Going out to eat, whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, can be a treat for the whole family. But you likely want to go someplace that has a good kids menu so your kids don’t go hungry, and maybe have something fun for them to do while everyone waits for their food. If you’re looking for a great place to take the kids out to eat, then you have to head to one of these awesome family-friendly restaurants in and around the Coppell, Texas, area.

Hat Creek Burgers

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Craving a burger and fries? Your local Hat Creek Burgers is definitely the place to go. This Texas chain restaurant has a location right here in Coppell, right off of Highway 121. If you’ve lived in Texas a while, you probably know just how good their burgers, chicken flashers, and milkshakes are. This restaurant also serves up a mean breakfast, with menu items like pancakes, breakfast tacos, and classic egg, breakfast meat, and toast platters. For lunch and dinner, you can order any of their “hats” or even a made-to-order salad. You can even order vegetarian and vegan options, too.

What makes the Coppell location so great for kids is the on-site playground. That’s right, your kids don’t have to sit at the table fidgeting with crayons. They can run around, climb, and slide until it’s time to eat. Plus, you get a great view of the playground and TVs when you sit outside. You can also take advantage of their amazing Tuesday Night Family Night deal, where you get $1 off kids meals starting at 5 p.m.

Hat Creek Burgers Coppell is located at 10 W. S. Highway 121. They’re open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Catch breakfast every day from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Local Diner

Local Diner has been a neighborhood staple in Coppell since 1989. Your kids are sure to enjoy the kitschy, old-school diner decor and style, something they probably don’t see too often. They’ll love the long menu of fan favorites even more, though.

The menu features a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Start your day with pancakes, French toast, or wafflettes. Or, grab a breakfast platter with your favorite combination of eggs, breakfast meat, toast, and breakfast sweets. For lunch and dinner, enjoy everything from grilled and fried chicken, to club sandwiches and pot roast, to burgers and salads. The kids menu features chocolate chip pancakes, a kid-sized burger, and other classics they’re sure to love. Plus, the dessert menu is out of this world.

Visit Local Diner at 477 W. Bethel Road on any day from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Mac&Z Play Cafe

Mac&Z Play Cafe isn’t your typical restaurant. In fact, it’s more of an indoor playground that happens to have a cafe that serves up kid-friendly dishes. Your kids are sure to love snacking on mac ‘n’ cheese, grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and pizza, all of which are served with your child’s favorite juice. Parents can order sandwiches, charcuterie, and salads as well as fuel up with anything off the coffee and tea menu, including lattes, cappuccinos, cold brews, and frappes. And everyone will love the smoothies and pastries like banana bread, scones, and cake pops.

Relax with your meal and drink and let your kids run around the little indoor “town” of playrooms, creative spaces, reading nooks, and dance floors. You can book an open play session or purchase a monthly or annual pass. And you can even book a birthday party here, too.

This restaurant/indoor playground is located at The River Walk at Central Park in nearby Flower Mound, and the address is 4281 Esplanade Place Suite 100. You can visit Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Biscuit Bar

If you’re looking for Southern comfort food at its finest, then you’ve found the place at The Biscuit Bar. This local, family-owned chain has half a dozen locations, including one right here in Coppell.

You can come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ordering any kind of biscuit on the menu. So, have a sausage biscuit at 3 p.m. or a Buffalo Bleu Chicken Biscuit at 10 a.m. if you want. This restaurant also has delicious salads, stacked tater tots, and delectable desserts. Kids 12 and under can grab some favorites like chicken nuggets or a kid-sized eggs and biscuit platter and get a scoop of sherbet for dessert. Or, let your kids experiment a bit by ordering one of the unique biscuit meals off the “big kid” menu.

The Biscuit Bar Coppell location is right down the road from our Crème de la Crème school. You can find this awesome restaurant at 104 S. Denton Tap Road Suite 102. They’re open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Big Daddy’s Ship Store

In nearby Grapevine, you’ll find Big Daddy’s Ship Store, a fantastic restaurant perfect for a family meal. The menu is overflowing with delicious bar snacks, sandwiches, salads, fantastically fresh seafood dishes, and some of the best breakfasts you’ll ever have. Plus, the outdoor seating area is right up against the water at Grapevine Lake, so your kids will love watching the ducks and turtles swim by while they wait for their food. And you can stop here after spending the day out on the water or venturing around Oak Grove, Rockledge, or Lakeview Parks.

Start with the fried pickles, wings, or fried Gouda bites. If you’re feeling something on the healthier side, order the Southwestern salad with your choice of chicken or shrimp. If you’re craving a burger or sandwich, you’ve got to try the Muenster bacon burger or the chicken, bacon, and avocado sandwich. The kids menu is full of yummy staples, like tenders, grilled cheese, and hot dogs, but your kiddo might enjoy a classic cheeseburger or the fried chicken sandwich.

You can find Big Daddy’s Ship Store at 2500 Oak Grove Loop S. Suite 200 in Grapevine. This restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

So there you have it, the top five best family-friendly restaurants in and around Coppell. Did we miss any of your family’s favorite local spots to grab a bite to eat? If so, let Crème de la Crème of Coppell on S. Denton Tap Road know, and we’ll be sure to add it to our list!