PARKING
There is a paid parking lot across the road from Chatterbox, it is attached to the Belconnen Labor Club and has a 2-hour limit. On a week day this parking lot is relatively empty- to get to the pedestrian crossing without walking on the road you need to cross tanbark and go through a low lying barrier, some strollers may have trouble with the barrier depending on their width.
Belconnen Mall is within easy walking distance and has free parking for 2 hours.
STROLLER ACCESS
The Espresso Bar itself has relatively good stroller access depending on which area you sit. Different ‘zones’ of the café are set-up differently so if one area isn’t quite right, try another! The area off to the left as you enter (past the lovely mosaic table) is well spaced. Plus it is an opportunity to rotate around the fun decor. See light!
HIGH CHAIRS
Multiple highchairs are available.
PRIVATE FEEDING AREA
There is not a dedicated private space, however in the same ‘left-behind-the-mosaic-table’ area, there are often tables and taller chairs set up. These look rather comfortable!
BOTTLE PREP SUPPORT
When I asked about bottle prep support, the waiter said the staff are happy to give a cup of warm water to bob the bottle in. They also have a full kitchen so I doubt there would be an issue around bottle prep.
CHANGING STATION
Here lies a small issue- there is not a nappy change table in the café or close by. I phoned the café to ensure I had not missed the station and was told that there is a regular table in the disabled toilet that parents often use. I saw that table (a taller coffee table, not very wide), but at the time the toilet/room was being used for storage of chairs as well so access was limited.
OTHER:
Coffee spill stopper!
I drink black coffee so the cup is usually very full very hot- due to no milk foam buffer. This little do-hickey is awesome for preventing the spillage. I got one for my mum during our second visit!
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