For the next time you want to take the family out to eat, try one of these kid friendly restaurants in the city!
Looking for a place to take the family to have a nice meal? There are plenty of kid friendly restaurants in Denver that are perfect for you and the kids! At these great places, everyone can find something they like on the menu. Of course, when you go out to eat with the family, you want a kid’s menu that has menu options your kids like and in smaller portions. Here are some restaurants in Denver that have the kid menus you’ve been looking for, as well as adult menus that you can’t wait to try yourself.
Having kids can make parents feel like they’re feeding an army. The next time you’re looking for a gift for your friends who also happen to be parents, consider getting them a gift card to their favorite kid friendly eatery in Denver! All of these venues have gift cards available for purchase at GiftYa. Find the venue on their website and purchase a gift card online. All that’s left to do is send a text seconds after to the recipient, and they’ll be able to connect the gift card to their Visa or Mastercard. That’s one way to make a parent’s day!
1710 Sherman St. | North Capitol Hill | smilingmoosedeli.com
You won’t be unsatisfied eating here, whether you come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You and the kids will love their waffles topped with tasty maple syrup. For lunch and dinner, the kids can turn to the Lil’ Moose Menu. Along with their choice of drink and side, they can have meals like grilled cheese, mac and cheese, or quesadilla. Once the meal is done, you can finish with some tasty dessert. Smiling Moose Deli has cookies, brownies, and krispy treats. Meanwhile, you can enjoy their soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
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“The best waffles I've ever had. Period. No follow up statements needed!… My new go to breakfast spot when I'm at work!!” - Yelp Review
3237 E Colfax Ave | City Park | denbisco.com
Denver Biscuit Company centers their meals around a food that everyone in the family can love: biscuits! Even the pickiest kids would have a hard time turning down warm biscuits, especially from this restaurant. Denver Biscuit Company makes everything from scratch. From the biscuits, to the gravy, and even the honey butter, everything is baked fresh in house each day.
Kids have a choice between several biscuit sandwiches and plates. The sandwiches include the cordon bleu, the lola, and the DBC club. Each of these is made with buttermilk fried chicken and a mix of toppings like honey butter. Other sandwiches feature sausage patties, pork belly, and Nashville hot chicken. If a kid doesn’t want a sandwich, they can always try the biscuits and gravy or the biscuit French toast.
“When researching locations in Denver they are the highest rated. I really enjoyed it. Did have to wait about 40 minutes, but it was worth it. Had the DBC Club and it was excellent. Food comes out quick and when it does you won't be disappointed.”–Yelp Review
650 Sherman St. | Central | racinesrestaurant.com
Racines is a popular spot to go to whenever you’re in the city, and for good reason! They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, kid menus. With every kid’s meal comes a choice of soda or milk, a fruit cup, and ice cream for dessert. The kid’s menu includes bean and cheese burrito, fish-n-chips, chicken strips, mini combo breakfast, and more. It’s not just the kid’s menu that has such variety! If it’s a nice day out, ask for a table on their patio.
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“Racines is a great spot for brunch! Nice and big with lots of seating... but you still might have a wait because it's popular. The food is good and I have never had a bad experience with staff…” - Yelp Review
1500 Curtis St | Downtown | samsno3.com
Sam’s No. 3 has a huge menu that even the pickiest of kids can find something on it to enjoy. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the menu contains literally 100 items. That is unlike what you’ll find at most typical diners.
Sam’s kid’s menu is the biggest you’ll find anywhere. Most places have very few options on their kid’s menu, but Sam’s No. 3 has over 20 of them! There is the kid’s mouse pancake or waffle served with eggs and bacon, the kid’s combo burrito, and the kid’s tacos among several other options. They even have a few desserts on the kid’s menu!
“I love this place. I've been twice before I go to the theater and the service is stellar, as is the food. This time I had a Greek sandwich (wrap) with the homemade chips. It was so good. Everything was fresh, hot and tasty. I'll be back soon!”–Yelp Review
309 W 11th Ave. | Golden Triangle | denverpizzaco.com
Prepare yourself for the best tasting pizza in the city! Everyone loves pizza, especially kids. Denver Pizza Company doesn’t just specialize in pizza, but also salad, chicken wings, and breadsticks. If you and your family don’t agree on toppings, instead of buying a whole pizza buy slices. A slice is the perfect portion for a kid, and everyone is satisfied with their choice of toppings. Save room for dessert; Denver Pizza Company also serves Glacier Ice Cream made right in Colorado!
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“This place has the best pizza in Denver hands down! Perfect chewy crusts and delicious recipes. They cook it quick and they are open fairly late…” - Yelp Review
4990 E Colfax Ave | Colfax | coloradochopshop.com
The Chop Shop is a casual urban eatery that has food for everyone. They have a kid’s menu, so kids have plenty of safe options, but the whole menu is very kid friendly. They serve bacon wrapped meatloaf, bacon broccoli mac and cheese, and crispy chicken sandwiches. They also have parmesan french fries, soup, and mac and cheese. They even have three amazing desserts!
If a kid is bored, the Chop Shop has what it takes to keep them entertained. They can offer paper and crayons they can occupy themselves with.
