Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

Cafe Jordano

Cafe Jordano

Simple, popular homestyle Italian eatery. Casual strip-mall Italian joint doling out red-sauce favorites to crowds.

Rupert's at the Edge

Rupert's at the Edge

American fare in a buzzy, daytime eatery. Bright, upbeat place with American classics for breakfast & lunch, plus cocktails & outdoor seating.

Cafe Olé

Cafe Olé

Coffee house with smoothies & snacks. Strip-mall coffee shop featuring espresso drinks, frappes & smoothies with sweet & savory snacks.

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

Cozy haunt for sandwiches, coffee & beer. Chill, brick-lined staple featuring house-baked biscuit sandwiches, plus coffee & craft beer on tap.

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands

Comfy spot for homestyle Southern fare. Bustling breakfast, brunch & lunch joint specializing in Southern cuisine, with a bar & a patio.

Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

Coffee & wine bar in a charming old home. Cozy cafe with quaint parlor rooms & a garden patio that also hosts art receptions & live music.

Cozy Cottage

Cozy Cottage

Comfy breakfast & lunch place. Chill, homey eatery with a seasonal patio offering American & Mexican fare for breakfast & lunch.

Table Public House

Table Public House

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Home Cafe

Home Cafe

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Leven Deli Co.

Leven Deli Co.

Hybrid Jewish deli & Mediterranean cafe. Updated deli classics & Mediterranean fare, served in a hip setting with cocktails & a wine list.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Vibrant setting for modern Southern fare. Lively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps, and more.

Lucile's Creole Café

Lucile's Creole Café

Homey pick for Cajun-Creole brunches. Branch in a small chain eatery crafting Cajun-Creole breakfasts & lunches in comfy surrounds.

Mercantile

Mercantile

New American eatery in a sprawling space. High-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market, and barista bar.

Kunjani Cafe Denver

Kunjani Cafe Denver

Hip, airy haunt with big tables & Wi-Fi. Carefully sourced coffee & more in a trendy space with communal reclaimed-wood tables & free Wi-Fi.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Vibrant spot for breakfast & cocktails. Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.

The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

Spacious food hall with diverse vendors. Meat & fish counters plus a greengrocer, bakery, pizzeria & much more in an airy marketplace.

Café Miriam

Café Miriam

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The Cow An Eatery

The Cow An Eatery

Down-to-earth mom-&-pop American eatery. Casual family-run cafe for American breakfasts & lunches, seasonal dinners & an outdoor patio.

Café Miriam

Café Miriam

Quaint stop for crêpes & coffee. Colorful, cheery outpost & creperie also serving an array of coffee, tea & French pastries.

Butcher Block Cafe

Butcher Block Cafe

Time-tested diner with homestyle eats. Humble diner with a nostalgic atmosphere offering hearty American fare & breakfasts.

Kochi Cafe

Kochi Cafe

Art-lined shop with light bites & brews. Lined with works by local artists, this coffee & tearoom also provides sandwiches & baked goods.

Honey Hill Cafe

Honey Hill Cafe

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Istanbul Café and Bakery

Istanbul Café and Bakery

Simple destination for Turkish treats. Easygoing option in a strip-mall, whipping up borek, baklava & other Turkish baked goods.

Café Ciboulette

Café Ciboulette

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Masha and the Bear Russian Cafe

Masha and the Bear Russian Cafe

Simple outlet with Eastern European fare. Nostalgic Eastern European cuisine is offered at this homey counter-serve venue set in a strip mall.

Cafe Paprika

Cafe Paprika

Intimate Mediterranean & Moroccan go-to. Informal yet exotic setting for sampling the family-run kitchen's Greek & North African specialties.

Cuba Bakery & Café

Cuba Bakery & Café

Sandwiches & desserts in comfy surrounds. Relaxed Cuban eatery with sweet & savory pastries, cakes & espresso, plus sandwiches.

The French Press - Iliff & Chambers

The French Press - Iliff & Chambers

Counter joint for diverse daytime noshes. Looks like a coffeehouse, acts like a cafe, with a blackboard menu of quirky breakfast & lunch eats.

The Huckleberry

The Huckleberry

American classics in colorful digs. Country breakfasts, flapjacks, burgers & afternoon tea are featured at this colorful eatery.

South Side Walnut Cafe

South Side Walnut Cafe

Funky staple for daytime American grub. Quirky standby known for plentiful homestyle American breakfasts & specialty coffee drinks.

Morning Glory Cafe

Morning Glory Cafe

Farm-to-table fare with a refined touch. Airy, upmarket bistro open all day & featuring an organic, vegetarian-friendly menu.

Dark Horse

Dark Horse

Iconic saloon decorated with movie props. Landmark 1975 bar doling out beer, burgers & such in a space decorated with movie props & antiques.

Ado's Kitchen

Ado's Kitchen

Casual all-day choice for global plates. A laid-back hangout offering a global menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner in contemporary surrounds.

Rincon Argentino

Rincon Argentino

Airy cafe with classic Argentinean food. Traditional empanadas, milanesa sandwiches & other Argentinean eats in a bright, colorful space.

Le French Café

Le French Café

Easygoing stop for French classics. Casual French cafe & restaurant offering breakfast & lunch such as baguettes & pastries plus coffee.

Village Coffee Shop

Village Coffee Shop

Enduring institution for diner fare. Tiny & bare-bones yet always packed local fixture serving American breakfast & lunch classics.

The Buff Restaurant

The Buff Restaurant

Iconic breakfast hub & campus hangout. Rich American grub like pancakes filled with bacon & drinks in mason jars at this brunch stalwart.

River and Woods

River and Woods

Seasonal American fare in a cozy cottage. In a cottage with a kid-friendly backyard, this eatery & bar serves refined yet homey American fare.

Skratch Labs Cafe and Flagship Store

Skratch Labs Cafe and Flagship Store

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Foolish Craig's Cafe

Foolish Craig's Cafe

Funky veteran known for its crêpes. Quirky spot known for its sweet & savory crêpes, housemade breads, omelets & other casual fare.

Brasserie Ten Ten

Brasserie Ten Ten

Bistro scene with classic French dishes. Vibrant, cozy cafe with a patio offering homestyle French fare, plus a popular brunch & happy hour.

Lucile's Creole Cafe

Lucile's Creole Cafe

Homey pick for Cajun-Creole brunches. Branch in a small chain eatery crafting Cajun-Creole breakfasts & lunches in comfy surrounds.

Rayback Collective

Rayback Collective

Food truck park with a beer bar. An array of mobile food vendors outdoors & a beer garden indoors, plus live music & mountain views.

Lucky's Bakehouse Cafe

Lucky's Bakehouse Cafe

Diner chow & health-conscious eats. Locally-sourced comfort classics & health food items in a cozy eatery attached to a gourmet market.

Niwot Tavern

Niwot Tavern

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The Garden Gate Cafe

The Garden Gate Cafe

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The Old Oak Coffeehouse

The Old Oak Coffeehouse

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Jamestown Mercantile

Jamestown Mercantile

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Jem's Cafe

Jem's Cafe

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