Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Oklava Cafe

Oklava Cafe

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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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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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Aqui Cupertino

Aqui Cupertino

Mexican fare with Californian twists. This branch of a counter-serve chain offers Californian takes on Mexican faves, plus margaritas.

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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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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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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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Holder’s Mission City Grill

Holder’s Mission City Grill

Relaxed spot for homestyle cooking. Easygoing establishment offering brunch, pancakes & burgers, plus steaks, pasta & cocktails.

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Voyager Craft Coffee

Voyager Craft Coffee

Urban hangout with pastries & latte art. Hip coffee shop with globally inspired drinks from farm-sourced beans, plus latte art & baked goods.

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Bloom

Bloom

Chic cafe for creative breakfast & lunch. Inventive breakfast & lunch dishes in industrial-chic surrounds, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

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Kumako Den

Kumako Den

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Coffee & Water Lab

Coffee & Water Lab

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Kenny's Cafe

Kenny's Cafe

Standby for burgers, burritos & bibimbap. Simple, cheerful joint serving up hearty burgers, bibimbap, breakfast burritos & rice bowls.

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Bill of Fare

Bill of Fare

Down-home diner known for its breakfasts. Homey daytime joint serves up American comfort grub, including burgers & breakfast specialties.

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Jack's Restaurant & Bar

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

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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.

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Bill's Cafe - Alameda

Bill's Cafe - Alameda

Classic American breakfast & lunch spot. Homemade baked goods & scratch-made soups on a menu of classic American breakfast & lunch fare.

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CORNER TABLE

CORNER TABLE

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Park Station Hashery

Park Station Hashery

Informal pick for American comfort food. Laid-back, neighborhood eatery dishing out breakfast-thru-dinner American comfort staples.

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Dish N Dash

Dish N Dash

Chill Middle Eastern eatery with beer. Casual, modern spot with sidewalk seats for made-to-order Middle Eastern fare, juices & craft beer.

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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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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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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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RĀW Superfood Café | Milpitas

RĀW Superfood Café | Milpitas

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Jackie's Place

Jackie's Place

Easygoing nook for Texas BBQ & soul food. Soul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.

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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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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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Cheff Che Cafe & Bar

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar

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The Breakfast Club at Midtown

The Breakfast Club at Midtown

Sleek option for breakfast & lunch. Vibrant, contemporary eatery in an airy space dishing up creative American breakfast & lunch fare.

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Burma Bay Cafe

Burma Bay Cafe

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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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Hannah Coffee

Hannah Coffee

Cozy cafe with fresh-baked treats. Corner cafe with attentive service, featuring espresso drinks, light meals & house-baked pastries.

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Franklin Street Caffe

Franklin Street Caffe

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Country Way

Country Way

Fast comfort food in an A-frame building. Set in an A-frame building, this comfort-food spot serves up quick eats like French toast & eggs.

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Bear Bitez

Bear Bitez

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Best Artisan Empanadas

Best Artisan Empanadas

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Cay Cafe

Cay Cafe

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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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Cabrillo Park Cafe

Cabrillo Park Cafe

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Orchard City Kitchen

Orchard City Kitchen

New American small plates & a full bar. This chef-owned eatery specializing in New American small plates has a full bar & weekend brunch.

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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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Café San José

Café San José

Quick & classic breakfast place. Family-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.

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Bill's Café - Willow

Bill's Café - Willow

Classic American breakfast & lunch spot. Homemade baked goods & scratch-made soups on a menu of classic American breakfast & lunch fare.

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The Table

The Table

New American plates & rustic style. New American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.

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Crepevine

Crepevine

Informal stop for crêpes & American fare. Informal local chain serving sweet & savory crêpes, plus classic American bites.

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Cafe Dolce Sicilia

Cafe Dolce Sicilia

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Hops and Beans Cafe

Hops and Beans Cafe

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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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RĀW Superfood Café | Fremont

RĀW Superfood Café | Fremont

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East Bay Cafe Depot

East Bay Cafe Depot

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Frodo Joe's Petit Cafe

Frodo Joe's Petit Cafe

Crêpes & Asian plates in a casual space. Shopping-center cafe with Asian-themed decor for sweet & savory crêpes, Thai dishes & smoothies.

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Lou's Coffee Shop

Lou's Coffee Shop

Casual spot for coffee, eggs & pancakes. Cash-only strip-mall spot with a family-friendly feel serving breakfast eats & drinks.

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Los Gatos Cafe Uptown

Los Gatos Cafe Uptown

Bustling American spot with big portions. Buzzing cafe that draws crowds for cinnamon rolls, morning faves & a big menu of homey classics.

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Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos

Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos

Italian dining & bocce courts. Traditional Italian fare served in a cavernous space with indoor & outdoor bocce courts.

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The Happy Hound of Los Gatos

The Happy Hound of Los Gatos

Old-fashioned hot dog & burger joint. Compact, counter-serve spot popular with locals for an old-fashioned dog, burger or milkshake.

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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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Los Gatos Cafe

Los Gatos Cafe

Hearty breakfast & lunch classics. Specializing in classic breakfast & lunch offerings, including omelets, scrambles & baked goods.

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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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Jack Holders Restaurant & Bar

Jack Holders Restaurant & Bar

All-day breakfast & American classics. Everyday eatery & family-friendly tavern whipping up all-day breakfast & American comfort foods.

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iJava Cafe

iJava Cafe

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Baldie's Cafe

Baldie's Cafe

Classic comfort dishes in a homey space. Old-school restaurant features an array of traditional comfort dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.

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Simply Pasta

Simply Pasta

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Little Belmont Cafe

Little Belmont Cafe

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Skillet'z Cafe

Skillet'z Cafe

Cozy American breakfast & lunch joint. Bustling, homey American family restaurant serving all-day breakfast & lunch, plus a roomy patio.

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Cafe Bliss

Cafe Bliss

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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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Amy's Grill & Cafe

Amy's Grill & Cafe

Diner serving classic breakfast & lunch. Daytime diner with outdoor seating & a traditional American menu of breakfast items & sandwiches.

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