14 Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around Philadelphia

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Shady Maple Smorgasbord features Kids Night every Tuesday! They feature a special kid-friendly all-you-can-eat buffet with everything from burgers to fried chicken to whoopie pies and cupcakes. The kids will not only love the food, but get to take part in face painting, balloon animals, and coloring pages and crayons. They also feature unique buffet menus for the parents.

Tuesdays

5 PM - 8 PM

 Perfect for families! Known for their electric train display and delicious food! Famous for frankfurters since 1940!

Shila said:  Here's an awarding winning 1950's-style diner serving up burgers, fries & milkshakes.

What makes this place extra special is it having the World's Largest Soda Fountain where you can select from over 100 handcrafted flavors! Guests can order any of the homemade flavors, or have fun creating their own. It'll come with your choice of ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Some parents may appreciate that the homemade syrups are made from real sugar, and not corn syrup.

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Vanessa M. said:  HipCityVeg has a fun veggie vibe, with plenty of offerings kids will gladly devour. Little Golden Nugs (chicken-free chicken nuggets), the Ziggy Burger (made with organic smoked tempeh & special sauce) and the Philly Steak (pulled "steak", grilled onion, mushroom, lettuce, tomato) are all fan favorites. Smoothies, flavored lemonades, and milkshakes (made with organic soy ice cream) will add a sweet note to your meal.

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Shila said:  Among organic, fair trade & locally sourced menu items, the burgers here are made from humanely-raised, grass-fed cows that are antibiotic, pesticide, and hormone-free. Seating is small inside this neighborhood gem, but the entire menu consists of kid-approved staples! Your family can enjoy gluten-free & vegan burgers, vegan sauces, a variety of vegan shakes, seafood & more, in a very casual setting.

Cash only.

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Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  A delectable and healthy menu will delight parents and kids while enjoying indoor or outdoor seating with river views. But more than just a good menu, this venue offers outdoor games, big screen movies, music and programming for the whole family!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Do your kids love mac and cheese? You will want to check out Mac Mart, with a menu full of mac and cheese options with toppings such as chicken, crab meat and roasted red pesto. They offer vegetarian options as well as those for the meat lover. Mac Mart also serves up grilled cheese and more basic kids choices of mac and cheese with hot dogs, bacon or straight up with no toppings.

They have online tray ordering and delivery as well.

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Shila said:  Adjacent to City Center's 4-Star Hotel Palomar resides Square 1682 serving modern American cuisine in a contemporary and upscale (yet welcoming) atmosphere. If you find yourself dining with children, get ready for a treat- literally! While you await your meal, kids decorate house-made cookie dough with chef-supplied toppings compliments of the house. The cookies are baked fresh and are served up for dessert!

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Shila said:  Here's a restaurant where your family will experience chocolate to the fullest. Enjoy a "Choctail," Melting S’mores, Chocolate Fondue, or perhaps share a Chocolate Chunk Pizza!

There are non-chocolate items available too (i.e., salads, pizza, pasta, burgers). On the Kids menu you'll find a "Huge Chocolate Shot," a syringe filled with a chocolate potion you can squirt directly into your mouth!

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Vanessa M. said:  Goldie Falafel is a 100% vegan restaurant, offering falafel, fries, and falafel salad. Fries can be spiced up with Shwarma spice. Creamy Tahina shakes comes in flavors like coffee, mint chocolate chip, coconut, and more. Perfect for a family dinner!

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Juan L. said:  Maybe it's the adorable decor. Maybe it's the cozy neighborhood vibe. Maybe it's the absolutely delicious pizza, burgers, and desserts. There's something about Zuzu's Kitchen that's just remarkably warm and inviting. And perfect for a family meal. Zuzu's is unique (check out the beautiful wall with a take one leave one book system), friendly, and the food can't be beat. Prices are very reasonable as another plus.

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Craft Hall is a Northern Liberties restaurant destination complete with indoor pirate ship playground, shuffle board, foosball, board games and so much more. They feature fun kids meals along with BBQ, pizza, sandwiches, snacks and dessert.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  Take a trip back in time to the The Pop Shop, an old fashioned restaurant with 1940s - 1960s décor. Complete with ice cream and soda fountain, they offer a wide menu including over 30 kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches, build your own burgers, all day breakfast, kids menu as well as vegetarian options. They even have a Little Squirts Menu that serves baby food!

The Pop Shop hosts trivia and pajama nights, birthday parties and balloon artist visits.

Visit both Collingswood and Medford, NJ locations. Not in the mood to dine in? No worries. The Pop Shop delivers. Bon Appetite!

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Tim Ponisciak said:  Looking for a great family fun pizza place in North Philly? Check out Joseph's! The pizza place is a staple for families. There is great pizza, cheesesteaks, salads and other Italian favorites. The menu includes half portions of all of their cheesesteaks, which is nice for smaller kids. They also have Cherry flavored soda that you can get by the pitcher! The best part of the restaurant to sit in is the back, which looks like an old library!

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