Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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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.
Oklava Cafe
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Sweet Maple
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Douce France
French-style pastries & cafe fare. Bright bakery-cafe with a French flair offering traditional pastries, coffees, teas & light fare.
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.
Cafe Zoe & Neighborhood Pizza Guy
Neighborhood cafe with pastries & lunch. Quaint storefront coffee shop offering espresso, bagels & panini, plus WiFi, local art & music.
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.
Cafe Borrone
Upscale coffee spot with outdoor seating. This European-style cafe serves organic & locally sourced fare with coffee & tea plus beer & wine.
The Treehouse
Campus-area hangout with casual grub. Stanford students line up at this fast-food hub near campus for beer, burgers & global grub.
Joanie's Cafe
Sunny breakfast-all-day cafe. Casual corner cafe serving lunch & dinner, plus a popular breakfast that's available all day.
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.
Ada's Cafe
Nonprofit daytime cafe & espresso bar. Community-focused coffee shop offering artisan drinks, baked goods, panini & salads.
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.
CORNER TABLE
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Bajis Cafe
Classic American breakfast & lunch faves. A popular spot for American breakfast & lunch favorites served in a dinerlike setting.
Harry's Hofbrau
Carved meats in a cafeteria-style venue. Cafeteria-style spot focused on hand-carved meats & especially known for whole roasted turkey.
Angelicas
American dining in a loungelike venue. American eats served in a lively space with a full bar, a patio & multiple stages for entertainment.
Rossotti’s Alpine Inn
Beers & burgers in a rustic spot. Rustic, roadside spot with carved tables & an outdoor picnic area offering beers & burgers.
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.
Franklin Street Caffe
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The Post
Comfy American eatery & cocktail bar. Creative American comfort foods with local ingredients paired with seasonal craft cocktails.
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.
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Rollicking indoor-outdoor hangout. Festive spot with airy outdoor beer garden pairs hearty comfort grub with craft brews & cocktails.
Olympus Caffe & Bakery
Family-owned Greek eatery & pastry shop. Cafe offering classic American & Greek eats for breakfast through dinner, plus baked goods & cakes.
Roger Bar and Restaurant
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Canyon Inn
Kid-friendly American eatery with TVs. Burgers, pizza & other American fare served in a kid-friendly eatery with TVs & sports memorabilia.
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.
Sky Kitchen
Airport spot for American brunch fare. Kid-friendly diner for homestyle breakfasts & sandwiches with an open view of the airport runway.
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.
Madras Café
South Indian vegetarian restaurant. Bustling South Indian restaurant known for its dosas serving vegetarian fare in a no-frills space.
Little Belmont Cafe
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Cafe Bliss
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My Cafe
Low-key spot for American diner food. Standard American diner fare for breakfast & lunch in an unfussy atmosphere, or for delivery.
Bear Bitez
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
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.
Brothers Cafe
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Milk and Honey Cafe
Homey setting for Taiwanese cuisine. Comfortable eatery offering Taiwanese hot pot, bento & other mains, plus shaved ice & milk teas.
Simply Pasta
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Sweet Maple
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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.
Cabrillo Park Cafe
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Aqui Cupertino
Mexican fare with Californian twists. This branch of a counter-serve chain offers Californian takes on Mexican faves, plus margaritas.
East Bay Cafe Depot
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
RĀW Superfood Café | Fremont
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Baldie's Cafe
Classic comfort dishes in a homey space. Old-school restaurant features an array of traditional comfort dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
Fiero Caffe
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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.
Hops and Beans Cafe
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Holder’s Mission City Grill
Relaxed spot for homestyle cooking. Easygoing establishment offering brunch, pancakes & burgers, plus steaks, pasta & cocktails.
Cay Cafe
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Kenny's Cafe
Standby for burgers, burritos & bibimbap. Simple, cheerful joint serving up hearty burgers, bibimbap, breakfast burritos & rice bowls.
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.
Burma Bay Cafe
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Bloom
Chic cafe for creative breakfast & lunch. Inventive breakfast & lunch dishes in industrial-chic surrounds, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Kumako Den
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Coffee & Water Lab
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Skillet'z Cafe
Cozy American breakfast & lunch joint. Bustling, homey American family restaurant serving all-day breakfast & lunch, plus a roomy patio.
RĀW Superfood Café | Milpitas
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Bill of Fare
Down-home diner known for its breakfasts. Homey daytime joint serves up American comfort grub, including burgers & breakfast specialties.
Caffe Central
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Amy's Grill & Cafe
Diner serving classic breakfast & lunch. Daytime diner with outdoor seating & a traditional American menu of breakfast items & sandwiches.
Mission Hills Cafe
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Jack's Restaurant & Bar
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Gigi's Cafe
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Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Bill's Cafe - Alameda
Classic American breakfast & lunch spot. Homemade baked goods & scratch-made soups on a menu of classic American breakfast & lunch fare.
Johnny’s Half Moon Bay
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Dad's Luncheonette
Casual caboose for Cal-American eats. A low-key cafe in a historic train caboose that serves Cal-American classics with organic elements.
Park Station Hashery
Informal pick for American comfort food. Laid-back, neighborhood eatery dishing out breakfast-thru-dinner American comfort staples.
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.
PEARL'S
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Cheff Che Cafe & Bar
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A. Romo’s Cafe
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The Breakfast Club at Midtown
Sleek option for breakfast & lunch. Vibrant, contemporary eatery in an airy space dishing up creative American breakfast & lunch fare.
Hannah Coffee
Cozy cafe with fresh-baked treats. Corner cafe with attentive service, featuring espresso drinks, light meals & house-baked pastries.
Best Artisan Empanadas
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