Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Avalon
Raffaello Ristorante
Enduring family-style Italian eatery. Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.
San Pedro Cafe
Low-key breakfast & lunch destination. Old-fashioned diner serving classic breakfast items, plus lunchtime sandwiches & salads.
Think Cafe
Homestyle American grub & a bar. Casual breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant featuring a bar, as well as patio seating.
Sugar Shack Cafe
Small American spot known for breakfast. Small eatery with surfing memorabilia serving classic American eats & hearty breakfasts since 1967.
Northside Cafe
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Marina Cafe
Casual American dining on the water. Hearty breakfast dishes & sandwiches are served in a casual, light-filled diner with marina views.
Good Stuff - Palos Verdes
Casual pick for healthy American eats. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.
Parkers' Lighthouse
Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.
Harbor House Café
Large menu of hearty fare served 24/7. 24-hour standby offering a big menu of homestyle fare, from egg dishes to Mexican food.
Little Billy's
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The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar
Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.
George's Greek Cafe
Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.
The Breakfast Bar
Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.
Zuzu's Petals
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The Attic
Hub for modern Southern fare all day. Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.
Let's Yolk About It
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Aroma Di Roma
Trendy Italian cafe with sidewalk seats. Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples like espresso, panini & gelato, plus outdoor seating.
The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar
Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.
Alder & Sage
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The Social List
Lively gastropub with outdoor seating. Upbeat tavern with sidewalk tables serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes & drinks.
Park Bench Cafe
Dog-friendly outdoor eatery. In Huntington Beach Central Park, a dog-friendly outdoor cafe for breakfast, lunch & a doggie menu.
Gaetano's Restaurant
Romantic Italian spot with wine & patio. Family-owned spot since 1999 for classic Italian fare & wine flights in romantic digs or on a patio.
Daisy Diner Long Beach
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Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"
Farm-to-table fare in modern digs. Modern hangout overlooking the Colorado Lagoon offering dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
Steadfast Cafe
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The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove
California dining right on the beach. A converted cottage houses this beachside eatery serving California favorites & a popular breakfast.
Crystal Cove Shake Shack
Throwback diner serving American fare. A '40s-style chain diner serving breakfast & American comfort fare, salads & shakes.
Cafe Lorel
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The Crooked Duck
All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.
Amarith Farmhouse Restaurant & Pie Shoppe
Easygoing spot for global classics. Laid-back eatery turning out casual staples with Mexican, Asian, European & American flavors.
Magnolia Café
Old-fashioned diner for familiar staples. Everyday classics dished up from morning to night in an old-school space with counter seats.
Rockefeller - Redondo Beach
Modern gastropub serving American fare. Gastropub serving wine, beer & sangria, plus American food in a modern-meets-rustic setting.
Torrance Tavern
Upbeat hangout for pub fare and craft beer. Convivial game-day spot serving pub plates, local craft beer, and cocktails in an airy, modern space.
Good Stuff - Redondo Beach
Californian cafe with a healthy focus. Breakfast-dinner Californian-American cafe offering wraps, salads & under-600-calorie menu.
King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant
Casual mainstay for Hawaiian staples. Local, kid-friendly landmark specializing in Hawaiian & American fare, including famed baked goods.
Canan's Kitchen Cafe & Bakery
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Mia's Cafe
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Reunion Kitchen + Drink
American pub fare from an open kitchen. Creative tavern eats including breakfast & a kids' menu with full bar & happy hour in comfy digs.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Local Kitchen
Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.
Wildflower Cafe
Cozy American breakfast & lunch stop. Artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast & lunch with coffee, beer & indoor/outdoor seats.
Eat At Rudy's
Down-home Texas BBQ chain. Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Blackbird Cafe Inc
Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.
Nick's Laguna Beach
Upbeat spot for Californian comfort fare. Open & airy eatery serving Californian comfort fare like fried asparagus spears & blackened halibut.
Jongewaard's Bake n Broil
Longtime spot for comfort eats & dessert. Established eatery serves up a variety of homestyle classic fare & desserts in a light-filled space.
Memphis Cafe
Funky ambiance & Comfort food favorites. This cafe serves a variety of comfort food dishes amid midcentury digs with a hip vibe.
MOULIN
Traditional French bistro & bakery. Parisian style cafe with a glass counter full of fresh pastries & classic plats du jour on the menu.
Zinc Café & Bar
Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Compact Californian cafe draws a crowd with coffee drinks & menu full of largely vegetarian options.