“The restaurant is great and wonderful. The setting is nice too. Love the foods and went there recently and we enjoyed the Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and Short rib. The Grilled Bistro Filet is really delicious and super good too. So many options and worth the price as well. Cool drinks too. The restaurant service is prompt. Good staff working here.”–Yelp Review
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900 16th St. | Central Business District | modernmarket.com
Having a hard time getting the kids to eat anything healthy? Have you tried taking them to Modern Market, where everything is both healthy and tasty. Modern Market has everything from pizzas and sandwiches to soups and salads. They even have a kid’s menu, with a choice of pizza (cheese or pepperoni), mac and cheese, chicken plate, or grilled tomato and cheese. If you want to know exactly how healthy each kid's meal option is, learn all the nutrition facts of each menu item on their website!
“The menu is filled with healthy options for such people like myself. I truly tasted the quality of the food. I was very satisfied with the service there today. Aaand it was inexpensive… I recommend coming here if you are looking for a quick and healthy place to eat…” - Yelp Review
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Text an Angelo’s Taverna gift card
620 E 6th Ave. | Alamo Placita | angelostaverna.com
Come to Angelo’s Taverna for the cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Order a drink as the kids complete the maze and color in their menu. Once you get serious about ordering, you’ll see Angelo’s Taverna has so many great options for the kids. They have choices of spaghetti or penne and three different sauce options, or grilled chicken breast, or fried chicken cutlet. Adults can enjoy menu options such as oysters, calzones, stromboli, salad, pizza, and pasta. There’s something for everyone at Angelo’s Taverna.
“A lovely food selection at reasonable prices. Numerous options for food and everything on our table were delish and beautifully presented. Truly an Italian place that serves the high quality of food and the flavors was so authentic…” - Yelp Review
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700 Water St | Downtown | aquariumrestaurants.com
The Aquarium Restaurant is a place where you can have delicious meals while you enjoy amazing views. Many kids absolutely love aquariums, and at this restaurant, they will be surrounded by a 50,000 gallon aquarium that allows for floor to ceiling views from all tables. Those aquariums house more than 100 species of brightly colored, tropical fish.
The kid’s menu is something else in this restaurant that’s fun for kids. Kids get to color all over it and play fun, sea animal centered games. And when it comes to food, they can have surf shack fish, popcorn shrimp, and the kid favorite, mac and cheese. The views on their own will have your kids feeling happy to be there!
“What a fun way to end our journey in the aquarium! The food was wonderful, the wait was short, my kids were so happy and honestly, worth the price of the food. The little ones loved looking at the fish while they were eating. My son made sure to tell me he loved the fish and chips soooo much!”–Yelp Review
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Buy a Great Scotts Eatery gift card
1295 Cortez St. | Sherrelwood | greatscottseatery.com
There aren’t many kid’s menus that are as cool as the ones at Great Scotts Eatery! Only with the food choices are mini games to entertain the kids while you wait for the food. Games such as matching, a maze, “what doesn’t belong” game, and tic tac toe. The kid’s menu has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner option so the kids can order funny-faced pancakes for breakfast and mini dogs for dinner. Don’t think this diner just caters to the kids! The adult menu will satisfy all your diner desires!
“The food met all of my diner quality expectations, which is to say, most of the key breakfast items were pretty good… Our service was actually too good if that's possible… This place is pretty quirky…” - Yelp Review
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500 16th St. | Central Business District | 5280burgerbar.com
Burgers are a meal everyone in the family can enjoy. They have the patty for all taste buds, including Colorado black angus beef, chicken breast, and housemade black bean and quinoa patty. With the kid’s menu, you can add a beverage and either fresh cut fries or a fruit cup for just two dollars! Kid meals include burgers, of course, as well as hot dogs, quesadillas, and many more options.
And you have to save room for dessert, because 5280 Burger Bar has the most impressive ice cream menu with flavors like campfire marshmallow, belgian chocolate, toasted coconut, wild strawberry, and caramelized banana.
“This restaurant is awesome! When they said it was at the mall I pictured inside of a food court, but this is more of an outdoor street plaza. So it is a restaurant just like any other restaurant you would see on the street. Very nice, sit down, great vibes for friends and family.” - Yelp Review
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1201 16th St | Denver | thecheesecakefactory.com
If you still haven’t made a choice, the Cheesecake Factory is always a good option for kids. This chain is well known for its long food menu followed by a long list of decadent cheesecakes. For dessert loving kids, this is definitely the right place to be!
This restaurant always starts with fresh ingredients to make their famous dishes. The menu includes brunch, pizza, pasta, and much more. There is food from so many different places on the menu, your kids should have a fun time choosing. The kids menu is pretty substantial. They can choose to have grilled meat, different pastas, and quesadillas. And if your kids want a dessert smaller than the average cheesecake, the kid’s menu has got you covered.
“Had a great experience! Server was top notch. I got the cherry cheesecake and maaaaan that rocked my socks! Great experience!”–Yelp Review
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There are so many restaurants in Denver where you can take the family out to eat! Lots of restaurants there want to accommodate people of all ages in your family by offering kid’s menus that have smaller portions with menu items that most kids can enjoy. That way, it’s not difficult to go out and have an enjoyable meal for you and the kids. Next time you want to eat out, try one of these great venues in Denver!
