Restaurants
Kid-friendly Beer Garden: Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack
Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack is a modern retro family-friendly beer garden near the Macarthur Bart station in the Temescal District of Oakland.
Global Cuisine Restaurants for the Whole Family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Order a Sundae as Big as your Head at Fentons Oakland
As a sugar-fearing parent, I avoided Fentons Creamery until a good friend threw a birthday party and I had no choice. Now, I'm a convert.
A kid-sized adventure to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Tour Krispy Kreme Doughnuts with a kid for a sweet factory experience (that is much easier than a real factory experience).
Best brunch for early risers: Bette’s Oceanview Diner
Bette's Oceanview Diner on 4th Street is always crowded, but did you know that they open at 6:30?!
Anytime experience gift: Edible Excursions in Oakland (DEAL)
Want to eat, drink, and be merry anytime of year? We strongly recommend the foodie tours of Edible Excursions around Bay Area neighborhoods!
Visit Cat Town Oakland
Cat Town in Oakland is a fun outing for a feline-loving child for $10 each. Combo cafe and animal shelter. Reservations suggested.Â
Reader tip: Picante has easy pickup!
Picante ended their popular curbside pickup service in favor of brief parking and running in. Good but not as good. Apparently this is safer.
Celebrate National Taco Day any day
Celebrate #NationalTacoDay every day! Taco Tuesday (and any other day of the week) is a perfect time for Mexican food for families.
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.
