13 Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around Milwaukee

Georgie Porgie's Treefort Restaurant has been a community mainstay since 1991, serving delicious burgers and frozen custard in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Mad Rooster Cafe is a fun, down-to-earth place to take kids for breakfast or lunch! It's also great for parents- boasting that every dish is prepared with "mad style" and "mad flavor."

Milwaukee’s iconic food and event destination, the Milwaukee Public Market is a bustling community hub for Milwaukeeans and a can’t-miss experience for out-of-town guests.

Lisa R said:  Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market offer enough options to please even the pickiest palate in your family!

The restaurant offers a festive, all‑you‑can‑eat “rodízio” experience with a rotating selection of grilled meats carved tableside alongside salad bar and sides — great for kids who might want to sample many things and for parents looking for variety. Because it is a premium dining format, the cost is higher than a casual fast‑food outing — you’ll want to consider timing (lunch vs dinner), special deals, and whether the younger kids will make use of the buffet or simply pick a few items.

Your mission: Enjoy a fun time at this family-friendly Milwaukee restaurant and enjoy the best food in Milwaukee. While they’re waiting for their food, junior spies are welcome to investigate each room of SafeHouse on their spy mission.

Miss Katie's Diner is a retro-styled 1950s diner, known for its all-day breakfast, classic comfort meals like meatloaf and ribs, and a full cocktail lounge. The atmosphere features vintage décor—Formica counters, neon accents, shuffle‑board table—and it’s even been visited by former presidents and national figures, adding to its local “institution” status.

Kopp's Frozen Custard is celebrated for its rich, high‑quality frozen custard—featuring rotating “Flavor of the Day” specials—as well as its oversized “jumbo” burgers that have earned national recognition.

Cranky Al’s Bakery & Pizza is a beloved neighborhood spot in Wauwatosa known for its hand‑cranked donuts made fresh in the morning and a thin‑crust, house‑sauce pizza served in the evenings. The owners emphasize community roots and quality craftsmanship—both in the bakery before noon and the pizzeria later—making it a warm, local favorite.

Organ Piper Pizza has been a Milwaukee area landmark for over 40 years. They serve highly rated thin crust pizza along with sandwiches and other delicious foods. Their Theatre Organ is a treat to experience. Organists take requests and can play a variety of songs, from Bach to rock, to the latest Disney tune!

La Estación features an extensive menu of authentic, mouthwatering Mexican dishes in a historic train depot with some vintage rail-car seating. Known as a destination spot in Waukesha, this refurbished train station has been serving up authentic Mexican cuisine since 1993.

The East Troy Railroad Museum operates on the last remaining piece of the original interurban network in Wisconsin. They offer dinner trains, a family picnic train, and Sunday brunch trains.

Mineshaft offers food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. The restaurant was modeled to look like an actual mineshaft, which is super cool to see. What really wins over the kids, though, is their game room, which promises to send everyone home a winner.

Maxim's is a train-themed restaurant serving homestyle American fare in Oconomowoc's 19th-century stone train depot. It's a casual spot that's great for kids & groups. Inside, an operating model train run is on display, as well as train-themed decor. All baked items are made from scratch to give them that distinct homemade taste. Note that only the Oconomowoc location is train-themed.