Family Friendly Restaurant Guide 2025
Cafés
Betterday Coffee and Kitchen
Indoor and outdoor seating
Straightforward made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch featuring handheld breakfast burritos with red or green NM chile. Located in the Solana Center on West Alameda Street. There is a kids area as well as patio seating. Coffee is done right with attention to detail but is not fussy. In-person, carryout, and online ordering are available.
Amenities: Children’s menu, cups with lids, play area, changing table in women’s room.
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-780-5638
Café Fresh
Indoor seating
Situated within the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Shops, Café Fresh is a refreshing pause from shopping where you can enjoy some hearty snacks and delicious drinks. The menu features market-sourced ingredients, so you know it’s fresh. Seasonal menu items are always changing, so stop back and enjoy all the ways you can eat fresh and local.
Amenities: Cups with lids, changing table in women’s restroom, family restroom
Menu Options: Vegetarian
347-693-8271
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Café Hall
Indoor and outdoor seating
Located in the main Santa Fe Farmers’ Market hall pavilion, Café Hall offers breakfast burritos, pastries, donuts, juice, coffee and more. Featuring foods and drinks from a number of local businesses including Whoo’s Donuts, Chocolate Maven, Angel’s Bakery, and Aroma Coffee. Come have a delicious breakfast burrito and coffee on your next trip to the Market, you know you should never shop the market while hungry.
Amenities: Cups with lids, changing table in women’s restroom, family restroom
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-983-4098
Chocolate Maven Bakery and Café
Indoor and outdoor seating
The Maven is an artisanal bakery and café that has been providing scrumptious lunch, brunch, and baked treats to Santa Fe for 30 years. In that time, it has grown to become an award-winning bakery and a must-visit restaurant where customers have a view into the bakery in action.
Amenities: Highchairs and booster seats, cups with lids, coloring placemats and crayons
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-984-1980
Ohori's Coffee Roasters
Indoor and outdoor seating, drive-thru
Crafting its own freshly roasted beans, Ohori’s also serves a wide range of drinks, pastries, and locally made burritos. Come enjoy its St. Francis location’s renovated seating: new booths and a couch area. At Luna, it shares space with Chomp dining hall. Ohori’s loves to see happy children enjoying themselves with grandparents, aunties, and friends, hanging out between transitions and after school.
Amenities: Cups with lids, baby changing table in both restrooms
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, organic
505-982-9692
Revolution Bakery
Indoor seating
Revolution Bakery is a dedicated gluten-free bakery specializing in small batch breads and pastries made with nutrient rich ancient grains. With a rotating daily menu and vegan options, it offers a welcoming space for families seeking fresh artisan baked goods that are both safe and satisfying.
Amenities: Cups with lids
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-346-2669
Sweet Santa Fe
Indoor and outdoor seating
Sweet Santa Fe is a family friendly café and chocolate shop known for its handcrafted small-batch truffles and sweets. Alongside its confections, it offers a casual menu of sandwiches, soups, and pastries, making it a welcoming spot for families to enjoy a meal and dessert together.
Amenities: Cups with lids, play area, children’s menu, baby changing table in both restrooms
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free
505-428-0012
Tribes
Indoor and outdoor seating
Tribes Coffee House is a casual, family friendly café serving coffee, espresso, and tea alongside all day breakfast and lunch. With sandwiches, soups, burritos, and house made pastries, plus plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, it is a relaxed spot for a quick meal or coffee break.
Amenities: Highchairs, cups with lids
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, halal
505-570-0723
Wild Leaven Bakery - Santa Fe
Indoor and outdoor seating
Wild Leaven Bakery is a family-owned and operated business honored to be a favorite among foodies in New Mexico and beyond. At our community-oriented eatery, we offer handcrafted, long-fermented sourdough breads, French-style pastries, comforting soups, and delicious sandwich melts made with organic and local ingredients. Come nourish yourself and your special someone with a flavorful, casual dine-in or takeout at Wild Leaven Bakery.
Amenities: Highchairs, cups with lids, family restroom
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
Website: wildleavenbakery.com
Cake’s Café
Indoor seating
Cake’s Café is a cozy neighborhood café known for its house-made baked goods, hearty breakfast options, and New Mexican–inspired dishes. With a welcoming atmosphere and a menu that blends comfort food and local flavors, it is a great choice for families looking for a casual, satisfying meal.
Amenities: Highchairs, cups with lids, coloring pages, play area, kids’ menu
Menu Options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
505-469-1636
La Lecheria
Indoor seating
La Lecheria is a family-friendly ice cream shop specializing in handcrafted small-batch ice cream made with local ingredients. Known for unique seasonal flavors and high-quality dairy, it offers a simple, welcoming space for families to enjoy a classic dessert experience.
Menu options: vegan, organic, local-based products, gluten-free
505-428-0077
ICONIK Coffee Roasters - Red
Indoor and outdoor seating
Spacious, family-friendly café known for its expertly roasted, small-batch coffee and creative drinks. Set in a converted industrial space, it offers a full menu of breakfast and lunch favorites, pastries, and unique lattes, making it a relaxed spot for families to gather and enjoy.
Amenities: stroller friendly, high chairs, changing tables in both restrooms, kids’ menu, kid-sized tables
Menu options: vegan, gluten-free, local-based products, organic
Casual
Craft Donuts & Coffee
Indoor seating
Craft Donuts & Coffee is a laid-back donut shop specializing in freshly made, handcrafted donuts paired with premium coffee drinks. With creative flavors, Italian sodas, and cocoa for the little ones, it offers a fun, casual setting for families to enjoy a sweet treat together.
