Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Annia's Kitchen

Annia's Kitchen

Casual pick for American & Mexican faves. Casual eatery serving Mexican & American fare in the lobby of the San Gabriel Valley Airport.

Cha Cafe

Cha Cafe

Creative fusion fare in casual digs. Modest cafe offering a fusion mashup of Asian, Mexican & Hawaiian fare plus coffee & fruity drinks.

Aloha Stacks

Aloha Stacks

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Más Cafecito Coffee

Más Cafecito Coffee

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Little Provence Cafe

Little Provence Cafe

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Fresh Roast

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

My Little Paris Café & Play

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Nano Cafe

Nano Cafe

Comfort eats in a buzzing hangout. Bustling diner dishing up comfort food & desserts, plus breakfast, including pancakes.

Sunday Cafe

Sunday Cafe

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LA SOCIAL CAFE

LA SOCIAL CAFE

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Le Roy's

Le Roy's

Family spot for breakfast & lunch. Family-friendly restaurant serving comfort food for breakfast & lunch in an unfussy space.

Goki - Bakehouse & Coffee Shop

Goki - Bakehouse & Coffee Shop

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The Peacock Cafe at The Arboretum

The Peacock Cafe at The Arboretum

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Namu Kitchen - Korean Style Brunch Cafe

Namu Kitchen - Korean Style Brunch Cafe

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SOMETHING HEALTHY CAFE

SOMETHING HEALTHY CAFE

Health-conscious cafe for salads & wraps. Modern, counter-service cafe featuring made-to-order salads, sandwiches & wraps, plus vegan options.

The Peach Cafe

The Peach Cafe

Neighborhood spot for breakfast & lunch. Quaint indoor/outdoor option known for classic & inventive breakfasts, plus sandwiches, wine & beer.

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.

The Diplomat Eatery and Tavern

The Diplomat Eatery and Tavern

Mediterranean pub eats in rustic digs. Hip, casual spot with a rustic-chic vibe offering Mediterranean tavern eats & happy hour every day.

Mari Vees

Mari Vees

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Cafe Valer

Cafe Valer

Casual cafe for coffee & cafe fare. Low-key, family-owned cafe serving coffee, salads & lunch fare to eat in or grab-&-go.

J & A's Cafe

J & A's Cafe

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BLVD MRKT

BLVD MRKT

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Mimo's Cafe

Mimo's Cafe

Basic spot for sandwiches & Mexican eats. Unfussy counter serve offering casual eats, including simple sandwiches, salads & Mexican staples.

Lisa's Coffee Shop

Lisa's Coffee Shop

Comfy daytime diner with retro decor. Cheerful throwback diner providing homespun American standards for breakfast & lunch.

The Only Place In Town

The Only Place In Town

Casual stop for American fare & more. Relaxed restaurant with a varied menu of burgers, omelets, pastas, tacos & housemade ice cream.

Aladdin Jr Restaurant and Cafe Covina

Aladdin Jr Restaurant and Cafe Covina

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GRANVILLE

GRANVILLE

Hip bistro with cocktails & global fare. Trendy eatery offering thoughtfully sourced international cuisine, plus a bar & a rooftop deck.

Fiore Market Cafe

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.

OH LA LA — Restaurant & Bakery

OH LA LA — Restaurant & Bakery

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Millie's Restaurant & Bakery

Millie's Restaurant & Bakery

Homestyle American meals in low-key digs. Old-school standby with burgers & other nostalgic American dishes, plus homemade pies & a gift shop.

BB's Cafe

BB's Cafe

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Urth Caffe Pasadena

Urth Caffe Pasadena

Cafe with local and organic sourcing. Outpost of a bustling cafe chain serving farm-to-table American bites, organic coffee, and desserts.

LovChCh

LovChCh

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Amara Cafe & Restaurant

Amara Cafe & Restaurant

Quaint Venezuelan chocolate-maker & cafe. Cozy, warm spot for South American fare like arepas & churros plus sipping chocolate & coffee.

Millie's Cafe

Millie's Cafe

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Cafe Santorini

Cafe Santorini

Rooftop Mediterranean dining spot. This Mediterranean cafe boasts a rooftop balcony & specializes in classic seafood, pizza & mezes.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.

Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Modest space for veggie-based fare. Vegetarian eatery offering health-focused fare in a basic, counter-serve setting.

