Urban Grind Coffee  (Family Restaurants)
2214 NE Oregon
Portland, Oregon
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The NE location of Urban Grind is very spacious and the staff is welcoming to kids.  There is a kid toy area and lots of space to run.  Once in a while there is a wireless laptop geek appearing to be concentrating on "business" but I never worry about bothering them.  After all, they can leave, right?  The food and coffee are good. 
-JLo, N. Portland Mom of 2 (ages 4 & 7)

Our Daily Bread  (Family Restaurants)
8680 N. Ivanhoe
Portland, OR
503-286-9087
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~Surprisingly good all American diner food and the kids like it.  They welcome families with kids, provide them coloring sheets and have a fun kids menu.  My kids like the "waffle face."  The service is nice and friendly.  And the food is fresh, not frozen.  
-JLo, N. Portland Mom of 2 (ages 4 & 7)

Vita Cafe  (Family Restaurants)
3024 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR
Sells: family friendly, lots of vegetarian & vegan option, free range, organic cafe food
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~If you haven't been to this little cafe, it is a must for people with children.  Kids eat for $1 every day from 5-7 pm.  The outdoor patio has a kids play area and a large bocce court where if no adults are playing the kids take to the court.  The food is simple, healthy, orgainic and very filling.  It' a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  
 -PDX Mom, NE Portland Mom of 2 ( 2 & 4 yrs.)

Anna Bannanas Cafe  (Family Restaurants)
St. Johns
8716 N. Lombard
          &
1214 Northwest 21st Avenue
Portland, OR
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~Several of us moms, overtired, overworked and ready to speak grown-up for a while, have been meeting at Anna bannanas cafe. What a wonderful spot, they have wi-fi, a great smoked sausage filo wrap with organic greens, lots of choices for drinks, soy vanilla steamer for my son and hot chocolate for the girls. I was happy to find they had organic yogurt squeezers and organic applesauce cups for the kids for just a buck! I highly recommend Annas, its great for meeting friends and neighbors, just the kind of place we've been needing in St. Johns. They even offer a big selection of Organic wines and Northwest beers on tap (my favorite was one called "Pantydropper Ale!!"  
 -Tammy, N. Portland Mom of 3

~My name is Sarah Anderson, mom of a spunky 6 year old boy. With that  in mind, I've opened a 2nd cafe here in St. Johns Portland featuring  a kids area in the shape of castle walls, Annie's mac-n-cheese, peanut  butter and jelly sandwiches as well as a wonderful organic menu for  moms and dads. We open the new cafe Saturday the 4th of Feb. We will  be featured on Rachel Ray's Tasty treats on "Food Network" this  spring (they are filming the 22nd and 23rd of Feb.) We provide wood  toys, pop-up books, rocking horse and a big comfy chair for nursing  moms. 
Sarah, Owner of Anna Bananas 

                              
                                                                                                                                                                           

BiPartisan Cafe (Family Restaurants)
7901 SE Stark St
Portland, OR
(503) 253-1051
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~This is a really kid friendly coffee shop. there are toys for the kids to play with while you enjoy your coffee, and it is a nice open space so it is easy to keep an eye on them. the coffee and treats are great and they can make a good steamer for your little one that won't burn their tongue and isn't too sweet!        Angela,  Portland Mom of 2
 

Biscuits Cafe  (Family Restaurants)
Locations: Beaverton, Oregon City ,Portland, Vancouver
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~This restaurant has great food and wonderful service, it has become a
weekend family favorites for us.  The wait staff are kid friendly, they will
bring your child food out first and the warm biscuits and freezer jam is
a must to try if you go.  I also like that each time we have eaten here
with our kids they bring us extra napkins without us asking 10 times and
the portions are so large that we do not order a meal for the kids, we just
ask for an extra plate to share.        Crystal, Beaverton Mom of 2 (1 and 3yrs.)

 

Chuck E Cheese Pizza  (Family Restaurants)
4145 SW 110th Beaverton, 503-643-2002
9120 SE Powell Portland 503-774-2994
3240 Lancaster Drive NE Salem 503-364-7297
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~Okay, this isn't "classy" dining.  We all know
any adult ambiance is lacking and the food is marginal, but
you can't deny that the kids love it.  Kym

De Nicola's Restaurant(Family Restaurants)
3520 SE Powell Blvd., Portland                                            
(503) 239-5220
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Epicure Restaurant (Family Restaurants)
407 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR
(503) 916-4884
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A happy hour that you can bring babies!  One of the things we missed most about parenthood is not being able to take advantage of the cheap food specials that are the highlight of many happy hours especially since we were eating dinner during what is typically happy hour hours.  We were so happy to find this place.  You have to ask for the happy hour menu but the food is amazing and plentiful and at real happy hour prices.  The beef ribs were amazing.  The calamari is great.  And you will not be disappointed at their $3 burger.        Max, NE Portland Mom of 1

