Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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Half Day Cafe

Half Day Cafe

Bustling & bright breakfast & lunch spot. Bustling spot with skylights and plants lures locals with breakfast & lunch comfort-food favorites.

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Miracle Mile Cafe

Miracle Mile Cafe

Day spot for American & Peruvian fare. Family-owned neighborhood nook preparing organic American & Peruvian recipes for breakfast & lunch.

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Garden Cafe

Garden Cafe

Homestyle cafe with weekend brunch. Down-to-earth eatery with patio seating specializing in breakfast, casual fare & weekend brunch.

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Farm House Local

Farm House Local

Hip eatery with locally sourced plates. Modern-day general store with eco-friendly breakfast & lunch, packaged goods & home furnishings.

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Perry's on Magnolia

Perry's on Magnolia

Contemporary American bistro & bar. Bustling chain branch offering classic American sandwiches, burgers & appetizers, plus cocktails.

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Sorella Caffe

Sorella Caffe

Bustling spot for familiar Italian eats. Inviting, high-energy eatery with a warm vibe serving classic Italian fare in a kid-friendly space.

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Lord Fairfix Cafe & Tap

Lord Fairfix Cafe & Tap

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Barefoot Cafe

Barefoot Cafe

American fare served in homey quarters. Quaint cafe offering organic & locally sourced American meals in a quaint, old storefront.

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Sour Kid Cafe

Sour Kid Cafe

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Kitchen Sunnyside

Kitchen Sunnyside

Local brunch spot with big portions. Casual neighborhood joint serving up generous portions of brunch diner fare in a comfy setting.

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San Korean Cafe

San Korean Cafe

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Local Kitchens

Local Kitchens

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Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden

Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden

Cool shop for surfers & skaters. Hip skateboard & surf shop offering gear, attire & accessories, plus lessons & community activities.

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Bayside Café

Bayside Café

Waterside diner with breakfast all day. Down-home family-operated stop for omelets, sandwiches & smoothies for breakfast & lunch.

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Sailing Goat Restaurant

Sailing Goat Restaurant

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Fred's Place

Fred's Place

Relaxed eatery known for its breakfasts. Casual daytime joint with sidewalk seating serves up American diner classics, especially breakfast.

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Lighthouse Café

Lighthouse Café

Daytime diner with Danish menu options. Casual spot owned by a Danish couple offering an American breakfast/lunch menu with Danish options.

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Salt & Pepper Restaurant

Salt & Pepper Restaurant

Casual stop for American cooking. Warm, easygoing outpost serving elevated American seafood & meat dishes alongside local wines.

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Sam's Anchor Cafe

Sam's Anchor Cafe

Waterfront spot for seafood & burgers. Lively waterfront spot with views of Angel Island, serving seafood, American eats & drinks.

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Angel Island Café

Angel Island Café

Creative light fare on the SF Bay island. Lunch-only option on Angel Island catering to day-trippers with inventive light fare & bay views.

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Kaleidoscope Coffee

Kaleidoscope Coffee

Coffee & live acts in homey quarters. Pastries, coffee & ice cream in a hip, homespun space with a neighborhood vibe & live performers.

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Roma Caffé & Bar

Roma Caffé & Bar

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The Backyard

The Backyard

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R&R’S CAFE

R&R’S CAFE

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Mely's Cafe

Mely's Cafe

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Cafe McBryde

Cafe McBryde

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Cafe Soleil

Cafe Soleil

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Cafe de Casa

Cafe de Casa

Brazilian coffee, pastry, and lunch shop. Tiny, unassuming coffee shop offering sweet and savory Brazilian pastries and lunch plates.

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Board and Drink

Board and Drink

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Eight AM Brunch

Eight AM Brunch

Simple, bustling breakfast & lunch nook. Compact, modern cafe serving American breakfast & lunch classics, plus coffee & smoothies.

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Hollywood Cafe

Hollywood Cafe

Cinema-themed cafe. Head shots of Hollywood stars decorate this casual cafe, which serves breakfast & lunch standards.

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Ocean Beach Cafe

Ocean Beach Cafe

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Famiglia Italian Restaurant

Famiglia Italian Restaurant

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Caffe Greco

Caffe Greco

Espresso drinks & Italian sweets. Espresso drinks, Italian desserts, light fare & wine are served inside & at popular sidewalk tables.

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

Homestyle breakfast & lunch spot. Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”

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Pistachio Kitchen Restaurant & Espresso Bar

Pistachio Kitchen Restaurant & Espresso Bar

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Mymy

Mymy

Bright corner spot for big breakfasts. Colorful cafe for breakfast & brunch fare like eggs Benedict, pancakes & French toast, plus mimosas.

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The Morning Fix

The Morning Fix

Pit stop for coffee, bagels & sandwiches. Compact cafe serving coffee drinks, sandwiches & breakfast fare like eggs, pancakes & bagels.

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Roxanne Cafe

Roxanne Cafe

Cafe by day & Italian joint by night. Informal cafe serving breakfast standards by day & red-sauce Italian classics for dinner.

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Cafecito

Cafecito

Colorful cafe for sandwiches and coffee. Low-key cafe serving breakfast bites, sandwiches, and juices in colorful digs with outdoor tables.

