Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Hizcafe

Hizcafe

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Leila by the Bay

Leila by the Bay

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Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe

Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe

Homey joint serving sandwiches & treats. Known for buttermilk coffee cakes, this stalwart fixture fixes up donuts, danishes & sandwiches.

Famiglia Italian Restaurant

Famiglia Italian Restaurant

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The Dead Fish

The Dead Fish

Seafood spot with postcard-ready views. Quirky decor & Carquinez Straights views are both eye-catchers at this seafood spot.

Cafe Soleil

Cafe Soleil

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Mely's Cafe

Mely's Cafe

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Cafe McBryde

Cafe McBryde

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R&R’S CAFE

R&R’S CAFE

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My Homestyle Café

My Homestyle Café

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Bull Valley Roadhouse

Bull Valley Roadhouse

Regional American fare & cocktails. Family-style American fare & pre-Prohibition cocktails served in circa-1897 digs with period decor.

Good Day Cafe

Good Day Cafe

Bustling breakfast & lunch spot. Down-to-earth joint serving up ample portions of classic American fare for breakfast & brunch.

Momo's Cafe

Momo's Cafe

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Provisions

Provisions

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Hopulent

Hopulent

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Drift Benicia

Drift Benicia

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Buttercup

Buttercup

All-day spot for American comfort grub. Local, family-owned chain serving American fare from omelets to steak in a homey setting.

The Cafe at The Inn

The Cafe at The Inn

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Nine Zero Seven

Nine Zero Seven

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The Backyard

The Backyard

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VIET PHO RESTAURANT

VIET PHO RESTAURANT

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Inn Kensington Restaurant

Inn Kensington Restaurant

Homestyle dishes in a welcoming space. Rustic mainstay lures locals with its range of homestyle fare served in a comfortable dining room.

Sailing Goat Restaurant

Sailing Goat Restaurant

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Sunflower Garden

Sunflower Garden

Chinese dishes in an unpretentious space. Bustling Chinese establishment features an array of familiar entrees & a full bar in a homey space.

Aberdeen Cafe 香港仔

Aberdeen Cafe 香港仔

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Kaleidoscope Coffee

Kaleidoscope Coffee

Coffee & live acts in homey quarters. Pastries, coffee & ice cream in a hip, homespun space with a neighborhood vibe & live performers.

Roma Caffé & Bar

Roma Caffé & Bar

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Copper Skillet Courtyard

Copper Skillet Courtyard

Budget American breakfast & lunch joint. American restaurant with an old-school woodsy vibe serving budget American breakfast & lunch fare.

Vic's

Vic's

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Cafe Leila

Cafe Leila

Organic fare & lush garden setting. With a spacious patio & occasional live jazz, this local cafe offers more than just healthy dishes.

Nuha's Cafe

Nuha's Cafe

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The Hidden Cafe

The Hidden Cafe

Serene retreat for salads & tacos. Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.

La Note

La Note

Cafe serving French-inspired fare. Lively setting for French eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a garden open in good weather.

Genuine Goodness

Genuine Goodness

Casual cafe for organic & seasonal eats. Neighborhood stop for smoothies, soups, salads & health-minded fare, plus bakery products.

Cafe Buenos Aires on 10th St

Cafe Buenos Aires on 10th St

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Le Paris Artisan & Gourmet Café

Le Paris Artisan & Gourmet Café

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900 Grayson

900 Grayson

Buzzy spot for updated comfort food. Creative spins on breakfast, burgers & comfort food are offered at this funky cafe with patio seats.

Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley

Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley

Empanadas, coffee & wine in funky digs. Colorful counter-serve dishing up sweet & savory empanadas, plus cakes, cookies, coffee & wine.

Nomad Cafe

Nomad Cafe

Busy hangout with espresso & cafe eats. Vibrant coffee shop features espresso drinks & light cafe fare in a bright space with large windows.

EL TINY CAFE

EL TINY CAFE

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Ristorante Pasta D'oro

Ristorante Pasta D'oro

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Paradise Park Cafe

Paradise Park Cafe

Comfy spot for organic Californian fare. Convivial, family-friendly cafe for locally sourced & organic Californian comfort eats, beer & wine.

San Korean Cafe

San Korean Cafe

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The Hangout

The Hangout

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Sideshow Kitchen

Sideshow Kitchen

Casual diner & patio for global bites. Low-key cafe for breakfast plates, burgers & street eats in a retro-cool space with outdoor seats.

Cafe Buenos Aires - Emeryville

Cafe Buenos Aires - Emeryville

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Doyle Street Cafe

Doyle Street Cafe

Comfort-food eats in a casual setting. Hearty dishes like sandwiches & quesadillas along with an all-day breakfast menu in a low-key space.

Batch & Brine

Batch & Brine

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Terrace Café - Oakland Hills

Terrace Café - Oakland Hills

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Postino Restaurant

Postino Restaurant

Italian dining in a historic building. High-end Italian wining & dining in intimate rooms featuring exposed brick & fireplaces.