Glo Loca Cafe and Bistro (Family Restaurants)
7901 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR
503-257-0063
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This is a new neighborhood establishment that I have welcomed wholeheartedly into our community.  The "manager" Lorelei is a fantastic warm spirit who greets us enthusiastically every time.  There is a nice play area for the kids, and they are creating activities for children, such as having a storyteller on Wednesday afternoons.  They are also considering a language circle.  It is just down the street from Montavilla Community Center and a great place to visit before or after for a bite or a coffee.         Elizabeth, NE Portland Mom of 1
 

Grandma Leeths Restaurant
10122 SW Park Way
Portland 97225
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Grandma Leeth's is amazing!  It is a restaurant with adult and kid food that has an enclosed "performance area" where children 2-9 are completely engaged with art projects, games, story time etc.  Your kids can eat their food within the performance area or with you at the table and there are large viewing windows so that you can see what the kids are doing from any pointin the restaurant.  The food is not your typical deep-fried offering for but fresh & healthy alternatives for both adults and kids.  There is a fee for the performance area but for me, it is reasonable and well worth it to be able to sit with my friends and talk and enjoy adult food while the kids are having a ball. My kids love Grandma Leeth's. 
~Mermon, Canby Mom of 2 (twins age 5)

Kennedy School Restaurant/Theater - See What's Playing
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
1-888-249-3983
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~ You can take your kid(s) to the theater. It's not kids movies per se, its just movies that we can see and take out babies etc...     Dawn, Beaverton mom of 1

Laurelwood Public House (Family Restaurants)
1728 NE 40th Ave Portland
503.282.0622
2327 NW Kearney St. Portland, OR
503-228-5553
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~The beer and the play area are great.  The thing is they are not enough to make up for the horrible service.  Never have I been served a meal in less than thirty minutes.  If you cater to families you need to get food on the table - one time it was two salads and an order of mac and cheese.  I can make that in 15 at home while attending to the kids!  The food, when it arrives, is OK but not worth the wait and hassle.        SarahC, N Portland Mom of 2, (4yrs and newborn)

Only pub in town that is truly kid friendly.     AsherMom, NW Mom of 1 (17 months)

Longboard Louie's Restaurant
Healthy Mexican Food
62080 Dean Swift road
1254 NW Galveston Ave
Fresh handmade daily, very good prices.  Very kid friendly and casual.  Surf themed and fun for all ages. 
~Kathi, Bend Mom of 2

Macaroni Grill (Family Restaurants)
300 SW Yamhill Street, Portland/503-546-3040
17003 SW 72nd Avenue, Tigard/503-783-0550
2290 Northwest Allie Ave Hillsboro/503-352-0963
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~Kid likes butter and NOTHING green, you've come to the right place. Just let them know how you want it and they jump. They always bring the children's food first and make fun looking juice drinks too. Love the service.  
Nikki, SE Portland Mom of 1

Mother's Bistro and Bar (Family Restaurants)
409 SW 2nd Ave Portland
503-464-1122
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~The food is fantastic at Mother's Bistro, but be prepared to wait for a table - I would recommend going with snacks and toys in tow if you're going with your little ones.        Christy, Canby Mom of 3 (5, 3, 2)
 

Myles Away Cafe and Playhouse
15986 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd.
Sherwood OR 97140
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Since the closing of Toney Balony's in Wilsonville, we were in need of a kid-friendly coffee house in this area of town. Myles Away Cafe and Playhouse has filled the void. They have a play area with different options for all young ages (train table, kitchen area, climbers, books...) and food for the kiddos. Although small, it's a great little indoor play area for young kids. However, watch your youngsters carefully since the whole cafe is open, kids can run right out the door if you're not paying attention. There is a $2 play fee.  
~Mama B, Wilsonville Mom to two (ages 2 1/2 and one on the way!)

Myles Away is awesome and well worth the drive. Not only did my kids have a great time playing but I had a great relaxing lunch and a wonderful espresso. There is so much to do there from their wooden playhouse, train table, climbing area and nice kitchen. My kids could have payed for hours. We have a been a number of times and everytime there is a new thing to do. Love it. 
~Erika, SW Portland Mom of 2 (age 3 and 1)


