Restaurants for Kids: Some Suggestions
Bellizzi
Kids who love pizza are right at home at Bellizzi. The special kid’s menu, that includes soda, juice or milk plus a $2 gift certificate to Frannie’s frozen yogurt across the street or gelato in-house, is only $7. Once dining is over, kids can play in the designated arcade play space earning tokens to redeem for prizes. It’s a place where mom and dad can get to finish their meal with even a glass of wine. They also feature a gluten-free menu.
Bellizzi
153 Main St., Mount Kisco
241-1200 | bellizzifood.com
City Limits Diner
The Livanos family own and operate a number of restaurants in our area. City Limits is their upscale diner offering the best of comfort foods along with gourmet fare and wines and spirits for the grown ups. The children’s menu has the traditional burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders plus cheese ravioli, Silver Dollar pancakes and even a PB & J sandwich. The lively atmosphere means parents don’t need to shush their kids every other minute.
City Limits Diner
200 Central Ave., White Plains
686-9000 | citylimitsdiner.com
Halstead’s Bar and Grill
This family-friendly restaurant just opposite the Harrison train station specializes in brick oven pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, pasta dishes, steak and seafood. The Kids Menu with grilled cheese, chicken fingers, hamburgers and pastas will keep the wee-ones happy. The attractive but relaxed atmosphere makes it inviting for adults who are dining with kids.
Halstead’s Bar And Grill
7 Purdy St., Harrison
835-8335 | halsteadsbarandgrill.com
Lefteris Gyro
This authentic and casual Greek restaurant now has three locations. Parents say kids like the Pita Pizza, Chicken Stick with Pita, burgers, chicken tenders and homemade soups. More adventurous youngsters might enjoy the hummus appetizer and Chicken Souvlaki Wrapped in Pita. You can even order online and pick up your order to go. According to parents, the generous portions are great and the service is always friendly and fast.
Lefteris Gyro
Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, Yonkers
524-9687, 242-8965, 437-8490 | lefterisgyro.com
Little Crepe Street
This adorable café offers something kids happen to love – crepes. How can you miss with a Peanut Butter + Jelly Crepe or BBQ Chicken Crepe? They also serve salads and fresh fruit.
Little Crepe Street
29 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
242-0200 | littlecrepestreet.com
Q Restaurant + Bar
The kid’s menu here makes ordering a
game – choose a side, a kid’s drink, corn bread and a kid’s dessert. Fun items such as Southern Fried Chicken Fingers and Cheesy Corn can help expand your wee one’s taste buds. A gluten-free, nut-free and vegetarian menu is available.
Q Restaurant + Bar
112 N. Main St., Port Chester
933-7427 | qrestaurantandbar.com
Walter’s Hot Dogs
Hot dog! Yes that’s just what you’ll find here at this kitchy hot dog stand upgrade. It’s like no other establishment you’ve ever visited – from the Chinese pagoda cooper-roof to the “secret sauce” – it’s fun and delicious. Grab a signature hot dog and it will only set you back $2.35. You can even arrange for a Walter’s Hot Dog Truck
to come to your party or special event!
Walter’s Hot Dogs
937 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck
Wobble Café
This year Wobble Café walked away with the grand prize in the Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest held annually by General Mills. Owner Beylka Krupp’s dish Shrimp Etouffee sealed her place as the top chef in this contest. Local families agree that Wobble Café offers great food in an unusually family-friendly environment. Children’s artwork can be found on the walls, a play area occupies kids while parents actually finish a meal and the food is tasty too. Children’s menu features standards plus items such as Cheese Fondue and even steamed veggies.
Wobble Café
21 Campwoods Road, Ossining
762-3459
Specialty & Health Food Markets
Daido
A specialty Japanese grocery store in White Plains with a fine selection of fresh fish and Japanese products.
522 Mamaroneck Road, Mamaroneck.
683-6735.
H Mart
A full scale supermarket specializing in Chinese, Japanese and Korean foods. There’s a food court and a French bakery featuring pastries. 371 N. Central Ave., Hartsdale. 448-8888.
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market
This neighborhood store is committed to carrying clean, natural foods. You’ll find a juice bar, fresh produce, natural vitamins, frozen and prepared foods as well as natural cleaning products.
Westchester locations: Briarcliff Manor, Eastchester. Hartsdale. Katonah, Larchmont, Mahopac, Mount Kisco, Scarsdale, Yorktown, Tarrytown.
Connecticut Locations: Fairfield, Stamford, Wilton, New Canaan.
Trader Joe’s
This specialty retail grocery started in the 1950s with a small chain of convenience stores. They are popular for selling quality food at great prices. There are Trader Joe’s stores in Hartsdale, Scarsdale and Larchmont.
Whole Foods Market
An organic and natural foods supermarket, Whole Foods carries a wide variety of products from prepared to frozen. They carry natural beauty products, gift items and vitamins.
Catering is available.
Westchester locations: White Plains, Port Chester, Yonkers.
Connecticut locations: Danbury, Greenwich
Yaranush
Featuring Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products including cheeses, grains, pastries and other imported goods.
322 Central Park Ave., White Plains. 682-8449.
Farmers’ Markets
There’s nothing like really fresh produce. Our area is home to many farmers’ markets. Here are a few very popular, well-organized markets where you can start your search for quality foods.
Chappaqua Farmers’ Market
Operating out of the Chappaqua Train Station parking lot on Saturday mornings bringing shoppers locally raised and produced foods. Participating vendors and farmers operate within a 200-mile radius of the market.
Down to Earth Farmers’ Markets
Brining together local farmers and area food makers who source locally. Community activities and fun for kids can be found at many of the locations. The Down to Earth Farmers’ Markets offer several locations: Larchmont, Tarrytown, Mamaroneck (also winter) New Rochelle, Ossining (also winter), Ridge Hill, Rye and Croton-on-Hudson.
Hastings Farmers’ Market
Hastings Farmers’ Markethas been offering locally grown foods since 1998. Today the market is a nonprofit organization with some 30 vendors. You’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods plus flowers and plants. Weekly events include live music, yoga and children’s activities.
Pleasantville Farmers’ Market
Pleasantville Farmers’ Market is a year-round Saturday operation. There’s fresh produce, meats, cheeses, prepared foods plus activities for children, and often, live music. A new feature is an order online function for when you just can’t get to the market.
pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org
Kids eat free (….or at a discount)
It’s fun to eat out, but sometimes the budget is tight. Here are some solutions that can help you enjoy a meal out, but keep more cash in your wallet.
Atlanta Bread
White Plains City Center
220 Main St., White Plains
286-3500 | atlantabread.com
• Kids eat half off
• Tuesday and Thursday after 5 p.m.
Arturo’s Tavern
878 Rte. 6, Mahopac
845-621-3836 | arturostavern.com
• One child eats free per adult meal purchased
• Mondays from 5 p.m. to closing
Hurricane Grill & Wings
149 S. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale
397-9464 | hurricanewings.com/hartsdale
• All day Tuesday
• Kids eat free with adult entrée purchase
IHOP
28 S. Central Ave., Hartsdale
682-8271 | ihop.com
• Two free children per each adult
• Friday from 4 to 10 p.m.
NinaMaria’s Italian Restaurant
301 Columbus Ave, Valhalla
358-5000
• Children under 7 eat free per each adult
entrée purchase
• Sundays
Texas de Brazil
1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
652-9660 | texasdebrazil.com/location/yonkers
• Kids 2 and under eat for free
• Daily
UNO
14 Martine Ave., White Plains
684-7040 | unos.com
• Kids eat free per purchase of adult meal
• Tuesday 5 p.m. to closing
