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Family-Friendly Eats
The Bad Apple is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

1. The Bad Apple

9.1
4300 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cullom Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · North Center · 200 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Family factor: the room in the back has games for kids to play. Bring your quarters! My kids recommend the kids burger or grilled cheese. For parents, you can't go wrong with burgers and beer.

Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

2. Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

8.1
4632 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 46 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: A friendly restaurant by the Rockwell brown line stop. I loooove the fish tacos. Good beer selection and they are friendly to kids. The patio is great and allows dogs.

Leona's is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

3. Leona's

3215 N Sheffield Ave (at W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 27 tips and reviews
Village Tap is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

4. Village Tap

8.4
2055 W Roscoe St (at N Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Roscoe Village · 48 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Family factor: The only good place to sit is in the beer garden. They have a pint-sized picnic table. My kids like their grilled cheese and I highly recommend the cajun veggie burger!

Family Grounds Cafe is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

5. Family Grounds Cafe

3652 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · North Center · 5 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Family factor: entry to the play area is not cheap and is geared towards the new walkers or younger. The staff will supervise while you chat. Great coffee and ice cream selection.

Hot Doug's is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

6. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Family factor: Avoid the busy times, or you'll be waiting in line forever and you're kids will be very unhappy. Go at 10:30 or after 2. They close for almost every holiday so check hours.

Margie's Candies is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

7. Margie's Candies

9.0
1960 N Western Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 94 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: This place gets super crowded. Be prepared to wait or come at off-times if you want a seat. Otherwise, take your ice cream cones to go.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

8. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Uncommon Ground is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

9. Uncommon Ground

7.8
1401 W Devon Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: A bit pricey but the good is local and organic. Kids meals are $5-6, which is pretty average. Plentiful seating that isn't too cramped. The interior is really pretty. Service is spotty.

Cafe Selmarie is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

10. Cafe Selmarie

4729 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence & Leland at Giddings Plaza), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 65 tips and reviews
90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

11. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

8.9
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

12. Ann Sather

5207 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Andersonville · 29 tips and reviews
Taste of Lebanon is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

13. Taste of Lebanon

8.8
1509 W Foster Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Lebanese Restaurant · Andersonville · 62 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: This place is best for take-out, but they do have a small amount of seating. We like stopping here on our way to or from Foster beach. Great chicken shwarma and falafel. Cash only!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

14. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews
Wishbone North is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

15. Wishbone North

3300 N Lincoln Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Lakeview · 62 tips and reviews
Tweet is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

16. Tweet

8.9
5020 N Sheridan Rd (btwn W Argyle St & W Carmen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Uptown · 142 tips and reviews
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

17. Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant

5846 N Broadway St (Ardmore St), Chicago, IL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Edgewater · 34 tips and reviews
Noon O Kabab is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

18. Noon O Kabab

9.1
4661 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 46 tips and reviews
Sticky Rice is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

19. Sticky Rice

8.3
4018 N Western Ave (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 52 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: My favorite thing about this place is it's wide delivery area! The best Thai place on the North side. Lots of stuff I haven't had the nerve to try plus the standard pad thai and thai curry dishes.

San Soo Gab San is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

20. San Soo Gab San

8.2
5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bowmanville · 56 tips and reviews
Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

21. Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

8.6
3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Northwest Side · 44 tips and reviews
Drew's Eatery is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

22. Drew's Eatery

2207 W Montrose Ave (Corner of Lincoln & Montrose), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Ravenswood · 7 tips and reviews
Chicago Brauhaus is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

23. Chicago Brauhaus

4732 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · Ravenswood · 53 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: I don't care much for the food, but I haven't sampled much of it so take that with a grain of salt. I come for the beer, the music, and the atmosphere.

Bleeding Heart Bakery is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

24. Bleeding Heart Bakery

1955 W Belmont Ave (at N Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Roscoe Village · 35 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Nice little seating area in front for kids. Good coffee and excellent deserts. I love the red velvet cupcakes.

Costello's Sandwich & Sides is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

25. Costello's Sandwich & Sides

4647 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Eastwood & Leland), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 21 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Delicious! My favorite is the Spicy Roscoe. This location has much more ample seating than the Roscoe Village spot. They often have live music.

Feast Restaurant & Bar is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

26. Feast Restaurant & Bar

1616 N Damen Ave (at North Ave.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 76 tips and reviews
Miller's Pub is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

27. Miller's Pub

8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews
Beat Kitchen is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

28. Beat Kitchen

8.6
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews
Kitsch'n on Roscoe is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

29. Kitsch'n on Roscoe

7.7
2005 W Roscoe St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Roscoe Village · 45 tips and reviews
Garcia's Restaurant is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

30. Garcia's Restaurant

8.3
4760 N Lincoln Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Ravenswood · 116 tips and reviews

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Great food, great margaritas, and great service. Newly remodeled. Not too cramped and good for kids.

Hamburger Mary's is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

31. Hamburger Mary's

5400 N Clark St (at W Balmoral Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Andersonville · 100 tips and reviews
The New Three Happiness is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

32. The New Three Happiness

2130 S Wentworth Ave (at W Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 9 tips and reviews
Tiffin Indian Kitchen is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

33. Tiffin Indian Kitchen

2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 26 tips and reviews
Andies Restaurant is one of Family-Friendly Eats.

34. Andies Restaurant

8.2
5253 N Clark St (btwn Berwyn Ave & Farragut Ave), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Andersonville · 41 tips and reviews