Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Coronado

Clayton's Coffee Shop

Clayton's Coffee Shop

Folksy American diner with long history. Old-timey landmark serving up classic American meals, plus coffee, pie & jukebox tunes.

The Henry

The Henry

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Parfait Paris

Parfait Paris

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HINAR Dessert Bar & Café

HINAR Dessert Bar & Café

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Fig Tree Cafe

Fig Tree Cafe

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Corvette Diner

Corvette Diner

1950s decor, burgers & singing waiters. Kitschy spot where 1950s-styled waitresses sport beehives & sing while serving burgers & shakes.

Piacere Mio

Piacere Mio

Rustic-chic option for Italian eats. Diners dig into traditional Italian fare at these romantic locales with exposed wood beams & bricks.

Hash House A Go Go

Hash House A Go Go

Creative American eats & Bloody Marys. Hip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.

Station Tavern

Station Tavern

Industrial-chic beer garden with burgers. Open-air, modern beer garden featuring comfort food, craft beers & outdoor dining.

Farmer's Bottega

Farmer's Bottega

Chic choice for farm-to-table fare. Country-chic bar & eatery preparing a new American farm-to-table menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

One Door North

One Door North

Imaginative locale for campfire cuisine. New American bar & eatery with nature-themed decor, including tables set inside safari-style tents.

Great Maple - Hillcrest

Great Maple - Hillcrest

Modern dining with seasonal produce. Contemporary restaurant serving elevated comfort food with seasonal ingredients in a casual setting.

Olympic Cafe

Olympic Cafe

Neighborhood joint serving Greek cuisine. Longtime counter-service spot for standard Greek fare & housemade desserts, such as baklava.

The Cliffs Cafe

The Cliffs Cafe

Breakfast & lunch in an understated spot. Comfy eatery for breakfast staples like pancakes & omelettes, plus Mexican fare, sandwiches & wraps.

Parkhouse Eatery

Parkhouse Eatery

Casual spot for American comfort fare. Cozy eatery serving modern American comfort cuisine inside a converted house with fireplace & patio.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

Antique Row Cafe

Antique Row Cafe

Comfort-food spot with kitschy decor. Antiques-laden spot for homestyle American food, known for its generously portioned breakfasts.

The Rabbit Hole

The Rabbit Hole

Hip pub with upscale fare & drinks. Upscale pub food & craft cocktails are served in a trendy setting with rabbit art & exposed beams.

Pappalecco

Pappalecco

Chill Italian cafe with outdoor seating. Italian cafe fare such as panini, gelato & coffee are served in charming digs with a patio.

The Mission - Mission Beach

The Mission - Mission Beach

Fusion eatery known for breakfast fare. Popular eatery serving Asian-Latin fusion fare with an international twist in a laid-back setting.

Donny's Cafe

Donny's Cafe

Homey venue for coffee & bagels. Coffee, bagels & more are on offer at this basic spot with cycling memorabilia & patio seating.

Maggie's Cafe

Maggie's Cafe

Casual place for Mexican & American fare. Convivial spot serving American & Mexican dishes, a breakfast menu, plus shakes, beers & cocktails.

Konito's Cafe

Konito's Cafe

Comfy digs for breakfast & lunch. Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.

Kono's Cafe

Kono's Cafe

Comfy digs for breakfast & lunch. Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.

Del's Hideout

Del's Hideout

Airy eatery for BBQ, sides & craft beers. Texas-style BBQ, sides & burgers, plus craft beers & cocktails, in a roomy, industrial restaurant.

Drift Cafe

Drift Cafe

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Fig Tree Cafe

Fig Tree Cafe

Homey eatery for Californian brunch fare. Quaint cafe serving up locavore breakfasts, including French toast, inside or on the shaded patio.

Lemon Grove Cafe

Lemon Grove Cafe

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D Z Akin's

D Z Akin's

Veteran New York-style Jewish deli. Bustling, long-running New York-style Jewish deli offering oversized sandwiches & housemade pickles.

Farmer's Table La Mesa

Farmer's Table La Mesa

Fun option for New American eats. Neighborhood favorite serving inventive New American eats in a colorful space with a spacious patio.

Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa

Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa

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Public Square

Public Square

Artful spot with light fare & a patio. Espresso & unique light fare offered in a cool, art-lined spot with a sidewalk patio.

Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe

Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe

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Arman Cafe

Arman Cafe

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Gravity Heights

Gravity Heights

Modern brewpub & beer garden. New American cuisine & brunch specializing in beer, in a contemporary setting with natural light.

Tappi's Cafe

Tappi's Cafe

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Finjan Shop & Cafe

Finjan Shop & Cafe

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Dolci Cafe Italiano

Dolci Cafe Italiano

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Chefs Cafe

Chefs Cafe

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Cafe California Poppy

Cafe California Poppy

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Antique Row Cafe

Antique Row Cafe

American eatery with a nostalgic feel. Classic American cafe serving standard sandwiches & cafe fare with a nostalgic '50s & '60s feel.

