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Family-Friendly in Hyde Park & South Side

Kid-approved menus, relaxed atmospheres, and plenty of space — restaurants the whole family will enjoy.

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Cedars Palestine Kitchen

Hyde Park · $$

Cedars Palestine Kitchen

“Arab Swag Tacos: Amazing collection of flavors, generously served, with rice and spicy sauce” — trinidad aguilar-ruiz

4.3 ★921 reviews·Open til 9

El Jacalito

South Side

El Jacalito

“One of my favorite things to get is the gordita de chicharron con chile I highly recommend it” — Elizabeth Gonzalez

4.6 ★292 reviews·Opens at 10AM tomorrow

DixiePura Kitchen

Bronzeville

DixiePura Kitchen

“its a small place maybe seats 10 to 15 folks but that seems to be the standard model for newer neighborhood restaurants now” — OQuinn Holmes

4.8 ★68 reviews·Opens at 11AM tomorrow

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Weber's Bakery

Garfield Ridge · $$ · 4.7 ★ · 3,741 reviews

Franconello

Far South Side · $$ · 4.5 ★ · Open til 10

Taquitos Chicago

South Side · $ · 4.5 ★ · Open 24 hours

Gorée Cuisine

Hyde Park · $$ · 4.8 ★ · 1,470 reviews

Ascione Bistro Hyde Park

Hyde Park · 4.6 ★ · Open til 10

Nella Pizza e Pasta

Hyde Park · $$ · 4.5 ★ · Open til 10

Pizza Capri Hyde Park

Hyde Park · $$ · 4.2 ★ · Open til 10

Medici On 57th

Hyde Park · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 3,275 reviews

Virtue Restaurant

Hyde Park · $$$ · 4.6 ★ · Open til 9

Rajun Cajun

Hyde Park · $ · 4.1 ★ · 517 reviews

The SoulFood Lounge 2

Far South Side · 4.4 ★ · 482 reviews

Taco Boom Chicago

Garfield Ridge · 4.8 ★ · Open til 10

Dawn A.M. Eatery

Hyde Park · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 1,052 reviews

St Rest #2 Country Kitchen

South Side · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 932 reviews

MAHARI

Hyde Park · 4.4 ★ · 393 reviews

Birrieria Don Luis

Far South Side · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 400 reviews

Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles

Bronzeville · $$ · 4.1 ★ · Open til 9

Vince's Restaurant & Pizzeria

Garfield Ridge · $ · 4.4 ★ · Open til 9

Snail Thai Cuisine

Hyde Park · $ · 4.4 ★ · 544 reviews

Calabria Imports

Far South Side · $ · 4.7 ★ · 430 reviews

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas.

Hyde Park · $ · 4.3 ★ · Open til 9

Irie jerk hut 4

South Side · $$ · 4.1 ★ · 92 reviews

Taqueria Varitas

Bronzeville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 469 reviews

Birrieria Ocotlan

South Side · $ · 4.6 ★ · 717 reviews

Ciao Ragazzi Restaurant & Bar

Garfield Ridge · $$ · 4.6 ★ · Open til 10

Kikuya Japanese Restaurant- CARRY OUT ONLY

Hyde Park · 4.5 ★ · Open til 9

Dirty Tiff's Cafe

Bronzeville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 323 reviews

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

South Side · $ · 4.4 ★ · 3,201 reviews

Rinconcito de Arandas

South Side · $ · 4.7 ★ · Open til 9

Yassa African Restaurant

Bronzeville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · Open til 9:30

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