When dining out with kids in Wheaton, finding the perfect spot that balances delicious food for adults and a kid-friendly atmosphere can be a challenge.
Luckily, Wheaton is packed with family-friendly restaurants offering everything from quick bites to casual dining that keeps both parents and kids happy. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back eatery with a welcoming vibe or a place that serves tasty meals with zero judgment, Wheaton has plenty of great options.
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302 Wheaton
- Address: 302 W. Front St., Wheaton
Consistently named the best burger joint in the area, families flock to this counter service eatery for burgers, tap beers and kids (and adult) milkshakes. The vibe is casual and the restaurant frequently hosts trivia nights with themes ranging from Disney to Taylor Swift. Their outdoor patio is perfect for those late spring and summer nights.
Seven Dwarfs Restaurant
- Address: 917 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
The Seven Dwarfs Family Restaurant in Wheaton is a charming old-school diner that takes their theme very seriously. Young diners are greeted with a full-length wall featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the rest of the place follows suit. The menu is heavy on breakfast and sandwiches, and kids can get classics like pancakes and burgers.
Gia Mia Wheaton
- Address: 106 N. Hale Street, Wheaton
This popular local suburban chain offers a delicious array of Italian options. Their menu includes chef-driven, farm-to-fork food concepts such as antipasto, creative small plates, fresh pasta and hand-made mozzarella. The artisanal wood-fired brick oven pizzas are the talk of the town, as they are crafted from highly refined Italian flour, formed by hand and made to perfection with charred edges. Families especially love to dine at Gia Mia’s on Mondays for half price pizza night!
2Toots Train Whistle Grill
- Address: 450 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn
2Toots Train Whistle Grill prides itself on being the only train-delivered establishment to provide all seating around the tracks, giving every patron an unobstructed view to relish in the fun. Reminiscent of an oldie’s diner from the ’50s, 2Toots serves up American fare including burgers and hot dogs, crinkly fries, sandwiches, salads and more. Save some room for premium hand-dipped shakes in a variety of flavors to choose from.
Red Apple Pancake House
- Address: 414 S Schmale Road, Carol Stream
Serving up breakfast and lunch daily, Red Apple is a casual, diner-style eatery that’s known for its oven-baked omelets (Butcher Block, Mile High Denver) and specialty pancake (Dutch baby, apple pancake) that are shareable. They also have an extensive menu for the little ones, including all the breakfast (French toast sticks, Mickey Mouse pancakes) and lunch (grilled cheese, PB&J) staples even the pickiest of eaters could ever want.
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