Small cafe offers a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating and soft Arabic pop music. Families enjoy Nutella croissants and turkey sandwiches while kids watch waymos go by. Friendly vibe shifts from bustling mornings to homey evenings, perfect for all ages.
Many options suit families with kids, including Nutella croissants and turkey on sourdough sandwiches. Kids enjoy sodas and watching the waymos go by.
Good to know
Mellis Cafe opens at 5:00 a.m. and stays open until midnight.
Expect reasonable prices for sandwiches and breakfast items.
Mellis Cafe is ideal for quick breakfast and coffee options.
Small space with retro style offers a cozy, friendly vibe and peaceful break from downtown noise. Kids love the two slices and drink special and lemon cake slices. Menu has pepperoni and vegetarian pizzas that appeal to children.
Kids enjoy the two slices and drink special and the complimentary lemon cake slices. The menu includes pepperoni and vegetarian pizzas that appeal to children.
Good to know
The pizza costs around $30 for a medium size with a drink.
A small cheese slice of pizza costs $9.
Expect a few minutes wait for ready slices to heat up.
Mexican spot with vibrant street theme and underground hip-hop sets a lively mood. Staff treats kids kindly, offering movies and kid-friendly dishes like shrimp burrito. Clean, hip space suits quick bites or casual meals with a community focus.
Staff shows kindness by noticing when kids need attention and putting on a movie to keep them entertained. Kids enjoy dishes like the shrimp burrito and queso taco.
Good to know
The restaurant is located just around the block from Union Square.
Expect limited seating, especially during peak hours.
Prices are reasonable for a sit-down restaurant near Union Square.
Minimalistic setup with self check-in and vintage-inspired details creates a casual, welcoming vibe. Kids enjoy special cheese dosa and live dosa parties, with staff often offering free entrees. Open door can make dining area uncomfortably cold at times.
Options include a Kids Special Cheese Dosa and an OG Roast Dosa. A live dosa party can be hosted for birthdays. Staff sometimes offer a free dosa entree for kids even without ordering.
Good to know
Parking is limited; street parking can be tricky in the busy area.
They do not accept cash, only credit cards and mobile payments.
The restaurant is strictly vegetarian, catering well to vegetarian diners.
Hand-powered turntable spins historic cable cars amid lively street shows. Kids enjoy the fun ride, but operators can be aggressive and no discounts apply. Classic San Francisco charm creates a nostalgic atmosphere that feels like stepping back in time.
The Cable Car Turnaround Powell St. offers a fun experience for kids. Operators can be aggressive and unclear, especially around families with small children, and there is no discount for kids.
Good to know
You need a ticket to ride the cable car, costing $8 per person.
Expect long wait times, especially on weekends; arrive early at 9 a.m.
The one-day ticket costs $14 per adult, with no discounts for children.
Historic charm shines in spacious rooms that welcome families warmly. Kids enjoy special treats like rubber duckies and apple cider. Noise from events can be heard due to thin walls, but the 24/7 snack station with coffee and soy milk keeps everyone happy.
Kids get special treats like rubber duckies and apple cider. The coffee station offers soy milk and flavored syrups that appeal to families.
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with complimentary popcorn and 2-for-1 drinks.
Parking is available in a garage diagonally across the street from the hotel.
The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Union Square and major shopping areas.