Last week I did a post on 10 places to eat in New York City for less:$1 to $15. Today’s post is geared specifically towards kids, each restaurant has some element that compliments their choice.  The Kids Eat Free Card will be coming soon to New york. Once it’s launched, I’ll be writing more about the restaurants included in the card.

Peanut Butter & Co / Greenwich Village: This is heaven for children. All the sandwiches are variations of peanut butter, as the name suggests. There are sandwiches with names like, Seinfeld, Elvis etc. Their cookie dough peanut butter sandwich is the best. They’re not too sugary, has a nice homemade flavor.

Mars 2112 / Theater District: If your kids are space or Mars enthusiasts, this is the place for them. It’s a space themed restaurant, with such décor, and wait staff wearing space outfits. You go here for the atmosphere, because the food is pretty subpar. Address: 1633 Broadway, NY, NY 10019, between 50th & 51st St, # 212 498 2112

Alice’s Tea Cup / Upper West Side: As the name suggests this restaurant has an Alice in Wonderland theme, with scripts and quotes from AIW on the wall, Alice themed books etc. It has a very cheerful, fairy environment. You’ll see lots of little girls with wings and Tiaras, having a pot of tea, and some buttery scones. It’s a great little place for a mother /daughter afternoon outing. Address: 102 W 73rd St, NY, NY 10023, between Amsterdam, and Columbus Avenue, # 212 799 3006

Good Enough to Eat / Upper West Side: This place offers a nice comfy feeling, with white picket fence on the outside, friendly staff, and hearty homemade breakfast. The menu includes All American food like, Pumpkin French Toast, omelet’s, homemade sausage etc. Address: 483 Amsterdam Avenue 83rd St, NY, NY, between, 83rd & 84th St, # 212 496 0163

Island Burgers & Shakes / Theater District: They offer some of the best, huge, thick, juicy, gooey burgers in NYC, with a good combination of toppings. The only thing is, they don’t serve fries, instead its baked potato. The Black and white Shakes are really good. Address: 766 9th Avenue, NY, NY 10019, between 51st & 52nd St, # 212 307 7934

S’mac Saritas Mac & Cheese: Most kids love Mac $ cheese, which is why this is on the list. Of course they have the All American with American and cheddar cheese for $4.75, which the kids might like it best. If you want to try something different, there’s buffalo chicken Mac n cheese with boneless chicken, and buffalo wing sauce, or the Mediterranean with sautéed spinach, olives and roasted garlic, among many others. Since it is very filling, you might order just a small one priced at $4.75 to $7.25. The place is small, and the line can be slow moving. Address: 345 E 12th St, NY, NY 10003, between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave, # 212 358 7912

West way Diner / Hell’s kitchen: They offer great brunch, fast service, a 10 page menu, and lots of space, that not many NYC diners or restaurants offer. It’s typical diner food at a very affordable price. Address: 614 9th Ave, NY, NY 10036, between 43rd & 44th St, # 212 582 7661

Lombardi’s Pizza / Nolita: This is a historic NYC pizzeria, in business since the early 1900’s. It’s small, and gets pretty crowded, but they have some of the best brick oven pizza. Small 14″ with 6 slices starts at $15.50. Payment: Cash only. Address: 32 Spring St, NY, NY 10012, between Mott & Mulberry St.

Barking Dog / Upper East Side: Dogs are allowed at the patio, and they even have little water bowls for them. Kids menu is $6.95, and offers kids favorites like, chicken fingers and fries, fish sticks & fries, pasta with tomato sauce etc. Or, you can get grilled cheese with tomatoes for $1.50. Payment: Cash only. Address: 1678 3rd Avenue, NY, NY 10128, # 212 831 1800.

Katz’s Delicatessen / Lower East side: They are pricey, but it’s some of the best pastrami sandwich you’ll ever eat. Pastrami on Rye is $14.95. They are huge, so you might be able to share between two. If you don’t want to spend as much, they also have some good hot dog or chili dog for $3 to $5. President Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were customers there. This is also where Meg Ryan does her famous scene in the movie, When Harry Met Sally, where this lady says, “I’m having whatever she’s having”. Payment: cash only. Address: 205 E Houston St, NY, NY 10002, between Avenue & Essex St, # 212 254 2246

Mami’s Spoonbread Too: This is a place to get some good southern / soul, mom’s home cooking, and comfort food. Entrees like Southern fried chicken, barbeque chicken with 2 sides and bread are priced between $10.95 -$13.95. Sides individually are $2.50. Don’t forget to have some sweet ice tea. Address: 366 W 11oth St, NY, NY, between Columbus & Manhattan Avenue, 212 865 6744.

Check out this related post from Delicious Baby, How to find Kid Friendly Restaurant You will Enjoy.

Most of these places on this list are a little pricey than what I would normally suggest. However, they all offer either great food, or environment, or something unique, or a combination of all that kids may enjoy.
What are some good kid friendly eateries in your hometown?

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