Cafe Heidelberg
Counter-serve breakfast & lunch spot. Low-key, established cafe offering breakfasts, espresso drinks, pastries & light lunches.
SteelCraft Long Beach
Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.
Cozy Cafe
Snug local nook known for breakfast. Diner fare with a Greek twist & breakfasts are featured at this cozy neighborhood spot with a patio.
Boathouse on the Bay
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Kitchen In The Canyon
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The Slip Bar & Eatery - Redondo Beach
Relaxed dockside joint for American eats. Casual waterfront spot offering American grub & weekend brunch, plus live music in a chill space.
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden
German-inspired beer garden and restaurant. Expansive indoor and outdoor space for traditional and modern German fare, including sausages and an extensive beer list.
Hamilton Place Cafe
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Lost Pier Cafe
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Heritage Family Pantry
American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.
Dupont Centre Cafe
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Harvest
Coastal California cuisine in a hotel. A menu featuring California coastal cuisine & drinks in an elevated dining room with a stone fireplace.
Kirari West Bake Shop
Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.
North Italia
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Maldon’s Brasserie
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RAFAEL'S KITCHEN & MAD COFFEE
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Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach
Beachside spot for healthy American eats. At this beachside low-key spot, healthy American standards are served all day, plus Mexican dishes.
La Playita
Mexican beach cafe open for breakfast. Huevos rancheros, burritos & seafood enchiladas in a little Mexican cafe overlooking a seaside park.
Martha’s Hermosa Beach
American restaurant known for breakfast. A small space with an outdoor patio is a local favorite for the seasonal fare & vegetarian options.
Mychal's Café
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Amarith Farmhouse Restaurant & Pie Shoppe
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George's Greek Cafe
Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.
SteelCraft Garden Grove
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Harry's Cafe
Casual American joint with all-day fare. Local counter-serve chain for American classics, including pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & burgers.
Zesty Olives - Laguna Niguel
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Utopia European Caffe
European eats & coffee in a quaint spot. Cozy hangout with a patio offering European coffee, pastries, breakfast & lunch fare, plus sweets.
LJ's Lil' Cafe
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The Kettle
Informal American eatery open all hours. American eats available 24 hours in a low-key environment with a diner vibe & patio seating.
Nick's Manhattan Beach
Classic American comfort food & full bar. Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in a simple but elegant setting.
Ocean View Cafe
Casual breakfast & lunch place. American & Mediterranean cafe serving omelets, salads & sandwiches inside & on the patio.
Eatalian
Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale
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Plumeria Cafe by Stacks Pancake House
Stop for ample Hawaiian-style breakfast. Chill outpost of a cafe chain offering a menu of American & Hawaiian comfort breakfast & lunch fare.
Den Cafe
Coffee shop with health-inspired fare. Coffee shop with a bohemian vibe serving pastry, soup, sandwiches & burgers off the grill.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Cafe Bistro
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Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Hidden House Coffee
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North End Caffe
Homey diner & coffee shop with long menu. Diner & java joint open breakfast-dinner selling ample sandwiches, pastas & salads plus beer & wine.
Off Street Cafe
Comfy New American spot with patio seats. New American breakfast & lunch served in a comfy spot with cottage-style decor & an outdoor patio.
Cafe Wild
Funky eatery & bar with a beach vibe. Beach-themed spot for Californian brunch & dinner with wine & cocktails amid quirky surroundings.
The Nest: A Brunch Joint
Breakfast & brunch with a Southern bent. Casual, modern find serving Southern-style breakfast & brunch, from pork chops to biscuits & gravy.
Smoke and Fire Social Eatery
BBQ, beer & sides in a bright eatery. Airy, industrial-style location turning out smoked brisket, burgers & loaded fries, plus craft beer.
SteelCraft - Bellflower
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Laguna Cafe
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8th Haus Cafe
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Everyday Eatery
Cheery cafe with indoor & outdoor dining. Bright cafe offering indoor & outdoor seating, plus staples like sandwiches, breakfast & bowls.
W Cafe & Restaurant
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Goofy's Kitchen
Character cameos & toontown-themed decor. Characters & mouse-shaped waffles are the draw at this buffet-style eatery in the Disneyland Hotel.
Burnt Crumbs Irvine
Gourmet sandwiches & outdoor seating. Cool counter-serve eatery featuring hearty sandwiches with sides, plus a shaded patio.
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