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On weekdays, for lunch, Piknic in the complex with the CAA building and the twin towers is good. They have very good soup options ($5 per bowl), salads (as well as a service deli with Mediterranean items like hummous and eggplant), and burgers. It is counter service, however, with limited seating. But you can usually find seating outside, where there is an open, grassy area.
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You must go to Clementine at least once, and you may end up there several times. The three salad combo is great because so many of the salads in the case are great. The tuna melt is one of the best. The soups are generally excellent. The desserts are superb -- no better cupcake, butterscotch brownie ridiculous, peanut butter cookie absurd.
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I second BreadBar; Houston's in the CC Mall is also a good choice. Not sure if Pink Taco is too boisterous for an 8 year old, but at least he/she won't have to be quiet there, and they have a very decent menu for all palates.
If you're feeling adventurous, head west on Pico a bit to Gyu-Kaku, a fun and tasty Japanese grill-your-own-food joint. Oh, and closer in there's also Kay and Dave's, a vegetarian-and-kids-friendly Mexican place on Pico near Beverly Glen.
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