Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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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.
Pop's Cafe
Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy 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.
Poached Neighborhood Kitchen
Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.
One Twelve Caffe
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SteelCraft - Bellflower
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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.
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.
BLVD MRKT
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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.
Sierra Mexican Cafe
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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.
Mimo's Cafe
Basic spot for sandwiches & Mexican eats. Unfussy counter serve offering casual eats, including simple sandwiches, salads & Mexican staples.
Cafe Factory Crepe
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The Neighborhood Cafe
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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.
Heritage Family Pantry
American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.
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.
Milpa Kitchen
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Boathouse on the Bay
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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.
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.
Blackbird Cafe Inc
Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.
Bike Shed Moto Co
Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.
Zinc Café & Bar
Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.
Eatalian
Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.
Urth Caffe
Organic coffee plus American cafe fare. Bustling chain of coffeehouses serving an extensive American menu with counter service and patio seating.
Mia's Cafe
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LJ's Lil' Cafe
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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.
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.
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.
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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The L.A. Cafe
Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.
Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
Birdies
Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.
Philippe The Original
Landmark home of the French dip sandwich. Historic deli serving up signature French dip sandwiches & other comfort fare in busy communal digs.
Cherry Pick Cafe
Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
New Orleans-style cafe & market. Part grocery store, part cafe, this little laid-back spot imports culinary treats from New Orleans.
Bottega Louie
Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Homegirl Café
Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads. Cafe offshoot of a civic-minded local organization serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads.
Arroz & Fun
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Nick's Cafe
Old-school diner for breakfast & lunch. Downtown staple since 1948 offers a classic diner menu for breakfast & lunch in a bare-bones locale.
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.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Más Cafecito Coffee
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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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Eastside Italian Deli
Old-school Italian deli with sandwiches. Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.
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.
Commodore Cafe
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Hamilton Place Cafe
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Fresh Roast
Funky cafe with house-roasted brews. Quirky spot offering house-roasted coffee, smoothies, Hong Kong–style waffles & more.
My Little Paris Café & Play
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Annia's Kitchen
Casual pick for American & Mexican faves. Casual eatery serving Mexican & American fare in the lobby of the San Gabriel Valley Airport.
Daisy Diner Long Beach
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Aloha Stacks
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Cha Cafe
Creative fusion fare in casual digs. Modest cafe offering a fusion mashup of Asian, Mexican & Hawaiian fare plus coffee & fruity drinks.
Tribal Cafe
Bohemian-style eatery with varied fare. Eclectically decorated spot for vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes, plus events & music.
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 Social List
Lively gastropub with outdoor seating. Upbeat tavern with sidewalk tables serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes & drinks.
The Scratch Room
Casual, modern breakfast & sandwich spot. Eatery serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a relaxed, modern setting with TVs.
Alder & Sage
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzeria. Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Fiore Market Cafe
Sandwiches & salads in a garden setting. Chill hangout with an eclectic menu of sandwiches & salads, a small front garden & weekly live jazz.
Zuzu's Petals
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Larchmont Bungalow Cafe
Laid-back option with all-day breakfast. All-day breakfast is served along with casual lunch & dinner plates at this airy, bohemian venue.
The Attic
Hub for modern Southern fare all day. Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.
Kitchen Mouse Cafe
Modest space for veggie-based fare. Vegetarian eatery offering health-focused fare in a basic, counter-serve setting.
Aroma Di Roma
Trendy Italian cafe with sidewalk seats. Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples like espresso, panini & gelato, plus outdoor seating.
The Breakfast Bar
Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.
Let's Yolk About It
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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.
Mari Vees
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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.
8th Haus Cafe
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Little Barn Coffee House
Simple vegan window-serve option. Planet-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos, bowls & more in a straightforward window-serve spot.
Cafe Jane
Homey option for gourmet brunch fare. Gourmet brunch fare, burgers & rice bowls presented in a renovated cottage with front & back patios.
Tata's Cafe
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Local Kitchen
Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.
Parkers' Lighthouse
Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.
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.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale
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Lemon Poppy Kitchen
Quaint cafe serving comfort food. Bright all-day neighborhood cafe with a spacious patio, serving eclectic comfort food, beer & wine.
French Kiss café
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Little Provence Cafe
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Sqirl
Modern restaurant for diverse daytime fare. Hip cafe featuring global-inspired breakfast and lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
Namu Kitchen - Korean Style Brunch Cafe
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LA SOCIAL CAFE
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