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Taylor Street Coffee Shop

Taylor Street Coffee Shop

Cozy option for breakfast & lunch. Small & bustling neighborhood spot serving traditional American breakfast & lunch fare.

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Beluna Cafe

Beluna Cafe

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Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro

Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro

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Mellis Cafe

Mellis Cafe

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La Société Bar & Café

La Société Bar & Café

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Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe

Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe

Homey joint serving sandwiches & treats. Known for buttermilk coffee cakes, this stalwart fixture fixes up donuts, danishes & sandwiches.

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The Grove - Yerba Buena

The Grove - Yerba Buena

Comfort food served in rustic surrounds. Popular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.

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Zazie

Zazie

Casual French bistro with popular brunch. Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot featuring wine, cocktails & patio seating.

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Leila by the Bay

Leila by the Bay

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Hizcafe

Hizcafe

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Social Cafe

Social Cafe

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Cafe Leila

Cafe Leila

Organic fare & lush garden setting. With a spacious patio & occasional live jazz, this local cafe offers more than just healthy dishes.

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Inn Kensington Restaurant

Inn Kensington Restaurant

Homestyle dishes in a welcoming space. Rustic mainstay lures locals with its range of homestyle fare served in a comfortable dining room.

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The Hidden Cafe

The Hidden Cafe

Serene retreat for salads & tacos. Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.

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Cafe Buenos Aires on 10th St

Cafe Buenos Aires on 10th St

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Heirloom Café

Heirloom Café

Wine-centric eatery with communal table. A standout wine list pairs with Californian-Mediterranean fare at this bistro with a convivial vibe.

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900 Grayson

900 Grayson

Buzzy spot for updated comfort food. Creative spins on breakfast, burgers & comfort food are offered at this funky cafe with patio seats.

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Paradise Park Cafe

Paradise Park Cafe

Comfy spot for organic Californian fare. Convivial, family-friendly cafe for locally sourced & organic Californian comfort eats, beer & wine.

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Nuha's Cafe

Nuha's Cafe

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Cafe Buenos Aires - Emeryville

Cafe Buenos Aires - Emeryville

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Doyle Street Cafe

Doyle Street Cafe

Comfort-food eats in a casual setting. Hearty dishes like sandwiches & quesadillas along with an all-day breakfast menu in a low-key space.

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La Note

La Note

Cafe serving French-inspired fare. Lively setting for French eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a garden open in good weather.

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Moonlight Cafe

Moonlight Cafe

Familiar dishes in a comfy daytime space. Familiar fixture preparing omelets, burgers, crepes & other casual fare, breakfast–afternoon.

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Sideshow Kitchen

Sideshow Kitchen

Casual diner & patio for global bites. Low-key cafe for breakfast plates, burgers & street eats in a retro-cool space with outdoor seats.

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EL TINY CAFE

EL TINY CAFE

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Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley

Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley

Empanadas, coffee & wine in funky digs. Colorful counter-serve dishing up sweet & savory empanadas, plus cakes, cookies, coffee & wine.

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Nomad Cafe

Nomad Cafe

Busy hangout with espresso & cafe eats. Vibrant coffee shop features espresso drinks & light cafe fare in a bright space with large windows.

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Hungry Cafe

Hungry Cafe

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Homeroom

Homeroom

Eatery for mac & cheese, sides & salads. A variety of imaginative mac & cheese options, salads & sides in a relaxed locale.

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Petit Cafe

Petit Cafe

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Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar

Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar

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The Dead Fish

The Dead Fish

Seafood spot with postcard-ready views. Quirky decor & Carquinez Straights views are both eye-catchers at this seafood spot.

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Good Day Cafe

Good Day Cafe

Bustling breakfast & lunch spot. Down-to-earth joint serving up ample portions of classic American fare for breakfast & brunch.

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Provisions

Provisions

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My Homestyle Café

My Homestyle Café

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Momo's Cafe

Momo's Cafe

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Me and Jungle Cafe

Me and Jungle Cafe

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Hopulent

Hopulent

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Terrace Café - Oakland Hills

Terrace Café - Oakland Hills

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Café Xiloá

Café Xiloá

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Brewsters Beer Garden

Brewsters Beer Garden

Mellow spot for BBQ, local brews & bands. Laid-back, open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits & live music.

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NIDO's BackYard

NIDO's BackYard

Open-air spot for margaritas & tacos. Upbeat, colorful patio hangout offering modern Mexican bites, margaritas, beer & agave.

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Buttercup

Buttercup

All-day spot for American comfort grub. Local, family-owned chain serving American fare from omelets to steak in a homey setting.

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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

Gourmet deli with creative local fare. Popular gourmet deli & market offering unique & locally sourced meals in a small, casual space.

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Cafe Bellini

Cafe Bellini

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Eggspresso cafe

Eggspresso cafe

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Brotzeit Lokal

Brotzeit Lokal

Waterfront German spot with a patio. Casual German-American eatery & bar with communal tables, counter seats & waterfront beer garden.

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Cafe Mimosa

Cafe Mimosa

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VIET PHO RESTAURANT

VIET PHO RESTAURANT

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Genuine Goodness

Genuine Goodness

Casual cafe for organic & seasonal eats. Neighborhood stop for smoothies, soups, salads & health-minded fare, plus bakery products.

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