Kid-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafés in Forest Hill

Brunch · Forest Hill

Lazy Chef

Lazy Chef sits right by Forest Hill station, a family-run brunch spot where regulars report that owner Serkan and his team greet them by name and remember their orders. Parents appreciate the well-priced kids menu (praised as "one of the best in South London"), highchairs, and buggy-friendly layout with a wide front window that floods the space with light on sunny days. The Spanish omelette with chunky chips draws repeat visits, as do the egg roll, Turkish bacon, and "perfect portion sizes" on the full English. "The staff are very friendly and welcoming," says one local who pops in with family and friends. Weekend mornings fill up quickly, so booking ahead helps. The daily specials board keeps things interesting, and the decaf pumpkin spice lattes have their own fans.