Top 6 Kid Friendly Restaurants in New York City

One problem you may encounter while traveling with kids is trying to find restaurants that they’ll enjoy. You’ll need to find somewhere that serves food they’ll eat, while also being informal enough for your kids to spill without causing a scene. But if you’re traveling to the Big Apple, you’re in luck. Not only are there tons of things to do in New York but there are also many child friendly restaurants in New York City; many of them fun and affordable. Here’s a list of the top 6 kid-approved restaurants in NYC:

Prime Burger

Most people assume (and rightly so) that restaurants in New York are all overpriced. Prime Burger fights this stereotype with extremely low prices and a wide range of kid-friendly options. For breakfast, enjoy bagels, donuts, croissants, muffins and toast all for under $2. Eggs and omelettes fall around the $5 mark, along with pancakes and French toast. Lunch time foods include delicious burgers, sandwiches and salads for around $6. For dessert, Prime Burger serves up ice cream sundaes, cream cheese cake and JELL-O with whipped cream. If you'd like to check out Prime Burger for yourself you can find them here: Prime Burger Restaurant.

Peanut Butter & Co.

Every kid loves a good PB&J. Located between Bleecker and West 3rd, Peanut Butter & Co.’s sandwich shop has a variety of delicious classic and gourmet peanut butter sandwiches. Try “The Elvis,” a grilled peanut butter sandwich filled with bananas, honey and bacon, or the “Dark Chocolate Dreams” sandwich, filled with dark chocolate peanut butter, cherry jam and shredded coconut. Both kids and adults will love these tasty concoctions, all of which fall below $8. Wash down your lunch with a cold milkshake, peanut butter smoothie or ice cream sodas. Want to try a tasty sandwich or buy a jar of PB&Co's Peanut Butter for your home? You can find them here: I Love Peanut Butter.

Blue Ribbon Brooklyn

Named the “Best Kid Friendly Restaurant in NY,” Blue Ribbon Brooklyn serves up original dishes inspired by the city. Blue Ribbon features an Oyster Bar and lively dining area, with a wide range of entrees for adults. While the regular menu can get a little pricey, the kids’ menu is set at a static $10 price and includes burgers, grilled cheese, fried chicken, salmon, shrimp and pasta. You can find their menu and anything else you might need to know about them here: Blue Ribbon Brooklyn.

Alice’s Tea Cup

As you might guess from the name, Alice’s Tea Cup is a whimsical tea room that offers delicious teas, custom cakes, soups, sandwiches and breakfast foods. There are three locations in NYC alone: West 73rd Street, East 64th Street and East 81st Street. With the wall paintings, gift store and colorful decor, kids will feel like they’re at a tea party in Wonderland. Enjoy heavenly crepes, “Alice’s Curious” French Toast, scones, waffles, eggs and more. See how far the rabbit hole goes and visit Alice's Tea Cup.

Bubby’s DUMBO

Located in Brooklyn, Bubby’s DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) offers both an accessible kids’ menu and one of the most spectacular views of NYC. Bubby’s even two-day delivers their pies through online mail orders! The kids’ menu at Bubby’s DUMBO includes chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, spaghetti and more. Even better- every kids’ meal is under ten dollars. Try one of Bubby's pies for yourself by ordering one here: Bubby's.

Mickey Mantle’s

Rated “Number One Sports Bar in the USA” by ESPN.com, Mickey Mantle’s is one of New York’s most popular restaurants and party locations. It serves lunch, dinner and cocktails every day and has an irresistibly fun atmosphere. The walls are decorated with incredible memorabilia that can actually be purchased by customers. While there’s no kids’ menu here, young ones will love the scrumptious meats, pastas, salads and appetizers. Entrees at Mickey’s tend to average about $15 each. What kid wouldn't want to eat at a restaurant named after one of the most legendary baseball players? You can find out more about Mickey's here: Mickey Mantle's Restaurant. If you’re on a tight budget and looking for child-friendly restaurants in New York, you don’t need to rely on Burger King and McDonald’s to see you through the trip. With such a large number of tourists constantly frequenting the city, there are many restaurants that cater specifically to families!