Going out to eat as a family doesn’t have to be challenging if you go to the right places! Take a look at these great family-friendly restaurants in the North Phoenix area.
Please note: All offers are subject to change, so be sure to call your local restaurant for verification.
Applebee’s
2501 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-434-7469
applebees.com
Kids eat free every Tuesday with adult entree purchase from the really hungry menu.
Baskin Robbins
3655 W Anthem Way, Suite C-113
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-3561
baskinrobbins.com
You can now create and order your cake online and pick up the next day! Stop in for specialty ice cream treats or grab your favorite pre-packed and fresh-packed ice cream quarts to go.
Buffalo Wild Wings
2510 W Happy Valley Road, Suite 1241
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-207-6900
buffalowildwings.com
Kids can enjoy ordering off the kid’s menu offering mini hot dogs, cheeseburger, wings, cheese flatbread, mac’n’ cheese, and chicken tenders.
Camp Social
6107 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
480-750-0506
campsocial.com
Kids young and old will find plenty of ways to keep occupied with ping pong, shuffleboard, skee-ball and giant Jenga among other available activities in the authentic ‘log cabin’ game room.
Carlos O’Brien’s
2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Building 14
Phoenix, Arizona 85085
623-582-0679
7000 E. Mayo Blvd, Building #21
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-367-0469
carlosobriens.com
Kids 12 and under can order an entree with rice and beans (or fries) for just $6.95.
Chilis
34710 N. North Valley Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-580-4100
3039 W. Agua Fria Freeway
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-587-9100
10040 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85383
chilis.com
Depending on the location, kids under the age of 12 can eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Chompies
4550 E. Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-710-2910
9301 East Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-860-0475
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, #1145
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-344-3104
chompies.com
Kids eat FREE (age 10 and under) all day on Tuesdays.
Cold Stone Creamery
2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 50-1260
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-869-9469
coldstonecreamery.com
Serves ice cream, cakes, smoothies and shakes from singing crew members.
Culver’s
1825 W. Deer Valley Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-580-4567
20835 N. Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85024
602-788-1616
culvers.com
Kids can order off the Kid’s Meal Menu where they can choose all their favorites – including a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for dessert!
Denny’s
4121 W. Anthem Way
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-2704
3160 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-582-2993
dennys.com
Two kids (10 and under) eat free with one paying adult meal every Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Desert Donuts
3134 W. Carefree Highway, Suite A-10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-582-0281
desertdonuts.com
Desert Donuts features made-to-order donuts where kids can select their own icing, which includes a variety of colors and flavors, and toppings to create their own donut masterpiece.
El Encanto
6248 E. Cave Creek Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-1752
El Encanto Dos
1112. E. Carefree Highway
Desert Hills, AZ 85085
623-780-5948
elencantorestaurants.com
Kids can order the following off the kid’s menu: bean burrito, quesadilla, taquitos or a hamburger.
Filiberto’s Mexican Food
3440 W. Anthem Way, Suite 146
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-5092
filibertos.com
Choose from all types of burritos, tacos, tostadas, and enchiladas.
Fractured Prune
2530 West Happy Valley Rd Suite 1271
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-215-2089
fracturedprune.com
Choose from at least a dozen glazes and toppings to make a doughnut the way you want it.
Fuddruckers
8941 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-870-1111
fuddruckers.com
At select locations, kids can enjoy a free meal with the purchase of an adult one.
Giant Rustic Pizza
39508 N. Daisy Mountain Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-8803
giantrusticpizza.com
Select from specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, wings, and calzones.
Heart & Soul Café
4705 E. Carefree Highway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-595-7300
heartandsoulcafeaz.com
Apple, raspberry, bacon blue pancakes, biscuits and gravy, need we say more? Kids can order off of the Little Buckaroo Menu.
Humble Pie
3890 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-580-4300
humblepieusa.com
Two kids per one adult eat free on Sundays.
IHOP
2103 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-587-4491
ihop.com
Kids under 12 eat free with an adult purchase from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. during the week. They have kid-friendly meals that are just like what’s on the full IHOP menu.
Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe
4041 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-714-5243
jewelsgfcafe.com
Offering American, gluten-free comfort food served with fresh baked breads, organic and local ingredients, and homemade family recipes.
