Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away. Gourmet Ghetto through Elmwood.
The hottest and coolest trends in ice cream
We’ve got new trends to try, East Bay. Here’s a list of ice cream treats you’ll want to pencil into your summer bucket list.
The Rockridge Ice Cream Tour is delicious
This sweet food tour in Oakland will delight kids and adults as there’s only one thing on the menu: ice cream.
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
Hike to pancake breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get to do that again.
Where to Grab (Hip) Coffee with Kids in the East Bay
I’ve frequented a lot of coffee shops in Berkeley and Oakland with kids in tow, here are some of our favorites and why!
Cato’s Ale House: A family-friendly pub
Cato’s Ale House on Piedmont Avenue is a kid-friendly joint that parents will love, too. Loud, fun, crayons, great food and beer!
Bay Area restaurants where kids eat free
Did you know there’s a handful of restaurants where kids eat free? Skip cooking on Tuesday night and head to one of these places.
Orinda: A single BART stop past Rockridge
Start your morning at Orinda Village for a cafe, park, library, bookstore, and even a pizza joint if you make it until lunchtime. Here’s a quick breakdown.
East Bay Home Delivery & Services Guide
Home delivery? Yes, please. Busy parents will be psyched to learn about these helpful services bringing everything from diapers to dessert to you.
Guide to kids’ cooking classes
Kids cooking classes, camps, and workshops in the East Bay range from single day programs and in-depth cultural explorations. Yum.
Napa family-friendly wineries
Monday Sparkles shares the most terrific family-friendly wineries that they go to not just for the wines but for the views, activities, and treats
See you at the Eat Real Fest?
Put the FOOD back into FAST at this intersection of healthy eating and street food.
Apple-picking with children near the Bay Area
Apple-picking keeps getting trickier. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards that’ll do the work for you. Always, call first!
Kid Report: Indian Rock and Gregoire
Our kid reporter, Elie K. describes a special afternoon in Berkeley, climbing Indian Rock with food at Gregoire and iScream.