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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!Politics & ProseParent rating: ![]() Location: 5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC Politics & Prose is one of DC's best-loved independent bookstores. Fortunately for parents, they also have a fabulous children's section, complete with a secret cubbyhole under the stairs for s...
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Pete's New Haven Style ApizzaParent rating: ![]() Location: 1400 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC Pete's is a fantastic addition to the DC pizza scene - which has been sorely lacking over the years. The pies are large, covered with delicious toppings (think roasted garlic, caramelized onion...
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2 AmysParent rating: ![]() Location: 3715 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 2 Amys serves pizza so authentically Italian that it has D.O.C (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status from the The Verace Pizza Napoletana Association! Only soft-grain flour, fres...
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Clyde'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 3236 M Street, NW, Washington, DC Another longstanding DC institution, Clyde's afternoon appetizer menu was the inspiration for that old chestnut, Afternoon Delight - the gold record even hangs in the Georgetown location...
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Peacock CafeParent rating: ![]() Location: 3251 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC The Peacock Cafe is a family favorite in Georgetown, serving up modern American fare - and a very popular brunch! The brunch menu is enormous, with enough choices to please anyone, and is serve...
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Cone E IslandParent rating: ![]() Location: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC Kids love the waffle cones, hot fudge, and whipped cream at Cone E Island...and so do we. You can also get pints and quarts packed to go; Cone E Island offers about 20 flavors, i... |
Thomas Sweet Ice CreamParent rating: ![]() Location: 3214 P Street, NW, Washington, DC Note the framed receipt from the White House for Thomas Sweet's bittersweet chocolate, and you know you're not the only one in town with a sweet tooth. Ask for a Blend-In - ice cream wi... |
Cold Stone CreameryParent rating: ![]() Location: 821 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD Cold Stone Creamery offers a huge variety of ice cream, made fresh daily, and tons of mix-in choices. In addition to choosing from standard combinations, visitors can make their own cre... |
Rita'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 3237A 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC If you're looking for a cool summer treat, it's time to head to Rita's for some fantastic Italian ice. Rita's Italian ices are made daily and available in more than 30 different flavors. |
Pie-tanzaParent rating: ![]() Location: 2503B N. Harrison Street, Arlington, VA Pie-tanza serves gourmet, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, calzones, salads, authentic Italian entrees (think lasagna and chicken parmesan), and subs, and has an extensive dessert menu. The r...
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MaggieMoo'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 2324 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC Aside from lots of yummy flavors of ice cream and cones to choose from, MaggieMoo's has a very child-friendly gimmick - your toppings of choice are actually mixed into your ice cream, so you ca...
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At Play CafeParent rating: ![]() Location: 2254B Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston, VA The At Play Cafe is a coffee shop with a supervised play area for preschoolers. The play area is fully enclosed by a half wall so parents can still keep an eye on their kids from any seat in th...
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Mamma LuciaParent rating: ![]() Location: 1302 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD The chain of Mamma Lucia restaurants has managed to keep it's relaxed and friendly mom and pop feel, while continuing to serve some excellent New York-style pizza and Southern Italian fare. Bot...
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Buca de BeppoParent rating: ![]() Location: 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC Buca di Beppo is a place where you don't have to worry about the kids creating a disturbance - no one could possibly hear them. This restaurant uses humor like a sledge hammer. "Have yo... |






























