Kid-friendly Chicago Restaurants
We promise these places want your chaos #blessup
By Chitown Citykins Sliding Into Our DMs
So we’re sensing a Chi-town restaurant trend and we are HERE. FOR. IT. A lot of places let kids eat free. No strings attached. For real. Now we’re just calling ALL OTHER PLACES IN ALL THE CITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD TO PLEASE TAKE SOME NOTES FROM THE WINDY CITY AFTER OUR OWN HEARTS. May we present an amazing list in no particular order of importance that our community has recommended you take your kids too. Bon Appétit!
Gather
”Kids eat free…yep.”
4539 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Roots Handmade Pizza
”They give your kids dough to play with instead of crap crayons.”
1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
“They have Negroni slushies. Mommy and daddy likey.”
2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
2435 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Dos-Urban Cantina
”Great kid’s menu and a treasure chest the kids get to pull from.”
2829 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Antique Taco
”Parents own this so they just get it and the kid’s menu is the best.”
1360 N Milwaukee | Wicker Park
1000 W 35th Street | Bridgeport
125 S Clark | Revival Food Hall
Old Irving Brewing Co.
4419 W Montrose, Chicago 60641
”Big space. Bean bags in the back. Awesome menu and Lots. O. Beer. For the adults obviously.”
Wishbone
”They also want your dogs here.”
161 N Jefferson St, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Lonesome Rose
”A great neighborhood spot. The staff knows my kids.”
2101 N. California Ave Chicago, IL 60647
Lillie’s Q
”My kids will eat this chicken and it’s not fried so we’re here ALL. THE. TIME.”
1856 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Little Goat Diner
”They open at 7AM which is helpful if you have little creatures at home who arise with the sun. They also offer valet parking, which seems like an unnecessary extravagance early on a Saturday morning, until your hanger overtakes you and you scream at your husband because there are no. goddamn. parking. spots.”
820 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
RJ Grunt’s
”I can stroller valet, they give us sippy cups and the kids get animal crackers. All is right in the world here.”
2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Mott St.
”Asian inspired food that is to die for. Also has a great patio.”
1401 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Crosby’s
”Kids eat free and they have MINI rotisserie chickens and skillet cookies to die for. Done and done.”
3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Club Lucky
”Great outdoor area for the kids.”
1824 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Tuco and Blondie
”Amazing margaritas and kids eat free! They also do awesome birthday parties.”
3358 N Southport Ave., 60657
Bristol
”It’s our favorite brunch spot in the city.”
2152 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hot Chocolate
”As if the name isn’t kid friendly enough….confirming it really is.”
1747 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Paradise Park
”The names says it all. It is paradise. They have popsicles in champagne. And a massive outdoor space for my kids to run wild.”
1913 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Etta
”It’s a little fancier but they really do want your annoying kids here. Super friendly staff and good kid menu.”
1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Owen and Engine
”My kids are obsessed with their pastry boards.”
2700 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL