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🍽️ Family-Friendly Restaurants for Kids in San Marino, CA

7 kid-friendly restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in San Marino

Piccadilly Grace San Marino restaurant in San Marino, CA🍽️ Restaurant
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Piccadilly Grace San Marino offers a delightful farmers market experience where families can explore fresh local produce, sample prepared foods, and enjoy live music in a welcoming community atmosphere. Open daily from 8 AM to 3 PM, it's an ideal spot to introduce kids to healthy eating while they enjoy treats and entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting.

🕑 1-2 hours

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Din Tai Fung Taiwanese in Arcadia, CA🍽️ Restaurant
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4.2(6,499)$$3 mi · Arcadia

Din Tai Fung in Arcadia is a world-renowned Taiwanese restaurant that transforms soup dumpling dining into a family celebration. Kids are mesmerized watching chefs hand-fold dumplings through the glass kitchen windows, while parents appreciate the extensive menu that goes beyond dumplings to include noodles, fried rice, and kid-friendly staples that even picky eaters enjoy.

🕑 1.5-2 hours including wait time and dining

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Fosselman's Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt in San Marino, CA🍦 Ice Cream
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4.2(3,225)$$

A cherished San Gabriel Valley institution since 1919, Fosselman's Ice Cream serves up handcrafted ice cream in both classic and adventurous flavors that delight kids and parents alike. This old-fashioned parlor has been a family tradition for generations, offering a sweet taste of nostalgia alongside inventive flavors you won't find at chain shops.

🕑 30 minutes to 1 hour

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In-N-Out Burger Burgers in Alhambra, CA🍽️ Restaurant
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4.0(872)$2 mi · Alhambra

In-N-Out Burger in Alhambra is a California icon that delivers fresh, quality burgers at prices that won't break the family budget. With a simple menu that kids can easily choose from, quick service that keeps restless little ones from getting antsy, and a reputation for cleanliness and consistency, it's a reliable stop for families on the go or looking for a fuss-free meal everyone will enjoy.

🕑 30 to 45 minutes

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Phoenix Dessert Bakeries in Arcadia, CA🍦 Ice Cream
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3.8(610)$$3 mi · Arcadia

Phoenix Dessert is an Asian-inspired dessert cafe that has become a go-to sweet spot for Arcadia families seeking unique frozen treats. Kids will be mesmerized by the towering shaved ice creations and creative ice cream presentations that are as Instagram-worthy as they are delicious, while parents appreciate the diverse menu that goes beyond typical ice cream shops.

🕑 30-45 minutes

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Julienne New American in San Marino, CA🍽️ Restaurant
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3.8(1,697)$$

Julienne is a charming San Marino café and bakery that welcomes families with its relaxed atmosphere and crowd-pleasing menu. Parents appreciate the quality New American and French-inspired dishes while kids delight in the fresh pastries and approachable breakfast and lunch options that cater to even picky eaters.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Drugstores in Pasadena, CA🍽️ Restaurant
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3.5(929)$3 mi · Pasadena

Step back in time at this authentic 1915 soda fountain where kids can experience old-fashioned ice cream sodas, phosphates, and egg creams served at a genuine vintage counter. This working pharmacy-turned-nostalgic eatery offers a unique slice of Americana with classic burgers, sandwiches, and hand-dipped ice cream treats that delight both kids and grandparents alike.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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