Atlanta's restaurant scene rivals that of any big city in the United States, and you'll find an impressive range of flavors and cuisines from around the world. Eating out with kids can be a challenge, especially if you have picky eaters. Fortunately, Atlanta offers tons of kid-friendly restaurants that feature fun decor, casual dress requirements and plenty of foods that kids enjoy. Most of these restaurants can accommodate large parties, making them ideal spots to celebrate your child's next birthday party.
This small restaurant chain began in the Chandler Park area of Atlanta and has since expanded to other parts of the South. The basic concept of The Flying Biscuit, which to some may sound like a contradiction, is traditional Southern-style recipes prepared with healthy, fresh ingredients. It's a great place to take the kids because the food is both nutritious and tasty. The restaurant's charming, friendly decor and service add to its appeal as a kids restaurant. Enjoy hearty, homemade plates like biscuit pot pie, Coca-Cola barbecue-glazed salmon with garlic mashers or the roasted red pepper hummus wrap. You can also enjoy breakfast treats like orange-scented French toast and turkey hash.
Flying Biscuit Cafe
1655 McLendon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-687-8888
flyingbiscuit.com
Since 1928, the world's largest drive-in restaurant has been serving Atlanta families for generations. This Atlanta landmark serves up classic fast food and diner fare with a smile. Pull in The Varsity's drive-through and you'll probably feel like you've stepped into a time machine as your paper-hat-clad server greets you with a friendly "What'll ya have?" You can't go wrong with The Varsity's signature chili cheese dogs, fried pies and onion rings, and although it may not be the healthiest food, all ingredients are made from scratch each day and the food contains no trans fat, saturated fat or cholesterol. On the healthier side of things, the Varsity offers both a garden salad and a grilled chicken salad. Avoid The Varsity during Georgia Tech home football games when hungry college kids show up in droves.
The Varsity
61 North Ave.
Atlanta GA 30308
404-881-1706
thevarsity.com
As seen on "The Today Show," Souper Jenny is a fun, family-friendly restaurant in the upscale Buckhead area of Atlanta. Each day Souper Jenny offers six homemade soups, two sandwiches and a salad, all of which rotate, depending on availability. All of Souper Jenny's gregarious waiters are also working actors and are known to break out into character while serving guests. Sample soups include chilled artichoke, wild mushroom and fennel, My Dad's Turkey Chili and chicken tortilla. Be sure to try one of Souper Jenny's heavenly ginger cookies or almond sponge cakes. The cafeteria-style restaurant is open only for lunch and late afternoon snacks. Takeout is also available throughout the day.
Souper Jenny
56 E. Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-237-7687
souperjennyatl.com
