Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in South Gate

Sierra Mexican Cafe

Sierra Mexican Cafe

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Cafe Factory Crepe

Cafe Factory Crepe

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The Neighborhood Cafe

The Neighborhood Cafe

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Pop's Cafe

Pop's Cafe

Classic American breakfast spot. Popular local eatery offering homestyle American fare for breakfast & brunch in unfussy digs.

The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

The Market Place Grill | Cafe Downey

Modern outfit for American & Greek eats. Family-friendly operation with a relaxed vibe dishing up casual American & Mediterranean fare.

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.

One Twelve Caffe

One Twelve Caffe

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Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

BBQ, beer & sides in a bright eatery. Airy, industrial-style location turning out smoked brisket, burgers & loaded fries, plus craft beer.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

Comfy breakfast & lunch restaurant. Classic breakfast & lunch eats coffee in a relaxed setting with outdoor seats in a shopping center.

Eatalian

Eatalian

Bustling, bare-bones Italian operation. Spare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.

SteelCraft - Bellflower

SteelCraft - Bellflower

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The Nest: A Brunch Joint

The Nest: A Brunch Joint

Breakfast & brunch with a Southern bent. Casual, modern find serving Southern-style breakfast & brunch, from pork chops to biscuits & gravy.

Bike Shed Moto Co

Bike Shed Moto Co

Moto-themed cafe, restaurant & bar. Motorbike-themed bar, eatery & cafe with an industrial vibe & a menu of comfort food.

Zinc Café & Bar

Zinc Café & Bar

Small space for largely vegetarian eats. Cool, compact chain drawing crowds for coffee drinks & a menu full of largely vegetarian options.

Milpa Kitchen

Milpa Kitchen

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Urth Caffe

Urth Caffe

Organic coffee plus American cafe fare. Bustling chain of coffeehouses serving an extensive American menu with counter service and patio seating.

BLVD MRKT

BLVD MRKT

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Aloha Cafe

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.

Basil & Cheese Cafe

Basil & Cheese Cafe

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George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

Birdies

Birdies

Coffee shop for gourmet chicken & donuts. Hip black-&-white coffee shop also dishing up fried chicken sandwiches & inventively topped donuts.

The L.A. Cafe

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

Blu Jam Cafe

American-European cafe known for brunch. Bustling cafe popular for sustainable & creative American-European breakfasts served all day.

Bottega Louie

Bottega Louie

Vibrant Italian eatery & gourmet market. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.

Off Street Cafe

Off Street Cafe

Comfy New American spot with patio seats. New American breakfast & lunch served in a comfy spot with cottage-style decor & an outdoor patio.

Nature's Brew by Bacari

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.

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 Original Pantry Cafe

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.

Cherry Pick Cafe

Cherry Pick Cafe

Easygoing place for sandwiches & salads. Informal counter serve with checkered floors serving soups, salads & a wide selection of sandwiches.

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden

German-inspired beer garden and restaurant. Expansive indoor and outdoor space for traditional and modern German fare, including sausages and an extensive beer list.

Philippe The Original

Philippe The Original

Landmark home of the French dip sandwich. Historic deli serving up signature French dip sandwiches & other comfort fare in busy communal digs.

Heritage Family Pantry

Heritage Family Pantry

American diner with hearty portions. Classic family-friendy diner offering large portions of American fare from soups to sundaes.

The Little Jewel of New Orleans

The Little Jewel of New Orleans

New Orleans-style cafe & market. Part grocery store, part cafe, this little laid-back spot imports culinary treats from New Orleans.

Commodore Cafe

Commodore Cafe

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SteelCraft Long Beach

SteelCraft Long Beach

Outdoor hub of local food vendors. Outdoor group of local window-serve eateries with communal seating areas & an industrial vibe.

Homegirl Café

Homegirl Café

Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads. Cafe offshoot of a civic-minded local organization serving baked goods, sandwiches, wraps & salads.

Cafe Bistro

Cafe Bistro

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Hamilton Place Cafe

Hamilton Place Cafe

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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.

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil

Longtime spot for comfort eats & dessert. Established eatery serves up a variety of homestyle classic fare & desserts in a light-filled space.

Nick's Cafe

Nick's Cafe

Old-school diner for breakfast & lunch. Downtown staple since 1948 offers a classic diner menu for breakfast & lunch in a bare-bones locale.

Eastside Italian Deli

Eastside Italian Deli

Old-school Italian deli with sandwiches. Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.

