Places to order at the counter with kids in Truckee

Family Italian and pizza with a kids' menu and a big arcade to keep them busy.

A cabin-style spot with hearty breakfasts before a day outside.

A 1948 diner car serving comfort food since 1995, known for its milkshakes.

California-style pizza in the Village at Northstar.

Burgers made with good ingredients, and a kids' menu.

Neighborhood pizza and pasta with an outside deck that looks across the valley to Mt. Rose.

Ramen in a plant-based broth, with a kids' menu, in the shopping center by the airport.

Pizza three ways: hand-tossed, deep dish and double-stuffed. Pasta too, for the kid who'd rather have noodles.