By Kris Gleba
Dining at a restaurant with kids can be a challenge. They rarely want to try new foods and they rarely want to sit still for longer than 20 minutes. This leaves few dining options for parents or caregivers who long for a nice meal away from home. If you are in Albany,
New York, there are several restaurants that have your child's needs in mind.
Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant has a many options for kids at any hour, as they are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Kids can choose from pancakes styled to look like softballs, cheeseburger sliders, pizza and macaroni and cheese. They even have healthy options, such as yogurt, veggies and dip and bowls of grapes. There are decadent desserts, such as sundaes and pudding. Denny's offers a Kids Eat Free program from 4 pm to 10 pm at participating restaurants. Plus, kids that are ages 10 and under may receive two free kids' meals for each regularly priced adult entree that is purchased. You can enroll your child in the Denny's Birthday Club so they can receive a birthday card that gives them a free kid's entree and sundae.
Friendly's Ice Cream Shop
Friendly's Ice Cream Shop is more than just great ice cream, they also have an extensive kids' menu. They have hot dogs, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese and wraps. Each entree comes with a side such as mandarin oranges, apple slices and mashed potatoes. A drink and a choice of ice cream is included in the price of the kids' meal. Kids will love to choose their ice cream--they can have a cone, a sundae that looks like a friendly monster or they can make their own sundae.
Uno Chicago Grill
Uno Chicago Grill has an extensive menu for kids age 12 and under. Kids can choose from thin crust pizza, multi-grain penne pasta with marinara, grilled chicken and chicken nuggets. Kids can even create their own pizza. Uno Chicago Grill supplies toppings, sauce, thin crust pizza dough and an apron. Some entrees come with a side such as steamed veggies and fresh fruit.
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About the Author:
Kris Gleba is a Massachusetts-based writer who chronicles her experiences with child-rearing and all items domestic, from home renovation to home organization. Her articles have appeared on various websites. She started writing in the early '90s and has a Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Fitchburg State College.
