The Nugget App

09/05/2026

If you're off to explore Chicago for Labor Day weekend, we have recommendations that suit the whole family.

We mapped out where to eat right next to where you're already exploring:

🎡 Navy Pier: Chef Art Smith's Reunion is right there, and your Children's Museum ticket gets you 20% off entrées. CCM members get kids' meals half off. Fried chicken, mac & cheese, and a Hummingbird Cafe cupcake on the way out.

🌳 Millennium & Maggie Daley: Millennium Hall keeps it easy (tenders, burgers, wood-fired pizza) and Wildberry's silver dollar pancakes are worth the walk across Randolph.

🐠 Museum Campus: Shedd, Field, or Adler, then a 15-minute walk to Eleven City Diner. Kids' meals come with fries and applesauce.

🏙️ Michigan Ave & Gold Coast: 360 CHICAGO, then Cafecito for Cuban pressed sandwiches. Breakfast runs till 2pm on weekends, if that's the kind of morning you had.

Full guide with all the details 👇
https://www.thenugget.app/article/where-to-eat-and-play-with-kids-in-downtown-chicago-family-friendly-deals-spots

Which downtown combo is your family's go-to?
Tell us below, we're always adding more.

Deals change, so worth confirming with the venue before you go.

Thanks to Alisa, our Chicago Local Hero and mom of 2, for the tips! 💚

Discover the best downtown Chicago family activities and kid-friendly restaurants near Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Museum Campus and more.

07/22/2026

July is the month that made me a mom! And becoming a mom gave me a new mission: to make it easier for all families to spend time together.

So we are building The Nugget to map the places where families are welcome, starting with restaurants. We give you all of the details to quickly choose where is right for your family- from high chairs to where the baby change is, to dietary restrictions and nearby playgrounds or attractions.

Here's to more places becoming more welcoming for families! 💚

07/14/2026

School's out, and families everywhere are hitting the town. You could cash in on sharing your favourite spots!

Whether you're exploring new corners of your city or discovering somewhere completely new on a summer trip, you might be eating out more than usual right now.

So we want to hear about it! Tell us about the restaurant your family always feels welcome and recommends to friends.

Maybe it's the staff who remember your kids' names, the one with high chairs always ready, or the place that just gets your family's needs (allergies and all).

Two easy ways to enter:

📍Suggest it at TheNugget.app/suggest

💚 Tag .app on Instagram with your favorite restaurant and why your family loves it

Every unique restaurant is a new entry for a chance to win a $100 e-gift card to the restaurant of your choice.*

⏰ Giveaway runs through July 31. Don't miss it!

*Where possible. Details and official rules are on our blog. 👇

https://www.thenugget.app/article/share-your-favorite-family-friendly-restaurant-and-you-could-win-a-100-e-gift-card-to-the-restaurant-of-your-choice

Discover family-friendly restaurants with interactive maps, detailed reviews, and filters for kids menus, high chairs, parking, and more.

07/10/2026

Every family has THAT restaurant. 🍕🍜🍱

The one with high chairs already waiting. The one where the server doesn't blink at your kid's 15 chicken nugget questions. The one with an allergy menu that actually makes you feel safe, not stressed.

We want to know yours. And we're giving away a **$100 e-gift card** to say thanks.

**Two ways to enter:**
1️⃣ Suggest a restaurant at the link in bio
2️⃣ Comment or tag .app + your favorite spot below and tell us why your family loves it

Every recommendation helps another family find a place where they can actually relax and enjoy the meal. That's the whole point of The Nugget.

Contest runs through July 31. US & UK residents, 18+. Full rules at the link in bio.

Tag your go-to spot below 👇

06/19/2026

Father's Day is Sunday! Chicago is ready to celebrate Dad right.

Here's where to take him this weekend:

🔥 Weber Grill (River North) - Father's Day menu built for Dad: prime rib, dueling ribs, grilled pineapple sundae, and more. Kids' menu covers everyone else.

🥩 Wildfire (River North) - one of Chicago's most recommended Father's Day steakhouses since 1995. Book ahead.

🥘 Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! (Lincoln Park) - Tapas for Papas! Brunch 9am-3pm or dinner 3-9pm with pitchers of sangria, paella, and tapas for the whole table.

🍖 Smoke Daddy BBQ (Wrigleyville) - pig roast buffet 11am-1pm ($35/guest) before the Cubs vs Blue Jays game: baby back ribs, pulled pork, chicharrónes, mac & cheese, and more. Book ahead!

