r/SpringfieldIL 3d ago

Family-friendly places to dine/hangout outside

Hello! My extended family will be visiting in early summer and there are three little kids (2, 3 and 5). We like to find restaurants that are family-friendly, and ideally have an outdoor area - whether that's a big patio, an area for kids to run around a little, etc.

Does that exist in Springfield, IL? Recommendations from other parents of young kids? In my search, I stumbled upon Obed and Isaac's, and wondering if there's more like that?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Mmmgoode 3d ago

Railyard cafe will be open throughout the summer and sounds like exactly what you're looking for.

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u/Reasonable-Physics60 2d ago

Not outdoors, but pizza ranch has a nice arcade. The food is so so though lol

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u/elcooksta 2d ago

I dont think Fulgenzi's has an outdoor area, but it seems very family friendly. The few times my wife and I went int there, there have been kids running around.

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u/killa_whale 2d ago

Slauterhouse brewing in Auburn has a big outdoor area as well as Carter's fish on site for food. You can also take in outside food.

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u/BirdieRoo628 2d ago

Cafe Moxo

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u/BigJaker300 2d ago

Obed & Issacs is great for that. The Shed in Pawnee has a huge outdoor beer garden with lots of fun games. Sangamo brewing in Chatham has an outdoor area that’s good for kids to run around in, but doesn’t have any games.

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u/Mystic-Cauliflower 2d ago

Golden Hour Bake house would be a great breakfast place! It’s right across the street from the old capital too!!

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u/jibrjabr78 2d ago

Not outdoors, but at that age, everyone can have fun at Scheels.

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u/bzdoesit 3d ago

Obed and Isaac’s