Kid-friendly places in Apeldoorn

33 places in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, where children are actually welcome — what each one is, what it costs, and what to watch for. 12 carry a warning worth reading before you go.

Eat and play
Playgrounds

Eat and play26

't Pannekoekhuis ApeldoornRestaurant
Pancake house, colouring for kids while waiting, English menus available
't Pannekoekhuis UgchelenRestaurant
Well-rated pancake house, indoor + outdoor tables, fast service, parking; ~5km SW of centre
Bollino's BroodjesCafe
Sandwich/brunch spot, staff give kids colouring books and pencils, outdoor seating
Brasserie De ZonCafe
Social-enterprise brasserie staffed largely by people with disabilities, short menu, cheap, generous portions, forest setting
Buds TolhuisRestaurant
Large indoor and outdoor play space, big portions, gluten-free bread; booking advised; ~15km west
De Pannekoek BeekbergenRestaurant
Pancake restaurant

No separate play room (just some games), slow service reported
De Pannenkoeken JungleRestaurant
Jungle-themed pancake restaurant, multiple indoor play areas, birthdays; recently opened, outdoor playground still being finished
De Proeftuin HoenderlooRestaurant
Wood-fired pizza + playground + minigolf on site, gluten-free dough available; ~12km SW
De WaaghalsRestaurant
Snack bar in Park Berg en Bos with large playground and big terrace

Poor food reviews, treat as a drinks/ice-cream stop
GuusjeCafe
Central brunch cafe, relaxed atmosphere

Mixed reviews on food quality and price
Het Oude KantongerechtCafe
Brunch cafe, explicitly baby- and toddler-friendly per reviews, central near station
Het StadscaféBar
Central cafe/bar, family-friendly by day, large portions, QR ordering; evenings skew adult
Huize BloemCafe
Garden tearoom with jungle gym, big terrace, gluten-free bread, dog-friendly, steam trains pass by in season
Mr. MurkBar
Central restaurant/bar, good atmosphere, open from 10:00 Saturdays

Food quality reviews are mixed
Onder de BoomCafe
Lakeside restaurant in Park Berg en Bos, 5 min from Apenheul zoo

Gets very crowded, premium prices
One Love ApeldoornCafe
Lunch/brunch cafe, pancakes for kids, good gluten-free options, cosy
Pancake House Berg en DalRestaurant
Forest-set pancake house, stroller-friendly, cosy; reserve ahead, very popular with tourists
Pannenkoekenhuis de BoskabouterRestaurant
Indoor play area, dog-friendly, cosy in winter; ~10km north
Pannenkoekhuis Apeldoorn (Brinklaan)Restaurant
Old-school pancake house, ~200 pancake varieties, poffertjes, owner often cooks herself

Cash only
Restaurant De BoskantineRestaurant
Indoor playground + large arts/crafts area, outdoor climbing frame and air trampoline

Several poor food/service reviews, card only
Restaurant MalkenschotenRestaurant
Outdoor playground + indoor toddler space, trampoline, slides, bouncy castle, colouring sheets

Mixed service reviews
Restaurant TriangelRestaurant
Family-heavy crowd, weekend brunch from 10:00

Young/inexperienced staff, a bit pricey
Speelparadijs Pannenkoekenhuis VoorstRestaurant
Pancakes + indoor/outdoor funfair (carousel, mini ferris wheel)

Minimum spend required for playground access; ~15km east
Stadslandgoed Het Woldhuis De BoerderijCafe
Farm estate cafe/restaurant on a walking estate, good stop after a woodland walk
The Apeldoorns Coffee HuysCafe
Breakfast/lunch cafe tucked off the main street, pastries and high tea; note: laptops not allowed
bij RuyschRestaurant
Restaurant with playground, ice cream, good value; ~8km south

Playgrounds7

Heggies Play BarnIndoor playground
Indoor playground with snacks/drinks, ball pit, climbing

Very limited parking; ~13km north
Kinderboerderij De MatenFree playground / petting farm
Free petting farm with small playground, clean and well-kept; no full food service
Kinderboerderij Laag BuurloFree playground / petting farm
Free petting farm + open playground, picnic tables, own food allowed; only ice cream/drinks sold on site
Kinderparadijs MalkenschotenIndoor playground
Paid family park (~€10-12 pp): playgrounds, petting zoo, minigolf, go-karts, multiple food kiosks on site
Monkey Town ApeldoornIndoor playground
Indoor playground with cafe, free adult entry, lots of parking

Gets hot inside
Speelweide Park Berg en BosFree playground / petting farm
Free water/sand play area, climbing frames, den-building, rain shelter, toilets; cafe nearby (Onder de Boom), no food on the playground itself
Waterspeelplaats MatenparkFree playground / petting farm
Free outdoor water play area in Matenpark, drinking water available; bring your own food

Other cities

Every place here is in the Kindering app too, on one map with the rest of Apeldoorn, sorted by how far each one is from you.

Missing a place, or one has closed? Tell us.