# Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago

Restaurants in Chicago that work with kids in tow, each listing high chairs, a changing table, a kids' menu and booster seats, with who said so. 59 listed.

Last updated 2026-09-22, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Stay & Play Game Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/stay-and-play-game-cafe) (restaurant, Chicago). A Puerto Rican restaurant and board-game cafe in Irving Park with 600-plus games, a kids' menu, high chairs and a changing room. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
2. [Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!](https://ourplayday.com/places/cafe-ba-ba-reeba) (restaurant, Chicago). Chicago's original tapas spot serves small, shareable plates quickly, which works well for feeding restless kids fast.
3. [Little Goat Diner](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-goat-diner-southport) (restaurant, Chicago). Chef Stephanie Izard's all-day diner on the Southport Corridor, with a dedicated kids' menu and a kids-eat-free Tuesday promotion. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
4. [Parson's Chicken & Fish](https://ourplayday.com/places/parsons-chicken-and-fish-logan-square) (restaurant, Chicago). A lively Logan Square fried-chicken-and-fish spot with a big indoor and outdoor patio, high chairs, and kids' menu items like nuggets and mac and cheese.
5. [Superdawg Drive-In](https://ourplayday.com/places/superdawg-drive-in) (restaurant, Chicago). An iconic Northwest Side hot-dog drive-in with both a walk-up window and car-side service, and a kids' meal that comes with a toy.
6. [The Capital Grille](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-capital-grille-streeterville) (restaurant, Chicago). An upscale downtown steakhouse that keeps a kids' menu and high chairs on hand, with staff attentive to family celebrations.
7. [Bar Sol](https://ourplayday.com/places/bar-sol-navy-pier) (restaurant, Chicago). A Latin-inspired seafood spot at the far end of Navy Pier with lakefront patio seating and a dedicated kids' menu. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
8. [Lou Malnati's Pizzeria](https://ourplayday.com/places/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-river-north) (pizzeria, Chicago). Chicago's classic deep-dish pizzeria, with a dedicated kids' menu and a full-service, casual dining room that regularly seats families.
9. [Mi Tierra](https://ourplayday.com/places/mi-tierra-la-villita) (restaurant, Chicago). A long-running, family-owned Mexican restaurant in Little Village with a kids' menu and lively weekend entertainment, open over 30 years. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
10. [Mon Ami Gabi](https://ourplayday.com/places/mon-ami-gabi) (restaurant, Chicago). A longtime French bistro on Lincoln Park West with a dedicated kids' menu and a lively, loud dining room that tends to absorb toddler noise well.
11. [Portillo's Hot Dogs](https://ourplayday.com/places/portillos-hot-dogs-river-north) (restaurant, Chicago). A Prohibition-themed Chicago institution for hot dogs, Italian beef and shakes, with a dedicated kids' menu and counter-service family meals.
12. [Sun Wah BBQ](https://ourplayday.com/places/sun-wah-bbq) (restaurant, Chicago). An Uptown Cantonese BBQ institution since 1987, known for Peking duck, with high chairs and a restroom on site.
13. [Antique Taco](https://ourplayday.com/places/antique-taco-bridgeport) (restaurant, Chicago). The Bridgeport location of a Chicago taco spot, with a large, heated, all-season patio that works for families and dogs alike. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
14. [Billy Goat Tavern](https://ourplayday.com/places/billy-goat-tavern-michigan-ave) (restaurant, Chicago). The below-street-level original Billy Goat Tavern near the Wrigley Building, famous for its counter-service cheezborgers, reached only by a flight of stairs.
15. [Eleven City Diner](https://ourplayday.com/places/eleven-city-diner) (restaurant, Chicago). A South Loop, old-school Jewish-style diner with a kids' menu alongside its deli classics.
16. [Giordano's](https://ourplayday.com/places/giordanos-loop) (restaurant, Chicago). Home of Giordano's stuffed deep-dish pizza a block from Millennium Park, with a kids' menu of pizza, pasta, chicken bites and ice cream.
17. [Honey Butter Fried Chicken](https://ourplayday.com/places/honey-butter-fried-chicken) (restaurant, Chicago). An Avondale fried-chicken counter with a kids' meal that comes with stickers, and a patio for overflow energy.
18. [Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.](https://ourplayday.com/places/horse-thief-hollow-brewing) (restaurant, Chicago). A Beverly brewpub -- sometimes mislabeled Mount Greenwood in older guides -- with a published kids' menu. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
19. [Janson's Drive-In](https://ourplayday.com/places/jansons-drive-in) (restaurant, Chicago). A Beverly walk-up drive-in on Western Avenue serving the neighborhood since 1960.
