A babychino is a small cup of warm, frothed milk topped with a little cocoa powder or a marshmallow — made just for children. It’s completely caffeine-free, because there’s no coffee in it, and it’s usually served just warm rather than hot, so it’s safe for little hands. The whole point is to let kids feel part of the coffee-shop ritual alongside the grown-ups. At Framberry, a babychino is on us with any adult drink.
What is a babychino?
A babychino (sometimes spelled babyccino, and occasionally called a “baby cappuccino”) is essentially the foamy top of a cappuccino without any coffee underneath — just steamed, frothed milk in a small cup, finished with a dusting of cocoa or a marshmallow on the side. It started as a way for parents to order something for their little one while they had their own coffee, and it’s become a lovely small ritual in its own right. No caffeine, no fuss, and a very happy child.
What’s in ours
Ours is simple and made with care: steamed, frothed milk, served just warm, with a light dusting of cocoa powder or a marshmallow on the side so your little one can have it however they like. We use oat and coconut milk as standard, so a dairy-free babychino is easy, and whole milk is there if you’d prefer. It’s halal- and kosher-friendly, like everything we serve. We keep it light on sweetness — it’s a little treat, not a sugar rush.
Caffeine-free & kid-safe
The most important thing for parents: a babychino is caffeine-free. There’s genuinely no coffee in it — it’s frothed milk and nothing more, plus the cocoa or marshmallow on top. We serve it just warm rather than piping hot so it’s comfortable and safe for small hands and mouths. If you’d like it without the cocoa, or with the marshmallow kept to the side, just ask — we’re parents and dog-walkers ourselves, and we’d always rather you had it exactly how works for your family. For full ingredient and allergen details, see our allergens and nutrition page.
Family-friendly Framberry
We’re built for families, not just tolerant of them. Buggies are welcome, there’s room to settle in, and there’s something for everyone — a babychino for the little one, a fresh-fruit smoothie or a flat white for you, and, yes, a free puppychino for the dog if they’ve come along too. Weekends here are happily chaotic in the best way. Come and make us your family local — we’re opening in London in 2027, and you can find your nearest Framberry when we do.
Frequently asked questions
What is a babychino?
A babychino is warm, frothed milk in a small cup, topped with a little cocoa or a marshmallow, made for children. It’s caffeine-free, served just warm, and lets kids join in the coffee-shop ritual.
Is a babychino caffeine-free?
Yes — completely. There’s no coffee in a babychino at all; it’s simply frothed milk with a dusting of cocoa or a marshmallow on top.
What age can a child have a babychino?
A babychino is just warm milk, so it suits toddlers and older children. As with any food and drink for very young children, you know your child best — and we’re happy to make it without cocoa if you’d prefer.
Can you make a dairy-free babychino?
Yes. We use oat and coconut milk as standard, so a dairy-free babychino is easy, and it’s halal- and kosher-friendly.
Is the babychino really free?
It is — a babychino is on us with any adult drink. It’s our small way of making families feel properly welcome.
Bring the little one in — babychinos are on us with any adult drink. See the full Framberry menu or find your nearest Framberry.