KC - where should I go to lunch....?

[jdl98]

A friend and I are going to out to lunch tomorrow w/our preschoolers (2 total)...we're not afraid to take them places beyond McD's if it's "acceptable" (aka, they have a kids menu and/or accomdate children). Thinking Brookside to downtown-areas or anywhere in between.

[Katie Nell]

Would everyone recommend breakfast or lunch at You Say Tomato for a first experience? Wondered if they did one better than the other?

[Aaron Deacon]

We went for the first time last Sunday after church for not quite either. Our order consisted of cheese grits, a ham and cheese croissant, a cinammon roll, and a slice of rhubarb pie with homemade ice cream.

The food was all terrific, and the place is simply charming. We may be returning tomorrow.

I can't answer your question for sure, but I would be surprised if you could miss either way.

[goroe]

I enjoyed both- but I suggest, do lunch first.

[Jakevol2]

Have you considered The Crayola Cafe at Crown Center? I am not sure how good the food is but I bet the kiddies will love you for it anyway.

[jdl98]

We ended up at You Say Tomato and it was great. Very neat place!

[goroe]

Pizzabella- 18th / Baltimore
Fritzs Hamburgers in KCK- The food is delivered on a train!
chefBurger- they have burgers and hotdogs
La Cuccina in brookside (then you can visit The Reading Reptile afterwords)
Happy Gillis Cafe in Columbus Park

[Aaron Deacon]

We took our kids to Aixois (Crestwood shops) for lunch last week for their mom's birthday. Food was decent, not great, but I love their kids menu, which features escargots, a terrific cheese and fruit plate, roast chicken, grilled salmon, and more.

It might be worth a shot. Way better than McDonald's.

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[jdl98]

Yes, much better than McD's for sure. I'm thinking You Say Tomato. We have taken them to La Cucina di Mamma in Brookside a few weeks ago - delish. And Souperman, also quite good.

[catroo]

I've been thinking about checking out Aixois -- and now it's definitely on my list. My 11-year-old usually turns her nose up at the kid's menu (a young chowhound). Wonder what she'll say when she sees escargot on the menu?

[jdl98]

Or take her to Houston's where she can order a petite filet off the kids menu! My 9 year old has discovered it, unfortunately...

[Mushroom]

That's funny....my 6 year old had a petite filet off a children's menu while on vacation in North Carolina and now thinks she should have one wherever and whenever we go out to eat.

[jdl98]

where in NC? we'll be heading there this summer for vacation and I could satisfy my daughter's filet craving!

[Mushroom]

Outer Banks - Nag's Head area.

[lwoerther]

The Mixx does kids items- pb&j, mac and cheese. That's all I can remember.