Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Gardena
Eatalian
Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.
Hamilton Place 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.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale
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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.
Tata's Cafe
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Mychal's Café
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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.
King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant
Casual mainstay for Hawaiian staples. Local, kid-friendly landmark specializing in Hawaiian & American fare, including famed baked goods.
Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
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.
Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Kirari West Bake Shop
Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.
Sierra Mexican Cafe
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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.
Wildflower Cafe
Cozy American breakfast & lunch stop. Artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast & lunch with coffee, beer & indoor/outdoor seats.
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.
La Playita
Mexican beach cafe open for breakfast. Huevos rancheros, burritos & seafood enchiladas in a little Mexican cafe overlooking a seaside park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good Stuff - Redondo Beach
Californian cafe with a healthy focus. Breakfast-dinner Californian-American cafe offering wraps, salads & under-600-calorie menu.
SteelCraft Long Beach
Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.
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.
Rockefeller - Redondo Beach
Modern gastropub serving American fare. Gastropub serving wine, beer & sangria, plus American food in a modern-meets-rustic setting.
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.
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.
Cafe Factory Crepe
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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.
Blue Butterfly Coffee
Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.
Good Stuff - El Segundo
Health-oriented American comfort food. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.
The Neighborhood Cafe
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The Coffee Company
Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.
Blackbird Cafe Inc
Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.
Heritage Family Pantry
American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.
Marina Cafe
Casual American dining on the water. Hearty breakfast dishes & sandwiches are served in a casual, light-filled diner with marina views.
Daisy Diner Long Beach
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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.
Mia's 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.
Boathouse on the Bay
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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.
SteelCraft - Bellflower
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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.
One Twelve Caffe
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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.
Think Cafe
Homestyle American grub & a bar. Casual breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant featuring a bar, as well as patio seating.
San Pedro Cafe
Low-key breakfast & lunch destination. Old-fashioned diner serving classic breakfast items, plus lunchtime sandwiches & salads.
Zuzu's Petals
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Raffaello Ristorante
Enduring family-style Italian eatery. Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.
The Breakfast Bar
Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.
Parkers' Lighthouse
Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.
Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista
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Pop's Cafe
Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy digs.
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.
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.
Playa Provisions
Market, bar, cafe & ice cream shop. Beachside purveyor of ocean-goer treats including sandwiches, ice cream cones & cocktails.
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.
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.
Bike Shed Moto Co
Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.
Metro Cafe
New American eats & outdoor seating. Modern spot with outdoor seating offers a creative menu of New American comfort food.
Birdies
Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.
Re/creation Cafe
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The Crooked Duck
All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.
Basil & Cheese Cafe
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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.
Poached Neighborhood Kitchen
Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.
The Attic
Hub for modern Southern fare all day. Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.
Zinc Café & Bar
Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.
Cafe Lorel
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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.
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.
The L.A. Cafe
Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.
Urth Caffe
Organic coffee plus American cafe fare. Bustling chain of coffeehouses serving an extensive American menu with counter service and patio seating.
Variable Cafe
Simple joint for inventive vegan fare. Unpretentious locale dishing up creative vegan salads, soups & mains with global influences.
Bottega Louie
Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
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.
Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
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.
Commodore Cafe
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Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"
Farm-to-table fare in modern digs. Modern hangout overlooking the Colorado Lagoon offering dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
Aroma Di Roma
Trendy Italian cafe with sidewalk seats. Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples like espresso, panini & gelato, plus outdoor seating.
Cherry Pick Cafe
Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.
Let's Yolk About It
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Bloom Restaurant
Healthy Cal-American eats & juices. Juices & smoothies wash down healthy Cal-American fare at this relaxed neighborhood spot.
Milpa Kitchen
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Three Borders Brunch and grill
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French Kiss café
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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.
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.
Homegirl Café
Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads. Cafe offshoot of a civic-minded local organization serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads.
Eastside Italian Deli
Old-school Italian deli with sandwiches. Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.
Tribal Cafe
Bohemian-style eatery with varied fare. Eclectically decorated spot for vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes, plus events & music.
Cafe Gratitude
Chill restaurant known for vegan fare. Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious 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.
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.
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.
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