🍳 Big Jones (Andersonville) - Southern comfort brunch with a kids menu from $5. No reservation needed, just show up.

Full roundup with links in our blog. Don't forget TheNugget.app has all of the family friendly details for each restaurant. Link in bio.

Check directly with restaurants before you go, as terms can change.

06/19/2026

Father's Day is Sunday 21 June, with plenty of time to plan a meal out together.

Here are some of our favourite family-friendly spots on The Nugget with deals worth booking now:

🍋 Comptoir Libanais (Southbank + London Bridge) - free mezze and b**r for Dad when you order a large-plate main for 2+

🍽️ Bill's - Dad eats free from 3pm with a paying adult main

🥨 German Gymnasium - free stein for dad, big portions, lively atmosphere, perfect for the whole crew

🍕 Pembury Tavern- free pint for dad, free pizzeta for kids, AND The Kids' Table offering supervised crafts for ages 3+ - make sure to book ahead!

🥩 Heddon Street Kitchen + Bread Street Kitchen - Ramsay's Ultimate Sunday Roast feast (£30/person), with optional 90 min free-flowing w**e for £20pp (11:30am - 4pm)

🏙️ Darwin Brasserie at Sky Garden - spectacular 36th floor views and Sunday Roast for a Father's Day he'll remember

💚 However you choose to celebrate, Happy Father's Day from our families to yours!

Full roundup in the blog with all of the family friendly details for each restaurant on TheNugget.app 💚 Link in bio.

We always recommend checking with restaurants directly before you go, as terms can change.

06/09/2026

Planning a day out in Chicago with kids this summer?

Our Local Hero Alisa, mom of 2 and Chicago insider, put together her top 5 kid-friendly restaurants near the city's best attractions, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually enjoying your day. Together.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or just looking for somewhere new to take the crew, this one's worth a read. 👇

https://www.thenugget.app/article/5-delicious-kid-friendly-chicago-restaurants-near-attractions-your-crew-will-love

Discover 5 kid-friendly Chicago restaurants near top attractions. Eat great food and plan a smooth, memorable family outing with these Nugget-vetted spots!

05/27/2026

When the paddling pool just isn't cutting it anymore ☀️
Here are some of our favourite spots to escape the heat with the little ones: cafes and restaurants with actual play spaces so you can sit down, eat something, and cool down.

🎪 – cafe, play space & preloved store all in one

🇫🇷 (Hackney Rd) – bilingual English + French with the most beautiful play area

🍱 (Hackney) – delicious Japanese food + a play corner to keep them busy

🍦 – a slide AND an ice cream truck. Enough said.

And if your favourite spot isn't on The Nugget yet, add it in 30 seconds using the link in bio! We've got 13 kids play space restaurants in London and counting 👀

📍 Find spots near you on TheNugget.app

05/26/2026

If you're out exploring London this week, we've rounded up some of our favourite free kids meal offers.

💚 Where are you keen to try?

Don't forget, TheNugget.app has all of the family friendly details so you can quickly choose a restaurant the whole family can enjoy together.



https://www.thenugget.app/article/kids-eat-free-this-half-term-family-friendly-london-restaurants-may-2026

Here are the best kids eat free restaurant deals in London this May half term — family-friendly spots near top attractions, all in one guide.

05/16/2026

Cheering on runners at the Hackney Half this weekend? 🏃‍♂️ Whether you're local or heading to East London to support a friend, navigating the crowds with a family in tow can feel like a marathon of its own.

Don't panic! The Nugget has you covered with a trusted map of where to refuel, rest, and keep everyone from babies to grandparents happy. 🗺️✨

Here are 5 family-approved spots nearby to check out:

🍕 ACE Pizza – Grab a pizza and a pint (with 50p of every pint donated to the Hackney Food Bank!). They have high chairs, coloring activities, a unisex baby change, and a playground nearby.

🥞 – Perfect for a delicious brunch with a kids' menu that parents actually love too. Bonus: Haggerston Park and Ion Square gardens nearby!

🍜 – Head over to Broadway Market for Japanese udon noodles and great sides. Includes a kids' menu, high chairs, and 3 playgrounds nearby.

🍳 – An all-day brunch favorite in Hackney Wick. High chairs and unisex baby changes are ready. Just book ahead for ease!

🌿 – London's first fully vegan pub on Homerton Road, serving a great Sunday roast with games and high chairs available.

Tap the link in our bio to find these spots and more data-backed, family-welcoming spaces on TheNugget.app! 💚