Kid-friendly restaurants in Austin

Austin restaurants that genuinely welcome little ones: high chairs, kids' menus, room for strollers, and staff who don't blink at a toddler meltdown. Curated and reviewed by local moms.

• Bird Bird Biscuit · East Austin
  Beloved biscuit spot with a small patio. Tight inside with a stroller, but quick and very kid-tolerant.
• Casa de Luz · South Austin
  Organic, whole-plant community kitchen set in a lush garden courtyard. Kids are welcome to use the playground after 5:3…
• Chuy’s · Central Austin
  Tex-Mex institution. Chips and queso keep toddlers busy, the staff are warm with kids, and a free kids’ meal night swee…
• Easy Tiger (Linc) · North Austin
  Bakery and beer garden with a grassy yard and ping-pong. Grab a pretzel, sit outside, and let little ones roam.
• Hat Creek Burger Company · West Austin
  Built for families: a big covered playscape, free play, and a kids’ menu. Order at the window and grab a picnic table.
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar · South Austin
  Counter-serve burgers and shakes on South Congress. Loud enough that a fussy baby blends right in. Kids’ sliders availa…
• Leona Botanical Café & Bar · South Austin
  Open-air garden cafe and bar in Sunset Valley with shaded grounds, a covered pavilion, and a kids' climbing and play ar…
• Maudie’s Tex-Mex · West Austin
  Reliable Tex-Mex with a quick-arriving kids’ menu and a relaxed patio. Booths give a baby seat room to perch.
• Phil’s Icehouse + Amy’s Ice Creams · North Austin
  Burgers with a fenced outdoor playground and Amy’s Ice Creams attached. The ultimate easy family dinner. Order, then le…
• Phoebe’s Diner · East Austin
  All-day breakfast that holds up to an early-rising toddler. Pancakes, a patio, and staff used to the high-chair crowd.
• Pinthouse Pizza · North Austin
  Crowd-pleasing pizza in a casual, loud room where kids fit right in. Order at the counter so you’re not stuck waiting o…
• The Picnic Food Trucks · Central Austin
  A cluster of food trucks around a big grassy lawn. Easy for toddlers to roam while you eat. Plenty of stroller room.
• Torchy’s Tacos · South Austin
  Austin taco staple with a patio and a kids’ menu. Quick service and forgiving of a stroller wedged beside the table.
• leona · Central Austin
  This is a place that has outdoor space for kids to move around and coffee and tacos are good too. It isn't a full on ki…

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