The 14 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants In Wisconsin
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It’s not always easy to eat out with kids. If you find a place with entertainment for them, oftentimes you give up any hope of the food being tasty. Or places say they’re family-friendly because they have a kids menu, but that menu has three things on it – the same hamburger, chicken fingers and hot dog every other place puts on their kids menu.
Sure, plenty of chain restaurants may meet the needs of serving something your kids will actually eat, but Wisconsin is actually full of great restaurants that will make you and your kids happy. A few are casual pizza places that will make the whole family happy, but there are plenty of places with full menus to delight everyone from your toddler to your grandma.
In no particular order, here are 14 places around the state that are really and truly family-friendly:
Just imagine the look on your kids' faces when they see the dessert pizzas here. Unlike other pizza buffets, you're not relegated to boring, soggy cheese pizza. Pizza Doctors will put pretty much anything you can imagine on their dough. Eating here is an experience. Located at 624 King St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
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You know a place is open to serving the whole family when they not only cover the table in paper, but they provide crayons and hold contests for the best tabletop artwork. You can enjoy their amazing seafood dishes and your kids will be happy with some spaghetti or lasagna. Located at 800 6th St N, Hudson, WI 54016.
There are a couple of places across the state that will deliver food with a train, but Choo Choo Charlies takes the idea and turns it into a restaurant-wide theme. Situated in a Metra station, you can also pick up the Kenosha streetcar right here to complete the experience. Located at 5414 13th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
Everything here feels like an indulgence and treating your kids to a breakfast or lunch so ooey, gooey and delicious will make you their favorite. They do sweet and savory, but everything here just feels like an indulgence. Open 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to 7 pm on Saturday. Located at 126 Broadway.,
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
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A model train delivers the food at this fun Door County restaurant, but the fun here is really outside. They've got peddle cars, a playground and lots of space for your kids to have a great time. Located at 7898 County Rd A., Baileys Harbor, WI 54202.
Your kids have probably never even seen an organ, but this place still seems to fascinate the younger generation. It's a novelty, for sure, but the entertainment is awesome and unique and you'll all find yourselves singing along. Located at 4353 S 108th St., Greenfield, WI 53228.
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You will literally never run out of things to look at and do at Ella's. Their huge collection of mechanical toys is awesome and will keep you engaged and then there's the carousel outside. On top of that, this Madison institution makes their food from scratch, serving up one of the best comfort meals in town. Save room for dessert! Located at 2902 E Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704.
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This throwback style diner is family-owned. The food is hearty and delicious, kids love the decor and the ice cream at the end is always something to look forward to. Located at 2801 Stanley St, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
This giant staple of Hartford has its own game room as well as a giant menu for every appetite. A recent meal here proved filling and delicious after hiking the nearby Pike Lake Unit. They have tons of daily and family specials, but the prices are reasonable on their own, as well. Located at 22 N Main St.,
Hartford, WI 53027.
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Yola's feels like quintessential Madison. Not only can they show you the provenance of all the ingredients, but there's a huge play corner to keep kids busy while moms chat.
Located at 494 Commerce Dr., Madison, WI 53719.
Located in a former gas station, this place is a modern throwback, with awesome vintage car details, including full size cars inside. The diner is kitschy and fun in the best way. Located at 2111 3rd St., Eau Claire, WI 54703.
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Set right on the shores of Friess Lake, your kids can actually head outside and fish from the dock while you're waiting on your food. And you get to take advantage of this supper club and all it has to offer. Everybody wins. Located at 1474 E Friess Lake Dr., Hubertus, WI 53033.
This hidden gem is located right next to Dane County Airport, meaning your airplane obsessed kids will get "free entertainment" watching planes take off and land. In the meantime, you'll get to feast on some of the very best benedicts you've ever imagined. Located at 3606 Corben Ct., Madison, WI 53704.
Not only will your kids love the authentic mining details, but there's also a game room to keep them occupied while you indulge in prime rib and more. Located at 3904 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401.
Where are your favorite places to dine out with the family? Let us know in the comments!
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