Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Malibu Farm Restaurant at the Pier

Malibu Farm Restaurant at the Pier

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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe

Malibu Farm Pier Cafe

Farm-fresh American fare & coastal views. Breakfast-&-lunch spot offering locally sourced American cuisine & pierside Pacific views.

Tramonto Bistro Malibu

Tramonto Bistro Malibu

Modern Italian with ocean views. Upscale Italian eatery with an extensive wine list & a warm, Tuscan vibe with Pacific Ocean views.

Duke's Malibu

Duke's Malibu

Festive Hawaiian eatery with ocean views. Guests head to this festive hangout with ocean views for Hawaiian cuisine & umbrella drinks.

Rose's Garden Bar

Rose's Garden Bar

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Old Place

Old Place

Old West-style cooking & ambiance. Ex-general store turned restaurant serves hearty American eats in a setting out of a Western film.

Topanga Living Cafe

Topanga Living Cafe

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Sunrose California Eatery

Sunrose California Eatery

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Uncle Af's

Uncle Af's

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Cafe Bizou

Cafe Bizou

Upscale market-driven Continental fare. Locally sourced, refined dinner menu of Continental fare in an unassuming but elegant locale.

The Local Peasant - Woodland Hills

The Local Peasant - Woodland Hills

Hip Prohibition-era bar & restaurant. Industrial-chic pub serving Prohibition-era cocktails alongside snacks, burgers & large plates.

Back on the Beach Cafe

Back on the Beach Cafe

Californian cuisine on the beach. Seasonal Californian cuisine with both indoor & beach seating offering ocean & island views.

Lure Fish House

Lure Fish House

Local catches, an oyster bar & wine. Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.

Yagul Cafe

Yagul Cafe

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The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate

Chill locavore restaurant with a patio. Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.

Blue Daisy

Blue Daisy

Relaxed American eatery with crepes. Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes.

The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe - Santa Monica

The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe - Santa Monica

Buzzy juice bar with kombucha & honey. Sleek spot for organic juice blends, kombucha tea & honey shots along with build-your-own bowls.

Finney's Crafthouse - Westlake Village

Finney's Crafthouse - Westlake Village

Rustic-chic American bar & grill. Brick- & wood-accented spot for global & American pub grub, craft beer, sports on TV & patio dining.

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

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Marmalade Cafe - Westlake Village

Marmalade Cafe - Westlake Village

Breakfast fare & Californian cuisine. Local cafe chain serving breakfast fare & Californian cuisine in a relaxed space.

Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Buzzy American cafe with organic coffee. Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

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Zooza Cafe

Zooza Cafe

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Grandi Italiani

Grandi Italiani

Classic Italian-American cafeteria. Old-school, red-sauce joint where you point to choose your favorite pasta or pizza.

Cici's Cafe

Cici's Cafe

Casual joint for hearty breakfast fare. Family-friendly restaurant known for its massive breakfast selection, including decadent pancakes.

Cafe Gratitude

Cafe Gratitude

Chill restaurant known for vegan fare. Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious cafe.

The Galloping Hen

The Galloping Hen

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VIP's Cafe

VIP's Cafe

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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.

Mouthful Eatery

Mouthful Eatery

Hip stop for Peruvian sandwiches & bowls. Peruvian-inspired sandwiches & creative salads served in a funky bistro with sidewalk seating.

Coral Tree Cafe

Coral Tree Cafe

Casual American dining in rustic digs. Breakfast & American comfort foods served all day in a stylized barn or outdoors.

The Nook

The Nook

Casual cafe for breakfast & lunch. Salad, sandwich, breakfast burrito & pancake specialist boasts a clean & simple ambiance.

Nat's West Cafe - Canoga

Nat's West Cafe - Canoga

Busy standby for American comfort food. Bustling cafe with counter seating whipping up American comfort food & breakfast plates.

The Hive - Healthy Eats & Organic Cafe - MDR

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.

