With kids in tow, it can be difficult sometimes to find an eating establishment that smiles when you enter the door with the little ones. In the sunny Californian city of Los Angeles, you won’t have that problem. Eager-to-please waitstaff, menus for unpredictable palates, and easygoing atmospheres are just a few of the benefits parents discover when dining out in LA. This entertaining metropolis ensures eating out with the kids isn’t an ordeal by offering a wide array of kid-friendly restaurants that will leave children and parents gleeful and content. Planning a visit soon? Secure your accommodations by checking out some unique hotels and cabins for rent in Los Angeles. and to make sure your dining choices are easy, we’ve assembled this list of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Los Angeles, California.
1. Piencone Pizzeria Creamery & Pub
Piencone Pizzeria Creamery & Pub is all about large delicious pizzas and luscious flavorful ice cream. The ice cream is homemade along with the sugary waffle cones. Scoops of classic kids’ favorites like vanilla and chocolate are on hand but this place also serves eclectic fare such as brown-butter lavender, Mexican hot chocolate, and sesame caramel. The kid-friendly patio section hosts lively marionette shows that’s a sure-fire hit with children. For adults, there’s sudsy cold craft beer to sip during the festivities.
Piencone Pizzeria Creamery & Pub
Address: 1958 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Website: Piencone Pizzeria Creamery & Pub
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 10pm
2. Kitchen Mouse
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Serving top-quality healthy dishes, Kitchen Mouse is a vegetarian eatery with a homey ambiance. If your child’s a pancake fiend, you can’t go wrong ordering the silver dollar pancake special for kids under five years of age. You might even have to share your Snickerdoodle-inspired pancakes off the adult menu with your little one: fluffy house pancakes dusted in tasty cinnamon coconut sugar and topped with a scoop of snickerdoodle butter. For lunchtime offerings, kids can chow on a simple meatless menu of mac and cheese or a perfectly prepared grilled cheese sandwich. A fun play area stocked with lots of toys keeps children occupied.
Kitchen Mouse
Address: 5904 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Website: Kitchen Mouse
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 7am - 4pm
3. Petit Trois
Though the name may sound high-brow, Petit Trois is simply a charming French bistro boasting an attractive atmosphere that offers a top-notch menu for kids and parents. Adults will surely go for the mussels in white wine and garlic-infused snails while the little ones are happy to nibble on basic options such as pasta with cheese and delectable cheeseburgers with golden fries. Petit Trois even offers a kid-sized version of an excellent French omelet that their tiny tastebuds will love. This bistro provides complimentary coloring sets to keep the kids busy while they wait for their meal.
Petit Trois
Address: 718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 and 13705 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Website: Petit Trois
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
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4. Lemon Tree Kids & Family Restaurant
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Posted by Lemon Tree Family Restaurant with Playground on Thursday, 23 January 2014
Exuding a true kid-friendly environment, Lemon Tree Kids & Family Restaurant provides a splendid and spacious playground to thrill your children. This indoor playground is comprised of a great mini train, a colorful carousel, a lively ball pit, and a fun jungle gym. Situated so parents can dine while keeping watch on their kids, this playground is for tykes under 48 inches (122 centimeters). Bring socks because the staff asks patrons to remove their shoes and wear the indoor slippers provided. The main menu includes pasta, pizza, and other Italian dishes as well as some nice Korean cuisine. For kids, there’s spaghetti, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and ice cream.
Lemon Tree Kids & Family Restaurant
Address: 621 S Western Ave #111, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Website: Lemon Tree Kids & Family Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Fri: 11am - 9pm; Sat: 10:30am - 9pm
5. Cafe 50's
Kids are certain to have a good time at Cafe 50’s. An energetic and flamboyant 1950s-inspired diner, this place serves classic fare like old-fashioned hamburgers, thick and large milkshakes or egg-creams, and so much more. Sure to grab kids’ attention is the mini jukeboxes found at each table. The “Little Rock n’ Rollers” kids menu offers junior versions of menu highlights like fresh eggs, fluffy pancakes, juicy cheeseburgers, fried mac and cheese, and crunchy corn dogs. Parents love that their child can eat free on Wednesdays - provided an adult meal is purchased - and kids love the fact they can wear their pajamas on that day!
