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2025 Local Family-Friendly Dining Guide

Great spots with kid menus, welcoming atmosphere, Kids Eat Free, and other specials.

February 4, 2025

There can be so much anxiety around taking the kids to a restaurant. We've rounded up some great spots where you can feel comfortable, kids can be entertained by simply the decor, table activities, or guest appearances, and/or you can get a great deal for the family, including Kids Eat Free specials!


🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 = Family-Friendly Ambiance/Unique Decor

👶 = Kids Menu

💲 = Kids Eat Free/Special Pricing/Family Deals (refer to restaurant for rules or restrictions)

🎈 = Table Activities/Entertainment


eden


👶  Eden is a contemporary restaurant focused on new American, simple, clean cuisine.
Kid menu for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Learn more or make a reservation today at eden

John's Place


🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒👶🎈John's Place is a community minded, Roscoe Village neighborhood restaurant serving locally sourced homestyle cuisine in a soothing atmosphere. Our menu features kid favorites like our Dino Bites, corn dogs,  kid burger, kid's pasta and our famous mac & cheese. We also have coloring place mats and a bin of toys to help pass the time. 

Learn more or make a reservation today at John's Place

Tatas Tacos

👶💲Tatas family of restaurants around Chicagoland offer a variety of décor, flair, and exceptional Mexican cuisine. Inspired by a long history of Mexican family dinners - Tatas Tacos brings a new cutting culinary edge to Grandma's favorite flavors and recipes.
Kids Eat Free on Sundays at all locations! (Lakeview, Portage Park, and Six Corners)

Learn more or make a reservation today at Tatas Tacos

Uncommon Ground


🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒👶💲🎈Wrigleyville + Lakeview's Best Brunch Since '91! Home of Greenstar Brewery, Illinois' first certified organic brewery.
Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Learn more or make a reservation today at Uncommon Ground