Carlsbad is a city in California that is 56.2 km (34.9 mi) from San Diego and 140 km (87 mi) from Los Angeles. Top attractions in Carlsbad include Carlsbad Village, South Carlsbad State Beach and LEGOLAND California. Carlsbad Village is also home to Tamarack Beach. The nearest train station is Carlsbad Village Station. Just nearby are the cafes, restaurants and the farmers’ market along State Street. A family trip with kids can be followed by a visit to LEGOLAND California, which is 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Carlsbad Village. SEA LIFE Aquarium, Miniland USA and the Museum of Making Music are some of the attractions to see while you’re there. Read on as we introduce you to the top kid-friendly restaurants in Carlsbad, California.
1. Campfire
Campfire is an American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and more. It is a two-minute walk from Carlsbad Village Station along State Street. There’s a small outdoor play area for kids — a teepee to be exact — to keep your children occupied while waiting for food to arrive. A peek at their brunch menu will give you a couple of kid-friendly options like Belgian waffles, French toast and cheesy eggs. They even have sundae ice cream and gelato for desserts!
Campfire
Address: 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Website: Campfire
Opening hours: Mon: 5pm - 11pm, Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri: 11:30am - 1am, Sat: 10am to 1am & Sun: 10am to 11pm
2. Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
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This pizza restaurant is a 15-minute drive from Double Peak Park and some steps away from Grand Plaza Mall. Las Posas Road and Grand Avenue bus stop are located across the street with bus numbers 247 and 445 available for the visiting guests. Being a family-friendly restaurant, you can surely bring your little ones to this eating place. Consider these dishes for your kids: mini duck tacos, pork dumplings, truffle fries and mini Kobe beef hamburgers. Amaze your kids with their famous messy sundae ice cream at the end of a satisfying meal.
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Address: 121 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States
Website: Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Opening hours: Mon - Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm
3. Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen is a casual eatery offering Californian cuisine and family-style meals-to-go. Situated along El Camino Real street, it has an outdoor patio seating area for your kids to run around. Not only are they family-friendly, but they are also eco-friendly too. While you’re there, notice how their tabletops are made from recycled plastic milk bottles and you will find no beverages sold in plastic bottles. Want to be part of this green effort? Request for paper drinking straws during your next visit.
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen
Address: 6985 El Camino Real #108, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Website: Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs & Sun: 11am - 8:30pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 9pm
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4. Ruby's Diner
A five-minute drive from North Ponto Beach will get you to Ruby’s Diner, a perfect go-to place to after a day’s fun at the beach. This retro-style dining chain along Paseo Del Norte street has an exciting interior and serves a variety of kids’ menu items. Interesting dishes include “pigs in a blanket”, chicken fingers and Baro’s root beer float! The little ones will love their milkshakes too. Just around the corner are branded stores like Converse Factory Store, Calvin Klein Outlet Store and Kipling. Some shopping after dinner is a good idea, isn’t it?
Ruby's Diner
Address: 5630 Paseo Del Norte #130 D, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Website: Ruby’s Diner
Opening hours: 7am - 9pm (daily)
5. Beach Plum Kitchen
Beach Plum Kitchen is just a four-minute walk away from Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen, which is ranks third in our listing. In fact, the two are sister companies. You will be happy to know that Beach Plum Kitchen uses fresh, natural and minimally processed ingredients — great for both children and adults. The outdoor patio is not only kid-friendly but also welcomes pets of all kinds! Eggs, omelettes, waffles, pancakes and several French toast options are popular among kids.
Beach Plum Kitchen
Address: 6971 El Camino Real #201, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Website: Beach Plum Kitchen
Opening hours: 7am - 2:30pm (daily)
6. The Naked Cafe
Visiting San Diego Botanic Garden and looking to dine at somewhere near with the kids? Drive for about six minutes from the garden to get to The Naked Cafe at Camino Village Plaza. Apart from the usual French toasts and pancakes on the kids’ menu, they have burritos and healthy oatmeals served with blueberries and brown sugar. Smoothies and juices are available as well. As with many other kid-friendly restaurants, The Naked Cafe also has an outdoor patio for children and pets.
The Naked Cafe
Address: 288 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Website: The Naked Cafe
Opening hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm (daily)
7. Casa de Bandini
Located 5.2 km (3.2 mi) away from Moonlight State Beach is Forum Carlsbad shopping mall, where Casa De Bandini Mexican restaurant can be found. From the entrance to the interior, both adults and children will adore the decoration. There’s a large outdoor sitting area great for families with kids and a water fountain beside the seating area. Evening vibes are awesome at this Mexican dining place! Try ordering Tiritas de Pollo from the kids’ menu and complete your kids’ meal with hot churros and ice cream. Healthy options are available for children as well.
Casa de Bandini
Address: 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
Website: Casa de Bandini
Opening hours: Mon - Thu & Sun: 11am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
8. Miguel's Cocina
Miguel’s Cocina is a 15-minute walk from Terra Mar Point. As with our previous listing, it’s a restaurant that sells Mexican food. Families with children will fit into this dining spot right away as it is a popular place for families to hang out. Happy-hour discounts are available but do come earlier to secure a seat. There’s a range of party platters with servings up to five people. These party platters are good for sharing!
Miguel's Cocina
Address: 5980 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Website: Miguel’s Cocina
Opening hours: Mon - Thu & Sun: 11am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
9. Bricks Family Restaurant
Conveniently located at the LEGOLAND Hotel, this colorful eatery is made to attract the kids and young-at-heart. If you’re lucky, you might even spot LEGOLAND Hotel Heroes (character mascots) — superb for photo-taking opportunities. Open daily for breakfast, they also offer dinner buffets and “Just for Kids Buffet” as well. It’s a wonderful initiative for the restaurant to offer free dining for children aged two and below. Of course, if you’re a LEGOLAND Hotel guest, a complimentary breakfast buffet is provided by the restaurant.
Bricks Family Restaurant
Address: 5885 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Website: Bricks Family Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri & Sun: 7am - 10:30am, 5pm to 8pm, Sat: 7am - 10:30am, 5pm to 8:30pm
10. Don's Country Kitchen
Don’s Country Kitchen is a three-minute walk away from Carlsbad Village Station. This cosy American eatery started in the 1980s serving delicious home-style meals. As written on their website, they welcome both kids and dogs. Must-try menus include homemade biscuits with sausage gravy and eggs benedict topped with Canadian bacon and potatoes. It surely is a spot to visit with kids after a tiring walk.
Don's Country Kitchen
Address: 2885 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Website: Don’s Country Kitchen
Opening hours: 7am - 2pm (daily)
A kid-friendly dining spot in Carlsbad
There are many kid-friendly dining spots which you can try out with your family during your stay at Carlsbad, California. These dining spots cook kid-friendly cuisines and guarantees quality time with the family.
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