The parent-child café is a real gap in the market. There are plenty of cafés, but only for parents and not parent-child cafés. Anyone with small children knows this for sure: as soon as you enter the café, everyone's faces wrinkle in disapproval, even though the child hasn't made a sound yet. Just no children screaming, definitely don't want to be disturbed...
Parent-child café in Vienna
At least in the capital, you should be able to find a parent-child café. Actually, there is such a thing. But not very convenient. Either the opening hours are unfavorable, or you have to drive to the outer districts. In any case, the selection is not too large. You just have to take what you find. You will probably have to wait a long time for a real Sacher torte.
What parents want from a parent-child café is quickly listed:
- to be welcome
- Cake and drinks not only for the parents, but also for the little ones.
- A changing table
- Play corners or playgrounds for smaller and larger children, accident-proof, fenced off, easy to keep an eye on
- no shushing!, but cheering along when the little one has achieved something special.
- and of course child-friendly furniture; but you can often find that in other establishments now too.
How do you find a parent-child café?
Actually quite simple these days. You just have to search on the internet. Even if you don't find a parent-child café directly, there are a few clues. You can also search for parent café, children's café and similar terms. Here are a few web addresses to choose from: www.lolligo.net, www.dschungelwien.at, www.milch-bar.at, www.kinderzeit-wien.at or www.kiz.at. And there is also a café in the SOS Children's Village in Anton Bosch Gasse that is open to everyone. It's worth taking a look there too. By the way, the proceeds from the café operation benefit the SOS Children's Village.
And on vacation?
Yes, you can finally choose from a larger range, but only if you are not too picky. Because parents with children have also been discovered by the tourism industry as customers – especially as the customers of tomorrow. That's why there are also hotels and guesthouses that are happy to have families with children and have also ensured that everyone can feel comfortable. This is served by children's playgrounds, appropriately equipped rooms, and possibly even excursions or hikes suitable for parents and children. And of course a food and drink offer that is tailored to this group of people.
Then both young and old quickly forget everyday life without a real parent-child café, and the little ones don't even want to go home anymore.
