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Restaurants that are easy with kids
Places where kids are welcome: kids menus, high chairs, and nobody minds a little noise.
- Go early, before 6, when the wait is shorter.
- Order the kids’ food first.
- Bring crayons or a small activity.
87 places
Shields Date GardenKid-friendlyFamily favoriteClassic date shakes, a family café and a garden walk.- A & S Artisan ChocolateKid-friendlyChocolatier in Palm Springs.
- Arnold Palmer's RestaurantKid-friendlyAmerican comfort food; popular for birthdays and Sunday family dinners.
- Azusena's Raspados Y Ice CreamKid-friendlyShaved ice shop in Cathedral City.
- Balboa CandyKid-friendlyCandy store in Palm Springs.
- Baskin-RobbinsKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Cathedral City.
- Baskin-RobbinsKid-friendlyIce cream shop in La Quinta.
- Baskin-RobbinsKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Indio.
- Beach House Frozen YogurtKid-friendlyFrozen yogurt shop in Palm Desert.
- Ben & Jerry'sKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Better Ice CreamKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Indio.
- Brandini ToffeeKid-friendlyDessert shop in Palm Springs.
- Brandini ToffeeKid-friendlyCandy store in Rancho Mirage.
- CactusberryKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Cactusberry+ Frozen TreatsKid-friendlyDessert shop in Palm Springs.
- Cali-popKid-friendlyPopcorn shop in Thousand Palms.
- Carmela Ice CreamKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Casa BlancaKid-friendlyFamily-owned and operated Mexican restaurant.
- Cold Stone CreameryKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Cold Stone CreameryKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Desert.
- Cold Stone CreameryKid-friendlyIce cream shop in La Quinta.
- Crumbl - La QuintaKid-friendlyDessert shop in La Quinta.
- Crumbl - Palm DesertKid-friendlyDessert shop in Palm Desert.
- Dairy QueenKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Dairy QueenKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Desert.
- Dairy Queen Grill & ChillKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Cathedral City.
- Dippin' DotsKid-friendlyIce cream shop in La Quinta.
- Dulce Cake And Pastries LlcKid-friendlyDessert shop in Coachella.
- Dulcería Mexicana El TotoKid-friendlyCandy store in Indio.
- El Mexicali CafeKid-friendlyCasual Mexican restaurant with tacos, quesadillas and burritos for kids.
- El PatioKid-friendlyFamily-run Mexican restaurant built on family recipes; sister to Felipe's.
- Elmer's RestaurantKid-friendlyFamily breakfast restaurant with pancakes and a kids' menu.
- Exquisite DessertsKid-friendlyDessert shop in Palm Desert.
- Frosties Ice CreamKid-friendlyShaved ice shop in Indio.
- Gelato GranucciKid-friendlyGelato shop in Palm Springs.
- Great ShakesKid-friendlyMilkshake shop with creative flavors; a kid favorite.
- Hokulia Shave Ice - Palm Desert CAKid-friendlyShaved ice shop in Palm Desert.
- Ice Cream & ShoppeKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Jackalope RanchKid-friendlyRustic Southwestern/BBQ restaurant and event venue.
- Jus' Chillin'Kid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- KreemKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- La Dolce Piccola GelateriaKid-friendlyGelato shop in Palm Desert.
- La MichoacanaKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Desert Hot Springs.
- La Michoacana FactoryKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Thousand Palms.
- La Michoacana Ice Cream ParlorKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Cathedral City.
- La Michoacana Ice Cream ParlorKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Coachella.
- La Quinta Baking CompanyKid-friendlyBreakfast/brunch spot known for pastries and omelets.
- Lala's Waffles Crepes & ShakesKid-friendlyDessert shop in Cathedral City.
- Lappert'sKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Desert.
- Lappert's Super Premium Ice CreamKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Springs.
- Las Casuelas The OriginalKid-friendlyPalm Springs' oldest Mexican restaurant, family-owned since 1958.
- Lizzy's Premium Frozen YogurtKid-friendlyFrozen yogurt shop in Desert Hot Springs.
- Lolli and PopsKid-friendlyCandy store in Palm Springs.
- Lulu'sKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Mecca.
- Manhattan in the DesertKid-friendlyNew York-style deli and bakery.
- Monster ShakesKid-friendlyDessert shop in Cathedral City.
- Mz. FreezeKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Indio.
- NitroinfusionsKid-friendlyIce cream shop in La Quinta.
- Oasis Date GardensKid-friendlyDate shakes, free date samples, baked date treats and a gift shop.
- Orange JuliusKid-friendlyIce cream shop in Palm Desert.
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