Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Bottega Louie

Bottega Louie

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

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.

Basil & Cheese Cafe

Basil & Cheese Cafe

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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.

Birdies

Birdies

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

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.

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.

Commodore Cafe

Commodore 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tribal Cafe

Tribal Cafe

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arroz & Fun

Arroz & Fun

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Milpa Kitchen

Milpa Kitchen

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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.

French Kiss café

French Kiss café

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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.

Alcove

Alcove

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

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.

Re/creation Cafe

Re/creation Cafe

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Duke's Cafe

Duke's Cafe

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The Neighborhood Cafe

The Neighborhood Cafe

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Three Borders Brunch and grill

Three Borders Brunch and grill

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Cafe Factory Crepe

Cafe Factory Crepe

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Little Ripper LA

Little Ripper LA

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Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Kitchen Mouse Cafe

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

Fratelli Cafe

Fratelli Cafe

Coffeehouse serving sandwiches & salads. European-style cafe offers a varied menu featuring vegan & vegetarian options, plus outdoor seating.

Bloom Restaurant

Bloom Restaurant

Healthy Cal-American eats & juices. Juices & smoothies wash down healthy Cal-American fare at this relaxed neighborhood spot.

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.

Blu Jam Cafe

Blu Jam Cafe

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

Four Cafe

Four Cafe

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

Lola café

Lola café

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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.

Sierra Mexican Cafe

Sierra Mexican Cafe

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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.

Dialog Cafe

Dialog Cafe

Coffee shop with all-day breakfast. Family-run cafe & coffee shop with large windows serving breakfast, sandwiches & housemade gelato.

Urth Caffe Beverly Hills

Urth Caffe Beverly Hills

Buzzy American cafe with organic coffee. Bustling cafe known for organic coffee, American eats, and people-watching from its lively patio.

BLVD MRKT

BLVD MRKT

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Wild Oak Cafe

Wild Oak 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.

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.

Pop's Cafe

Pop's Cafe

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

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.

GRANVILLE

GRANVILLE

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

Metro Cafe

Metro Cafe

New American eats & outdoor seating. Modern spot with outdoor seating offers a creative menu of New American comfort food.

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.

Granville

Granville

Sustainable American comfort food. Upscale cafe serving American comfort food sourced from local & sustainable ingredients.

OH LA LA — Restaurant & Bakery

OH LA LA — Restaurant & Bakery

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Finney's Crafthouse - Burbank

Finney's Crafthouse - Burbank

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Mari Vees

Mari Vees

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My Little Paris Café & Play

My Little Paris Café & Play

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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.

The Coffee Company

The Coffee Company

Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.

Coral Cafe

Coral Cafe

Diner with American-Mexican eats. Casual diner, open 24/7, serving American-Mexican coffee-shop grub like waffles & huevos rancheros.

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.

Café De Olla Restaurant

Café De Olla Restaurant

Stylish option for Mexican staples. Smart spot for homestyle Mexican fare served in compact, contemporary digs with exposed-brick walls.

Tata's Cafe

Tata's Cafe

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Café Montrose

Café Montrose

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

Eatalian

Eatalian

Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.

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.

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.

Castaway

Castaway

Hilltop Californian dining with a view. Hilltop restaurant with a fire pit offering cocktails & Californian cuisine, plus scenic views.

One Twelve Caffe

One Twelve Caffe

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Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

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Millie's Cafe

Millie's Cafe

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Variable Cafe

Variable Cafe

Simple joint for inventive vegan fare. Unpretentious locale dishing up creative vegan salads, soups & mains with global influences.

Cafe Elegante

Cafe Elegante

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Blueys Santa Monica

Blueys Santa Monica

Sydney import with health-focused menu. Aussie-inspired breakfast & lunch cafe with acai bowls, organic sandwiches, burgers, juices & more.

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