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Minneapolis/ St. PaulMinneapolis/ St. Paul RESTAURANTS
Restaurants
Which restaurants have high chairs? Changing tables in the bathrooms? Ethnic cuisine or just plain old burgers? We've found the most kid-friendly breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner spots in the country and if you can't bring yourself to leave the house, we list places that deliver, too!Walker Art CenterParent rating:  Location: 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN The expanded Walker Art Center is a world-class cultural mecca - there's no denying that. But apart from its wonderful monthly Free First Saturday events and Arty Pants Playdates,...
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Midtown Global MarketParent rating:  Location: 920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN A lot of hopes are pinned on this midtown market with an international flair. It's located on the first floor of the old Sears building - now rechristened the Midtown Exchange - and is part of ...
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Java Train Coffee HouseParent rating: Location: 1341 Pascal Street North, Saint Paul, MN Java Train - owned by a couple with two young kids - aims to cater to families with little ones. To that end, the attractive cafe features a large built-in train-themed play structur... |
Wuollet BakeryParent rating: Location: 3608 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN For 60 years, the Wuollet family has been masterfully baking up elegant tortes, pastries, and breads, which it now sells from five metro area locations. The cupcakes, donuts, muffins... |
Jerry's Foods: The Cafe & BakeryParent rating: Location: 5125 Vernon Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The cafe inside the Jerry's Foods "complex" - it seems like Jerry owns a fair hunk of this section of Vernon Avenue! - works just as well for fortifying kids with a quick snack as it doe...
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IKEAParent rating: Location: 8000 IKEA Way, Minneapolis, MN It was hard not feel slighted that it took Sweden's favorite home furnishings store so long to open shop in historically-Scandinavian Minnesota. But judging by the number of cars in the parking...
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Sonny's Crema CafeParent rating: Location: 3403 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN This neighborhood institution - changing with the times since the 40's, but in only good ways (like when they switched from summer-only to year-round hours) - does big things in a small way. Ta...
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Liberty Frozen CustardParent rating: Location: 5401 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Families can fill up on frozen treats and comfort food at a former Standard Oil gas station restored with loving care. In addition to fast food fare like sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, nachos, a...
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Sebastian Joe'sParent rating: Location: 4321 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Sebastian Joe's has been a local favorite for over 15 years. Even when outdoor temps plummet, customers stop in for its yummy, prize-winning ice cream and sorbet, offered in both standar...
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A Piece of CakeParent rating: Location: 485 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Stepping into A Piece of Cake feels a little like stepping into Grandma's warm and welcoming kitchen - provided Grandma is an ace with buttercream and a whiz with pastries. The ... |
Punch Neapolitan PizzaParent rating: Location: 3226 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN Order your meal at the counter in front of the beautiful wood-fired oven at Punch Neapolitan Pizza, then grab a spot at family-style benches or a table and let your mouth water in anticipation....
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Punch Neapolitan PizzaParent rating: Location: 704 Cleveland Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN Order your meal at the counter in front of the beautiful wood-fired oven at Punch Neapolitan Pizza, then grab a spot at family-style benches or a table and let your mouth water in anticipation....
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Punch Neapolitan PizzaParent rating: Location: 210 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Order your meal at the counter in front of the beautiful wood-fired oven at Punch Neapolitan Pizza, then grab a spot at family-style benches or a table and let your mouth water in anticipation....
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Copper Dome RestaurantParent rating: Location: 1333 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Comfort food like it was meant to be: the Copper Dome serves up a seemingly endless variety of (very reasonably priced) pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausages, and other breakfast favorites in coz...
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Keys Cafe & BakeryParent rating: Location: 767 Raymond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN The heaping helpings of served-all-day breakfasts at the family-owned Keys Cafe & Bakery chain have won several people's choice awards, and with good reason. Keys also offers catering se...
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