Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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

The Bait Shed

The Bait Shed

Seafood & drinks served on a dock. Bar & eatery serving lobster & other Maine seafood favorites on a waterside dock.

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Tuscan Table

Tuscan Table

Stylish rustic Italian restaurant & bar. Italian with a large central bar cooking up homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza & sharing platters.

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Hank's

Hank's

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Dunstan Tap And Table

Dunstan Tap And Table

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Lone Pine Brewing Company

Lone Pine Brewing Company

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Smalls

Smalls

Cheerful cafe, cocktail spot & gift shop. Warm, easygoing hangout with coffee, cocktails & light bites, plus locally made products for sale.

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Hot Suppa

Hot Suppa

Southern comfort food, Victorian space. Hearty Southern fare dominates a menu that also runs to comfort-food favorites from other regions.

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Joseph's By the Sea

Joseph's By the Sea

Special-occasion seafood spot. Elegant bastion in Old Orchard Beach pairs upscale seafood & steak with water views.

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Becky's Diner

Becky's Diner

Laid-back diner serving classic dishes. Fishermen & others often pack this waterfront, no-nonsense diner serving American eats.

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Nom Cafe

Nom Cafe

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Elevate Cafe

Elevate Cafe

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Bayside American Cafe

Bayside American Cafe

Celebrated gourmet brunch spot. Eggs Benedict & mimosas star on the daily brunch menu at this longtime local meeting spot.

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The Great Lost Bear

The Great Lost Bear

Vibrant destination alehouse. Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.

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DiMillo's On the Water

DiMillo's On the Water

Landmark floating seafood restaurant. Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.

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Novare Res Bier Cafe

Novare Res Bier Cafe

Taproom & garden with massive beer list. Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.

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The Highroller Lobster Co.

The Highroller Lobster Co.

Maine crab & lobster on brioche rolls. Lobster rolls & other seafood in a neighborhood diner that sources local brioche rolls.

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The Thirsty Pig

The Thirsty Pig

Hip joint for housemade sausages & brews. Cool outpost providing housemade sausages & casual eats, plus craft brews & patio seating.

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Cheese Louise Portland

Cheese Louise Portland

Casual spot for grilled cheese. Easygoing restaurant specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, plus vegan & gluten-free options.

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Mami

Mami

Funky spot for Japanese street food. Food truck turned brick-&-mortar serving Japanese-style street food in a lively, comfortable space.

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Gilberts Chowder House

Gilberts Chowder House

Humble but hopping chowder joint. Well-known chowder house has a dinerlike interior & a patio overlooking Custom House Wharf.

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The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast

Funky all-day breakfast eatery. Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.

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Duckfat

Duckfat

Panini, Belgian fries & milkshakes. Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.

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Bom Dia Cafe

Bom Dia Cafe

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Navis Cafe

Navis Cafe

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Terlingua

Terlingua

Cozy, creative BBQ & Southwestern eatery. Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood.

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The Front Room

The Front Room

Contemporary American comfort fare. Quaint, local restaurant for upscale American comfort food, with popular bar & brunch scenes.

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Social House Kitchen

Social House Kitchen

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Golden Rooster

Golden Rooster

Unassuming breakfast & lunch fixture. Homey standby with a warm ambiance serving familiar American food for breakfast & lunch.

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Quiero Cafe LLC

Quiero Cafe LLC

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Finestkind

Finestkind

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The Club at Riverside

The Club at Riverside

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Catface Cafe

Catface Cafe

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Palace Diner

Palace Diner

American eats in a landmark dining car. Vintage counter serve in an railcar offering old-fashioned comfort fare for breakfast & lunch.

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Layalina Middle Eastern Restaurant

Layalina Middle Eastern Restaurant

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Sacred Profane Brewery and Tankpub

Sacred Profane Brewery and Tankpub

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BiddoBanh

BiddoBanh

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Fish & Whistle

Fish & Whistle

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Gonneville Farm Ice Cream and Homestyle Cookin

Gonneville Farm Ice Cream and Homestyle Cookin

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Cole Road Cafe

Cole Road Cafe

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The Hidden Cafe

The Hidden Cafe

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Rachel's On The Green

Rachel's On The Green

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Bandaloop

Bandaloop

Organic eats in a renovated barn. Bistro & bar in a renovated barn specializes in organic global fare, with many vegetarian options.

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Slow Bell Cafe

Slow Bell Cafe

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Clayton's Cafe

Clayton's Cafe

Gourmet bakery & cafe with a patio. A creative array of sandwiches, soups & salads, plus baked goods, in a cozy setup with a patio.

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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company

Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company

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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company

Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company

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Locally Sauced

Locally Sauced

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Vesta

Vesta

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Magno Terra Cafe

Magno Terra Cafe

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Dolphin Marina & Restaurant

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant

Seafood classics & panoramic bay views. Classic seafood spot known for its panoramic views of Casco Bay & the Calendar Islands.

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Freeport Cafe

Freeport Cafe

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Sunrise Cafe

Sunrise Cafe

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Merriland Farm Cafe

Merriland Farm Cafe

American fare in a lush, country setting. Homemade pies & American cooking served in an 18th-century farmhouse with a patio & scenic grounds.