Cafe 50's
Address: 11623 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Website: Cafe 50’s
Opening hours: Sun: 8am - 12am; Mon - Thu: 7am - 12am; Fri: 7am - 1am; Sat: 8am - 1am
6. Rock and Brews
Located in LAX’s Terminal 5, Rock and Brews is a rock-n-roll-inspired eatery that, needless to say, is an excellent locale for kids because they can easily watch big passenger planes landing and taking off from the bustling airport. Aside from the airplanes, this restaurant also provides rock-themed coloring kits and the hearty kids’ menu features everything from juicy chicken kabobs and hamburgers to cheesy pizzas and grilled cheese sandwiches. Parents aren’t left out either with a wide variety of pub-style grub and a great choice of alcoholic beverages from frothy draft beers to specialty drinks.
Rock and Brews
Address: Terminal 5, 500 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Website: Rock and Brews
Opening hours: 5am - 11pm (daily)
7. Ray's and Stark Bar
Ray’s and Stark Bar is conveniently located on the premises of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. Parents can savor Mediterranean cuisine on the contemporary outdoor patio while the kids explore the collection of interesting art installation nearby. The junior-sized menu options include classic children’s favorites such as flavorsome chicken tenders and fries, creamy macaroni and cheese, plain spaghetti with a choice of butter or olive oil, and cheese pizza. Kids eat free every day from 3pm to 6pm but must choose only one item from the kid’s menu and one adult entree must be purchased.
Ray's Stark Bar
Address: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard LACMA, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Website: Ray’s and Stark Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 6pm; Fri: 11:30am - 9pm; Sat - Sun:10am - 8pm
8. Spoke Bicycle Cafe
Boasting the first cafe/bicycle shop in Los Angeles, the laidback Spoke Bicycle Cafe along the LA River bike path offers an out-of-the-ordinary adventure for your children. Hop on your bikes and head over for a hearty meal then hit the bike path for some excellent exercise. The menu features all-day breakfast items, delicious sandwiches, and cold beer. Kids can choose between grilled cheese with fries or beef or veggie hamburger with fries. But Spoke Bicycle Cafe is more than just good food. This establishment features professional bike repairs, ample bicycle rentals, and a top selection of bike-related accessories.
Spoke Bicycle Cafe
Address: 3050 N Coolidge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Website: Spoke Bicycle Cafe
Opening hours: Sun: 8am - 9pm; Tue - Thu: 8am - 6pm: Fri - Sat: 8am - 10pm (closed on Mon)
9. Engine Co. No. 28
Posted by Engine Co. No. 28 on Wednesday, 16 April 2014
You’ll be a rock star to your kids if you take them to Engine Co. No. 28. Housed in a fabulously restored 1912 firehouse that features the structure’s original polished brass fire pole and pretty red-brick floor, this energetic bar-and-grill-style restaurant offers The Junior Fighter’s Menu. This features typical kid faves like crispy chicken fingers, gooey mac and cheese, and juicy hamburgers, making it one of the best places to visit in Los Angeles with the family. Children will go crazy for the collection of fire trucks and other firehouse memorabilia like genuine fire suits. Even parents will be impressed.
Engine Co. No. 28
Address: 644 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Website: Engine Co. No. 28
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
10. Snooknuk Cafe
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Posted by Snooknuk on Saturday, 22 July 2017
Kids can let their imaginations run wild at Snooknuk Cafe. A full-force creative eatery, Snooknuk Cafe boasts a fanciful indoor play area featuring fairytale-like murals on the walls along with a breezy patio. This establishment also has a studio space that offers fun kids’ classes. This cafe’s menu offers fresh salads, tasty sandwiches, creamy frozen yogurt, sweet pastries, and a full-service espresso bar. With its whimsical feel, Snooknuk Cafe is a big lure for children’s’ birthday parties.
Snooknuk Cafe
Address: 506 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Website: Snooknuk Cafe
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 9:30am - 5pm; Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Kid-friendly eateries in LA
Whether your kid is a picky eater or an adventuresome diner, these Los Angeles restaurants make eating out with family a desirable activity. There’s no need to be wary when venturing out for a meal if you opt for one of these high-quality eateries whose aim is to keep your child well fed and entertained.
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