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For restaurants' pint-size patrons, chicken fingers dipped in marinara can't taste any better than when there's butcher paper lining the table and a glass of crayons to color with. When the dough and toppings are put directly in your child's hands, pizza becomes an interactive sport. Okay, not all restaurants have to offer entertainment in this form or the extreme---television, clowns and video games---to keep the youngsters happy. A warm waitstaff, a kitchen open to the flexible whims of a child's palate and a room of diners tolerable of tantrums all add up to a winning formula for feeding your children outside of the home. Take a look at our kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago that can please both big and little diners.
6 E. Cedar
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-640-8888
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Design your own stir-fry at this lively, group- and family-friendly Asian eatery. More... |
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Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-252-4867
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Tourists flock to this Navy Pier shrimp shack for fresh, seaside staples --- especially peel and eat shrimp. More... |
551 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook,
IL 60521
630-571-7800
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Gussied up Cali-style pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven give this namesake spot its crowd-pleasing appeal. More... |
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The John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-337-1101
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Prime real estate and sweet post-meal treats add up to long waits at this popular tourist destination. More... |
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640 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-664-1707
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Sassy fifties rock 'n' roll diner with tasty burgers that draw families in flocks. More... |
319 W. North Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-787-7676
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Lively design-your-own stir-fry spot that gets packed for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. More... |
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2075 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-525-2522
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Classic French and contemporary American dishes served in an approachable bistro setting. More... |
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730 N. Rush St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-951-0747
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Stuffed-pizza mainstay where locals and tourists understandably flock. More... |
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200 S. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60606
312-782-9855
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Boisterous, traditional Greektown taverna that plates family-style meals in a festive setting. More... |
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4254 W. 31st St.
Chicago,
IL 60623
773-247-9696
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Well-known pizza joint that's replete with dark wood, dim lighting and thin-crust sausage pies. More... |
3324 N. California St.
Chicago,
IL 60618
773-279-9550
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Encased-meat stand---serving hot dogs, too---with irresistible fries cooked in duck fat. More... |
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28 E. Center Ave.
Lake Bluff,
IL 60044
847-295-1000
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Atypical flavor combos and a friendly vibe give this neighborhood gem from a storied chef city appeal. More... |
439 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-828-9800
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Legendary deep-dish pizza served in a family-friendly setting. More... |
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1960 N. Western Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60647
773-384-1035
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The Beatles were onto something when---back in the day---they stopped by this legendary ice cream parlor. More... |
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1515 W. 18th St.
Chicago,
IL 60608
312-421-1517
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You have to try the nachos---and mole---at this popular, authentic Pilsen taqueria. More... |
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9233 S. Western Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60620
773-238-7075
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Cones with five flavors set the tone at this South Side institution, scooping since 1926. More... |
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29 E. Ohio St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-321-1000
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Quintessential Chicago-style pizza joint where tourists and locals understandably flock. More... |
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12301 S. 86th Ave.
Palos Park,
IL 60464
708-448-0550
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Serving up sweet ice cream treats in the south suburbs since 1937. More... |
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605 N. Clark St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-787-1501
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Kids go crazy over the mock jungle setting, while parents can tolerate decent, if overpriced, food. More... |
410 W. Huron St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-943-5900
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Massive, family-friendly Italian restaurant that’s best avoided on weekends---unless you like crowds. More... |
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Hotel Monaco
225 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60601
312-236-9300
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A favorite among theatergoers, this American comfort food kitchen is a hit in the heart of the Loop. More... |
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The Italian Village
71 W. Monroe St.
Chicago,
IL 60603
312-332-7005
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Check out the intimate, hidden booths at this romantic Italian staple that’s tops among business-types---and theatergoers, too. More... |
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153 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette,
IL 60091
847-251-6000
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You’ll find breakfast and lots of it---not to mention lines---at this quality, anything-but-quiet nook. More... |
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