kid stuff
to help parents with increasingly tight food budgets and even tighter schedules, here is a sampler of local dining deals for kids and their families.
also listed are some local dinner restaurants that are easy and family-friendly.
did we miss your family's easy dinner go-to? please share with the group and we will add.
al's big burger $6 baby burgers.
arthur mac's (emeryville all ages; oakland all ages until 8pm) kid's "snack pack" fun meal $11.50.
benchmark kid-sized pasta and pizzas start at $11.
cactus taqueria kid-sized burritos for $5.
casa latina $7 kid's meals (and $3 taco tuesdays).
cholita linda kid's quesadilla $4.95.
heads and tails kid's menu features $3 tacos.
homeroom $8 classic mac or grilled cheese.
kitava free small plate for kids tues 4-9pm.
the lodge four burgers and large fries family meal for $20.
little star dine-in whole-family feast (2 pizzas and salad) for $49.
pizzaiolo kid's margherita $15.
public market emeryville easy and comfortable for kids, and there is a little something for everyone to eat.
rudy's can't fail cafe 1/2 off kid's dinner menu wednesday-saturday
saul's deli kid's menu starts at $6.50.
tigon $9 kid's meals.
triple rock large kid's menu with special sunday deal.
specials mentioned are mostly for kids under 12. (and a reminder that happy hours with food specials often welcome families, check to be sure.)
september 9, 2025 (tips welcome)
updated.