Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch parents have a lot of dining options for the youngest members of their family.
Healthiest Options/Largest Kids Menus
Mimi’s Cafe
5075 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA
With an award-winning menu, Mimi’s offers a healthy array of side dishes that aren’t fries. Kids can choose from applesauce, fresh fruit, broccoli, or mashed potatoes along with the aforementioned french fries. The bread basket is not to be missed, along with their famous muffins. Special entree choices range from puppy-dog pancakes, ham and cheese crepes, peanut butter and jelly crepes, and a full turkey dinner. Rounding out the kids menu are standards like mac n cheese, grilled cheese, grilled chicken, mini corn dogs and chicken fingers. Though weekend brunch hours are quite busy, weekday dinners are generally pretty quiet and the booths generously sized.
Red Robin
Streets of Brentwood
Recently remodeled, Red Robin at the Streets of Brentwood is a perennial kid favorite. Along with their signature burgers, the award winning menu is also stocked with healthy, bottomless sides: mandarin slices, steamed broccoli, freckled fruit salad, sliced apples, baby carrots and a side salad are all great options to replace their (admittedly yummy) french fries. The kids menu features more options than a standard kids’ menu, from crunchy fried cod, meatballs, grilled chicken, to the classics like burgers, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and grilled cheese. Watch out for the iPad-like devices on every table – stocked with games for an additional $1.99 charge.
Best Service
Jalisco’s
8335 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood CA
Family-friendly at it’s core, Jalisco’s serves up delicious Mexican food along with classic breakfast foods and standard American kids’ menu item. Kids can choose from kids burritos, quesadillas, grilled cheese, hamburgers, corn dogs, sandwiches, Mickey Mouse pancakes (with or without eggs and bacon on the side!). The service is top-notch for families with young children, and the decor is bright and appealing for children as well.
Mod Pizza
5411 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood CA
Fast and friendly! Personal-sized pizzas you can top any way you want, milkshakes, and lemonade: the formula is pretty simple but works perfectly for parents with small (possibly impatient) kids in tow. The pizzas come out lightning fast and the service is welcoming and friendly.
Kid Favorite
Black Bear Diner
3201 Main Street, Oakley
Kitschy, cabin-cool decor with bears aplenty, the Black Bear Diner in Downtown Oakley is a huge hit for local Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch families. With diner comfort classics, a large children’s menu and even a mini-sundae dessert included with the kids’ meals, Black Bear Diner is sure to bring a smile to your kid’s face! Watch out for slow service during peak weekend brunch hours.
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