Sour Kid Cafe

Sour Kid Cafe

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The Hideout Kitchen

The Hideout Kitchen

Gourmet comfort eats in warm surrounds. Relaxed cafe with a stylish country vibe & a menu of New American comfort dishes.

Sideboard Lafayette

Sideboard Lafayette

Quaint house cafe with New American eats. Homey pit stop with espresso & pastries, plus a full lunch/dinner menu of updated New American fare.

Mazeh sandwich and cafe

Mazeh sandwich and cafe

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Doppio Zero Concord Veranda

Doppio Zero Concord Veranda

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WiseGirl

WiseGirl

Italian bistro & bar with vintage style. Dynamic cocktail lounge & Italian eatery for classic dishes served in Prohibition Era–inspired digs.

Rooted Coffee Co

Rooted Coffee Co

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Yard House

Yard House

Upscale sports bar with many draft beers. High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

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.

Angel Island Café

Angel Island Café

Creative light fare on the SF Bay island. Lunch-only option on Angel Island catering to day-trippers with inventive light fare & bay views.

Homeroom

Homeroom

Eatery for mac & cheese, sides & salads. A variety of imaginative mac & cheese options, salads & sides in a relaxed locale.

Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar

Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar

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Crescent Bistro

Crescent Bistro

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Jack's Restaurant & Bar

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

Bar & grill with a diverse menu. Lively grill serving breakfast, bar food, pastas & American plates in a warm, comfortable setting.

Plaza Cafe

Plaza Cafe

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Me and Jungle Cafe

Me and Jungle Cafe

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Garden Cafe

Garden Cafe

Homestyle cafe with weekend brunch. Down-to-earth eatery with patio seating specializing in breakfast, casual fare & weekend brunch.

Sam's Anchor Cafe

Sam's Anchor Cafe

Waterfront spot for seafood & burgers. Lively waterfront spot with views of Angel Island, serving seafood, American eats & drinks.

Salt & Pepper Restaurant

Salt & Pepper Restaurant

Casual stop for American cooking. Warm, easygoing outpost serving elevated American seafood & meat dishes alongside local wines.

Petit Cafe

Petit Cafe

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Montclair Egg Shop

Montclair Egg Shop

Longstanding diner with an eclectic menu. Veteran diner known for eggs Benedict, plus an eclectic lunch menu & a display of model trains.

Town Bakery & Cafe

Town Bakery & Cafe

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Oak Road Cafe

Oak Road Cafe

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Cafe Napolina

Cafe Napolina

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Miracle Mile Cafe

Miracle Mile Cafe

Day spot for American & Peruvian fare. Family-owned neighborhood nook preparing organic American & Peruvian recipes for breakfast & lunch.

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

Gourmet deli with creative local fare. Popular gourmet deli & market offering unique & locally sourced meals in a small, casual space.

Mary's Cafe

Mary's Cafe

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Farm House Local

Farm House Local

Hip eatery with locally sourced plates. Modern-day general store with eco-friendly breakfast & lunch, packaged goods & home furnishings.

Montesacro Pinseria - Walnut Creek

Montesacro Pinseria - Walnut Creek

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Gangnam Cafe

Gangnam Cafe

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Broderick Roadhouse

Broderick Roadhouse

American eats & beer in lively environs. Spacious neighborhood bar & grill with hearty American comfort food, beer & boozy shakes.

Perry's on Magnolia

Perry's on Magnolia

Contemporary American bistro & bar. Bustling chain branch offering classic American sandwiches, burgers & appetizers, plus cocktails.

Half Day Cafe

Half Day Cafe

Bustling & bright breakfast & lunch spot. Bustling spot with skylights and plants lures locals with breakfast & lunch comfort-food favorites.

Ultimate Grounds Et Al

Ultimate Grounds Et Al

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The Hangout - Walnut Creek

The Hangout - Walnut Creek

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Local Kitchens

Local Kitchens

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Lighthouse Café

Lighthouse Café

Daytime diner with Danish menu options. Casual spot owned by a Danish couple offering an American breakfast/lunch menu with Danish options.

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond

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Bayside Café

Bayside Café

Waterside diner with breakfast all day. Down-home family-operated stop for omelets, sandwiches & smoothies for breakfast & lunch.

Fred's Place

Fred's Place

Relaxed eatery known for its breakfasts. Casual daytime joint with sidewalk seating serves up American diner classics, especially breakfast.

NIDO's BackYard

NIDO's BackYard

Open-air spot for margaritas & tacos. Upbeat, colorful patio hangout offering modern Mexican bites, margaritas, beer & agave.

Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden

Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden

Cool shop for surfers & skaters. Hip skateboard & surf shop offering gear, attire & accessories, plus lessons & community activities.

Brotzeit Lokal

Brotzeit Lokal

Waterfront German spot with a patio. Casual German-American eatery & bar with communal tables, counter seats & waterfront beer garden.

Kitchen Sunnyside

Kitchen Sunnyside

Local brunch spot with big portions. Casual neighborhood joint serving up generous portions of brunch diner fare in a comfy setting.

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