9 Family-Friendly Restaurants In Illinois Kids Of All Ages Will Love
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 21, 2017
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There are a number of kids’ restaurants in Illinois that are great for the whole family. These eateries feature fun themes and often include games for children. Whether it’s Billy’s birthday or Sally just won the spelling bee, celebrate at one of these amazing places.
Kids of all ages will love these eateries. Watch your loved one’s faces light up at the sight of one of these cool restaurants. Keep scrolling for all the details.
Immerse your kids in a fun and funky, 50s-themed diner that will take you back to a time long gone while entertaining your loved ones. Patrons can get breakfast all day or try a tasty lunch or dinner item like the famous Loosey Sammich. There are also a plethora of other American classics as well as shakes and other desserts.
Getting its name from the highest level of Pac Man, this incredible barcade is a wonderful place for kids young and old. You'll find just about any old arcade game as well as many more modern ones. At the same time, there are a plethora of delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts to keep you fueled up through your gaming binge.
This indoor playland has something for everyone, and is one of the best kids' restaurants in the state. Most popular for its pizza, kids love to have birthdays here. Guests can play games, win prizes, eat food, and have the best day ever.
This vintage family-friendly eatery has been around since the 1950s. It is loved by kids today and those who were kids yesterday. Nothing is more exciting than having your food delivered by a train. Illinois is full of these types of kids' restaurants.
This epic dinner theatre experience is one your loved ones will never forget. Not only do you get to watch jousting tournaments, guests also eat with their hands to really immerse themselves in this ancient world. The menu includes chicken, corn, a potato, garlic bread, soup, and dessert.
Of course Illinois has another train-themed restaurant, and your kids will love it just as much. Get American classics like burgers and fries and even gluten-free options here. Your kids will beg to come back every weekend.
What kid doesn't enjoy a good slice of pizza? This no-frills hole-in-the-wall pizzeria is a fabulous family-friendly eatery that children young and old adore. It is open for lunch and dinner and offers a delivery service.
This little-known eatery has been around since 2006 and is a fun place for kids to dine and hang out. Known for serving American and Mexican breakfast, lunch, and dinner cuisine, locals love to bring even the youngest of children here to eat and play games.
You can find yet another train-themed eatery in Bartlett, Glen Ellyn, or Naperville. Kids love marveling at the food going by on train cars and are even more excited when it stops in front of them. Hot dogs, burgers, and other American favorites are most popular here.
Click here for previous Only In Illinois coverage of this train restaurant.
