Open Grounds Cafe

Open Grounds Cafe sounds like a proper parent-friendly pit stop rather than a big day out. It’s in a church, with cosy decor, friendly staff and a menu that includes drinks, food and plenty of cake. The standout for many families is the gluten-free choice: several reviews mention lots of GF options, including cake and a brie and fig bake, all sounding genuinely tasty rather than an afterthought. The coffee gets a thumbs-up too, and the pricing is repeatedly described as reasonable, which is always welcome. What it doesn’t seem to be is a place with much built-in entertainment for children. There’s no mention of play areas, activities or space for running off steam, so this is more about a civilised sit-down than keeping little ones occupied. Useful if you want cake and a bit of calm; less useful if you need a proper kid magnet.