Parents at The Gardner School at Yorktown Center gave us their top picks for successful family dining in Lombard, Illinois. After you’ve spent an exciting day exploring all that Chicago has to offer, find a table at one of the following restaurants. These family-friendly Yorktown restaurants will provide a delicious end to the perfect day.
The Patio
For the best baby back ribs in town, there’s only one place to go: The Patio. But Lombard families know that award-winning barbeque is just part of what makes this place a local favorite. The Patio’s commitment to quality ingredients, friendly service, and cost-effective value sets them apart. Children can choose from mouthwatering barbeque sandwiches or select from child-menu classics; if you’re in a hurry, call ahead for takeout or swing by their drive-thru!
2Toots Train Whistle Grill (Glen Ellyn)
Get ready to be charmed by a truly novel dining experience at 2Toots Train Whistle Grill. One of the best Yorktown restaurants, the family-friendly fare is delivered not by hand but by caravan! Children marvel at the model trains that come bearing delicious grass-fed burgers and fries, BLTs, chili dogs, and train whistle cupcakes for dessert. 2Toots makes a perfect special outing for the train enthusiast in your life or simply a fun family night out that will bring smiles to faces young and old.
Babcock’s Grove House
Right across the street from beautiful Lilacia Park, Babcock’s pays homage to history in the heart of downtown Lombard. Parents and children love to come in for comfort food classics that are prepared not just with skill but with family-style care. Local ingredients shine in their made-from-scratch shareables, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. You’ll want to stop in early to score a slice of Babcock’s seasonal fruit pie for dessert; they’re quick to sell out!
Brook’s Kitchen and Tap
Brook’s Kitchen and Tap gives comfort food classics a new face, with cuisine influences from Baja, California, and classic British pubs. Children love snackable starters like warm pretzel bites and Brook’s famous pierogies, while adults can dig into a New York strip steak or brie-and-bacon topped burger. As the weather warms, guests of all ages appreciate Brook’s expansive patio, which is, hands down, one of the best local spots for outdoor dining!
Dapper’s East
Dapper’s family restaurant is a breakfast and brunch staple serving up classic and creative omelets, inventive variations on steak n’ eggs, and an extensive selection of original pancakes and crepes! For lunch, guests may find it hard to choose between specialty sandwiches and patty melts or Dapper’s tempting Italian and Greek classics! With a menu that’s as delightful as it is expansive, guests of all ages are sure to find their favorites.
An Exceptional Preschool for Chicago Children
The Gardner School at Yorktown Center is committed to keeping children healthy and happy. We use a variety of learning tools to help preschoolers understand the importance of healthy eating during the school day. We offer cooking enrichment classes and help our students learn about health and nutrition. If you’re a parent in Chicago, we know you’re looking for the best possible learning environment for your child. To learn more about the advantages of an academic preschool, visit our website or schedule a tour today.