Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

1. Chick-fil-A

8.9
7836 Leonardo Dr (at NC 751), Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Chester: Bring your kids on Tuesday nights, they give you a kids meal with an adult meal purchase and do free crafts with them!

Taylor C.Taylor Coil: The best Chick-fil-a I have ever been to. Great service.

Dallas W.Dallas Wrege: Best Chick-til-A in the Triangle, and I think all the CFA's are good. Owner John and his staff are great!

Elmo's Diner is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

2. Elmo's Diner

8.7
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews

Ivan U.Ivan Urlaub: Great community feel and very kid friendly. A Durham institution (although the other location in Carrboro is a huge disappointment). Kids menu, pick 2 omelette and oatmeal are all excellent options!

R. J.R. J.: Huevos Rancheros is the way to go!

StefanStefan: their milkshakes, especially the peppermint-vanilla, should not be missed.

Pizzeria Toro is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

3. Pizzeria Toro

9.0
101 E Chapel Hill St (at W Main St.), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 60 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Roth: Great food, friendly service, excellent value, fun time at dinner in this busy family friendly restaurant

Kian Lam K.Kian Lam Kho: The thin crust wood fired pizzas are perfect. Loads of innovative topping combinations. An excellent wine list to accompany the food offering. One duck gizzard salad was exceptionally delicious.

Eric S.Eric Shelton: I give this place 100%, on taste etc's, and wait staff goes way above duty to make you feel satisfied to return!!!

Menchie's is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

4. Menchie's

9.0
4711 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 6E (in Woodcroft Shopping Center), Durham, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 14 tips and reviews

Samantha L.Samantha Lee: This is by far the best yogurt in the area, and I've tried them all. You mix whatever flavors you want, it's pay by weight, and they have sooooo many yummy toppings.

Thai D.Thai Doan: Best frozen yogurt I've ever had! The mud pie is to die for!!!

DurhamfoodieDurhamfoodie: Everything is self serve and you pay by weight. 42 cents per pound +tax

City Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

5. City Barbeque

8.7
208 West N Carolina 54, Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: Superb BBQ, best I've had in Durham. Both the pulled pork and brisket were really well done. Even the Texas toast was top notch.

Monique B.Monique Brown: Good BBQ, best in Triangle. Greens are the real deal. Prices just right. Saving as a favorite.

Landry J.Landry Jarvis: Easy to-go order service. Food was delicious.

The Parlour is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

6. The Parlour

9.3
117 Market St, Durham, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

BriannaBrianna: Strawberry made with local berries was such a lovely, summertime treat. Get it while they're in season!

Suvam N.Suvam Neupane: Salted Butter Caramel is top notch

Emily C.Emily Cao: Vietnamese coffee is a must try for coffee fans.

Locopops is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

7. Locopops

8.8
2600 Hillsborough Rd (at Warner St), Durham, NC
Dessert Shop · 14 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: The first Locopops outpost opened in June 2005, selling paletas (Mexican popsicles) in traditional flavors (mango-chile, tamarind) and offbeat ones (chocolate stout).

Rose L.Rose Lane: The mighty mojito is the perfect summer day Popsicle!

Stacie N.Stacie Nagy: don't forget to stamp your card! 8 stamps = free locopop. two full cards (16 stamps) is a free pint!

Only Burger is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

8. Only Burger

8.6
3710 Shannon Rd, #118 (at Williamsburg Dr), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 56 tips and reviews

I.S.I.S.: Best burger I've had by far -- and I've tried many! The Texan, AMAZING!

George A.George Adams: Awesome.

pattie m.pattie mcalister: Those onion rings are HUGE!

Los Tres Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

9. Los Tres Mexican Restaurant

7.9
6905 Fayetteville Rd (in Renaissance Center), Durham, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Bobby T.Bobby Thekkekandam: If you have small children, you have to take the high chair to your own table. They always forget.

John H.John Harrel: If you need a high chair, good luck. Supposing you get one, they're too low for the tables.

Billy M.Billy Maupin: Faijta Quesadilla is the way to go.

Goodberry's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

10. Goodberry's Frozen Custard

9.1
3906 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

Linda R.Linda Roggli: Don't bother with "food" - just chow down on smooth, rich custard in all kinds of funky flavors. Can't wait for the holidays when they make the best Peppermint ice cream ever. StrawAna sundae is great

A Tim B.A Tim Bennett IU: U name it they make it n good prices.

Cat T.Cat Toledo: try a mint chocolate chip concrete!

Foster's Market is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

11. Foster's Market

8.8
2694 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (btwn Legion Ave & Bedford St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 52 tips and reviews

Hilary G.Hilary Gleason: Go there for Sunday brunch (early to beat the crowd) and grab a breakfast biscuit & herbal iced tea.

Christine C.Christine Cox: Love the Greek grilled cheese!

T H.T Hilgen: Great sandwiches, salads, old time bottled soda and desserts in a really cool atmosphere. If you're in the area, don't miss Foster's.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

12. Chick-fil-A

8.6
3429 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Lauren H.Lauren Ham: Every Tuesday is family night from 5p-8p. Get a free kids meal for each adult meal purchased.

Josh M.Josh Munck: Best cfa ever best staff

Parker K.Parker Kuivila: I always ask for extra traditional family values when ordering. It pairs well with the Chick-Fil-A sauce!

Monuts Donuts is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

13. Monuts Donuts

9.0
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 34 tips and reviews

ZoeZoe: Grab a seat at the bar. Start with a donut.. or two, especially a seasonal one. Their bagel & lox is fantastic. Get a Bloody Mary, a sidecar comes with.

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brese: Great local hang. Food is great and staff is friendly.

Naveeshini N.Naveeshini Nair: Donuts were great!

Lilly's is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

14. Lilly's

7.9
810 W Peabody St (at S Duke St), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 57 tips and reviews

Trish C.Trish C.: No changing tables in either restroom. Disappointing for a family restaurant.

Nick D.Nick DiColandrea: Some of the best non NY style pizza in the country. Their atmosphere is second to none!

Gleiver P.Gleiver Perez-Aular: Pizzas are very good!!! Beer & Pizza, excellent combination!!! Excellent site!!!

True Flavors Diner is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Durham.

15. True Flavors Diner

8.4
5410 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC
Diner · 12 tips and reviews

DanDan: Always a good choice. Their food is rich, decadent and will put you in a food coma. This is the place to eat on your cheat day. The Lobster BLTE was my last meal there and it was top notch.

Skywriter11Skywriter11: I had the amazing Duck Hash! Not a bad dish in the house! Excellent service and delectable favorites with a unique twist!

James P.James Price: Put it this way everything I've had is amazing!