Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Scotts Valley

Heavenly Roadside Café

Heavenly Roadside Café

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The Grove Cafe and Bakery

The Grove Cafe and Bakery

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Rockys Cafe

Rockys Cafe

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Santa Cruz Diner

Santa Cruz Diner

American food & breakfast all-day. Kid-friendly spot for breakfast all-day, classic American eats & international options such as pho.

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Small, family-friendly eatery. Cozy venue offers traditional Sicilian recipes along with regional wines in a warm dining room.

Pretty Good Advice

Pretty Good Advice

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Sunrise Cafe

Sunrise Cafe

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Pretty Good Advice

Pretty Good Advice

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The Walnut Avenue Cafe

The Walnut Avenue Cafe

Casual breakfast & lunch in a chill spot. Low-key cafe offers light American fare for breakfast & lunch including scrambles & sandwiches.

Mariposa Coffee Bar

Mariposa Coffee Bar

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Zachary's Restaurant

Zachary's Restaurant

Basic setting for classic American fare. Diner-style American cuisine served in a casual family-friendly atmosphere.

Linda’s Seabreeze Café

Linda’s Seabreeze Café

Casual American eatery open 'til 2pm. Quick-order kitchen cooks up omelets & burgers to order in a relaxed atmosphere.

Harbor Café

Harbor Café

Quaint shack for diner-style eats. The nautical theme & relaxing outdoor patio continue the laid-back vibe at this American diner.

Cafe Brasil

Cafe Brasil

Festive breakfast, lunch & smoothie spot. The breakfast menu & juice bar star at this colorful Brazilian cottage with outdoor patio seating.

The Cook House

The Cook House

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Crow's Nest Restaurant

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Casual beachside eatery since 1969. Seaside restaurant with exposed beams & views serves an extensive menu of casual American fare.

Avenue Cafe

Avenue Cafe

Snug, relaxed spot for American eats. Unfussy neighborhood nook with a stone fireplace offering American cafe fare, plus wine & beer.

Trestles Restaurant

Trestles Restaurant

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Zelda's on the beach

Zelda's on the beach

American food & live music calendar. Indoor & outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where American dishes including seafood are served.

Steamer Lane Supply

Steamer Lane Supply

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The Tree House Cafe

The Tree House Cafe

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The Hideout Soquel Restaurant

The Hideout Soquel Restaurant

Charming eatery for Californian fare. Californian cuisine & cocktails served in a cozy 1930s cottage with heated outdoor seating.

Bittersweet Bistro

Bittersweet Bistro

Nook with American fare & a garden patio. Cozy bistro offering Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine, a dog-friendly patio & a bar with TVs.

The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House

The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House

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Los Gatos Cafe

Los Gatos Cafe

Hearty breakfast & lunch classics. Specializing in classic breakfast & lunch offerings, including omelets, scrambles & baked goods.

Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos

Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos

Italian dining & bocce courts. Traditional Italian fare served in a cavernous space with indoor & outdoor bocce courts.

Cadillac Cafe

Cadillac Cafe

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The Happy Hound of Los Gatos

The Happy Hound of Los Gatos

Old-fashioned hot dog & burger joint. Compact, counter-serve spot popular with locals for an old-fashioned dog, burger or milkshake.

Lou's Coffee Shop

Lou's Coffee Shop

Casual spot for coffee, eggs & pancakes. Cash-only strip-mall spot with a family-friendly feel serving breakfast eats & drinks.

Los Gatos Cafe Uptown

Los Gatos Cafe Uptown

Bustling American spot with big portions. Buzzing cafe that draws crowds for cinnamon rolls, morning faves & a big menu of homey classics.

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.

Jack Holders Restaurant & Bar

Jack Holders Restaurant & Bar

All-day breakfast & American classics. Everyday eatery & family-friendly tavern whipping up all-day breakfast & American comfort foods.

Best Artisan Empanadas

Best Artisan Empanadas

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Jack's Restaurant & Bar

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

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Orchard City Kitchen

Orchard City Kitchen

New American small plates & a full bar. This chef-owned eatery specializing in New American small plates has a full bar & weekend brunch.

Café San José

Café San José

Quick & classic breakfast place. Family-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.

Bill of Fare

Bill of Fare

Down-home diner known for its breakfasts. Homey daytime joint serves up American comfort grub, including burgers & breakfast specialties.

iJava Cafe

iJava Cafe

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Aqui Cupertino

Aqui Cupertino

Mexican fare with Californian twists. This branch of a counter-serve chain offers Californian takes on Mexican faves, plus margaritas.

Coffee & Water Lab

Coffee & Water Lab

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Kumako Den

Kumako Den

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Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Cafe Dolce Sicilia

Cafe Dolce Sicilia

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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.

The Table

The Table

New American plates & rustic style. New American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.

Bill's Café - Willow

Bill's Café - Willow

Classic American breakfast & lunch spot. Homemade baked goods & scratch-made soups on a menu of classic American breakfast & lunch fare.

Crepevine

Crepevine

Informal stop for crêpes & American fare. Informal local chain serving sweet & savory crêpes, plus classic American bites.

Voyager Craft Coffee

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.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates

Eatery for sandwiches, plates & salads. Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

Bloom

Bloom

Chic cafe for creative breakfast & lunch. Inventive breakfast & lunch dishes in industrial-chic surrounds, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

The Breakfast Club at Midtown

The Breakfast Club at Midtown

Sleek option for breakfast & lunch. Vibrant, contemporary eatery in an airy space dishing up creative American breakfast & lunch fare.

Park Station Hashery

Park Station Hashery

Informal pick for American comfort food. Laid-back, neighborhood eatery dishing out breakfast-thru-dinner American comfort staples.

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar

Cheff Che Cafe & Bar

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Hannah Coffee

Hannah Coffee

Cozy cafe with fresh-baked treats. Corner cafe with attentive service, featuring espresso drinks, light meals & house-baked pastries.

Bill's Cafe - Alameda

Bill's Cafe - Alameda

Classic American breakfast & lunch spot. Homemade baked goods & scratch-made soups on a menu of classic American breakfast & lunch fare.

Holder’s Mission City Grill

Holder’s Mission City Grill

Relaxed spot for homestyle cooking. Easygoing establishment offering brunch, pancakes & burgers, plus steaks, pasta & cocktails.

Jackie's Place

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.

Kenny's Cafe

Kenny's Cafe

Standby for burgers, burritos & bibimbap. Simple, cheerful joint serving up hearty burgers, bibimbap, breakfast burritos & rice bowls.

Madras Café

Madras Café

South Indian vegetarian restaurant. Bustling South Indian restaurant known for its dosas serving vegetarian fare in a no-frills space.

The Post

The Post

Comfy American eatery & cocktail bar. Creative American comfort foods with local ingredients paired with seasonal craft cocktails.

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.

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.

Roger Bar and Restaurant

Roger Bar and Restaurant

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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.

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.

Ada's Cafe

Ada's Cafe

Nonprofit daytime cafe & espresso bar. Community-focused coffee shop offering artisan drinks, baked goods, panini & salads.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Douce France

Douce France

French-style pastries & cafe fare. Bright bakery-cafe with a French flair offering traditional pastries, coffees, teas & light fare.

Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro

Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro

Relaxed spot for drip coffee & panini. Family & dog-friendly cafe offers fresh drip coffee, pastries & panini along with free WiFi.

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.

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.

Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple

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Oklava Cafe

Oklava Cafe

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