# Places to order at the counter with kids in San Francisco

Restaurants and cafés in San Francisco where you order at the counter. 40 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-29, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Kura Revolving Sushi Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/kura-revolving-sushi-bar-94132) (restaurant, San Francisco). Conveyor-belt sushi that keeps toddlers through school-age kids watching the plates go by. Has: order at the counter.
2. [Dalida](https://ourplayday.com/places/dalida-94129) (restaurant, San Francisco). Calm Presidio restaurant with outdoor seating, best with preschool and school-age kids who can sit a while. Has: order at the counter.
3. [Eats](https://ourplayday.com/places/eats-94118) (restaurant, San Francisco). Clement Street breakfast spot with outdoor seating and a lively room that forgives toddler noise. Has: order at the counter.
4. [Hook Fish Company](https://ourplayday.com/places/hook-fish-company-94122) (restaurant, San Francisco). Outer Sunset fish shack with outdoor tables and a play area, so kids move while the tacos come. Has: order at the counter.
5. [Il Parco](https://ourplayday.com/places/il-parco-94129) (restaurant, San Francisco). Presidio Italian right next door to the Tunnel Tops park. Has: order at the counter.
6. [The Crepe House](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-crepe-house-94109) (restaurant, San Francisco). Nob Hill crepes with a kids' menu, high chairs, a changing table, and crayons. Has: order at the counter.
7. [Amore Woodfire Pizza](https://ourplayday.com/places/amore-woodfire-pizza-94127) (pizzeria, San Francisco). Woodfired pizza on Ocean Avenue, with high chairs, boosters and a kids' menu. Has: order at the counter.
8. [Gott's Roadside Tray Gourmet](https://ourplayday.com/places/gott-s-roadside-tray-gourmet-94111) (restaurant, San Francisco). Ferry Building burgers and shakes with a kids' menu and outdoor tables by the bay. Has: order at the counter.
9. [Mel's Drive-In](https://ourplayday.com/places/mel-s-drive-in-94118) (restaurant, San Francisco). Classic diner with high chairs, jukebox booths, and milkshakes for every age. Has: order at the counter.
10. [Tony's Cable Car Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/tony-s-cable-car-restaurant-94115) (restaurant, San Francisco). Old-school diner on Geary with a kids' menu; lively enough for toddlers and up. Has: order at the counter.
11. [Baby Blues BBQ](https://ourplayday.com/places/baby-blues-bbq-94110) (restaurant, San Francisco). Bernal barbecue joint with a kids' menu, crayons, and a corner for kids to play while the ribs arrive. Has: order at the counter.
12. [Goat Hill](https://ourplayday.com/places/goat-hill-94107) (restaurant, San Francisco). Potrero Hill pizza with a kids' menu and a family crowd on weeknights. Has: order at the counter.
13. [Little Original Joe's](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-original-joe-s-94127) (restaurant, San Francisco). West Portal Italian-American with a lively room where toddlers and up blend right in. Has: order at the counter.
14. [Palette Tea House](https://ourplayday.com/places/palette-tea-house-94109) (restaurant, San Francisco). Ghirardelli Square dim sum with a moderate room; small plates for babies through school age. Has: order at the counter.
15. [Pizzahacker](https://ourplayday.com/places/pizzahacker-94110) (pizzeria, San Francisco). Bernal pizza with outdoor tables and a lively feel, for toddlers and up. Has: order at the counter.
16. [Sunset Cantina](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunset-cantina-94122) (restaurant, San Francisco). Outer Sunset Mexican with a changing table and room for strollers. Has: order at the counter.
17. [Boudin Bakery](https://ourplayday.com/places/boudin-bakery-94133) (bakery, San Francisco). Sourdough landmark at the Wharf with a kids' menu and bread animals to look at while you wait. Has: order at the counter.
18. [California Pizza Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/california-pizza-kitchen-94103) (pizzeria, San Francisco). The pizza chain's inventive pies, like the Thai chicken and the tostada pizza, with butter cake for dessert. Has: order at the counter.
19. [Flour + Water Pizzeria](https://ourplayday.com/places/flour-water-pizzeria-94133) (pizzeria, San Francisco). North Beach pizzeria with crayons on the table and slices kids finish. Has: order at the counter.
20. [Hamburger Haven](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamburger-haven-ltd-liability-co-94118) (restaurant, San Francisco). Clement Street diner where burgers and pancakes suit toddlers through school-age kids. Has: order at the counter.
21. [Kasa Indian Eatery](https://ourplayday.com/places/kasa-indian-eatery-94109) (restaurant, San Francisco). Lower Nob Hill Indian with a kids' menu, mild curries and rice. Has: order at the counter.
22. [Rocket Sushi](https://ourplayday.com/places/rocket-sushi-94103) (restaurant, San Francisco). Market Street sushi with a TV and quick service for a low-stress dinner with kids. Has: order at the counter.
