Looking for the best kid-friendly brunch in metro Detroit? Skip the kitchen mess and treat the whole family to a delicious mid-day meal out. Whether your crew is craving stacks of pancakes, hearty burgers or something sweet and savory, these local brunch spots in southeast Michigan are perfect for families.
From cozy diners to modern cafes, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly brunch restaurants that offer great food, relaxed atmospheres and options even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.
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Kid-friendly brunch spots in metro Detroit
Anna’s House
- Addresses: 445 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor; 6601 N. Newburgh Road, Westland; 780 N. Milford Road, Milford,
The kids menu includes a kiddie combo, silver dollar pancakes, kiddie combo, snowy French toast, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, cheeseburger and mac and cheese. The vegan kids menu includes a vegan kiddie combo, vegan grilled cheese, vegan silver dollar pancakes and vegan sausage. All come with a beverage.
Bobcat Bonnie’s
- Addresses: 1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit, 240 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale and 118 Sycamore St., Wyandotte
Brunch is available here every Saturday and Sunday and they have a specific brunch menu for you to look at during those times. Ages 21 and up will love all the brunch cocktails and the cereal shooter flight made with your favorite breakfast cereals. There are some really great breakfast options on the sweeter side like churro doughnuts, carnival waffles, lucky unicorns French toast and more.
First Watch
- Multiple locations: Ann Arbor, Canton, Livonia, Northville, Novi, Royal Oak, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights and Troy
The food here is fresh and made to order. The kids menu features bacon and egg, half waffle, chocolate chip pancake, French toast and grilled cheese. It has a juice bar and other beverages like Cinnamon Toast cereal milk, mimosas, pomegranate sunrise, vodka kale tonic and more.
Jagged Fork
- Multiple locations: Ann Arbor, Dearborn Heights, Grosse Pointe Farms, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills and West Bloomfield
There are so many one-of-a-kind brunch meals offered. Try something exciting like s’mores French toast, chicken Florentine crepe, banana Nutella crepes and much more. For the kiddos 12 and under, they have French toast, eggs and toast and Mickey Mouse Pancakes. A free drink is included with each kids meal.
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen
- Address: 6549 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Their kids menu has chicken and waffles, Mickey Mouse pancakes, golden French toast, chicken strips and fries, mini early bird and grilled cheese. Try one of the unique griddle options like cinnamon roll flapjacks, key lime pie flapjacks, southern cobbler French toast and banana foster French toast.
Rochester Brunch House
- Address: 301 Walnut Blvd., Rochester
The spot is located in the heart of downtown Rochester. It has a unique and beautiful atmosphere. The kids menu is for ages 10 and under. It features a teddy bear pancake with one egg and two bacon or two sausage and a grilled cheese and fries. The drink is not included. Walk-ins only.
The Cracked Egg of Grosse Pointe
- Address: 15506 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe
“Young Hatchlings” can order from their own menu. It features grilled cheese and fries, chicken tenders and fries, French toast, eggs with toast and either bacon or sausage, grilled PB&J sandwich and fruit and Mickey Mouse pancakes.
The Hudson Café
- Address: 1241 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Come check out this restaurant known for its amazing brunch food. The “Little Friends” menu features eggs and toast, Mickey Mouse pancakes, French toast, chicken fingers and waffle fries and grilled cheese and waffle fries.
Vinny’s Brunch
- Address: 20828 Hall Road, Clinton Township
This brunch place has a kids menu with items like French toast sticks, Mickey Mouse pancakes, eggs, meat and toast, cheeseburger and fries, grilled cheese and fries and chicken tenders and fries.
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