If you’re looking for something besides a grilled cheese sandwich and French fries to satisfy your child’s appetite, Café Lago has lots of options. Its most popular: the noodles. They come with homemade marinara sauce and a choice of grilled chicken or salmon. “That’s when you can tell the kids are really developing a palate,” owner Gabriela Kovacic says. The menu also includes Kiddie Kold Kuts, a simple and easy choice for toddlers. It has turkey, ham, cheddar, pickles and tomato slices served finger-food style. There’s also a dog menu and dog-friendly patio, so the kids don’t have to leave their furry companions at home. Also, when you order from the kids’ menu, you’re helping feed a hungry child. Fifteen percent of proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids program, which provides a backpack full of food for children while they’re not in school. —Emily Toman
CAFÉ LAGO
GARLAND & BUCKNER
214.320.0726
CAFÉ-LAGO.COM
1 DAIRY-ETTE
At this retro drive-in, you don’t even have to haul the kids out of the car. Just pull up, order some cheeseburgers and root beer, and you’re good to go.
FERGUSON & OATES
214.327.9983
2 PINKBERRY
For dessert or a just an afternoon treat, stop by this frozen yogurt shop that has toppings ranging from fresh fruit to Fruity Pebbles.
GREENVILLE & SOUTHWESTERN
PINKBERRY.COM
3 QUESA-D-YA’S
If you’re tired of ordering in pizza for a quick family dinner, try quesadillas instead. You can get them any way you want, and you can order online.
GREENVILLE & GOODWIN
214.823.3927
QUESADYAS.COM
