Kid Friendly in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of kid friendly in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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The Perch Kitchen and Tap

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

West Town • $$

Family-friendly brewpub

The Warbler

The Warbler

Lincoln Square • $$

Neighborhood comfort & casual eats

Suda's

Suda's

Lincoln Park • $$

Mezze & skewers

Trendy
Hideaway Brew Garden

Hideaway Brew Garden

Hoffman Estates • $$

Outdoor brew garden & stage

Calo Ristorante

Calo Ristorante

Andersonville • $$

authentic italian & bbq ribs

Farm Bar Ravenswood

Farm Bar Ravenswood

Lincoln Square • $$

Family dinner deal

R.J. Grunts

R.J. Grunts

Lincoln Park • $$

Retro burgers & happy hour

Taqueria El Milagro

Taqueria El Milagro

Marshall Square • $

Counter-service tacos & fresh tortillas

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La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

Portage Park • $$

fresh pasta & italian classics

Newcomer
All Together Now

All Together Now

West Town

Cheese counter & wine bar

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Bobby's Eastside

Bobby's Eastside

Forest Park • $$

Smash burgers & live music

Birrieria Don Luis

Birrieria Don Luis

East Side • $

Slow-stewed tacos & ramen

Trendy
Diego

Diego

West Town • $$

Mexican-inspired comfort food

Great terrace
Mano a Mano

Mano a Mano

Logan Square • $$

Dog-friendly Italian trattoria

404 Burgers

404 Burgers

Lake View East • $

Halal burgers & smoked bbq

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Taquería El Jardín

Taquería El Jardín

West Town • $

Tacos meet matcha lattes

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Frequently asked questions

How are these kid friendly in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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