Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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The Curious Palate
Chill locavore restaurant with a patio. Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.
Blue Daisy
Relaxed American eatery with crepes. Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes.
The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe - Santa Monica
Buzzy juice bar with kombucha & honey. Sleek spot for organic juice blends, kombucha tea & honey shots along with build-your-own bowls.
Yagul Cafe
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
Buzzy American cafe with organic coffee. Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.
Back on the Beach Cafe
Californian cuisine on the beach. Seasonal Californian cuisine with both indoor & beach seating offering ocean & island views.
Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop
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Cafe Gratitude
Chill restaurant known for vegan fare. Locally sourced, organic vegan food & drinks served in a laid-back, spacious cafe.
Blueys Santa Monica
Sydney import with health-focused menu. Aussie-inspired breakfast & lunch cafe with acai bowls, organic sandwiches, burgers, juices & more.
Variable Cafe
Simple joint for inventive vegan fare. Unpretentious locale dishing up creative vegan salads, soups & mains with global influences.
The Hive - Healthy Eats & Organic Cafe - MDR
Easygoing choice for bowls & kombucha. Casual stop selling health-conscious grub including bowls & salads, plus kombucha on tap & coffee.
Metro Cafe
New American eats & outdoor seating. Modern spot with outdoor seating offers a creative menu of New American comfort food.
Mom, Please Ukrainian food, Playa Vista
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Playa Provisions
Market, bar, cafe & ice cream shop. Beachside purveyor of ocean-goer treats including sandwiches, ice cream cones & cocktails.
Urth Caffe Beverly Hills
Buzzy American cafe with organic coffee. Bustling cafe known for organic coffee, American eats, and people-watching from its lively patio.
The Coffee Company
Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.
Blue Butterfly Coffee
Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.
Good Stuff - El Segundo
Health-oriented American comfort food. American standards served all day long, plus Mexican dishes & healthy fare in an eclectic setting.
Bloom Restaurant
Healthy Cal-American eats & juices. Juices & smoothies wash down healthy Cal-American fare at this relaxed neighborhood spot.
Duke's Malibu
Festive Hawaiian eatery with ocean views. Guests head to this festive hangout with ocean views for Hawaiian cuisine & umbrella drinks.
Dialog Cafe
Coffee shop with all-day breakfast. Family-run cafe & coffee shop with large windows serving breakfast, sandwiches & housemade gelato.
Topanga Living Cafe
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Three Borders Brunch and grill
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Re/creation Cafe
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Cafe Wild
Funky eatery & bar with a beach vibe. Beach-themed spot for Californian brunch & dinner with wine & cocktails amid quirky surroundings.
North End Caffe
Homey diner & coffee shop with long menu. Diner & java joint open breakfast-dinner selling ample sandwiches, pastas & salads plus beer & wine.
Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
Tramonto Bistro Malibu
Modern Italian with ocean views. Upscale Italian eatery with an extensive wine list & a warm, Tuscan vibe with Pacific Ocean views.
Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
Fratelli Cafe
Coffeehouse serving sandwiches & salads. European-style cafe offers a varied menu featuring vegan & vegetarian options, plus outdoor seating.
Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop
Comfortable cafe for American fare. Bright, cheery space for hearty all-day breakfast & baked goods served with coffee, beer & wine.
The Nook
Casual cafe for breakfast & lunch. Salad, sandwich, breakfast burrito & pancake specialist boasts a clean & simple ambiance.
Coral Tree Cafe
Casual American dining in rustic digs. Breakfast & American comfort foods served all day in a stylized barn or outdoors.
Urban Plates
Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Ocean View Cafe
Casual breakfast & lunch place. American & Mediterranean cafe serving omelets, salads & sandwiches inside & on the patio.
Nick's Manhattan Beach
Classic American comfort food & full bar. Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in a simple but elegant setting.
The Kettle
Informal American eatery open all hours. American eats available 24 hours in a low-key environment with a diner vibe & patio seating.
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
Farm-fresh American fare & coastal views. Breakfast-&-lunch spot offering locally sourced American cuisine & pierside Pacific views.
Malibu Farm Restaurant at the Pier
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Tasty Town
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Tata's Cafe
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VIP's Cafe
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French Kiss café
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Cici's Cafe
Casual joint for hearty breakfast fare. Family-friendly restaurant known for its massive breakfast selection, including decadent pancakes.
Duke's Cafe
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Martha’s Hermosa Beach
American restaurant known for breakfast. A small space with an outdoor patio is a local favorite for the seasonal fare & vegetarian options.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale
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La Playita
Mexican beach cafe open for breakfast. Huevos rancheros, burritos & seafood enchiladas in a little Mexican cafe overlooking a seaside park.
Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach
Beachside spot for healthy American eats. At this beachside low-key spot, healthy American standards are served all day, plus Mexican dishes.
Garcia Bros Cafe
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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.
Mychal's Café
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NoHo Cafe
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The Local Peasant - Woodland Hills
Hip Prohibition-era bar & restaurant. Industrial-chic pub serving Prohibition-era cocktails alongside snacks, burgers & large plates.
Kirari West Bake Shop
Small gluten-free shop for sandwiches. Warm, casual outpost serving gluten-free sandwiches, baked goods, pastries & coffee drinks.
Sqirl
Modern restaurant for diverse daytime fare. Hip cafe featuring global-inspired breakfast and lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Casual spot for global comfort eats. Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Humble Bee Bakery & Cafe
Homey cafe with hip eats. Rustic bakery & cafe serving meals with organic ingredients plus house-baked breads & pastries.
Commodore Cafe
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Alcove
Lively American eatery with a patio. American food & craft drinks in cozy, historic bungalows with a leafy patio & an upbeat vibe.
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.
The Slip Bar & Eatery - Redondo Beach
Relaxed dockside joint for American eats. Casual waterfront spot offering American grub & weekend brunch, plus live music in a chill space.
Birdies
Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.
Tribal Cafe
Bohemian-style eatery with varied fare. Eclectically decorated spot for vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes, plus events & music.
Bottega Louie
Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Cozy Cafe
Snug local nook known for breakfast. Diner fare with a Greek twist & breakfasts are featured at this cozy neighborhood spot with a patio.
Larchmont Bungalow Cafe
Laid-back option with all-day breakfast. All-day breakfast is served along with casual lunch & dinner plates at this airy, bohemian venue.
Coral Cafe
Diner with American-Mexican eats. Casual diner, open 24/7, serving American-Mexican coffee-shop grub like waffles & huevos rancheros.
Basil & Cheese Cafe
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The L.A. Cafe
Breakfast and sandwiches served till late. Counter-serve joint offering scratch-made breakfast and sandwiches, plus sidewalk seating.
Blu Jam Cafe
American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzeria. Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Grandi Italiani
Classic Italian-American cafeteria. Old-school, red-sauce joint where you point to choose your favorite pasta or pizza.
Wildflower Cafe
Cozy American breakfast & lunch stop. Artful, counter-serve American cafe for breakfast & lunch with coffee, beer & indoor/outdoor seats.
Horseless Carriage Restaurant
Enduring diner inside a car dealership. Old-school standby set inside a car dealership, serving diner classics, including breakfast.
Blue Palms Brewhouse
Craft beer on draft & elevated pub grub. Casual spot with rotating draft brews & eclectic bottles, plus exotic sausages & high-end bar bites.
Cherry Pick Cafe
Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.
Eastside Italian Deli
Old-school Italian deli with sandwiches. Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.
Café De Olla Restaurant
Stylish option for Mexican staples. Smart spot for homestyle Mexican fare served in compact, contemporary digs with exposed-brick walls.
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.
Rose's Garden Bar
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