23. [Gioia Pizzeria](https://ourplayday.com/places/gioia-pizzeria-94102) (pizzeria, San Francisco). New York-style pizza by the slice, house-made meatballs, chicken parm sandwiches and cannoli. Has: order at the counter.
24. [Cheeseboat](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheeseboat-94133) (restaurant, San Francisco). Georgian acharuli khachapuri, the bread boat full of melted cheese the place is named for, plus khinkali dumplings. Has: order at the counter.
25. [Cholita Linda](https://ourplayday.com/places/cholita-linda-94111) (restaurant, San Francisco). Latin American plates, all made from scratch: fish tacos, Cubanos, and crispy chicken with rice, beans and plantains. Has: order at the counter.
26. [La Taqueria](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-taqueria-94110) (restaurant, San Francisco). Mission burrito landmark, with counter service and quick food that's easy with kids. Has: order at the counter.
27. [Mesopotamia Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/mesopotamia-kitchen-94114) (restaurant, San Francisco). There is a real kids menu with kebab, gyro or nuggets plus rice, fries, hummus or falafel, which makes ordering painless. Has: order at the counter.
28. [Nopa](https://ourplayday.com/places/nopa-94117) (restaurant, San Francisco). One of San Francisco's most popular restaurants, a Divisadero favorite with a changing table. Has: order at the counter.
29. [Original Joe's](https://ourplayday.com/places/original-joe-s-94133) (restaurant, San Francisco). North Beach Italian-American with high chairs and big plates to share. Has: order at the counter.
30. [Taqueria Los Altos](https://ourplayday.com/places/taqueria-los-altos-94110) (restaurant, San Francisco). Taqueria with high chairs and room for strollers. Has: order at the counter.
31. [Tartine 9th Avenue](https://ourplayday.com/places/tartine-9th-avenue-94122) (bakery, San Francisco). Inner Sunset Tartine with a changing table and stroller room. Has: order at the counter.
32. [Cha-Ya Vegetarain Japanese Res](https://ourplayday.com/places/cha-ya-vegetarain-japanese-res-94110) (restaurant, San Francisco). All-vegan Japanese cooking inspired by Zen temple food: vegan sushi, stuffed eggplant tempura, sukiyaki, and soba and udon soups. Has: order at the counter.
33. [Sam's](https://ourplayday.com/places/sam-s-94133) (restaurant, San Francisco). A popular breakfast and brunch spot. Has: order at the counter.
34. [Arbor](https://ourplayday.com/places/arbor-94102) (restaurant, San Francisco). Burgers, curly fries and plant-based soft serve from the counter, with parklet tables out front. Has: order at the counter.
35. [Arizmendi Bakery 1268](https://ourplayday.com/places/arizmendi-bakery-1268-94110) (bakery, San Francisco). A worker-owned co-op bakery with pizza by the slice, a different one each day, plus morning pastries and bread. Has: order at the counter.
36. [Bob's Donuts](https://ourplayday.com/places/bob-s-donuts-94177) (bakery, San Francisco). A family-run donut shop since 1960 that still makes everything from scratch, home of a giant challenge donut you try to finish in three hours. Has: order at the counter.
37. [Peaches Patties](https://ourplayday.com/places/peaches-patties) (restaurant, San Francisco). Jamaican patties baked from scratch: a flaky hand pie your kid can eat on the go, plus jerk chicken plates for you. Has: order at the counter.
38. [RT Rotisserie](https://ourplayday.com/places/rt-rotisserie-san-francisco) (restaurant, San Francisco). Rotisserie chicken by the half or whole, umami fries and soft serve to finish. Has: order at the counter.
39. [Slice House By Tony Gemignani](https://ourplayday.com/places/slice-house-by-tony-gemignani-94117) (restaurant, San Francisco). A casual pizza-by-the-slice spot near Calicraft Upstairs. Has: order at the counter.
40. [Tú Lan](https://ourplayday.com/places/tu-lan) (restaurant, San Francisco). Huge bowls of pho and crisp imperial rolls in a small, no-frills room. Has: order at the counter.

## Other lists for San Francisco

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-high-chairs) (63)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-changing-tables) (22)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-kids-menu) (52)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/wheelchair-accessible) (107)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-cribs) (33)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-a-pool) (9)
- [Free breakfast](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-free-breakfast) (5)
- [Connecting rooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-connecting-rooms) (23)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-a-fridge) (28)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-a-separate-bedroom) (31)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-restrooms) (128)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/free-to-visit) (21)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/with-water-play) (5)

## 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) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco/order-at-the-counter. All of San Francisco: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-francisco