Portland is the largest and most populated city in Oregon. It is home to 632,300 people, making it the 26th largest city in the United States of America, with top industries including agriculture, mining, fishing, and manufacturing. There are also a lot of tourist destinations worth visiting, like the Pittock Mansion, Forest Park, Portland Art Museum, and Oregon Zoo to list a few. Apart from these, there are many restaurants with fantastic service and great-tasting food in the vicinity. So, if you are thinking of bringing your children with you, and need to research about the best kid-friendly restaurants in the area, fret not, because we have listed 10 places where you and your children can have a great bonding time together over food. Let’s check out the best kid-friendly restaurants in Portland, Oregon.
1. Tin Shed Garden Café
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Tin Shed Garden Café is not only kid-friendly, but they welcome doggies of all shapes and sizes, too! Located in Alberta Street, they are famous for their organic coffee, dairy products, and salmon. They serve these great-tasting food guaranteed fresh and healthy. What you’ll love more aside from their healthy menu is that they serve one free kid’s meal if you order at least one regular adult meal. They operate on a walk-in basis only, so you and your family are welcome to visit anytime between their opening hours.
Tin Shed Garden Café
Address: 1438 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211
Website: Tin Shed Garden Café
Opening hours: 7am - 9pm
2. Mother's Bistro & Bar
Mother’s Bistro is a cozy place to stay and eat with its relaxing ambiance and food that is as good as a mother’s own recipe for her children. The owner, Chef Lisa Schroeder, got inspired by the fact that she could not bring her daughter to a restaurant that serves food the way she herself cooks them, and so she decided to establish Mother’s Bistro. You will absolutely feel that the bistro is owned by a loving mother, because they serve many types of food that kids will love–chocolate milk, pancakes, and many others. They even have a dedicated area where kids can play toys and read children’s books!
Mother's Bistro & Bar
Address: 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR (Between Pine & Ash)
Website: Mother’s Bistro & Bar
Opening hours: 7am - 9pm
3. Hopworks BikeBar
Beer and kids don’t go well together? Well, think again. In Hopworks BikeBar, they serve beer made with organic, salmon-safe hops, as well as kiddies’ favorite foods, like burger and pizza–they even have organic baby food on their menu! So if you want to have a happy hour with your friends or relatives and you don’t want to leave your kiddos at home, this place is perfect.
Hopworks BikeBar
Address: 3947 N Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227
Website: Hopworks BikeBart
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm
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4. PDX Sliders
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
We can all agree that most kids love burgers, fries, and chicken–and this place has them all. They also have healthy salads on their menu if you’re into a healthier diet. They cater to happy hour-seeking people as well; they serve margarita, whiskey, wine, and beer. If you happen to be looking for a restaurant that provides catering services, then look no further, because they’ll accommodate your catering needs, big or small.
PDX Sliders
Address: 1605 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, OR 97202
Website: PDX Sliders
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm
5. Teote House Café
If you and your little ones have a thing for Latin American food, you might want to head on to Teote House Café. They serve arepas for kids and also vegan-friendly foods. They handle caterings as well as happy hour beverages. As for the ambiance, it is relaxing and warm. Imagine enjoying Latin American food while having a fun-filled conversations with your family beside a fire pit. It’s going to be a great experience!
Teote House Café
Address: 1615 SE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
Website: Teote House Café
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm
6. Laughing Planet
Laughing Planet welcomes everyone in a way that is friendly to the environment. They have foods for all types of people and the diet they’re into. Paleo, vegan, gluten-free–whatever your choice is, healthiness for the whole family and the environment are guaranteed. They source their ingredients from organic farms. Oh, and the kids can play with toy dinosaurs while enjoying their nutritious meal.
Laughing Planet
Address: 2120 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232
Website: Laughing Planet
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm
7. Jam On Hawthorne
Children tend to get bored so easily. In Jam on Hawthorne, their boredom isn’t going to be a problem. They have a dedicated spot for children where they can play with toys for as long as they want, as long as you’re still enjoying the restaurant’s delicious and healthy food! They are friendly towards different kinds of diets; they serve herbivores, omnivores and carnivores alike. They are also famous for their breakfast, such as their old-fashioned hash browns.
Jam On Hawthorne
Address: 2239 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Website: Jam On Hawthorne
Opening hours: 7:30am - 3pm
8. Maruti Indian Restaurant
Maruti is the Hindu god of monkeys, also known as Hanuman. According to legends, he was always hungry as a child, and that’s where the inspiration for this restaurant came from. The owners decided to name their restaurant after a foodie deity because they love food. If you love Indian cuisine, and want to share that love with your children as well, you may want to head on to this place! Their kids’ menu include fries with tikka sauce and kichadi, perfect for introducing your children to Indian flavors.
Maruti Indian Restaurant
Address: 1925 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Website: Maruti Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: 5pm - 9pm
9. Vita Café
Vita Café offers many kid-friendly foods for as low as a dollar from 5am to 7pm daily. They have cakes, desserts, and both vegan and non-vegan food for kids. They also provide high chairs and sippy cups for children, as well as miniature animals and coloring books they can play with. They care for the environment just as much as they care for their customers, because the food they serve are organic.
Vita Café
Address: 3023 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211
Website: Vita Café
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm
10. Elmer's Restaurant
Aside from their delicious kiddie foods like Belgian waffle, sundaes and shakes which children will surely enjoy in the restaurant, Elmer’s is also known for their partnership with many organizations like Desert Cancer Foundation, Children’s Cancer Foundation and Mary Bridge Children’s hospital. Eaters will have the added fulfillment that the restaurant has helped raise funds for children who need medical assistance.
Elmer's Restaurant
Address: 9848 N. Whitaker Rd. Portland,OR 97217
Website: Elmer’s Restaurant
Opening hours: 6am - 10pm
Enjoy your moments with your kids
There you have it, our top 10 kid-friendly restaurants where you can hang out with your kiddos! We can all agree that eating out is a great way to bond with children. Not only does the saying ‘the way to a man or a person’s heart is through their stomach’ apply to adults, it also applies to kids, too! Who doesn’t love eating? So grab your kids and have a go at one of the restaurants on our list!
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