Moms Talk: Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start this week's conversation about kid-friendly restaurants. Please add your suggestions or opinions to the comments box below this story and give your own feedback and ideas. And if you have a question you'd like answered for next week, let us know.

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Question: Not including fast food spots, what are some kid-friendly restaurants in the area?

Answer From Momʼs Councilmember Robin Fradkin Matthew (mother of 1):

is incredibly kid friendly with the chalkboard wall and the kid-tables. Not to mention, its proximity to the fire station makes it a favorite location for my kid. BUT—the service is painfully slow, which can be hard with a toddler/preschooler at lunchtime (read: almost nap time.) If they could just be predictably faster, we'd eat there all the time.

The is a pretty good place for kids. The staff is really friendly and sweet. Service is fast and the food is passable (and sometimes even tasty).

A great place for kids is Jimmy John's in West Chester. Not only is it a cool, old place (recently burnt down and rebuilt) but it's really easy with kids. It's cafeteria-style, so practically no waiting. They have a couple of decent kid options (it's a limited menu to begin with—mostly hot dogs—their specialty.) What makes it really great, though, is the big electric train displays. Just come stocked with a wallet full of quarters and you're guaranteed a peaceful meal while your kid makes the trains go, the lights flash, and the bells ring.

Answer From Momʼs Councilmember Kristy O'Connor (mother of 2):

is by far the most kid-friendly restaurant. They're quick and friendly and the menu is simple. I feel it's the obvious choice when taking the kids out to eat. However, has always been great for us. Although they don't have the most options for kids, we always make out great there. My kids love hummus so we get the hummus platter and it keeps them very content while my husband and I enjoy our meals.