Family Friendly Restaurants in the 2026 Culinary Guide
via Yolk
Trying to coordinate a family night out in the city can be hard. That’s where we come in. The restaurants featured below are all perfectly family-friendly and feature spacious dining options, kids menus and other exclusive deals for everyone to enjoy. The best part? They are also included in the 2026 Culinary Guide!
Yolk {Multiple Locations}
Yolk’s breakfast cafes could be the blueprint for ‘family friendly’ dining, with cheery atmospheres, spacious interiors + patios as well as fun, creative takes on breakfast and brunch dishes! Their expansive menus always feature the breakfast classics, sure to please both parents and children alike, but it’s their seasonal menus that really steal the show. The team at Yolk cooks up some delicious and creative rotating specialities, using the freshest in-season ingredients; think fresh berry compotes in summer, pumpkin pancakes in fall and peppermint delights come winter. There is always something new and exciting to try! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one entree, get one free.
The Goddess and Grocer {Multiple Locations}
Bright, welcoming and stocked full of delicious goodies for all ages, The Goddess and Grocer has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. While the Gold Coast + West Loop stores are more strictly grab-and-go, The Goddess and Grocer Bucktown also offers an expansive seating area and patio space to enjoy a sit down meal with the crew! From coffees, pastries and desserts, packaged meals and snacks, made-to-order meals, wine + spirits and even home décor, a family trip to Goddess is sure to be delicious. Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one sandwich, get one free.
via Canal Street Eatery
Canal Street Eatery {314 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL; 312.967.6060}
Enjoy a tasty meal and round of drinks with a view at Canal Street Eatery. With its prime location next to Green at 320, Canal Street is a perfect family destination thanks to their expansive interior space and approachable menu filled with handmade pizzas, artisanal pastas and Italian-American fare are sure to please everyone in the family. And, on the weekends, Canal Street also offers an ‘Unlimited Pizza + Pasta Special’ for $25pp that is free to children of all ages who are accompanied by a paying adult! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one dish, get one free.
Le Sud {2301 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL; 773.857.1985}
Le Sud is a cozy, neighborhood spot in the heart of family-friendly Roscoe Village that showcases a menu of authentic Mediterranean-French cuisine. Enjoy a meal in their spacious interior or on the heated sidewalk patio anytime of year.
Le Sud offers a separate kids menu in addition to their brunch, dinner and happy hour menus as well as the option to order ‘Family Meals To Go’ serving up to 4 people per package! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one entree, get one free.
ambar {700 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL; 312.547.1700}
At first glance, a high-end Balkan restaurant may not scream ‘kid friendly’, but what most people don’t know about ambar is that they have one of the best family dining experiences in the city! In honor of family meals being a cherished Balkan tradition, ambar allows all children under 7 years of age to eat for FREE with children aged 7-12 also enjoying 50% off their entire meal! That’s right. Enjoy an authentic taste of the Balkans with the whole family, including unlimited lunch + dinner fixed price menus, vegan + vegetarian menus and a la carte dishes. Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one dish, get one free (a la carte menu exclusively!)
via Gino’s East
Gino's East {Multiple Locations}
If there is one food that everyone in the family can agree on eating, it’s pizza. And lucky for Chicagoans, there is NO shortage of pizza restaurants to choose from. Gino’s East is one of the most beloved, local Chicago pizzerias that has been a diner favorite for over 50 years. They specialize in classic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Thin Crust Pizzas, plus other Italian sandwiches and salads, and their generous portions make it an ideal choice for group dining or takeout. Enjoy lunch specials, happy hours and dinner at Gino’s East and see what the Chicago deep dish hype is all about! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy any large deep dish pizza, get one 12” thin crust pizza free (one topping only!)
Stax Cafe {Multiple Locations}
Stax Cafe is a delectable breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. Family-owned and operated for 15 years, Stax is a cozy space for families of all ages to enjoy a meal. Their menu features sweet + savory breakfast classics, freshly brewed coffee drinks, substantial lunch dishes and a separate kids menu filled with smaller portioned delights and even Mickey Mouse Pancakes. Parents can also elevate their breakfast outing thanks to Stax’s cocktail menu, with breakfast sips like Mimosas and Bloody Marys plus all day favorites like Old Fashioneds and Espresso Martinis! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy one entree, get one free.
Tatas Tacos {4929 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL; 773.685.6002}
If you need a no fuss dining experience for the family that packs a punch, head to Tatas Tacos in Old Irving Park. If the name didn’t give it away already, Tatas’ menu is heavily taco focused, offering both classic and creative options all made with locally grown and hand-selected ingredients. Parents can sip on specialty margaritas and cocktails while the kids feast on tacos, tamales and a delectable assortment of homemade desserts - it’s a win-win for everyone! Culinary Guide Offer: Buy two tacos, get two free.
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager