Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Arman Cafe
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Finjan Shop & Cafe
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Antique Row Cafe
American eatery with a nostalgic feel. Classic American cafe serving standard sandwiches & cafe fare with a nostalgic '50s & '60s feel.
Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe
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Dolci Cafe Italiano
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Public Square
Artful spot with light fare & a patio. Espresso & unique light fare offered in a cool, art-lined spot with a sidewalk patio.
Tappi's Cafe
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Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
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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.
Cafe 67
Daytime diner with kitschy decor. Retro-inspired diner offering an extensive menu of American comfort food for breakfast & lunch.
D Z Akin's
Veteran New York-style Jewish deli. Bustling, long-running New York-style Jewish deli offering oversized sandwiches & housemade pickles.
Lemon Grove Cafe
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Del's Hideout
Airy eatery for BBQ, sides & craft beers. Texas-style BBQ, sides & burgers, plus craft beers & cocktails, in a roomy, industrial restaurant.
Pappalecco
Chill Italian cafe with outdoor seating. Italian cafe fare such as panini, gelato & coffee are served in charming digs with a patio.
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.
Antique Row Cafe
Comfort-food spot with kitschy decor. Antiques-laden spot for homestyle American food, known for its generously portioned breakfasts.
Maggie's Cafe
Casual place for Mexican & American fare. Convivial spot serving American & Mexican dishes, a breakfast menu, plus shakes, beers & cocktails.
One Door North
Imaginative locale for campfire cuisine. New American bar & eatery with nature-themed decor, including tables set inside safari-style tents.
Donny's Cafe
Homey venue for coffee & bagels. Coffee, bagels & more are on offer at this basic spot with cycling memorabilia & patio seating.
Station Tavern
Industrial-chic beer garden with burgers. Open-air, modern beer garden featuring comfort food, craft beers & outdoor dining.
Olympic Cafe
Neighborhood joint serving Greek cuisine. Longtime counter-service spot for standard Greek fare & housemade desserts, such as baklava.
Piacere Mio
Rustic-chic option for Italian eats. Diners dig into traditional Italian fare at these romantic locales with exposed wood beams & bricks.
Parkhouse Eatery
Casual spot for American comfort fare. Cozy eatery serving modern American comfort cuisine inside a converted house with fireplace & patio.
Great Maple - Hillcrest
Modern dining with seasonal produce. Contemporary restaurant serving elevated comfort food with seasonal ingredients in a casual setting.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Hash House A Go Go
Creative American eats & Bloody Marys. Hip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.
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.
HINAR Dessert Bar & Café
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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.
Parfait Paris
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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
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Corvette Diner
1950s decor, burgers & singing waiters. Kitschy spot where 1950s-styled waitresses sport beehives & sing while serving burgers & shakes.
Gravity Heights
Modern brewpub & beer garden. New American cuisine & brunch specializing in beer, in a contemporary setting with natural light.
Fig Tree Cafe
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Konito's Cafe
Comfy digs for breakfast & lunch. Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.
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.
The Cliffs Cafe
Breakfast & lunch in an understated spot. Comfy eatery for breakfast staples like pancakes & omelettes, plus Mexican fare, sandwiches & wraps.
Fig Tree Cafe
Homey eatery for Californian brunch fare. Quaint cafe serving up locavore breakfasts, including French toast, inside or on the shaded patio.
Drift Cafe
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Kono's Cafe
Comfy digs for breakfast & lunch. Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior.
Cafe California Poppy
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Chefs Cafe
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Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar
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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.
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
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
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Sunny Side Solana
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Pipes Cafe
Breakfast & lunch spot with beachy style. Breakfast burritos, pancakes & burgers served in a surf-themed setting with an espresso bar.
Home Sweet Home Cafe
Cozy diner serving breakfast & lunch. Comfy daytime diner with a counter serving old-school American breakfast, burgers & sandwiches.
Versailles Cafe & Pastries
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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
Trendy outpost for organic cafe dishes. Organic, non-GMO cafe eats are the specialty at this modern, sleek venue.
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.
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.
Encinitas Cafe
Classic diner fare in old-timey digs. Old-fashioned diner with sidewalk seats offering omelets, grilled sandwiches & down-home meals.
Beach wolf
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Amalfi Marina Bar (Dockside)
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Mama Kat's Restaurant
Cozy spot for comfort food & pie. Down-home American favorites like biscuits & gravy & cinnamon rolls served alongside fresh pies.
Nectarine Grove
Cafe serving health-conscious plates. Cozy cafe highlighting health-conscious eats, including paleo, gluten-free & vegan dishes.
Le Papagayo
Vibrant Mediterranean & Latin eatery. Cozy, upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean & Latin fusion fare including paella & kalua pork.
Cat & Craft
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2051 Cucina Italiana
Industrial spot for scratch-made pasta. Italian eatery in an industrial park offering housemade pasta, pizza, focaccia & salads.
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar
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Connie's
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Windmill Food Hall
Cool eateries, games & outdoor seating. Hip food hall featuring unique counter-serve spots & craft cocktails, plus a patio & games.
Mom's Kitchen
Family-friendly American restaurant. Casual American restaurant serving breakfast & homemade pies in an easygoing space.
Teri Cafe - Oceanside II
Japanese fare in Hawaiian-inspired space. Hearty portions of Japanese mainstays like teriyaki & noodles served in a festive setting.
Silverback Breakfast and Cafe
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