Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Garden Cafe
Homestyle cafe with weekend brunch. Down-to-earth eatery with patio seating specializing in breakfast, casual fare & weekend brunch.
Miracle Mile Cafe
Day spot for American & Peruvian fare. Family-owned neighborhood nook preparing organic American & Peruvian recipes for breakfast & lunch.
Half Day Cafe
Bustling & bright breakfast & lunch spot. Bustling spot with skylights and plants lures locals with breakfast & lunch comfort-food favorites.
Sour Kid Cafe
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Farm House Local
Hip eatery with locally sourced plates. Modern-day general store with eco-friendly breakfast & lunch, packaged goods & home furnishings.
Perry's on Magnolia
Contemporary American bistro & bar. Bustling chain branch offering classic American sandwiches, burgers & appetizers, plus cocktails.
San Korean Cafe
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Barefoot Cafe
American fare served in homey quarters. Quaint cafe offering organic & locally sourced American meals in a quaint, old storefront.
Lord Fairfix Cafe & Tap
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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.
Kitchen Sunnyside
Local brunch spot with big portions. Casual neighborhood joint serving up generous portions of brunch diner fare in a comfy setting.
Local Kitchens
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Sailing Goat Restaurant
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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.
Bayside Café
Waterside diner with breakfast all day. Down-home family-operated stop for omelets, sandwiches & smoothies for breakfast & lunch.
Fred's Place
Relaxed eatery known for its breakfasts. Casual daytime joint with sidewalk seating serves up American diner classics, especially breakfast.
Salt & Pepper Restaurant
Casual stop for American cooking. Warm, easygoing outpost serving elevated American seafood & meat dishes alongside local wines.
Sam's Anchor Cafe
Waterfront spot for seafood & burgers. Lively waterfront spot with views of Angel Island, serving seafood, American eats & drinks.
Lighthouse Café
Daytime diner with Danish menu options. Casual spot owned by a Danish couple offering an American breakfast/lunch menu with Danish options.
Kaleidoscope Coffee
Coffee & live acts in homey quarters. Pastries, coffee & ice cream in a hip, homespun space with a neighborhood vibe & live performers.
Roma Caffé & Bar
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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.
The Backyard
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R&R’S CAFE
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Mely's Cafe
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Cafe McBryde
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Cafe Soleil
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Famiglia Italian Restaurant
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Cafe de Casa
Brazilian coffee, pastry, and lunch shop. Tiny, unassuming coffee shop offering sweet and savory Brazilian pastries and lunch plates.
Board and Drink
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Eight AM Brunch
Simple, bustling breakfast & lunch nook. Compact, modern cafe serving American breakfast & lunch classics, plus coffee & smoothies.
Hollywood Cafe
Cinema-themed cafe. Head shots of Hollywood stars decorate this casual cafe, which serves breakfast & lunch standards.
Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe
Homey joint serving sandwiches & treats. Known for buttermilk coffee cakes, this stalwart fixture fixes up donuts, danishes & sandwiches.
Leila by the Bay
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Hizcafe
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Caffe Greco
Espresso drinks & Italian sweets. Espresso drinks, Italian desserts, light fare & wine are served inside & at popular sidewalk tables.
Ocean Beach Cafe
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Sweet Maple
Homestyle breakfast & lunch spot. Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”
Mymy
Bright corner spot for big breakfasts. Colorful cafe for breakfast & brunch fare like eggs Benedict, pancakes & French toast, plus mimosas.
Pistachio Kitchen Restaurant & Espresso Bar
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The Morning Fix
Pit stop for coffee, bagels & sandwiches. Compact cafe serving coffee drinks, sandwiches & breakfast fare like eggs, pancakes & bagels.
Roxanne Cafe
Cafe by day & Italian joint by night. Informal cafe serving breakfast standards by day & red-sauce Italian classics for dinner.
Taylor Street Coffee Shop
Cozy option for breakfast & lunch. Small & bustling neighborhood spot serving traditional American breakfast & lunch fare.
Cafecito
Colorful cafe for sandwiches and coffee. Low-key cafe serving breakfast bites, sandwiches, and juices in colorful digs with outdoor tables.
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.
Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro
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Mellis Cafe
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La Société Bar & Café
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Cafe Leila
Organic fare & lush garden setting. With a spacious patio & occasional live jazz, this local cafe offers more than just healthy dishes.
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.
Beluna Cafe
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Zazie
Casual French bistro with popular brunch. Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot featuring wine, cocktails & patio seating.
The Hidden Cafe
Serene retreat for salads & tacos. Cozy daytime cafe in park-like surrounds with rotating weekend brunch offerings, plus pastries.
Cafe Buenos Aires on 10th St
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Social Cafe
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900 Grayson
Buzzy spot for updated comfort food. Creative spins on breakfast, burgers & comfort food are offered at this funky cafe with patio seats.
Nuha's Cafe
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Paradise Park Cafe
Comfy spot for organic Californian fare. Convivial, family-friendly cafe for locally sourced & organic Californian comfort eats, beer & wine.
Cafe Buenos Aires - Emeryville
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La Note
Cafe serving French-inspired fare. Lively setting for French eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a garden open in good weather.
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.
Heirloom Café
Wine-centric eatery with communal table. A standout wine list pairs with Californian-Mediterranean fare at this bistro with a convivial vibe.
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.
EL TINY CAFE
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Cafe Buenos Aires Berkeley
Empanadas, coffee & wine in funky digs. Colorful counter-serve dishing up sweet & savory empanadas, plus cakes, cookies, coffee & wine.
Nomad Cafe
Busy hangout with espresso & cafe eats. Vibrant coffee shop features espresso drinks & light cafe fare in a bright space with large windows.
The Dead Fish
Seafood spot with postcard-ready views. Quirky decor & Carquinez Straights views are both eye-catchers at this seafood spot.
Good Day Cafe
Bustling breakfast & lunch spot. Down-to-earth joint serving up ample portions of classic American fare for breakfast & brunch.
Provisions
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My Homestyle Café
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Moonlight Cafe
Familiar dishes in a comfy daytime space. Familiar fixture preparing omelets, burgers, crepes & other casual fare, breakfast–afternoon.
Momo's Cafe
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Hopulent
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Hungry Cafe
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Homeroom
Eatery for mac & cheese, sides & salads. A variety of imaginative mac & cheese options, salads & sides in a relaxed locale.
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar
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Petit Cafe
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Buttercup
All-day spot for American comfort grub. Local, family-owned chain serving American fare from omelets to steak in a homey setting.
Me and Jungle Cafe
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Terrace Café - Oakland Hills
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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.
NIDO's BackYard
Open-air spot for margaritas & tacos. Upbeat, colorful patio hangout offering modern Mexican bites, margaritas, beer & agave.
VIET PHO RESTAURANT
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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.
Bull Valley Roadhouse
Regional American fare & cocktails. Family-style American fare & pre-Prohibition cocktails served in circa-1897 digs with period decor.
Genuine Goodness
Casual cafe for organic & seasonal eats. Neighborhood stop for smoothies, soups, salads & health-minded fare, plus bakery products.
Brotzeit Lokal
Waterfront German spot with a patio. Casual German-American eatery & bar with communal tables, counter seats & waterfront beer garden.
Café Xiloá
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Cafe Bellini
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Eggspresso cafe
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