Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
Explore the best best kid-friendly restaurants & cafes options for kids and families in Des Moines
Centro
Spacious spot for modern Italian cuisine. High-ceilinged ex-Masonic temple turned contemporary Italian wining-&-dining destination.
Buzzard Billy’s
Sprawling Cajun-Creole bar & grill. Roomy, laid-back eatery featuring food with Louisiana roots, TVs to catch the game & a deck.
The Breakfast Club
Brunch spot for comfort food & cocktails. Brunch establishment with funky decor offering poached eggs, waffles & burgers, plus cocktails.
The Iowa Taproom
Lots of local brews in a buzzy beer hall. Historic, industrial haunt with over 100 regional craft beers & locally sourced New American fare.
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Quirky hangout for clever American grub. Hip American eatery & cocktail bar with a humorous horror theme & both counter & table service.
HomeGrown Des Moines - Crescent
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Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
Funky outpost for American eats & beer. Innovative American grub & craft beer in a quirky, modern space with wood boarding & chandeliers.
Lachele's Fine Foods
Colorful eatery for burgers & hot dogs. Bright cafe with a hip vibe specializing in burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches, plus vegan options.
The Station On Ingersoll
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Kelly's Little Nipper
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Skip's
Stylish eatery for American fare & pasta. Veteran restaurant serving American cuisine & pasta dishes in a classy space with a full bar.
Either/Or
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Grounds For Celebration
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Eggs and Jam
Hip-hop brunch cafe in a strip mall. Daytime dining option with offbeat, hip-hop decor & music, creative brunch eats & Bloody Marys.
PerKup Cafe
Cafe with American breakfast & lunch. Casual, colorful, family-run cafe serving American breakfast & lunch fare, plus pastries.
100th St. Corner Cafe
Easygoing breakfast café. An extensive menu of classic American diner fare, specializing in breakfast, in a no-frills setting.
Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale
Farm-themed spot serving homestyle fare. Easygoing farm-themed operation offering traditional American dishes & a full bar.
The Breakfast Club
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Smash Park Des Moines
Sprawling venue for sports & pub grub. Large sports & entertainment spot featuring indoor/outdoor games, American pub grub & a full bar.
Early Bird West Des Moines
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