Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

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.

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.

Little Belmont Cafe

Little Belmont Cafe

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Cafe Bliss

Cafe Bliss

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Franklin Street Caffe

Franklin Street Caffe

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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.

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.

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.

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.

CORNER TABLE

CORNER TABLE

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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.

Brothers Cafe

Brothers Cafe

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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.

Fiero Caffe

Fiero Caffe

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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.

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.

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.

Oklava Cafe

Oklava Cafe

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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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.

Caffe Central

Caffe Central

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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.

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.

Gigi's Cafe

Gigi's Cafe

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Johnny’s Half Moon Bay

Johnny’s Half Moon Bay

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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.

Dad's Luncheonette

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.

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.

Bajis Cafe

Bajis Cafe

Classic American breakfast & lunch faves. A popular spot for American breakfast & lunch favorites served in a dinerlike setting.

Miramar Beach Restaurant

Miramar Beach Restaurant

Waterfront spot for seafood & steaks. Waterfront spot serving seafood, steaks & drinks, with a large deck affording sunset views.

One Love Cafe

One Love Cafe

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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.

Simply Pasta

Simply Pasta

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The Press

The Press

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Caffé Mezza Luna

Caffé Mezza Luna

Southern Italian fare in a casual space. Harbor views & a fireplace create a warm ambiance for sampling pasta, pizza & seafood dishes.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Laid-back brewpub with bay views. Californian chow & house beers from a relaxed brewpub with a fire-pit patio overlooking the bay.

Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill

Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill

Watering hole with TVs & live music. Live music & sports on TV add to the casual vibe at this hangout with beers, wine & well drinks.

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.

Roger Bar and Restaurant

Roger Bar and Restaurant

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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.

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.

Pilot Light

Pilot Light

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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.

Spruce Cafe & Patisserie

Spruce Cafe & Patisserie

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Brothers Cafe

Brothers Cafe

American comfort food with gourmet flair. Casual, modern spot using locally sourced ingredients in elevated versions of American comfort food.

Cafe De Casa

Cafe De Casa

Brazilian coffee, pastry, and lunch shop. Small, quaint coffee shop offering sweet and savory Brazilian pastries and lunch plates.

Bear Bitez

Bear Bitez

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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.

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.

Moss Beach Distillery

Moss Beach Distillery

American cuisine & a patio on the coast. Seafood & other carefully sourced American eats in an oceanside setting with a dog-friendly patio.

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe

Beach Monkey Organic Cafe

Small pick for organic, healthy eats. Snug, warm spot serving healthy fare such as fruit bowls & smoothies alongside fair trade coffee.

Mission Hills Cafe

Mission Hills Cafe

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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.

East Bay Cafe Depot

East Bay Cafe Depot

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A. Romo’s Cafe

A. Romo’s Cafe

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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.

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.

Ancestors Cafe + Catering

Ancestors Cafe + Catering

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Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Waterfront breakfast & lunch restaurant. Bustling waterfront spot serving classic American breakfast, brunch & lunch specialties.

Nick's Rockaway

Nick's Rockaway

Old-school restaurant/bar by the sea. Seafood restaurant & bar offering a signature crab sandwich, ocean views & live music on weekends.

High Tide Cafe & Crêperie

High Tide Cafe & Crêperie

Crêpes & brunch fare near the beach. Sweet & savory crêpes plus brunch fare offered in a colorful setting with a wall mural by the beach.

Cabrillo Park Cafe

Cabrillo Park Cafe

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Aama's Kitchen

Aama's Kitchen

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Cafe Jolie Petit

Cafe Jolie Petit

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Perfect Pour Cafe

Perfect Pour Cafe

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RĀW Superfood Café | Fremont

RĀW Superfood Café | Fremont

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Hill's Coffee Shop

Hill's Coffee Shop

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PEARL'S

PEARL'S

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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.

Cafe Pacifica

Cafe Pacifica

Laid-back choice for light fare & coffee. Quaint neighborhood cafe serving coffee, bagels & wraps in beachy digs with a patio.

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.

Cafe 4

Cafe 4

Spacious cafe with work tables & a patio. Airy coffee shop offering java, snacks, tables for working & a patio in a large, contemporary space.

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.

Pelton Cafe

Pelton Cafe

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Pampas Cafe

Pampas 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.

Denica's Real Food Kitchen

Denica's Real Food Kitchen

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Rosy's Cafe

Rosy's Cafe

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Hops and Beans Cafe

Hops and Beans Cafe

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Café Xiloá

Café Xiloá

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Café Rumi

Café Rumi

Warm coffeehouse with Mediterranean eats. Cheery counter-serve cafe featuring Mediterranean fare, such as kebabs & gyros, plus coffee drinks.

Southshore Cafe

Southshore Cafe

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Hungry Cafe

Hungry Cafe

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