Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Off Street Cafe

Off Street Cafe

Comfy New American spot with patio seats. New American breakfast & lunch served in a comfy spot with cottage-style decor & an outdoor patio.

One Twelve Caffe

One Twelve Caffe

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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.

SteelCraft - Bellflower

SteelCraft - Bellflower

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The Nest: A Brunch Joint

The Nest: A Brunch Joint

Breakfast & brunch with a Southern bent. Casual, modern find serving Southern-style breakfast & brunch, from pork chops to biscuits & gravy.

Cafe Bistro

Cafe Bistro

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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.

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.

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.

Pop's Cafe

Pop's Cafe

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

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

BBQ, beer & sides in a bright eatery. Airy, industrial-style location turning out smoked brisket, burgers & loaded fries, plus craft beer.

George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

Mimo's Cafe

Mimo's Cafe

Basic spot for sandwiches & Mexican eats. Unfussy counter serve offering casual eats, including simple sandwiches, salads & Mexican staples.

LJ's Lil' Cafe

LJ's Lil' Cafe

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Pirates Dinner Adventure

Pirates Dinner Adventure

Dinner theater set on a Spanish galleon. Diners enjoy dinner & a show with an 18th-century ship replica as the stage at this thrilling event.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Knights & jousting-themed dinner theater. Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.

Rock & Brews

Rock & Brews

Hip spot for elevated pub grub & beer. Hip bar & grill offering an elevated menu of pizza, burgers & pub grub, plus a diverse beer list.

Heritage Family Pantry

Heritage Family Pantry

American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.

BLVD MRKT

BLVD MRKT

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Boathouse on the Bay

Boathouse on the Bay

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Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

German-inspired beer garden and restaurant. Expansive indoor and outdoor space for traditional and modern German fare, including sausages and an extensive beer list.

Sierra Mexican Cafe

Sierra Mexican Cafe

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Blackbird Cafe Inc

Blackbird Cafe Inc

Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Longtime spot for comfort eats & dessert. Established eatery serves up a variety of homestyle classic fare & desserts in a light-filled space.

SteelCraft Long Beach

SteelCraft Long Beach

Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.

Mia's Cafe

Mia's Cafe

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The Scratch Room

The Scratch Room

Casual, modern breakfast & sandwich spot. Eatery serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a relaxed, modern setting with TVs.

Cafe Factory Crepe

Cafe Factory Crepe

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The Crooked Duck

The Crooked Duck

All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.

Cafe Lorel

Cafe Lorel

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The Neighborhood Cafe

The Neighborhood Cafe

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Harry's Cafe

Harry's Cafe

Casual American joint with all-day fare. Local counter-serve chain for American classics, including pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & burgers.

8th Haus Cafe

8th Haus Cafe

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Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"

Ubuntu "The Greatest Neighborhood Café"

Farm-to-table fare in modern digs. Modern hangout overlooking the Colorado Lagoon offering dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

The Social List

The Social List

Lively gastropub with outdoor seating. Upbeat tavern with sidewalk tables serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes & drinks.

Alder & Sage

Alder & Sage

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Aroma Di Roma

Aroma Di Roma

Trendy Italian cafe with sidewalk seats. Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples like espresso, panini & gelato, plus outdoor seating.

Let's Yolk About It

Let's Yolk About It

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The Attic

The Attic

Hub for modern Southern fare all day. Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.

Daisy Diner Long Beach

Daisy Diner Long Beach

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Más Cafecito Coffee

Más Cafecito Coffee

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Zuzu's Petals

Zuzu's Petals

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Eatalian

Eatalian

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

Lazy Bird

Lazy Bird

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The Breakfast Bar

The Breakfast Bar

Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.

Anaheim Packing District

Anaheim Packing District

Modern public market & food hall. Upscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house.

Goofy's Kitchen

Goofy's Kitchen

Character cameos & toontown-themed decor. Characters & mouse-shaped waffles are the draw at this buffet-style eatery in the Disneyland Hotel.

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.

George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

Milpa Kitchen

Milpa Kitchen

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Fraise Cafe

Fraise Cafe

Casual destination for homemade crêpes. Laid-back crêperie offering extensive, handmade savory & sweet options, plus coffee.

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.

Aunt Cass Café

Aunt Cass Café

San Francisco-style soup & sandwich spot. Waterside Disney cafe offering light fare & sourdough bread from San Francisco's Boudin Bakery.

Amarith Farmhouse Restaurant & Pie Shoppe

Amarith Farmhouse Restaurant & Pie Shoppe

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Parkers' Lighthouse

Parkers' Lighthouse

Understated eatery for seafood & steaks. Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.

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.

Hamilton Place Cafe

Hamilton Place Cafe

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Annia's Kitchen

Annia's Kitchen

Casual pick for American & Mexican faves. Casual eatery serving Mexican & American fare in the lobby of the San Gabriel Valley Airport.

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.

SteelCraft Garden Grove

SteelCraft Garden Grove

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Aloha Stacks

Aloha Stacks

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Cha Cafe

Cha Cafe

Creative fusion fare in casual digs. Modest cafe offering a fusion mashup of Asian, Mexican & Hawaiian fare plus coffee & fruity drinks.

Harbor House Café

Harbor House Café

Large menu of hearty fare served 24/7. 24-hour standby offering a big menu of homestyle fare, from egg dishes to Mexican food.

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.

Carmel Cafe

Carmel Cafe

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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 Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

Informal cafe with beach views. Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.

Basil & Cheese Cafe

Basil & Cheese Cafe

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Namu Kitchen - Korean Style Brunch Cafe

Namu Kitchen - Korean Style Brunch Cafe

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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.

My Little Paris Café & Play

My Little Paris Café & Play

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Blu Jam Cafe

Blu Jam Cafe

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

LA SOCIAL CAFE

LA SOCIAL CAFE

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Birdies

Birdies

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

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.

The Brunch Café

The Brunch Café

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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.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates

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

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.

Homegirl Café

Homegirl Café

Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads. Cafe offshoot of a civic-minded local organization serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads.

LovChCh

LovChCh

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Bottega Louie

Bottega Louie

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

Arroz & Fun

Arroz & Fun

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Marina Cafe

Marina Cafe

Casual American dining on the water. Hearty breakfast dishes & sandwiches are served in a casual, light-filled diner with marina views.

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.

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.

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.

Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen

Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.

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.

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.

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