This is absolutely THE BEST kid-friendly cafe.  When you walk in the door, it's obvious that the owners have small children themselves.  They have the biggest and best kid-friendly play area that I've seen in any cafe, and it's oh-so-easy to monitor your little tykes while sipping a mocha.  If you spend $10 on food, or if you come during happy hour, playtime is even free!  There are things to climb on, a large pretend-kitchen area, a great cedar playhouse, books, baby activities and more.  The menu is great, too, with LOTS of LOW-PRICE healthy menu options for moms, and the BIGGEST selection of kids' food I've seen at a place like this, all at great prices, and a lot at REALLY great prices on the perfect kid snack food, at around a dollar or less, for banana slices, apples with peanut butter, carrot sticks, cheese cubes, cheerios and more.  There's even a great selection of kids' cafe drinks, like steamers and hot chocolate.  Anti-bacterial lotion is provided, and the owner can regularly be seen cleaning up & sanitizing the play area.  And it's easy to find, right near Albertsons in Sherwood, off of 99.  Every parent with kids from birth to age 5 ought to check out Myles Away.  I was highly impressed.  Better menu & play area than Toney Baloney's and much better prices than Peanut Butter and Ellie's!!  See you there!!!   - -~Marci, Sherwood Mom to two (ages 3 & 5)

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Family Restaurants)
12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas 503.653.7949
18925 N.W. Tanasbourne Dr., Hillsboro 503.617.7614
0715 S.W. Bancroft St., Portland  503.222.5375
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~They are comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, great kids menu even comes with a special cup and ice-cream!!  The restaurant is on the river so when you are in a need of atmosphere change or attention getter check out a boat or even the Christmas Boat Parade (SW Portland Location)!!  Enjoy.  - Amanda, SE PDX Mom of 1
 

Old Wives Tales Restaurant (Family Restaurants)
1300 E Burnside St., Portland
(503) 238-0470
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What to eat:    Plenty of dishes to please finicky palates--grilled cheese, noodles with parmesan and cream, steamed veggies and burritos among them. Vegetarians can rejoice in having choices.
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~Old Wives' Tales ranks among Portland's favorite kid spots. It's got a colorful playroom and plenty of dishes to please finicky palates--grilled cheese, noodles with Parmesan and cream, steamed veggies and burritos among them. Vegetarians can rejoice in having choices. In addition to daily specials, much of the lengthy menu is devoted to health-conscious and meat-free dishes. Best bets include Hungarian mushroom soup, spinach and potato omelets, poppy-seed pancakes, guacamole salad and the salad bar.         Erica, NE Portland Mom of 3 (16, 9, 7)

Our Daily Bread (Family Restaurants)
8680 N Ivanhoe St., Portland
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Peanut Butter and Ellie's  (Family Restaurants)
4405 SW Vermont St. Portland
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~This is such a great kid-friendly restaurant. Chalkboard walls are neat for older kids, and the younger kids can have fun playing with the train track and toys. Food is good too!            Michelle

~Stop sitting there behind your computer. Go to peanut butter and ellies right this moment. If you don't have children, steal a friends! Treat them to treat yourself! The coffee is outstanding too! Service is so friendly and warm and mmm, did I mention the salad buckets?        Nikki, SE Portland Mom of 1

~PB & Ellie's has gone through a large remodeling.
I hope everyone who has been waiting will go and take a look.  I helped with some of the painting so make sure all your comments are nice.  :)  I can't wait to try out some of the new food they are planning to offer. 
Rendoulas, NE Portland Mom of 3

Red Robin (Family Restaurants)
Portland/Metro Locations
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~Red Robin has good food and great atmosphere for kids...our baby loves to watch everyone and everything.  We've never had a bad meal there.      BB, Sherwood Mom of 1

~My two yr old is very loud most of the time, and they are great. You can't even hear her and she loves it.  They always have great customer service and always have a smile.  The place is very clean and very fast.  You're never waiting hours for your food to arrive even when it's busy.  They make you feel at home even when you're out. 
Jessica, Portland Mom of 2

~I agree, Red Robin does an excellent job with their staff and family friendly atmosphere... One of the few places that I don't get stressed when my kids are being kids! Kudos for tasty food and great service!
~M and T's Momma, Vancouver Mom of 2 (3 and 8 mos)
 

Racoon Lodge (Family Restaurants)
7424 S.W. Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR
503-296-0110
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~Cozy, pub atomosphere that is kid-friendly. My daughter enjoyed looked at all the different animals on the walls and telling me about them. The "Little Critter" menu has a wide variety of choices for the kids. Good selection sandwiches & burgers for the adults. A bonus is that kids eat free on Mondays (one adult per child for free meal).       
Cindy, Beaverton Mom of 2

Stark Street Pizza (Family Restaurants)
9234 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR
(Just west off 1-205)
(503) 255-7227
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~The fire's really nice when it's cold out and the kids love to check out everything on the walls. Plenty of eye candy for children and adults alike. If there isn't a game on (and sometimes even if there is!) they have switched the TV to cartoons for the kids. Which is a great thrill because they don't get big screen cartoons at home!        Nikki, SE Portland Mom of 1