Photo courtesy Tomato Pie Cafe
1. Rainbow Grilled Cheese
The sight of this colorful sandwich makes kids giggle with delight. The vibrant rainbow-swirled slices are layered with muenster cheese and grilled until perfectly melted. The sandwich comes with a choice of fresh fruit garnish or chips as a side.
Tomato Pie Cafe / Lititz and Harrisburg, PA / tomatopiecafe.net
Photo courtesy Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli
2. Bird’s Nest
Kids don’t always relish eating their greens, but with Isaac’s fun approach to salad, they might not even notice that they’re getting their veggies. The Bird’s Nest is a bounty of mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots that comes topped with goldfish croutons and their choice of dressing. An addition of dino-shaped chicken nuggets can be added.
Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli / Regional / isaacsrestaurants.com
Photo courtesy The First Post
3. Kid’s Brunch
The most kid-friendly meal of the day is undoubtedly breakfast, so it’s no wonder that The First Post’s Kid’s Brunch is a hit with youngsters. This dish offers an array of breakfast favorites including scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, and a personal-sized bunch of grapes.
The First Post / York, PA / thefirstpostyork.com
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4. Cheese Pizza
LUCA has always prided itself on serving only the highest quality ingredients in all of its dishes; its kid-friendly options are no different. One of childhood’s time-honored favorites is the cheese pizza. At LUCA this classic combines locally sourced mozzarella, fermented sourdough crust (which aids in easier digestion), and flavorful San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy. Parents can feel fully satisfied that they haven’t sacrificed quality for their child’s mealtime enjoyment.
LUCA / Lancaster, PA / lucalancaster.com
5. Lo Mein Noodles
Lo mein is a much beloved childhood treat; at Bon Bon Cafe, it’s the most popular menu item among their pint-sized clientele. The soft, chewy egg noodles that are the signature of the dish are stir fried with a sweet house-made sauce and traditional Asian vegetables including napa cabbage, scallions, celery, and carrots.
Bon Bon Cafe / Mechanicsburg, PA / bonbon-cafe.com
6. Child’s Wonton Soup
Rice and Noodles has a selection of Vietnamese classics for young diners. Their child’s wonton soup comes with yummy shrimp and pork filled dumplings in a savory steaming broth.
Rice and Noodles / Lancaster, PA / riceandnoodlesrestaurant.com
7. Italian Chicken Parmesan
Hershey Pantry’s Italian chicken Parmesan is created for kids but would satisfy any discerning adult. A grilled cutlet of hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken breast is served over angel hair pasta topped with house-made marinara sauce and a slice of melted, aged provolone cheese.
Hershey Pantry / Hershey, PA / hersheypantry.com
8. German Grub
Local little ones may enjoy the sauerkraut, bacon, and mustard on the German dog. Gourmet chicken and waffles, homemade hummus, soft pretzels, and pommes frites with various dippers are all fun options to share with the family while mom and dad enjoy a craft beer.
Mad Chef Craft Brewing / East Petersburg, PA / Madchefcraftbrewing.com