Amenities: Cups with lids, changing tables in both restrooms
Menu Options: Vegetarian
505-658-6515
Joe’s Diner & Pizza
Indoor and outdoor seating
One-of-a-kind and family-owned, Joe’s has been the locals’ favorite since 2002. Serving you the highest quality locally-sourced, European-influenced, and utterly delicious American comfort food including pizza. Full bar. Make a reservation for Joe’s very popular Sunday brunch. The year-round patio is dog friendly. The Red Room can be reserved for large parties. Joe’s mission statement says it all: Serving local sustainable food to strengthen our health, to protect our land, and to grow our economy.
Amenities: Highchairs, cups with lids, coloring placemats and crayons, children’s menu
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, organic
505-471-3800
Pantry Dos
Indoor and outdoor seating
The Pantry Dos is a beloved local restaurant serving classic New Mexican and American comfort food. Known for generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere, it offers a wide ranging menu that makes it an easy, family friendly choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Amenities: high chairs, kids’ menu
Menu options: Vegetarian, gluten-free
505-365-2859
Plaza Café Southside
Indoor and outdoor seating
At the Plaza Café Southside, guests will also get a taste of just what the Southwest is all about. Diners are treated like family, and the staff is proud to share an authentic Santa Fe experience with everyone who enters.
Menu Options: Vegetarian, locally produced ingredients
505-424-0755
Paper Dosa
Indoor and outdoor seating
This place is designed to accommodate families, with large round booths and outdoor seating. The menu is designed to share, serving up big bowls of curry and large thin dosas.
Amenities: Highchairs, cups with lids, booster seats, family restroom, changing tables
Menu Options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, organic, halal
505-310-8019
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
Indoor and outdoor seating
Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen is a health focused café offering organic, locally sourced meals with plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options. With a menu of nourishing breakfast and lunch dishes, it provides a welcoming space for families seeking fresh, wholesome food.
Amenities: family restroom, highchairs, kids’ menu
Menu options: vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free
505-795-7383
Fast Casual
Back Road Pizza
Indoor and outdoor seating
Back Road Pizza is a laid-back, family-friendly spot where everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—feels right at home. Our patio kids’ corner is a favorite, giving families a place to relax while the little ones play. With a casual, friendly vibe and a menu that keeps both picky eaters and adventurous appetites happy, it’s an easy win for family meals. Kids especially love our “cutie pie” 6″ pizzas, knots, and soft-serve ice cream treats!
Amenities: Kids’ menu, cups with lids, coloring placemats, highchairs, changing tables in both restrooms
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan
505-955-9055
Rowley Farmhouse Ales
Indoor and outdoor seating
Rowley Farmhouse Ales is a farm-to-table gastropub and brewery focused on rustic farmhouse and sour ales. Alongside its craft beer selection, it offers a menu of housemade dishes using local ingredients, creating a relaxed space for families to enjoy elevated comfort food.
Amenities: kids’ menu
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-428-0719
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
Indoor and outdoor seating
Tumbleroot’s Agua Fria location is a beautiful taproom and music venue—the historic Club Alegría—which has been a cornerstone of Santa Fe culture for decades. Locals have gathered here to enjoy music, food, handcrafted libations, dancing, and perhaps a game of pool, board games, darts, or foosball. Our outdoor patio overlooks a bubbling koi pond where hops creep up trellises and guests relax to watch the sunset, sip cocktails, listen to music on our outdoor stage, play lawn games, or grab a bite from our food truck.
Amenities: Changing table in women’s bathroom, play area
Menu Options: vegetarian, gluten-free
505-303-3808
Whoo’s Donuts Pizza and Brew
Indoor seating
A playful, family-friendly spot known for its creative donuts, casual pizza offerings, and local brews. With bold flavors and a fun atmosphere, it is a great place for families to enjoy both sweet treats and savory favorites.
Menu options: vegetarian, vegan, organic
505-629-1678
Casual Fine Dining
Apothecary Dining
Indoor Seating
Apothecary delights in sharing delicious, organic, high-nutrition meals with families. Kids will love the cheese pizza, vegan nachos, grilled cheese, and more. Quench your thirst with a nourishing fruit smoothie or milkshakes. Easy parking in the Sandoval Parking Garage across from the Lensic.
Amenities: kids’ menu, cups with lids, highchairs, live music
Menu Options: Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, organic
505-986-5037
India House
Indoor Seating
India House is considered one of the best in the world when it comes to flavor and fragrance. When Indian food comes to our minds, our mouths fill up with water, and we can’t resist eating. India House is a prominent Indian restaurant in Santa Fe, and is known for offering the best vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes in town.
Amenities: Highchairs
Menu options: Vegetarian, cups with lids
505-471-2651
Il Vicino
Indoor and outdoor seating
Il Vicino is a casual Italian restaurant known for its wood fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and classic Italian dishes. With a warm, inviting atmosphere and a menu that appeals to all ages, it is a dependable spot for families to gather over a relaxed meal.
Amenities: highchairs, cups with lids, kids’ menu, dough balls for playing
Menu options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free dough*
*Il Vicino is not a gluten-free establishment; cross-contamination may occur