Dining with kids is a lot of work and we want to make it (a little) easier.
Here’s our list of the best places to eat with the family when you’re in the city.
Downtown
American & Lafayette Coney Islands
All kids must experience these Detroit classics. Order some coneys (and Faygo), find a table or bring the bags to Campus Martius for a true downtown experience.
Amenities:
Parking: Street parking, pay lots, parking structures
Pop + Offworld
An old-school 80s hangout, order a pizza (or two) and play some arcade games.
Amenities: Highchair
Parking: Pay lot, street parking, parking structures
Le Pecora Nera
Close to Comerica Park and Grand Circus Park, this Italian deli is a great place to grab a sandwich for breakfast or lunch. The deli also sells packaged food that can appeal to little picky eaters. Bonus: Gelato and outdoor seating for summer days!
Amenities: High chair
Parking: Street parking
Shake Shack
Burgers + milkshakes = perfect family friendly dining. Bonus: you’ll be steps away from activities at Campus Martius.
Amenities: High chair/changing table
Parking: Parking structures, street parking, QLine stop
Calexieo
California-Mexican favorites on Woodward and a great spot to watch the QLine.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/kids menu
Parking: Parking structures, street parking, QLine stop
Detroit Beer Company
Enjoy a beer in a family-friendly atmosphere on Broadway.
Amenities: Highchair/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Parking structures, street parking
La Lanterna
A nice place to enjoy housemade pastas & Neapolitan style pizzas in Capitol Park.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat
Parking: Pay lots next to building, street parking, parking structure
Pegasus
Opa! Introduce your kids to the Greektown tradition of Saganaki
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Parking structure/pay lots
Midtown
Royale with Cheese
Dine-in burger joint with creative custard shakes in the Cass Corridor.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/ changing table/ kids menu
Parking: Street parking, parking structure
HOPCAT
Grand Rapids favorite, HOPCAT is in Detroit and the ‘crack fries’ are good for everyone!
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Parking structure, street parking, QLine stop
Traffic Jam & Snug
For Cass Corridor favorite over 50 years, be sure to pick up a loaf a bread from their in-house bakery.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Street parking, pay lots
The Block
American favorites on Woodward and a great spot to watch the QLine.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat
Parking: Parking structure, street parking, QLine stop
Seva
Family-friendly, vegetarian restaurant with gluten-free options.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Street parking, pay lot
Selden Standard
Farm-to-table, community centric dining that’s an especially great brunch spot.
Amenities: Highchair/booster/changing table
Parking: Street parking, parking lot, parking structure
Corktown
Ottava Via
Italian pastas and pizza with a gorgeous patio and Bocce Ball court a good weather days.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat
Parking: Street parking
FOLK
Fresh and locally sourced breakfast and lunch favorites. Also sweets treats including locally produced ice cream.
Amenities: Highchair/kids menu + crayons
Parking: Parking lot and free street parking
Bobcat Bonnie’s
American favorites, including a couple of pinball machines and arcade games.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/coloring book
Parking: Parking lot, street parking
Slows BBQ
The heart of Corktown, Slows is across the street from Roosevelt Park and the former train station.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/will make grilled cheese for kids
Parking: Street parking, pay lot
Eastern Market
Eastern Market Brewing Co.
Grab a brew, pick out a boardgame and get ready for some family fun in Eastern Market. At EMBC you can bring your own food or order from the Elephant Shack food truck.
Amenities: Highchair/ you can bring in your own food
Parking: Parking lot, street parking
Stache International
Grab a picnic table for an indoor picnic with delicious and unique sandwiches.
Amenities: Highchair/ will make grilled cheese for kids
Parking: Parking lot, street parking
Supino Pizzaria
Thin crust pizzeria in the heart of Eastern Market with delicious cannoli.
Amenities: Highchair
Parking: Parking lot, street parking
Southwest
Mexican Village
The entrance to Mexicantown, the perfect spot to enjoy a Mexican meal.
Amenities: Highchair/ booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Parking lot
Armandos
In the heart of Southwest and across the street from Clark Park, this has been a favorite stopping spot for generations of Detroit Tigers.
Amenities: Highchair/booster seat/changing table/kids menu
Parking: Parking lo