Tasty Town

Tasty Town

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Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop

Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop

Comfortable cafe for American fare. Bright, cheery space for hearty all-day breakfast & baked goods served with coffee, beer & wine.

Variable Cafe

Variable Cafe

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

La Cereza Cafe & Bakery

La Cereza Cafe & Bakery

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Playa Provisions

Playa Provisions

Market, bar, cafe & ice cream shop. Beachside purveyor of ocean-goer treats including sandwiches, ice cream cones & cocktails.

Blu Jam Cafe

Blu Jam Cafe

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

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe

Casual stop for burgers & ice cream. Airy, sparsely-decorated venue with a patio serving burgers, sandwiches & small batch ice-cream.

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.

Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista

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Eggs-N-Things

Eggs-N-Things

Warm eatery with breakfast & sandwiches. Local chain serving a lengthy breakfast menu, plus soup, sandwiches & salads, in a warm space.

Humble Bee Bakery & Cafe

Humble Bee Bakery & Cafe

Homey cafe with hip eats. Rustic bakery & cafe serving meals with organic ingredients plus house-baked breads & pastries.

Metro Cafe

Metro Cafe

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

Game n' Grounds

Game n' Grounds

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Lucky Dog Coffee

Lucky Dog Coffee

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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.

Blue Palms Brewhouse

Blue Palms Brewhouse

Craft beer on draft & elevated pub grub. Casual spot with rotating draft brews & eclectic bottles, plus exotic sausages & high-end bar bites.

Garcia Bros Cafe

Garcia Bros Cafe

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Good Stuff - El Segundo

Good Stuff - El Segundo

Health-oriented American comfort food. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.

Blue Butterfly Coffee

Blue Butterfly Coffee

Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.

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.

Side Street Cafe

Side Street Cafe

Laid-back spot for breakfast & lunch. Home-style breakfast, brunch & lunch comfort foods are served in a simple, relaxed diner setting.

Dialog Cafe

Dialog Cafe

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

Horseless Carriage Restaurant

Horseless Carriage Restaurant

Enduring diner inside a car dealership. Old-school standby set inside a car dealership, serving diner classics, including breakfast.

Finney's Crafthouse - Porter Ranch

Finney's Crafthouse - Porter Ranch

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Country Harvest Restaurant

Country Harvest Restaurant

Old-school spot for American eats. Old-fashioned eatery specializing in country-style breakfasts & other homey American meals.

Cafe Wild

Cafe Wild

Funky eatery & bar with a beach vibe. Beach-themed spot for Californian brunch & dinner with wine & cocktails amid quirky surroundings.

North End Caffe

North End Caffe

Homey diner & coffee shop with long menu. Diner & java joint open breakfast-dinner selling ample sandwiches, pastas & salads plus beer & wine.

Bostan by Grandma

Bostan by Grandma

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Bloom Restaurant

Bloom Restaurant

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

Ocean View Cafe

Ocean View Cafe

Casual breakfast & lunch place. American & Mediterranean cafe serving omelets, salads & sandwiches inside & on the patio.

The Kettle

The Kettle

Informal American eatery open all hours. American eats available 24 hours in a low-key environment with a diner vibe & patio seating.

Nick's Manhattan Beach

Nick's Manhattan Beach

Classic American comfort food & full bar. Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in a simple but elegant setting.

NoHo Cafe

NoHo Cafe

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Urban Plates

Urban Plates

Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or 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.

Three Borders Brunch and grill

Three Borders Brunch and grill

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Fratelli Cafe

Fratelli Cafe

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

Martha’s Hermosa Beach

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.

Re/creation Cafe

Re/creation Cafe

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La Playita

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

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.

Tata's Cafe

Tata's Cafe

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Duke's Cafe

Duke's Cafe

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Kirari West Bake Shop

Kirari West Bake Shop

Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.

Mychal's Café

Mychal's Café

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Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

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French Kiss café

French Kiss café

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The Slip Bar & Eatery - Redondo Beach

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.

Coral Cafe

Coral Cafe

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

Cozy Cafe

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.

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