Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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Johnny’s Half Moon Bay

Johnny’s Half Moon Bay

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Dad's Luncheonette

Dad's Luncheonette

Casual caboose for Cal-American eats. A low-key cafe in a historic train caboose that serves Cal-American classics with organic elements.

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Miramar Beach Restaurant

Miramar Beach Restaurant

Waterfront spot for seafood & steaks. Waterfront spot serving seafood, steaks & drinks, with a large deck affording sunset views.

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Caffé Mezza Luna

Caffé Mezza Luna

Southern Italian fare in a casual space. Harbor views & a fireplace create a warm ambiance for sampling pasta, pizza & seafood dishes.

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The Press

The Press

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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Laid-back brewpub with bay views. Californian chow & house beers from a relaxed brewpub with a fire-pit patio overlooking the bay.

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Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill

Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill

Watering hole with TVs & live music. Live music & sports on TV add to the casual vibe at this hangout with beers, wine & well drinks.

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Pilot Light

Pilot Light

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Moss Beach Distillery

Moss Beach Distillery

American cuisine & a patio on the coast. Seafood & other carefully sourced American eats in an oceanside setting with a dog-friendly patio.

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Brothers Cafe

Brothers Cafe

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Cafe Bliss

Cafe Bliss

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Fiero Caffe

Fiero Caffe

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Caffe Central

Caffe Central

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Canyon Inn

Canyon Inn

Kid-friendly American eatery with TVs. Burgers, pizza & other American fare served in a kid-friendly eatery with TVs & sports memorabilia.

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Beach Monkey Organic Cafe

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe

Small pick for organic, healthy eats. Snug, warm spot serving healthy fare such as fruit bowls & smoothies alongside fair trade coffee.

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Little Belmont Cafe

Little Belmont Cafe

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Buck’s Restaurant

Buck’s Restaurant

Comfort food for a Silicon Valley crowd. Knickknack-festooned decor lends a whimsical vibe to this veteran Silicon Valley comfort-food diner.

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Gigi's Cafe

Gigi's Cafe

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High Tide Cafe & CrĂŞperie

High Tide Cafe & CrĂŞperie

CrĂŞpes & brunch fare near the beach. Sweet & savory crĂŞpes plus brunch fare offered in a colorful setting with a wall mural by the beach.

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Mints & Honey San Carlos

Mints & Honey San Carlos

Quaint kid–friendly cafe in a cozy space. Locally–run coffee shop offering tea, java & choice cafe fare in a quaint interior with a play area.

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Sky Kitchen

Sky Kitchen

Airport spot for American brunch fare. Kid-friendly diner for homestyle breakfasts & sandwiches with an open view of the airport runway.

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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.

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Alice's Restaurant

Alice's Restaurant

American fare in a rustic redwood cabin. Eco-minded spot, named after the famous song, serving burgers, BBQ & more in a rustic cabin.

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Nick's Rockaway

Nick's Rockaway

Old-school restaurant/bar by the sea. Seafood restaurant & bar offering a signature crab sandwich, ocean views & live music on weekends.

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Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Waterfront breakfast & lunch restaurant. Bustling waterfront spot serving classic American breakfast, brunch & lunch specialties.

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Franklin Street Caffe

Franklin Street Caffe

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CORNER TABLE

CORNER TABLE

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Timber & Salt

Timber & Salt

Clever bites in a cozy, urban bar/eatery. Buzzy nook with diverse comfort food & craft cocktails, plus a heated outdoor patio & Sunday brunch.

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One Love Cafe

One Love Cafe

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Angelicas

Angelicas

American dining in a loungelike venue. American eats served in a lively space with a full bar, a patio & multiple stages for entertainment.

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Harry's Hofbrau

Harry's Hofbrau

Carved meats in a cafeteria-style venue. Cafeteria-style spot focused on hand-carved meats & especially known for whole roasted turkey.

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Perfect Pour Cafe

Perfect Pour Cafe

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Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica

Laid-back choice for light fare & coffee. Quaint neighborhood cafe serving coffee, bagels & wraps in beachy digs with a patio.

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Spruce Cafe & Patisserie

Spruce Cafe & Patisserie

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Brothers Cafe

Brothers Cafe

American comfort food with gourmet flair. Casual, modern spot using locally sourced ingredients in elevated versions of American comfort food.

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Cafe Borrone

Cafe Borrone

Upscale coffee spot with outdoor seating. This European-style cafe serves organic & locally sourced fare with coffee & tea plus beer & wine.

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Cafe De Casa

Cafe De Casa

Brazilian coffee, pastry, and lunch shop. Small, quaint coffee shop offering sweet and savory Brazilian pastries and lunch plates.

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Rossotti’s Alpine Inn

Rossotti’s Alpine Inn

Beers & burgers in a rustic spot. Rustic, roadside spot with carved tables & an outdoor picnic area offering beers & burgers.

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Tootsie's At The Stanford Barn

Tootsie's At The Stanford Barn

Italian eats & treats in a quaint cafe. Charming brick building with outdoor seats serving Italian pastries, breakfast, panini & espresso.

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The Treehouse

The Treehouse

Campus-area hangout with casual grub. Stanford students line up at this fast-food hub near campus for beer, burgers & global grub.

