todd_l Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Going to the NIU game (7 pm) with my 3 kids, 7, 7, and 4. Trying to figure out lunch and dinner options. In the past I recall running into places with limited game day menus, with little or no kids menu. Any suggestions? I think Old Chicago keeps their full kids menu available on game days, but wasn't sure about other places. We were thinking of having a pizza delivered to the embassy suites for dinner if that's an option. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Might have to give specifics on what all options you're open to. Chipotle is downtown now and they have a kids menu, technically. Good call on Old Chicago - I'd just call them to confirm the 'kids menu on Saturdays' thing. Quote Link to comment
todd_l Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 We were hoping for a sit down restaurant where we could have a drink or two. Some place with mac and cheese, grilled cheese, or pizza for the kids. Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Check out the Railyard area. There is a Mellow Mushroom and other restaurants down there which aren't just bars. 1 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Places with kid-friendly options In the Haymarket/Railyard area: Lazlo's Brewsky's Mellow Mushroom BurgerFi Buffalo Wings & Rings Leadbelly Further east, downtown: Misty's Blaze Pizza Panda Express Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom 3 Quote Link to comment
Hedley Lamarr Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, todd_l said: We were hoping for a sit down restaurant where we could have a drink or two. Some place with mac and cheese, grilled cheese, or pizza for the kids. Lead belly has plenty of mac & cheese Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Mellow Mushroom is a great recommendation for sure. Quote Link to comment
10_point_buck Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Buzzard Billy's has a good kids menu and is available on game days (in the past). There is an Arbys, Amigos, Wendy's, Raising Canes all off 14th and P. Brewsky's might be an option if you get chicken strips. On O street there is a Pepper Jax grill too. As others have said, lots of stuff in the Haymarket area but you will be dealing with a lot of people. First night game, the downtown area will be packed. Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, todd_l said: Going to the NIU game (7 pm) with my 3 kids, 7, 7, and 4. Trying to figure out lunch and dinner options. In the past I recall running into places with limited game day menus, with little or no kids menu. Any suggestions? I think Old Chicago keeps their full kids menu available on game days, but wasn't sure about other places. We were thinking of having a pizza delivered to the embassy suites for dinner if that's an option. Thanks! If you are staying at the Embassy, the courtyard will be packed by close to noon. They will have a small food menu for $ that starts mid-afternoon for a night game and it will be located in the location where you get your omelets in the morning. When I take my fam to a game and we stay there on the Friday night I normally order Toppers pizza and I walk a block and a half to pick it up and walk it back, then we eat at a table in the courtyard. If you wanted pizza for lunch no reason why you can't just do that. And remember you will get 4-5 drink tickets/person if you are staying there. 1 Quote Link to comment
KCBuc Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 We walk over to Amigos for quick eats. Not high class dining but it’s cheap and filling. Quote Link to comment
dergibog Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Blaze is where I take the grandkids (ages 7&5). Good food and a beer for grandpa! Quote Link to comment
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