Arroz & Fun

Arroz & Fun

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Blackbird Cafe Inc

Blackbird Cafe Inc

Coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch menus. Breakfast & lunch options are dished up in this simple, snug & well-lit venue with patio seating.

Tata's Cafe

Tata's Cafe

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Tribal Cafe

Tribal Cafe

Bohemian-style eatery with varied fare. Eclectically decorated spot for vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes, plus events & music.

Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

Loaded Cafe Restaurants Lawndale

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Boathouse on the Bay

Boathouse on the Bay

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Mimo's Cafe

Mimo's Cafe

Basic spot for sandwiches & Mexican eats. Unfussy counter serve offering casual eats, including simple sandwiches, salads & Mexican staples.

Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe

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.

Larchmont Bungalow Cafe

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.

Mia's Cafe

Mia's Cafe

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Local Kitchen

Local Kitchen

Casual bar with comfort food classics. New American bar & eatery with semi-hidden sports room in the back & multiple televisions.

Eat At Rudy's

Eat At Rudy's

Down-home Texas BBQ chain. Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

Re/creation Cafe

Re/creation Cafe

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French Kiss café

French Kiss café

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Sqirl

Sqirl

Modern restaurant for diverse daytime fare. Hip cafe featuring global-inspired breakfast and lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.

Mychal's Café

Mychal's Café

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Little Barn Coffee House

Little Barn Coffee House

Simple vegan window-serve option. Planet-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos, bowls & more in a straightforward window-serve spot.

The Coffee Company

The Coffee Company

Casual cafe serving breakfast & lunch. Basic neighborhood strip-mall cafe serving breakfast & lunch, known for its coffee & brunch fare.

Daisy Diner Long Beach

Daisy Diner Long Beach

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Three Borders Brunch and grill

Three Borders Brunch and grill

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Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Kitchen Mouse Cafe

Modest space for veggie-based fare. Vegetarian eatery offering health-focused fare in a basic, counter-serve setting.

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.

King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant

King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant

Casual mainstay for Hawaiian staples. Local, kid-friendly landmark specializing in Hawaiian & American fare, including famed baked goods.

Bloom Restaurant

Bloom Restaurant

Healthy Cal-American eats & juices. Juices & smoothies wash down healthy Cal-American fare at this relaxed neighborhood spot.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates

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

Lemon Poppy Kitchen

Lemon Poppy Kitchen

Quaint cafe serving comfort food. Bright all-day neighborhood cafe with a spacious patio, serving eclectic comfort food, beer & wine.

Urban Plates

Urban Plates

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

The Crooked Duck

The Crooked Duck

All-day neighborhood cafe & bar. Easygoing locale for coffee, sandwiches, burgers, dinner specials & happy-hour deals.

Cafe Jane

Cafe Jane

Homey option for gourmet brunch fare. Gourmet brunch fare, burgers & rice bowls presented in a renovated cottage with front & back patios.

Cafe Lorel

Cafe Lorel

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Fiore Market Cafe

Fiore Market Cafe

Sandwiches & salads in a garden setting. Chill hangout with an eclectic menu of sandwiches & salads, a small front garden & weekly live jazz.

Zuzu's Petals

Zuzu's Petals

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Alcove

Alcove

Lively American eatery with a patio. American food & craft drinks in cozy, historic bungalows with a leafy patio & an upbeat vibe.

The Social List

The Social List

Lively gastropub with outdoor seating. Upbeat tavern with sidewalk tables serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes & drinks.

Alder & Sage

Alder & Sage

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Torrance Tavern

Torrance Tavern

Upbeat hangout for pub fare and craft beer. Convivial game-day spot serving pub plates, local craft beer, and cocktails in an airy, modern space.

George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Classic cuisine & seafood in simple digs. Hearty portions of Greek classics are dished out at this casual eatery with large murals.

Fresh Roast

Fresh Roast

Funky cafe with house-roasted brews. Quirky spot offering house-roasted coffee, smoothies, Hong Kong–style waffles & more.

Duke's Cafe

Duke's Cafe

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The Breakfast Bar

The Breakfast Bar

Casual spot for morning meals. Welcoming breakfast & lunch restaurant offering creative dishes & outdoor patio seating.

My Little Paris Café & Play

My Little Paris Café & Play

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Blue Butterfly Coffee

Blue Butterfly Coffee

Calm coffeehouse with breakfast & lunch. Laid-back coffeehouse serving tea & espresso drinks along with simple breakfast & lunch bites.

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