20. [Lincoln Park Corner Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-park-corner-kitchen) (restaurant, Chicago). A casual, family-owned all-day breakfast-lunch-dinner spot with its own published kids' menu. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
21. [Pequod's Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/pequods-pizza) (pizzeria, Chicago). A longtime Lincoln Park deep-dish pizzeria known for a pan crust caramelized against the edge of the pan, with a kids' menu and casual sit-down service.
22. [Pizzeria Uno](https://ourplayday.com/places/pizzeria-uno) (pizzeria, Chicago). The original 1943 birthplace of Chicago deep-dish pizza, still serving as a full-service restaurant with its own kids' menu.
23. [Riccardo Trattoria](https://ourplayday.com/places/riccardo-trattoria) (restaurant, Chicago). A well-regarded Tuscan trattoria with no formal kids' menu and a small, tightly packed dining room, so an early weeknight visit works best for families.
24. [Sabri Nihari](https://ourplayday.com/places/sabri-nihari) (restaurant, Chicago). A well-loved, no-frills Pakistani restaurant on Devon Avenue with a dedicated kids' menu and big portions, popular for family dinners.
25. [Staropolska](https://ourplayday.com/places/staropolska) (restaurant, Chicago). A family-style Polish restaurant in Avondale with a dedicated kids' meal section, popular for large group dinners. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
26. [Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunrise-breakfast-lunch) (restaurant, Chicago). A Mount Greenwood breakfast spot with its own themed kids' pancakes -- Mickey Mouse, Pac-Man, superhero and ladybug shapes. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
27. [The Bad Apple](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-bad-apple) (restaurant, Chicago). A neighborhood burger bar with a dedicated kids' menu alongside its craft-burger and beer selection. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
28. [The Duck Inn](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-duck-inn) (restaurant, Chicago). A Bridgeport gastropub with a published kids' menu and a casual patio.
29. [Twin Anchors](https://ourplayday.com/places/twin-anchors) (restaurant, Chicago). A 90-plus-year-old Old Town rib house, famous for baby-back ribs, with a kids' portion of ribs and fries on the menu. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
30. [Valois](https://ourplayday.com/places/valois-hyde-park) (restaurant, Chicago). A cash-only, cafeteria-style Hyde Park institution since 1921, where you carry your own tray through a self-serve line for cheap, filling breakfast plates.
31. [Ann Sather](https://ourplayday.com/places/ann-sather-edgewater) (restaurant, Chicago). A Swedish-American diner known for cinnamon rolls and a kids' menu, at the Edgewater location -- distinct from the longtime Belmont Ave flagship, which closed in mid-2026. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
32. [Cafe Robey](https://ourplayday.com/places/cafe-robey) (restaurant, Chicago). An all-day brunch restaurant on the ground floor of the Robey hotel in Wicker Park, near the Damen Blue Line and the 606 Trail.
33. [Candlelite Chicago](https://ourplayday.com/places/candlelite-chicago) (restaurant, Chicago). A long-running Rogers Park pizza tavern known for thin-crust pies and a casual, family-friendly vibe, though it can get loud and crowded at peak times. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
34. [Club 81 Too](https://ourplayday.com/places/club-81-too) (restaurant, Chicago). A Hegewisch neighborhood bar and grill open since 1945, packed with local families on Wednesday and Friday fried-chicken and walleye nights, where kids get a Hot Wheels toy for finishing their plate. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
35. [Coda di Volpe](https://ourplayday.com/places/coda-di-volpe) (restaurant, Chicago). A Southern Italian spot in the Southport Corridor known for handmade pasta and Neapolitan pizza. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
36. [Daley's Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/daleys-restaurant-woodlawn) (restaurant, Chicago). A Woodlawn diner tracing its history to 1892, Chicago's oldest restaurant, now across the street from its original spot. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
37. [Franconello](https://ourplayday.com/places/franconello) (restaurant, Chicago). A long-running, family-owned Beverly Italian restaurant with a new rooftop deck, serving pasta, steaks and chops. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
38. [Gino's East](https://ourplayday.com/places/ginos-east-magnificent-mile) (restaurant, Chicago). Chicago's other famous deep-dish spot near Michigan Avenue, rebuilt on its original site after a 2000 demolition.