Logan’s Roadhouse
2501 W. Happy Valley, Bldg 12
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-516-7843
logansroadhouse.com
Kids eat free at Logan’s Roadhouse every Wednesday.
Mellow Mushroom
2490 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-580-1111
mellowmushroom.com
Offering a kid’s menu featuring French bread pizza and an all-natural creamy mac and cheese. It also has cheesy meatball stacks and pretzel dippers.
MidiCi
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-247-7377
mymidici.com
Every Tuesday is Family Night Out. From 5 p.m. to close, kids eat free. Kids 12 and under receive one free kids cheese Neapolitan Pizza per adult entrée.
North Mountain Brewing
522 E. Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-861-5999
northmountainbrewing.com
Offering great meals for even the most finicky eaters including hot dogs, hamburgers, mac & cheese that will inspire an appetite in every youngster.
Ocho Locos
3655 W. Anthem Way
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-8580
ocholocos.net
Kids eat free with an adult purchase every Wednesday from 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Oregano’s
37645 N. Cave Creek Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-829-0898
oreganos.com
Children’s menu: serves pasta such as angel hair or rigatoni with marinara or butter sauce (add chicken, meatball or meat sauce for 79 cents); or a cheese-pizza slice with a drink (add toppings for 39 cents each). Drinks include soft drinks, tea, juice or milk.
Panera Bread
2370 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1069
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-414-4885
panerabread.com
Just for kids menu includes: mac and cheese, soup or salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grilled cheese, turkey or ham sandwich. Meal comes with a squeezable yogurt.
PF Chang’s
2420 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-707-4495
pfchangs.com
Kids order off of the kid’s menu featuring honey chicken, chicken fried rice, lo mein, fried rice, and vegetable options.
Rosati’s of Anthem
3668 W. Anthem Way
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-8545
myrosatis.com/store-details/Anthem
Kids can build their own pizza at the table or they can choose from spaghetti, chicken strips or a hot dog.
Red Robin
2501 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-581-8635
redrobin.com
Kids will enjoy ordering off the kid’s menu featuring the Rad Robin burger, grilled chick-on-a-stick, Red Robinetti spaghetti, and the carnival corn dog. Stop by the waiting area on your way out for balloons for the kids.
Sauce Pizza & Wine
2470 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-414-4866
saucepizzaandwine.com
Kids menu is for kids 12 & under and includes a roll and a kid’s drink. Select from cheese pizza, mac ‘n cheese, grilled cheese, or pasta.
Shane’s Rib Shack
2501 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-581-3704
shanesribshack.com
Kids eat free with paying adult from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. every Thursday.
Smashburger
2470 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1195
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-780-1884
smashburger.com
Kids meals are for kids 12 and under and includes kids-size smashburger, hot dog, chicken strips, and grilled cheese.
Sweethearts Donuts
3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite B-135
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-2664
sweetheartsdonuts.com
Serving donuts, smoothies, sandwiches and Anthem’s very own Java Rama gourmet coffee.
Texas Roadhouse
2501 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-434-4664
texasroadhouse.com
Kids can order off the kid-friendly menu offering hot dogs, mini-cheeseburgers, steak bites, mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken tenders, rib basket, and more.
Tru Burger Co.
39504 N. Daisy Mountain Drive
Anthem, AZ 85086
truburgerco.com
Craft your own burger or enjoy their signature burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads. Kids can order of the kids menu made just for them.
Two Brothers Kitchen
3655 W. Anthem Way, C-137
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-2276
twobrotherskitchen.com
Kids can order off the kid’s menu featuring pancakes, breakfast skillet, French toast, omelet, cheeseburger, and hot dog. Also serves gluten free pancakes.
The Good Egg
3780 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ
623-516-7727
34948 N. North Valley Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-582-4442
thegoodeggaz.com
Offering a kids menu featuring breakfast and lunch items including Mickey or Minnie Mouse pancakes, Kid’s Peak French toast, All-American Grilled Cheese, and more.
The Tennessee Grill
4220 W. Summit Walk Court, #1202
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-1500
thetennesseegrill.com
Offers a Kids Fun menu featuring burgers, kids breakfast, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and more.
Yogurtini
2510 W. Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85085
623-580-1200
yogurtini.com
Featuring 10-16 frozen yogurt flavors and over 65 toppings. You can mix and match as much as you’d like.
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