Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Carson
Hamilton Place Cafe
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SteelCraft Long Beach
Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.
Local Kitchen
Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.
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.
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.
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.
Eatalian
Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.
Daisy Diner Long Beach
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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.
King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant
Casual mainstay for Hawaiian staples. Local, kid-friendly landmark specializing in Hawaiian & American fare, including famed baked goods.
Heritage Family Pantry
American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.
Mia's Cafe
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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.
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.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Zuzu's Petals
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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.
The Breakfast Bar
Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.
Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Parkers' Lighthouse
Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.
Boathouse on the Bay
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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.
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.
Think Cafe
Homestyle American grub & a bar. Casual breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant featuring a bar, as well as patio seating.
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.
San Pedro Cafe
Low-key breakfast & lunch destination. Old-fashioned diner serving classic breakfast items, plus lunchtime sandwiches & salads.
Raffaello Ristorante
Enduring family-style Italian eatery. Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale
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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.
Mychal's Café
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The Crooked Duck
All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.
Cafe Lorel
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Wildflower Cafe
Cozy American breakfast & lunch stop. Artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast & lunch with coffee, beer & indoor/outdoor seats.
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.
Good Stuff - Redondo Beach
Californian cafe with a healthy focus. Breakfast-dinner Californian-American cafe offering wraps, salads & under-600-calorie menu.
Rockefeller - Redondo Beach
Modern gastropub serving American fare. Gastropub serving wine, beer & sangria, plus American food in a modern-meets-rustic setting.
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.
Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"
Farm-to-table fare in modern digs. Modern hangout overlooking the Colorado Lagoon offering dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
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.
Sierra Mexican Cafe
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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.
Let's Yolk About It
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SteelCraft - Bellflower
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Kirari West Bake Shop
Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.
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.
Tata's Cafe
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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.
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.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
One Twelve Caffe
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Cafe Bistro
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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.
Nick's Manhattan Beach
Classic American comfort food & full bar. Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in a simple but elegant setting.
The Kettle
Informal American eatery open all hours. American eats available 24 hours in a low-key environment with a diner vibe & patio seating.
Ocean View Cafe
Casual breakfast & lunch place. American & Mediterranean cafe serving omelets, salads & sandwiches inside & on the patio.
Cafe Factory Crepe
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The Neighborhood Cafe
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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.
North End Caffe
Homey diner & coffee shop with long menu. Diner & java joint open breakfast-dinner selling ample sandwiches, pastas & salads plus beer & wine.
Cafe Wild
Funky eatery & bar with a beach vibe. Beach-themed spot for Californian brunch & dinner with wine & cocktails amid quirky surroundings.
Pop's Cafe
Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy digs.
The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey
Modern outfit for American & Greek eats. Family-friendly operation with a relaxed vibe dishing up casual American & Mediterranean fare.
Good Stuff - El Segundo
Health-oriented American comfort food. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.
Blue Butterfly Coffee
Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.
Poached Neighborhood Kitchen
Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.
The Coffee Company
Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.
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.
LJ's Lil' Cafe
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Bike Shed Moto Co
Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.
Nature's Brew by Bacari
Coffee bar with all-day bites. Counter-serve coffeehouse with juices, light fare & pastries in a high-ceilinged, industrial space.
The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar
Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.
Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista
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Playa Provisions
Market, bar, cafe & ice cream shop. Beachside purveyor of ocean-goer treats including sandwiches, ice cream cones & cocktails.
Zinc Café & Bar
Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.
Birdies
Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.
Urth Caffe
Organic coffee plus American cafe fare. Bustling chain of coffeehouses serving an extensive American menu with counter service and patio seating.
Rock & Brews
Hip spot for elevated pub grub & beer. Hip bar & grill offering an elevated menu of pizza, burgers & pub grub, plus a diverse beer list.
Basil & Cheese Cafe
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Knights & jousting-themed dinner theater. Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Dinner theater set on a Spanish galleon. Diners enjoy dinner & a show with an 18th-century ship replica as the stage at this thrilling event.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
The L.A. Cafe
Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.
The Original Pantry Cafe
Iconic, 24-hour diner for homestyle eats. Casual diner, open since 1924, dishing up ample portions of American eats around the clock.
BLVD MRKT
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Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
Bottega Louie
Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Aloha Cafe
Homestyle Hawaiian eats in basic setting. From Spam & eggs to slow-cooked BBQ pork, a range of Hawaiian specialties in a no-frills setting.
Milpa Kitchen
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Re/creation Cafe
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Commodore Cafe
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Cherry Pick Cafe
Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.
Metro Cafe
New American eats & outdoor seating. Modern spot with outdoor seating offers a creative menu of New American comfort food.
Harry's Cafe
Casual American joint with all-day fare. Local counter-serve chain for American classics, including pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & burgers.
The Hive - Healthy Eats & Organic Cafe - MDR
Easygoing choice for bowls & kombucha. Casual stop selling health-conscious grub including bowls & salads, plus kombucha on tap & coffee.
Variable Cafe
Simple joint for inventive vegan fare. Unpretentious locale dishing up creative vegan salads, soups & mains with global influences.
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