Stacks On Route 66

Stacks On Route 66

Classic establishment for comfort food. Rustic pancake house offers hearty portions of breakfast dishes plus burgers & other comfort food.

Cafe Jane

Cafe Jane

Homey option for gourmet brunch fare. Gourmet brunch fare, burgers & rice bowls presented in a renovated cottage with front & back patios.

The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

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

Pop's Cafe

Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy digs.

Milpa Kitchen

Milpa Kitchen

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Little Beast Restaurant

Little Beast Restaurant

New American fare in a vintage bungalow. Quaint vintage bungalow with a patio offers seasonal New American cooking, plus craft beer & wine.

Arroz & Fun

Arroz & Fun

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Peppertree Cafe

Peppertree Cafe

Diner offering breakfast & comfort food. Casual diner with a huge breakfast menu & a wide-ranging selection of American comfort food.

Lola café

Lola café

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Four Cafe

Four Cafe

Modern spot for Californian cuisine. Serving Californian slow-food cuisine featuring organic ingredients from local farmer's markets.

Nick's Cafe

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.

Little Barn Coffee House

Little Barn Coffee House

Simple vegan window-serve option. Planet-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos, bowls & more in a straightforward window-serve spot.

Zinc Café & Bar

Zinc Café & Bar

Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.

Homegirl Café

Homegirl Café

Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads. Cafe offshoot of a civic-minded local organization serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads.

One Twelve Caffe

One Twelve Caffe

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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.

Philippe The Original

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.

Urth Caffe

Urth Caffe

Organic coffee plus American cafe fare. Bustling chain of coffeehouses serving an extensive American menu with counter service and patio seating.

The Little Jewel of New Orleans

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.

Bike Shed Moto Co

Bike Shed Moto Co

Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

Wild Oak Cafe

Wild Oak Cafe

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Aloha Cafe

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.

Klatch Coffee San Dimas

Klatch Coffee San Dimas

Casual & contemporary coffee house. Handcrafted coffee & espresso alongside fresh pastries, free Wi-Fi & an outdoor patio.

Lemon Poppy Kitchen

Lemon Poppy Kitchen

Quaint cafe serving comfort food. Bright all-day neighborhood cafe with a spacious patio, serving eclectic comfort food, beer & wine.

Little Ripper LA

Little Ripper LA

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Eastside Italian Deli

Eastside Italian Deli

Old-school Italian deli with sandwiches. Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.

Cherry Pick Cafe

Cherry Pick Cafe

Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.

The Neighborhood Cafe

The Neighborhood Cafe

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Blu Jam Cafe

Blu Jam Cafe

American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.

The L.A. Cafe

The L.A. Cafe

Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.

Sweet Savory Cafe & Bakery

Sweet Savory Cafe & Bakery

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Basil & Cheese Cafe

Basil & Cheese Cafe

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Cafe Factory Crepe

Cafe Factory Crepe

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Rail Side Cafe

Rail Side Cafe

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Bottega Louie

Bottega Louie

Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.

Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe

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.

Birdies

Birdies

Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.

Tribal Cafe

Tribal Cafe

Bohemian-style eatery with varied fare. Eclectically decorated spot for vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes, plus events & music.

Larchmont Bungalow Cafe

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 Original Pantry Cafe

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.

Commodore Cafe

Commodore Cafe

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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.

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.

Sierra Mexican Cafe

Sierra Mexican Cafe

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SteelCraft - Bellflower

SteelCraft - Bellflower

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The Nest: A Brunch Joint

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.

Off Street Cafe

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.

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

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.

Café Montrose

Café Montrose

Casual all-day cafe for baked goods. Casual neighborhood eatery & marketplace for breakfast pastries, sandwiches, light fare & more.

The Black Cow

The Black Cow

Destination for coffee & quick bites. Popular spot in a rustic space offering an eclectic menu of comfort-food favorites morning to night.

Carmel Cafe

Carmel Cafe

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Sqirl

Sqirl

Modern restaurant for diverse daytime fare. Hip cafe featuring global-inspired breakfast and lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.

Nature's Brew by Bacari

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.

Cafe Bistro

Cafe Bistro

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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.

Alcove

Alcove

Lively American eatery with a patio. American food & craft drinks in cozy, historic bungalows with a leafy patio & an upbeat vibe.

Pirates Dinner Adventure

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.

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