Kid-friendly Dining In Traverse City

Looking for a kid-friendly restaurant in Traverse City that will satisfy every taste bud in your family? Let’s face it, if chicken strips and ice cream are on the menu, the little ones will be happy. Throw in buttered noodles and you’ve hit the jackpot for your kids’ palates. 

As a popular family destination, Traverse City serves up an abundance of fun, kid-friendly restaurants, with options sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Pizza & Pasta Favorites

When hunger calls, kids need to answer quickly, and few meals deliver supreme satisfaction faster than pasta or pizza. Whether your offspring opts for Rigatoni Alfredo courtesy of The Flying Noodle, award-winning pizza from That’sa Pizza or a cheese pie from Pangea’s, you can kiss their hunger goodbye!

Casual Spots With Kids’ Menus

Sometimes, you need a reliable, relaxed spot with a menu that caters to every age and craving. The Cherry Capital is packed with places perfect for no-fuss lunch or dinner with the fam. Your kids will covet the hot dogs, shrimp baskets and nachos at Sleder’s Family Tavern (as well as the chance to smooch a moose)! They’ll also go crazy for the meals at Camp Critter at Great Wolf Lodge, and rave about the huge kids’ menu at Minervas. Adults will love the fact that each of these restaurants also offers a full bar.

Sweet Treats & Ice Cream Stops

​No family outing or birthday celebration is complete without a stop to satisfy that sweet tooth. Here in Traverse City, dessert isn’t a footnote — it’s a destination. At Moomers, set on a dairy farm, you and your kids can pick from over 20 award-winning ice cream flavors, while saying hello to the cows who helped make their sweet treat! Want more sugary goodness? Head to Kilwins for caramel apples and fudge or Milk & Honey for an astonishing array of ice cream flavors!

With so many delicious, low-stress and welcoming eateries to choose from, you can focus on making great memories instead of worrying about mealtime meltdowns. Browse the listings below, and plan your visit to one (or all) of Traverse City’s kid-friendly restaurants today!