Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Summer House Santa Monica
A West Coast–themed brunch hall with a pastry counter, big-group tables, and a sunlit glass ceiling.
Notable Picks
8.6
Summer House Santa Monica brings a bright, SoCal-inspired dining room to Lincoln Park, with wood-fired pizzas, market-driven salads, and a dedicated kids menu that keeps families coming back. It’s more polished and pricey than a casual cafe, but highchairs, kid-friendly options, and a bakery counter of cookies make it workable for multi-generational groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, Mexican Hash Browns
What makes it special: A West Coast–themed brunch hall with a pastry counter, big-group tables, and a sunlit glass ceiling.
8.5
Batter & Berries is a high-energy Lincoln Avenue brunch destination known for its rotating French toast flights, indulgent plates, and long but organized waits. Since opening in 2012, it’s become a reference-point brunch spot for both locals and visitors, with colorful presentations and a menu that leans celebratory rather than restrained.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Toast Flight, Cluck-N-Gaufre, Deconstructed Omelets
What makes it special: High-volume, French toast–driven brunch with destination status and buzz.
#3
R.J. Grunts
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Opened in 1971 as Lettuce Entertain You’s first restaurant, RJ Grunts is a throwback burger-and-salad-bar spot across from Lincoln Park Zoo where kids’ menus, crayons, and big booths make family meals easy. The food leans classic—burgers, nachos, shakes—but the combination of history, location, and all-ages friendliness keeps it a neighborhood standby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cottage Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Chili Cheese Fries
What makes it special: A 1970s-era institution where cottage fries and sweet potato fries are as iconic as the burgers.
#4
Homeslice
8.4
Homeslice is a high-energy pizza-and-patio hangout near DePaul, built around playful toppings, cocktails, and a crowd that treats it as a standing meetup spot. With a big all-season patio and shareable pies, it functions more as a social hub that happens to serve solid, crowd-pleasing pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
The 312 pizza, Clay Bacon pizza, Goat cheese marinara with bread
What makes it special: High-energy pizza bar with creative pies, a big patio, and playful service.
8.3
Blue Door Farm Stand is a farm-to-table cafe in the heart of Lincoln Park where seasonal salads, sandwiches, and brunch plates skew lighter but still kid-friendly. Families lean on it for wholesome weekend brunches and casual dinners, especially when they want something fresher than diner fare without going formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Benedict, BKT Wrap, Buttermilk Pancakes
What makes it special: Farmhouse-inspired brunch spot pairing produce-forward plates with a bright, camera-ready room.
#6
D Cuisine
8.0
A MingHin veteran's dim sum destination serves Hong Kong-style classics all day in a sleek Lincoln Park setting. The early-bird special with sub-$1 dumplings from 8am to noon weekdays is a neighborhood steal, while weekend siu mai and BBQ pork buns satisfy any craving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Buns, Pan-Fried Pot Stickers
What makes it special: All-day dim sum without Chinatown lines or weekend chaos
Worthy Picks
#7
Gemini
7.9
Gemini is a neighborhood bistro where brunch feels a bit more polished, pairing bottomless cocktails with American plates like eggs Benedict, cinnamon buns, and salads. The room balances date-night energy with families and small groups, making it a flexible choice when you want something nicer than a diner but not formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sticky Cinnamon Buns, Housemade Granola, Short Rib Hash
What makes it special: Established Lincoln Park bistro where brunch comes with polished service, bottomless cocktails, and patio seating.