Eat & Dine

Looking for kid-friendly spots to grab a bite? From cozy cafés with play areas to local restaurants that welcome little ones with open arms (and maybe a free kids’ meal!), these Ohio eats make dining out with the family easy and enjoyable. And when you need a break, we've got plenty of great options for a moms’ night out too—because you deserve it!

A young girl with curly blonde hair celebrating her birthday at a pumpkin-themed party. She is sitting in a white high chair behind a large pumpkin-shaped cake decorated with orange and peach-colored frosting. The party is outdoors, with a wooden fence and a festive banner in the background that reads, "Our little Pumpkin is turning" surrounded by fall decorations.
Celebration cake on a white high chair, decorated with pink, orange, and gold tassels, with a backdrop that reads 'Our Little Pumpkin is turning G' and a pumpkin illustration.
A young girl with messy hair and a gingham orange and white dress sitting in a high chair at a birthday party, looking at a partially eaten cake with pink, orange, and green decorations.

Our little pumpkin turned ONE! 🎃 We celebrated with a pumpkin patch theme and the most fabulous cake baked and decorated by @sergeant_cupcake_confections . Emmy couldn’t get enough of it!

A woman holding a child at a coffee shop counter, with a menu board overhead and bakery items on display.
Interior of Muddy Goose Coffee Co., with a black wall featuring a large white goose logo and text. A man in glasses and casual clothes is sitting on a leather armchair, holding a laptop with various stickers, and listening to something on his earphones. There are several orange armchairs arranged around a wooden table and framed black-and-white photos on the walls.
A black to-go coffee cup with a lid on a wooden table inside Muddy Goose Coffee Co., with blurred warm lighting and windows in the background.

Muddy Goose

Springboro, OH

A charming little coffee shop tucked away in Springboro, Ohio—always cozy, always serving up amazing coffee.

Pink and white flyer for donut shops in Cincinnati, Ohio, listing multiple donut shops with locations and a food truck schedule, featuring decorative sprinkles and icing at the top.
Pink flyer advertising donut shops in Dayton, Ohio, with a large donut graphic at the top and listings for Bill's Donuts in Centerville, Ashley’s Pastry Shop in Oakwood, The Donut Haus in Springboro, Hole N One Donuts at 2739 W Alex Bell Rd, and Bear
A pink and cream-colored sign for donut shops in Columbus, Ohio, listing various donut shop names and locations with a decorative doughnut illustration at the top.
A tall glass dessert topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and snack toppings, served with a spoon, on a plate with shredded coconut.
Two ice cream cones decorated with candy and toppings, including sprinkles, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, cookies, and a red-and-white striped straw.
Three elaborate milkshakes with whipped cream, toppings, and garnishes in paper cups on a wooden tray. The background features colorful candies.

Shake No 8

Columbus, OH

Interior of a modern restaurant with large windows, green booths, and various patrons dining, surrounded by potted plants.
Outdoor patio with orange chairs, white and brown wicker chairs, orange umbrellas, string lights, trees, and a building under cloudy sky.

Three Birds

Dayton, OH

Three Birds is clean, cute, and conveniently close to Oakwood. They have toys to keep the kids entertained while you enjoy a glass of wine. I recommend the Caesar salad.

Interior of a modern restaurant with a bar counter, patrons dining, and decorative portrait paintings on the wall.
Pink heart-shaped birthday cake decorated with pink frosting, colorful sprinkles, chocolate shards, whipped cream, and cherries, on a gold cake board.
Six decorated donuts with pink, purple, and white marbled icing, topped with various sprinkles, edible glitter, and small heart-shaped decorations, in a box with pink and yellow paper lining.
Pink and white ice cream bars decorated with gold leaf and sprinkles on wooden sticks.
Four black cupcake liners containing chocolate cupcakes with white frosting, chocolate syrup, and Oreo cookies, arranged on a white surface.

Love Riley Cakes

Columbus, OH

Poster advertising kid-friendly cafes in Ohio, including Main Street Play & Cafe in Broadview Heights, Ohio, with pricing for children and siblings; Bug & Bear Play Cafe in Marysville, Ohio, with age-based pricing; and Graeter's Lil' Pints Playroom i
Flyer for kid-friendly cafes in Ohio, listing three locations: Fun Town Play & Learn Cafe at 2000 Hard Rd, Columbus with prices $10 - $20; Dig 'N Play at 4902 Union Centre Pavilion, West Chester for ages 3-8 at $13 and ages 2 and under free; and Play
Colorful wall sign with the text "Peace, Love, and Pancake Balls!" and a graphic of a pancake with leaves. The sign includes the names "Katalinas" and "Lydia Wicks."
Exterior of RataLina's restaurant with red umbrellas outside, a man entering, and a few patrons inside visible through the windows.
A man, woman, and baby sitting at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. The man is holding the baby, and the woman is pointing to the baby. There are other diners in the background and a window showing houses outside.

Katalina’s

Columbus, OH

We grabbed a bite at The Katalina's in Bexley before a lacrosse game and it did not disappoint! The slow-roasted pork & egg sandwich, pancake balls, and Latina sandwich were all incredible. Highly recommend!

Modern bar with a long white counter, beige upholstered chairs, wood-lined shelves with alcohol bottles, and green oval display cases behind the bar, in a stylish interior.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing sunglasses on her head and a beige sweater, holding a sleeping toddler in her arms inside a cozy cafe.
Interior of a colorful cafe with a rounded table, a green decorative partition with a large circular cutout, and a pastel geometric mural on the wall featuring arches and stripes.

Joui

Downtown Dayton

Joui is the perfect little wine bar for a mommy get-together!

Schedule of Dayton outdoor restaurant and bar locations with their addresses and hours: Grist, The Brunch Pub, Jollity, Bistecca, and Meridien.
Event poster for CBUS Date Night with restaurant and location details listed for multiple venues in Ohio.
A schedule of restaurant locations in Cleveland for CLE Date Night, including Humble Wine Bar, Kiln, The Cleveland Chop, The Centro, and Antica Italian, with addresses and hours of operation.
A flyer listing restaurant locations and hours for a Cincinnati date night event, including Safi Wine Bar, Penny Flower, Mellotone Beer Project, Al-Pasto, and Parkside, with addresses and days of operation.