39. [Huck Finn Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/huck-finn-restaurant) (restaurant, Chicago). A classic Archer Avenue diner known for donuts and generous, affordable breakfast plates. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
40. [Josephine's Southern Cooking](https://ourplayday.com/places/josephines-southern-cooking) (restaurant, Chicago). A 30-plus-year Chatham soul-food staple for fried chicken and Sunday brunch, now open weekends only after a rocky few years that included a car crashing into the building. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
41. [Joy Yee Noodles](https://ourplayday.com/places/joy-yee-noodles-chinatown) (restaurant, Chicago). A big, casual pan-Asian noodle house in Chinatown that is easygoing with young kids, with quick seating even at busy times. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
42. [Luella's Southern Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/luellas-southern-kitchen) (restaurant, Chicago). A breakfast-and-brunch Southern kitchen, relocated to Albany Park from a decade-long Lincoln Square run in August 2025. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
43. [M. Henry](https://ourplayday.com/places/m-henry) (restaurant, Chicago). An Andersonville breakfast-and-brunch spot known for creative takes on American comfort food, closed Mondays.
44. [Masters Pancake House](https://ourplayday.com/places/masters-pancake-house) (restaurant, Chicago). A family-owned Archer Heights breakfast-and-lunch diner open since 1981. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
45. [MingHin Cuisine](https://ourplayday.com/places/minghin-cuisine-chinatown) (restaurant, Chicago). A spacious, self-described family-style dim sum restaurant with picture-menu ordering that makes unfamiliar dishes easy to navigate with kids.
46. [Nellie's Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/nellies-restaurant) (restaurant, Chicago). A roughly 20-year Humboldt Park institution with a multi-generational, family-heavy dining room. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
47. [Old Lviv](https://ourplayday.com/places/old-lviv) (restaurant, Chicago). A small, decades-old Ukrainian Village restaurant built around a daily buffet of borscht, stuffed cabbage and pierogi.
48. [Open Outcry Brewing Company](https://ourplayday.com/places/open-outcry-brewing) (restaurant, Chicago). A Beverly brewpub with Neapolitan pizza and a rooftop patio families use for casual dinners. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
49. [Paisans Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/paisans-pizza-cragin) (pizzeria, Chicago). The Belmont Cragin location of a Chicago-style pizza chain -- a Mount Greenwood location some guides mention does not exist. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
50. [Pearl's Place](https://ourplayday.com/places/pearls-place) (restaurant, Chicago). A South Side soul-food institution serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets of comfort food, in a casual sit-down setting. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
51. [Pete's Pizza & Bakehouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/petes-pizza-bakehouse) (bakery, Chicago). A neighborhood pizzeria and bakery in Edgewater with a casual, walk-in dining room. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
52. [Ranalli's Pizza Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/ranallis-lincoln-park) (pizzeria, Chicago). A 40-plus-year Lincoln Park pizza tavern with a dog-friendly patio, casual and walk-in friendly for families.
53. [Taqueria El Mezquite](https://ourplayday.com/places/taqueria-el-mezquite) (restaurant, Chicago). A family-run Pilsen taqueria on 18th Street with both indoor and outdoor seating. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
54. [Tata's Tacos](https://ourplayday.com/places/tatas-tacos-six-corners) (restaurant, Chicago). A family-owned Six Corners taco spot on the Belmont Cragin/Portage Park line, known for smoked brisket and housemade tortillas. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
55. [The Globe Pub](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-globe-pub) (restaurant, Chicago). A North Center British pub serving fish and chips, Scotch eggs and burgers in a casual, family-manageable room. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
56. [Tom's Place Pancake House](https://ourplayday.com/places/toms-place-pancake-house) (restaurant, Chicago). A small, community-facing Back of the Yards breakfast spot with generous portions and outdoor seating. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
57. [Triple Crown Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/triple-crown-restaurant-chinatown) (restaurant, Chicago). An all-day Chinatown dim sum hall on Wentworth Avenue built for family-style dining. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
58. [Wentworth Seafood House](https://ourplayday.com/places/wentworth-seafood-house) (restaurant, Chicago). A Chinatown dim-sum-and-boba spot known for Cantonese breakfast items and budget lunch specials. Coordinates estimated from the street address.
59. [Wonderburger](https://ourplayday.com/places/wonderburger) (restaurant, Chicago). A Mount Greenwood burger grill revived by a local family at its current location since 2019.

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- [Cafés](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/chicago/cafes) (20)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/chicago/hotels) (21)
- [Playgrounds and things to do](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/chicago/playgrounds) (87)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/chicago/restaurants. All of Chicago: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/chicago