If you’ve ever taken a hungry child to a restaurant, you know the drill. You order the food, you smile, you try to chat… and five minutes later, someone is sliding under the table.
That’s why I was so excited about my recent project with Balkan Bistro Prespa – a cozy Greek food spot in Warsaw. Together, we created five beautiful custom coloring pages for restaurants… and the kids love them!
Why Coloring Pages Work Wonders in Restaurants
I’m not just speaking as an illustrator – I’m speaking as a mom. I have a 6-year-old, and trust me, I choose restaurants that have something for kids to do while they wait.
When there’s a fun activity, the wait feels shorter, the kids are happier, and the parents can actually enjoy their meal. It’s a win-win.
Coloring pages are the perfect solution:
- Quiet, mess-free entertainment
- Sparks creativity and imagination
- Turns the meal into a positive memory
The Prespa Balkan Bistro Collection
For Prespa, I illustrated five custom coloring pages with Greek themes – from seaside scenes to olive branches.
The best part? Their logo is part of the illustration, so kids can color it in too! Boosting brand recognition in the most positive way.
We also made sure to design pages for different age groups:
- More detailed designs for older kids who love a challenge
- Simpler pages with larger areas for little artists just starting out
Why Restaurants Should Go Custom
You can buy generic coloring sheets, sure – but custom coloring pages for restaurants add so much more:
- They reflect your brand and personality
- They create a unique keepsake (some kids take them home!)
- They work as subtle marketing – they can incorporate your logo and restaurant name
- Parents will be eager to come back, thanks to the positive memories.
Tips for Restaurant Owners
Thinking about getting your own custom coloring pages for restaurants? Here are my top tips:
- Have at least 2 designs and match them to the age groups
- Older kids: More detail, smaller spaces
- Younger kids: Bigger areas, simple shapes
- Choose the right coloring tools
- No markers! They bleed, stain tablecloths, and make a mess
- Go for thick colored pencils – durable, easy to hold, and long-lasting
- My top pick for US-based restaurants? Go for a classic set of Crayola pencils! This classroom size set will last forever.
Ready to Bring This Idea to Your Restaurant?
Whether you run a family-friendly café, a busy bistro, or a cozy neighborhood eatery, custom coloring pages for restaurants can make your youngest guests (and their parents) very happy.
If you’d like to create something special for your own business, I’d love to help.
📩 Get in touch and let’s design something your guests will remember! You can email me at customer-care@annagrunduls.com
Loved these greek themes? There’s a printable bundle available in my Etsy store, check it out. 🙂
And if your local restaurant doesn’t have it’s own coloring pages, you can always bring some of my coloring stationery products with you! They’re the perfect size to slide them into your purse, in case of a coloring emergency.
My boys are BIG fans of coloring pages in restaurants! We often ask for second pages if we get the chance! These are so cute!
Wow they sound like quick colorists! Something tells me we would be great coloring buddies, our family is also big on coloring 🙂
I never would’ve thought about custom colouring pages for restaurants, but it makes so much sense! Love how thoughtful and branded they can be, too — way more memorable than the usual crayon-and-menu thing.
Right? It’s such a small detail, but can truly elevate the experience. We often take colored pages home, if they’re cute! So it can totally double as a promo material if it’s well designed 🙂
Honestly, I love coloring at restaurants with my grandkids. They have so much fun with it, and it’s such a joy watching them enjoy those coloring pages.
Oh, that’s so sweet! I love coloring myself, but doing it with kids and grandkids is a next level of joy 🙂
Coloring pages are the best at restaurants. They are fun for adults and kids. I like the ones with puzzles, mazes and word games too!!!
Yesss! Anything to occupy kids is a life-saver, when they’re already hungry and have to wait for their meal 🙂
So cool. This is great for kids to stay entertained while out at restaurants and such. And it’s a great family activity too!
Yes!!! And I love that it’s at the table, so no dedicated play area is necessary to make a restaurant kid-friendly
I always love to see pages like this at restaurants. They are the single best way to make a peaceful meal with toddlers possible. LOL.
Omg, true!!! It’s such a rare treat to eat in peace with the little ones 😅 And it really doesn’t take much!