
In a nutshell: This location may not suit youngsters, with its lack of washrooms and highchairs, but it is a cozy spot to get an afternoon treat or light breakfast – and there are various locations across the city. Compotoirs de France is best known for their pastries and cakes, so pair one of their croissants with a hot chocolate to keep warm in the winter.
Also try: Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours
Photo by Judy Zhou and Ellis Friedman