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Oklava Cafe

Oklava Cafe

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Palo Alto Creamery

Palo Alto Creamery

Old-school soda fountain & American eats. Retro-style diner known for its milkshakes, also serving a full menu of classic American fare.

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Douce France

Douce France

French-style pastries & cafe fare. Bright bakery-cafe with a French flair offering traditional pastries, coffees, teas & light fare.

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Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy

Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy

Neighborhood cafe with pastries & lunch. Quaint storefront coffee shop offering espresso, bagels & panini, plus WiFi, local art & music.

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Sundance The Steakhouse

Sundance The Steakhouse

Upscale family-run eatery with lounge. A candlelit mahogany dining room sets the scene for Angus steaks, seafood & a 450-item wine list.

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Café Xiloá

Café Xiloá

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La Bodeguita del Medio

La Bodeguita del Medio

Descendant of a famed Havana hangout. Trendy sibling of the Havana original offers Cuban fare, cigars & rum cocktails in a colorful space.

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Joanie's Cafe

Joanie's Cafe

Sunny breakfast-all-day cafe. Casual corner cafe serving lunch & dinner, plus a popular breakfast that's available all day.

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Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

Farm-to-fork eats by a hotel pool. Charming hotel eatery whipping up an all-day menu of farm-to-table dishes by the pool.

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Ada's Cafe

Ada's Cafe

Nonprofit daytime cafe & espresso bar. Community-focused coffee shop offering artisan drinks, baked goods, panini & salads.

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The Post

The Post

Comfy American eatery & cocktail bar. Creative American comfort foods with local ingredients paired with seasonal craft cocktails.

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Bajis Cafe

Bajis Cafe

Classic American breakfast & lunch faves. A popular spot for American breakfast & lunch favorites served in a dinerlike setting.

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Moonlight Cafe

Moonlight Cafe

Familiar dishes in a comfy daytime space. Familiar fixture preparing omelets, burgers, crepes & other casual fare, breakfast–afternoon.

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Hungry Cafe

Hungry Cafe

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Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant

Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant

Rollicking indoor-outdoor hangout. Festive spot with airy outdoor beer garden pairs hearty comfort grub with craft brews & cocktails.

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Olympus Caffe & Bakery

Olympus Caffe & Bakery

Family-owned Greek eatery & pastry shop. Cafe offering classic American & Greek eats for breakfast through dinner, plus baked goods & cakes.

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Roger Bar and Restaurant

Roger Bar and Restaurant

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Heirloom Café

Heirloom Café

Wine-centric eatery with communal table. A standout wine list pairs with Californian-Mediterranean fare at this bistro with a convivial vibe.

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Zazie

Zazie

Casual French bistro with popular brunch. Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot featuring wine, cocktails & patio seating.

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Cafe Jolie Petit

Cafe Jolie Petit

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Beluna Cafe

Beluna Cafe

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Madras Café

Madras Café

South Indian vegetarian restaurant. Bustling South Indian restaurant known for its dosas serving vegetarian fare in a no-frills space.

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Social Cafe

Social Cafe

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Simply Pasta

Simply Pasta

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Ocean Beach Cafe

Ocean Beach Cafe

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Cafecito

Cafecito

Colorful cafe for sandwiches and coffee. Low-key cafe serving breakfast bites, sandwiches, and juices in colorful digs with outdoor tables.

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

Homestyle breakfast & lunch spot. Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”

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Mellis Cafe

Mellis Cafe

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Taylor Street Coffee Shop

Taylor Street Coffee Shop

Cozy option for breakfast & lunch. Small & bustling neighborhood spot serving traditional American breakfast & lunch fare.

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Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro

Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro

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La Société Bar & Café

La Société Bar & Café

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The Grove - Yerba Buena

The Grove - Yerba Buena

Comfort food served in rustic surrounds. Popular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.

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Ancestors Cafe + Catering

Ancestors Cafe + Catering

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Pistachio Kitchen Restaurant & Espresso Bar

Pistachio Kitchen Restaurant & Espresso Bar

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The Morning Fix

The Morning Fix

Pit stop for coffee, bagels & sandwiches. Compact cafe serving coffee drinks, sandwiches & breakfast fare like eggs, pancakes & bagels.

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Milk and Honey Cafe

Milk and Honey Cafe

Homey setting for Taiwanese cuisine. Comfortable eatery offering Taiwanese hot pot, bento & other mains, plus shaved ice & milk teas.

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Roxanne Cafe

Roxanne Cafe

Cafe by day & Italian joint by night. Informal cafe serving breakfast standards by day & red-sauce Italian classics for dinner.

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Southshore Cafe

Southshore Cafe

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Mymy

Mymy

Bright corner spot for big breakfasts. Colorful cafe for breakfast & brunch fare like eggs Benedict, pancakes & French toast, plus mimosas.

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My Cafe

My Cafe

Low-key spot for American diner food. Standard American diner fare for breakfast & lunch in an unfussy atmosphere, or for delivery.

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A. Romo’s Cafe

A. Romo’s Cafe

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Bear Bitez

Bear Bitez

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Caffe Greco

Caffe Greco

Espresso drinks & Italian sweets. Espresso drinks, Italian desserts, light fare & wine are served inside & at popular sidewalk tables.

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