Family-Friendly Restaurants in Milwaukee | Top Spots for Dining Out with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly restaurants in Milwaukee!

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cafe with kids’ activities, a lively pizzeria, or a unique dining experience, our guide has you covered.

From ice cream parlors and brunch spots to places with play areas and entertainment, find the perfect places to enjoy delicious meals with your family in and around Milwaukee.

Nov

50 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around Milwaukee (2026)

November 11, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Updated for 2026 Kids meals come on a take-home frisbee at MOTOR restaurant on the Harley-Davidson campus. Let’s face it. Dining out with kids can be a challenge. Their attention spans are, well, limited. And meltdowns happen to the best of us. To help, we found more than 50 of the best restaurants for kids...

Jul

5+ Family-Friendly Breweries Around Milwaukee (2026)

July 29, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Yes, you can enjoy a local craft beer with kids in tow – responsibly, of course! These Milwaukee-area breweries go above and beyond to make families feel welcome, with kid-friendly menus, games, and fun extras that make everyone happy. So if you’re looking for a low-key hangout where the adults can unwind and the kids are entertained,...

Jul

5+ Extra Kid-Friendly Cafés Around Milwaukee (2026)

July 29, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Milwaukee is home to plenty of extra kid-friendly local cafes. Looking for a café where your kids are welcome and you can actually relax for a minute? These five spots go above and beyond with fun touches, welcoming spaces, and delicious drinks to boot. Colectivo on the Lake 📍 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., MilwaukeeThis...

Jun

Best Tacos in Milwaukee (2026 Guide from Local Readers)

June 30, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

A signature birria plate from Chucho’s Red Tacos, known for rich flavor and consomé. Your Taco Tuesdays will never be the same. Milwaukee parents and local food lovers shared their go-to taco spots across the city, and we gathered their favorites into one easy, reader-powered guide. Whether you’re hunting for authentic street tacos, birria that...

Jun

Best Ice Cream in Milwaukee: 10 Must-Try Shops & Frozen Custard Stands (2026)

June 24, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Family enjoying ice cream at the Smiley Barn’s outdoor seating area in Delafield. In Milwaukee, ice cream isn’t just dessert – it’s an event. Whether you swear by frozen custard, love inventive small-batch ice cream, or go for an over-the-top milkshake experience, there are plenty of spots where kids and parents can get their fix....

Jun

10 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants Around Milwaukee (2026)

June 22, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Looking for the best gluten-free restaurants in Milwaukee? Whether you or your child have Celiac disease, a gluten sensitivity, or you’re just avoiding wheat, Milwaukee has a growing list of restaurants that take gluten free dining seriously. We asked our readers to share their go-to spots with great food, and from pizza to tacos to fine dining,...

Jun

Snack with a View: 5 Scenic, Kid-Friendly Spots in Milwaukee

June 17, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

The best family memories are made with a snack in hand and a view worth savoring. Whether you’re sipping tea high above the city or digging into cheese curds by Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has some truly unique spots where the scenery is as good as the snacks. And yes, these places are all kid-friendly! Here...

Apr

25 Best Brunch Spots in Milwaukee for Families & Kids (2026)

April 30, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Looking for a great brunch spot in Milwaukee that actually works for families? This updated 2026 guide rounds up the best brunch spots in Milwaukee for families, kids, and mixed-age groups – from casual cafes with kids menus to special-occasion brunches that welcome little diners. We asked local parents to share their go-to brunch spots (with and...

Apr

3rd Street Market Hall Milwaukee: Parking, Food Vendors & Family Guide

April 8, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

The iconic neon sign welcomes visitors to the lively bar and dining area at 3rd Street Market Hall. 3rd Street Market Hal is one of the most popular family-friendly spots in downtown Milwaukee — part food hall, part game room, and part community hangout. Located inside The Avenue MKE, it brings together local food vendors,...

Mar

SafeHouse Milwaukee: A Fun Spy-Themed Restaurant for Kids & Families

March 26, 2025Calie HerbstFamily-Friendly Restaurants

Young agents test their skills at the fingerprint-activated spy booth—always a scavenger hunt favorite. SafeHouse is one of Milwaukee’s most unique restaurants, offering a spy-themed adventure filled with secret doors, quirky missions, and playful surprises around every corner. It’s family-friendly before 8:00 p.m., and kids get their very own Junior Spy experience—complete with scavenger hunts, code names,...

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