Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Kids gotta eat (almost constantly, it seems) and these restaurants are upping their game with fun themes, special events, and family-friendly deals. Check out all of our restaurant and dining content for seasonal specials and local favorites.

15 Places for Crazy Milkshakes with WAY More Than a Cherry on Top

What can possibly be better than a cold milkshake? The answer is OVER THE TOP, crazy milkshakes. No matter what the season is, these incredible milkshakes will bring a smile…

Special Spots with Kid-Friendly Afternoon Tea and High Tea Parties

My kids loves tea parties at home! However, if I tell them we are going to afternoon tea, they are excited to throw on a fancy outfit and gloves and…

75+ Places Where Kids Eat Free in Chicagoland Every Day of the Week

Some days just call for dinner out! When I was little it was always a big treat to eat out, and now I recognize there were major perks for parents…

39 Friday Fish Fry Options for 2026, from Local VFWs and Churches to Favorite Seafood Specials

It’s Friday fish fry season in Chicagoland! Whether you are looking to dine in or carry out, this list “reels” in all the fish fry events in Chicago’s western and…

two girl toasting with hamburgers at the 2d restaurant in Chicago, photo courtesy of the restaurant's Facebook page to highlight fun restaurants for kids

25+ Extra Fun Restaurants for Kids for the Best-Ever Family Dinners

With such an incredible culinary scene, Chicago suburbs isn’t short on amazing restaurants for families to enjoy. But what about when you want that extra-special spot for a memorable occasion?…

What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Restaurants, Grocery Stores, and More

We’re sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice, but if parenting has taught us anything, it’s to be expect the unexpected. In the hustle of holiday preparation, we…

Greenhouse-style igloos with dining tables inside and outdoor lights strung overhead.

20 Unique Igloo Dining and Outdoor Patio Options Turn a Winter Meal Into a Magical Memory

These restaurants with winter-ready igloos are redefining “patio weather,” allowing al fresco dining all winter long. Sharing a meal together in a heated igloo, hut, pod, greenhouse or outdoor patio…

30 Chicagoland Christmas Pop-Up Restaurants and Bars with Incredible Holiday Decor

There are so many trendy Christmas pop-up bars across Chicagoland and local suburban restaurants going all-out with over-the-top holiday decorations, there are so many festive options for a fun meal…

Want Pizza, Cookies, or Breakfast with Santa? These Christmas 2025 Events Let Kids Feast with St. Nick

Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs.…

A mom and her kids hanging out at one of the kid-friendly breweries playing with toys at the table

40 Kid-Friendly Breweries for Families in Chicago’s Suburbs

For beer and cider fans, enjoying the local brewery is one of the easiest ways to shop local. After all, most of our local breweries are owned and run by…

train coming along the track at 2Toots Train Restaurant to deliver food to families

7 Train Restaurants for Kids in Chicagoland Where Model Trains Deliver Your Meal

My kids are huge lovers of all things trains! They especially love going out to local train themed restaurants (me too!). If you’re looking to elevate lunch or dinner with…

Picnic at the Lane Afternoon Tea at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace

This elevated afternoon tea is a unique twist to the typical high tea experience. With hints of summer and warm days, it offers nostalgic summer picnic memories. Drury Lane is…