Places with a changing table in San Mateo (4)

Local burger joint where staff seat families with young kids in a back room with room to breathe, and hand out crayons and coloring placemats while you wait.

Downtown San Mateo woodfire spot built with families in mind: kids' pizzas, rotisserie chicken, and a roomy modern space steps from Central Park - the obvious post-playground dinner.

Casual Italian with fresh pastas and piadine, a real kids' menu, and a Thursday kids-eat-free night. Crayons-and-pizza energy without the chain feel.

East Coast-style pizzeria with an official Young Kid's Menu (pizza, pasta) - an easy, casual family dinner downtown.