Mel's Drive-In

Artisanal micro creamery in downtown Walnut Creek making ice cream from scratch with no artificial colors or flavors. Fresh waffle cones, brownies, and sauces are all handmade. A vibrant, kid-friendly scoop shop.

A beloved Pakistani-Indian restaurant with flavorful kabobs, biryanis, and naan. Kids love the butter chicken and garlic naan. The casual counter-service format makes it easy with kids. Multiple Bay Area locations.

World-famous Taiwanese restaurant known for its perfectly crafted xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Kids love watching dumplings being made through the glass kitchen window. The fried rice and noodles are kid-approved favorites.

California's beloved burger chain with a secret menu, fresh-never-frozen beef, and hand-cut fries. The kids' meal comes with a simple cheeseburger and fries. Always consistently good, fast, and affordable for families.