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar

Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar

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Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe

Hip spot for organic cafe eats & treats. Modern counter serve featuring local, organic cafe meals & artisanal baked goods in a bright space.

Cafe 67

Cafe 67

Daytime diner with kitschy decor. Retro-inspired diner offering an extensive menu of American comfort food for breakfast & lunch.

Pacifica Del Mar

Pacifica Del Mar

Swanky spot for seafood, steak & pasta. Upscale spot serving seafood, steak & pasta with ocean views & a bar with more than 200 vodkas.

Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar

Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar

Relaxing spot for seafood & brews. Waterfront restaurant with a patio on the sand offers seafood-centric fare & a variety of beers.

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach

Achilles Coffee Solana Beach

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Sunny Side Solana

Sunny Side Solana

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Thyme In the Ranch

Thyme In the Ranch

Charming cafe with outdoor seating. Traditional cafe fare & baked goods served in a country-chic, flower-filled space with patio seats.

Pipes Cafe

Pipes Cafe

Breakfast & lunch spot with beachy style. Breakfast burritos, pancakes & burgers served in a surf-themed setting with an espresso bar.

Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas

Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas

Gastropub with American small plates. A rotating menu of craft beers paired with New American small plates in a modern-yet-rustic setting.

GOODONYA Organic Eatery

GOODONYA Organic Eatery

Trendy outpost for organic cafe dishes. Organic, non-GMO cafe eats are the specialty at this modern, sleek venue.

Potato Shack Cafe

Potato Shack Cafe

Chill spot known for pancakes & potatoes. Low-key breakfast & lunch option for jumbo pancakes & baked potatoes in chill digs with a patio.

Versailles Cafe & Pastries

Versailles Cafe & Pastries

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Encinitas Cafe

Encinitas Cafe

Classic diner fare in old-timey digs. Old-fashioned diner with sidewalk seats offering omelets, grilled sandwiches & down-home meals.

The Crack Shack - Encinitas

The Crack Shack - Encinitas

Hip hangout for chicken & egg dishes. Fun spot for chicken & egg dishes with stylish outdoor seating, a full bar & bocce court.

Beach wolf

Beach wolf

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Nectarine Grove

Nectarine Grove

Cafe serving health-conscious plates. Cozy cafe highlighting health-conscious eats, including paleo, gluten-free & vegan dishes.

Le Papagayo

Le Papagayo

Vibrant Mediterranean & Latin eatery. Cozy, upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean & Latin fusion fare including paella & kalua pork.

Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)

Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)

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Home Sweet Home Cafe

Home Sweet Home Cafe

Cozy diner serving breakfast & lunch. Comfy daytime diner with a counter serving old-school American breakfast, burgers & sandwiches.

2051 Cucina Italiana

2051 Cucina Italiana

Industrial spot for scratch-made pasta. Italian eatery in an industrial park offering housemade pasta, pizza, focaccia & salads.

Cat & Craft

Cat & Craft

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Mama Kat's Restaurant

Mama Kat's Restaurant

Cozy spot for comfort food & pie. Down-home American favorites like biscuits & gravy & cinnamon rolls served alongside fresh pies.

Windmill Food Hall

Windmill Food Hall

Cool eateries, games & outdoor seating. Hip food hall featuring unique counter-serve spots & craft cocktails, plus a patio & games.

Connie's

Connie's

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PRK101

PRK101

Open-air tavern for BBQ, spirits & games. Bi-level, outdoor joint offering BBQ, burritos & cocktails, with games, picnic tables & a roof deck.

Café Topes

Café Topes

Hip spot for daytime cafe meals & coffee. Vibrant, modern cafe featuring classic breakfast/lunch plates & espresso drinks, plus patio seating.

American Heroes & Brew

American Heroes & Brew

Chill eatery for local fare & draft beer. Easygoing restaurant whipping up breakfast classics, burgers & sandwiches, plus wine & draft beer.

Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad

Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad

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Campfire

Campfire

Lively, rustic spot for wood-fired eats. Buzzy indoor/outdoor locale serving wood-fired American fare & cocktails amid camping decor.

Teri Cafe - Oceanside II

Teri Cafe - Oceanside II

Japanese fare in Hawaiian-inspired space. Hearty portions of Japanese mainstays like teriyaki & noodles served in a festive setting.

TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar

TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar

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Rose Cafe

Rose Cafe

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Beach Break Cafe

Beach Break Cafe

American restaurant with classic fare. Colorful, diner-style eatery offers large portions of American fare & popular giant coffee cake.

The Plot

The Plot

Vegan specialties in a rustic-chic spot. Plant-based dinners & weekend brunches, plus beer & wine, presented in a wood-lined space.

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