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Two Mums Kitchen

Two Mums Kitchen

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Oak Street Bistro

Oak Street Bistro

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Buck's Naked BBQ & Studio Bar

Buck's Naked BBQ & Studio Bar

Convivial spot for ribs & wings. Colorful, cheerful local chain with a large bar & lively scene specializes in dry-rub barbecue.

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Sip House

Sip House

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Lily’s food cart

Lily’s food cart

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Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern

Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern

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The Bakeshop

The Bakeshop

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Isabella's Café & Bakery

Isabella's Café & Bakery

Coffee shop known for sticky buns. Bright, art-lined counter for coffee, breakfast eats, sandwiches & house-specialty sticky buns.

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Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro

Italian inspiration & local ingredients. Modern takes on Italian recipes are made with local products & served in rustic, comfortable digs.

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Mel's Raspberry Patch

Mel's Raspberry Patch

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Pilots Cove Cafe

Pilots Cove Cafe

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Shain's of Maine

Shain's of Maine

Stalwart dessert shop for premium scoops. Classic diner for 50+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt & sherbet, plus lobster rolls & more.

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Lords Clam Box

Lords Clam Box

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Berryfull Sanford

Berryfull Sanford

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Third Alarm Diner

Third Alarm Diner

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Richie's Jerk&BBQ

Richie's Jerk&BBQ

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Mee-D

Mee-D

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Sweet Memories Restaurant

Sweet Memories Restaurant

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Mel's Raspberry Patch 2

Mel's Raspberry Patch 2

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Jasmine Thai Springvale

Jasmine Thai Springvale

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Meeting Grounds Cafe

Meeting Grounds Cafe

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Springvale Publick House

Springvale Publick House

Homey American grill with beer on tap. Destination for American pub grub & wide-ranging draft beers amid a homey neighborhood vibe.

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Gotta Be Frank Gourmet

Gotta Be Frank Gourmet

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Local 130 Restaurant & Bar

Local 130 Restaurant & Bar

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Keepin' It Local

Keepin' It Local

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Iris Eats Maine

Iris Eats Maine

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Brunswick Diner

Brunswick Diner

Cozy American diner mainstay. Iconic red-&-white diner with a snug, vintage dining-car interior serves up classic comfort grub.

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Maine Street Bistro

Maine Street Bistro

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Broadway Delicatessen

Broadway Delicatessen

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Walter's Cafe

Walter's Cafe

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Wild Oats Bakery & Café

Wild Oats Bakery & Café

Staple for housemade treats & sandwiches. Easygoing place with a variety of scratch-baked goods & light fare such as sandwiches & soups.

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Blueberries

Blueberries

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Fairground Cafe

Fairground Cafe

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Kopper Kettle

Kopper Kettle

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Maggie's Dine & Drive

Maggie's Dine & Drive

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Flux Restaurant and Bar

Flux Restaurant and Bar

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Hen House Cafe

Hen House Cafe

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Winnegance Restaurant & Bakery

Winnegance Restaurant & Bakery

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The Ripcord Cafe

The Ripcord Cafe

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Fiona's Restaurant

Fiona's Restaurant

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Mae's Cafe & Bakery

Mae's Cafe & Bakery

Breakfast & sandwiches in historic homes. Daytime bakery & cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches & sweet treats in 2 historic houses.

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Run with Soup

Run with Soup

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OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly

OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly

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Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant

Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant

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Breakfast Station #319

Breakfast Station #319

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Fold’d Community Diner

Fold’d Community Diner

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Three Robbers Pub

Three Robbers Pub

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Earth Eagle Brewings

Earth Eagle Brewings

Upbeat nook for craft brews & pub eats. Convivial, compact brew pub featuring craft beers & casual grub, plus outdoor seating & live music.

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Fat Dog Kitchen

Fat Dog Kitchen

Laid-back pick for breakfast fare. Easygoing local eatery offering classic sweet & savory breakfast staples plus hearty sandwiches.

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Tucker's

Tucker's

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Dave’s Maine Cafe

Dave’s Maine Cafe

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Little Lebanon To Go

Little Lebanon To Go

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The Farm Bar and Grille

The Farm Bar and Grille

Family-friendly joint for pub grub. Neighborhood hangout turning out pub grub, sandwiches & beer in a lively atmosphere.

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Juniper Kitchen

Juniper Kitchen

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Gallivant Global Eatery

Gallivant Global Eatery

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Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie

Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie

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The Brunch Club

The Brunch Club

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La Festa Brick & Brew

La Festa Brick & Brew

Relaxed pie house serving draft beer. Easygoing, cozy hangout serving New York-style, wood-fired pizzas with ample toppings & draft beers.

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Robert's Maine Grill

Robert's Maine Grill

Updated spin on classic seafood dishes. Contemporary take on the classic Maine-seafood eatery emphasizes local ingredients & craft beer.

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STeLLA'S CAFE

STeLLA'S CAFE

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The Brooklyn Cafe (Kosher)

The Brooklyn Cafe (Kosher)

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rise + grind

rise + grind

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Smokin' Barrels

Smokin' Barrels

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