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A place where you can actually enjoy a meal with your children without feeling like you are disrupting everyone else.

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Updated April 2026
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Entrance looks like a red British phone booth leading to a cozy basement. Kids enjoy a large children's section with many books and a bathroom with a child changing table. Space feels warm and invites slow, relaxed browsing.

A large children's section offers a varied and rich selection of books for kids. Bathrooms include a child changing table for convenience.

People are saying

"This cozy bookstore feels like a gateway to countless worlds."

"This reading spot feels like a magical portal to countless worlds."

"It's so kid friendly with an amazing selection of children's books."

Good to know

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57th Street Books has a large selection of children's books across multiple genres.

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The store features five rooms displaying books according to genre.

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57th Street Books is a non-profit bookstore, part of the Seminary Co-op.

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Salon has a clean space with a cozy, family vibe. Stylists are kind and skilled, offering braids and loc care for kids. Guests enjoy refreshments and wifi while getting expert hair advice in a welcoming spot.

Kids get braids, loc detox, and retwists with stylists who are kind and skilled. Staff offer hair care advice and create a welcoming space that affirms children's beauty.

People are saying

"The hair salon staff are so professional and talented."

"They're so Kid Friendly, making my daughter feel confident and educated her on hair care."

"I was greeted with friendliness and tea."

Good to know

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Appointments can be booked easily through the salon's website.

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The salon offers a variety of styles for all hair textures.

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Expect a significant price increase for texturizing treatments on 4c hair textures.

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City park features a large playground perfect for kids and tennis courts for adults. Shady walks with many trees create a calm, family-friendly vibe. Nearby lakeside trail adds outdoor fun for all ages.

A large playground offers equipment for kids of all ages. Kids often play there while adults use nearby tennis courts.

People are saying

"It's a great place for kids with a large playground."

"It's a great park with a large playground for kids."

"It's a large, quiet, shady, fenced-in playground."

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There is no parking available at the park, but street parking is nearby.

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The nearest public transportation is the Green Line at 51st Street station.

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The park is open from 6am to 11pm daily.

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Restaurant

Small space with upscale bohemian decor feels cozy and charming. Chef crafts special dishes for kids and custom lemonade, making it kid friendly. Live drum shows and community toasts add engaging energy for all guests.

The chef creates special dishes for kids and crafts custom lemonade that children enjoy. Families find the menu and drinks satisfying across all ages.

People are saying

"The food here is amazing, with bold and delicious flavors."

"The ambiance here is warm, intimate, and culturally rich for date spots."

"The food here is flavorful and generously portioned for everyone."

Good to know

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Reservations are necessary due to the small size of the place.

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There is a 20 percent gratuity added for parties of 2 or more.

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Mahari offers a 3-course deal for $60 during restaurant week.

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Aรงaรญ shop

Bright, clean space offers customizable aรงaรญ bowls perfect for all ages. Staff show kindness and patience with toddlers, making it truly kid friendly. Calm, inviting vibe blends relaxing music with a health-focused, chill atmosphere.

Staff show kindness and patience with toddlers. Children can enjoy aรงaรญ bowls alongside adults.

People are saying

"The Acai Bowl staff is so friendly and welcoming."

"The Malbec Beef empanadas are a flavor explosion."

"It's so kid friendly; they were always kind and patient."

Good to know

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The menu allows for unlimited toppings on aรงaรญ bowls for customization.

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Credit card transactions incur a processing fee due to small business policies.

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The establishment offers a BOGO deal that is cheaper than in-store prices.

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