Best Places to Eat with Kids in Shelby Township

Explore the best kid-friendly restaurants in Shelby Township from Italian favorites and breweries to casual grills.

Finding the perfect place to eat with kids can be a challenge, but Shelby Township offers plenty of family-friendly dining options. 

From cozy Italian spots with special kids’ menus to casual grills serving fresh, crowd-pleasing dishes, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Check out these top spots in Shelby Township where you can enjoy delicious meals with your family.

Read more: Fun Things to Do with Kids in Shelby Township

Just Love Coffee Café

  • Address: 49453 Van Dyke, Shelby Township

This coffee shop features an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. For kids, its has waffles, quesadillas, PB&J and more. Stop by for a coffee, tea, cold brew, latte or espresso while you’re on the go.

Tap & Barrel Grill

  • Address: 46637 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

With a scratch kitchen and an upscale yet casual, family-friendly sports bar vibe, this spot serves up fresh, daily-prepared dishes. The menu boasts a fantastic variety of sliders, wings, and pizza—all at reasonable prices—making it a go-to for delicious, crowd-pleasing meals.

Da Francesco’s Ristorante & Bar

  • Address:  49521 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township

This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant is perfect for a warm, welcoming family dinner. With a special children’s menu featuring meals like Mamma’s Pasta & Meatball—a delicious penne pasta with meat or tomato sauce and one of Mamma’s homemade meatballs—kids are sure to leave happy.  

Sherwood Brewing Company

  • Address: 45689 Hayes Road, Shelby Township

This family-friendly brewery features live music, fun events, and fantastic food and drinks. Kids ages 12 and under can order off the kid’s menu, which includes a hamburger, chicken strips, grilled chicken dunkers, mac and cheese or a small pizza. The menu has local beers and Detroit City Soda to drink.


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Darlene A. White
Darlene A. White
Darlene A. White, is a dedicated freelance journalist based in metro Detroit. With over a decade of journalistic experience under her belt, she creates compelling stories that attract a diverse readership, with a particular emphasis on parenting. As a mom of twins, Darlene enjoys library visits, park coffees and Target outings.

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