Visiting Durango

Family Restaurant Guide Made Easy

Family Dining Guide

Your guide to family friendly dining in Durango. From Breakfast to dinner we narrowed down the best places that are good for your whole crew.

Breakfast Options

Durango offers an array of great breakfast options that are sure to please your whole crew!

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Oscar's Cafe - 18 Town Plaza
A little off the beaten path, Oscar's Cafe is a local's favorite. This small little 50's style diner packs in some fantastic hearty breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, French toast, omelets and more. There is a kid's menu for kids 10 and under. Oscar's Cafe; is not just for breakfast! They have a full lunch menu with lots of American favorites. And don't forget the homemade pie!

 

Durango Bagel - 106 E. 5th St
Located down by the train station, Durango Bagel is a great grab and go option for families looking to grab breakfast on the go. They offer everything from the traditional bagel and cream cheese to monster breakfast bagel sandwiches with your choice of eggs, meat and cheese. Mom & dad can enjoy a full menu of espresso drinks or drip coffee options. Need lunch on the go? This is a perfect place to pick up a sandwich to go for your next adventure.

 

Durango Doughworks - 2653 Main Avenue
Located in the North Main District, Durango Doughworks offers lots of great options. Need something to grab and go? Choose from breakfast burritos, breakfast bagel sandwich, bagel, and doughnuts to take on the go. Stay for breakfast in their casual dining room and enjoy a full breakfast menu with hearty American breakfast favorites with southwestern flavors.

 

Jean Pierre Bakery - 601 Main Avenue
If you are looking for a delectable treat for breakfast stop by Jean Pierre Bakery. Serving handcrafted French pastries and deserts. Enjoy a sit-down breakfast in the elegant dining room. Options include eggs benedict, French toast, quiche, crepes and more.

Grab-and-Go Breakfast Options

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Durango Joe's - 40 Town Plaza and 3455 North Main Ave. (drive thru)
Serving pastries, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos.

 

Bread - 135 East 8th Street
Serving pastries, build your own toast, Belgian waffles.

 

Hermosa Cafe Durango - 738 Main Avenue
Serving pastries, quiche, made to order toast.

 

Durango Coffee Company - 730 Main Avenue
Serving pastries, and breakfast burritos.

 

Lunch & Dinner Options

There is no shortage of options for lunch and dinner. Here is our top list of kid friendly family dining options that are sure to please the little ones and the adults too.

Carver Brewing Co. - 1022 Main Avenue
Offering a little something for everyone. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and great entrees. The kid's menu includes chicken tenders, roasted chicken, taco plate, pasta and cheese pizza.

 

Grassburger - 726 ½ Main Avenue
Offering burgers made from grass-fed beef, French and sweet potato fries. Their menu also offers other options like a black bean veggie burger, bowls (base of quinoa & rice), and farm salad. The kid's menu includes grassburger, vegan black bean burger, turkey burger and turkey hot dog, plus apple slices or fries, apple juice, milk or kid's size fountain drink.

 

Cuckoo's Chicken House & Waterin Hole - 128 E. College Drive
Offering a full menu from hand breaded chicken fingers, large meaty wings, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and chicken entrees. Kids will enjoy the chicken wings with a variety of mild kid favorite sauces, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, and macaroni & cheese bites.

 

Steamworks Brewing Co. - 801 E. 2nd Avenue
Offering something for everyone! Their menu includes healthy salads, delicious pizzas, spicy southwestern-style dishes, and vegetarian & gluten-free offerings. Great atmosphere that is kid friendly with coloring pages, or kids can color on the floor with chalk. Steamworks offers a kid's menu that includes mac and cheese, corn dogs, grilled cheese, popcorn shrimp, pizza, quesadilla, buttered noodles, or a hot dog. There is also a small kid's-sized version of the Cajun Boil. They can accommodate large groups, but they do not take reservations. Plan ahead on and get your name in early. This is a very popular location and might be challenging to get a seat in the heat of summer.

 

Fired Up Pizza - 735 Main Avenue
Pizzas are created with handmade dough, fresh mozzarella, and hand crushed tomato sauce. We focus on using high quality imported and local ingredients. Their menu also includes salads and Artisan Sandwiches as well.

 

Olde Tymer's Café - 1000 Main Avenue 
Relaxing atmosphere serving America's favorite foods. Menu includes sandwiches, burgers, and daily specials. The kid&'s menu includes kid burger, grilled cheese, hot dog, chicken strips.

 

Father's Daughters Pizza - 600 Main Avenue
Father Daughters Pizza offers authentic New York style pizza made the old-fashioned way.

 

11th Street Station- 1101 Main Avenue
A local favorite, 11th Street Station offers a unique dining experience with an array of food choices. You will find a variety of food trucks that offer a variety of food choices from pizza, asian, sliders, rolled ice cream and more. Dine out on the courtyard or on the back deck. 

 

Need something quick?

We have lots of great options for getting something quick so you can get to your next adventure.

Nini's Taqueria - 552 Main Avenue
Nini's is a great casual dining option for families. Located close to the train station, Nini's offers fresh Mexican food menu options like burritos, grilled quesadillas, tacos and more. The kid's menu includes kid-size quesadilla with cheese or with meat, and kid size nachos.

 

Durango Bagel - 106 E. 5th Street
If you're on the go, this is a great spot to grab a sandwich to go. Offering bagel sandwiches to order that include specialty sandwiches and build your own option.

 

2nd Deli & Spirits - 601 East 2nd Ave, Suite D
Offering a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads.  Kids menu that includes pb&j, kids burger, grilled cheese and hot dog.

 

RGP Flame Grilled Wraps - 835 Main Avenue
Offering a variety of wraps that our made on fresh homemade dough. Each is made to order and grilled to perfection. Some favorites include the superman, Gyro, and Chris & Jen. Kids menu includes cheese pizza and kids quesadilla.

 

Zia Taqueria - 2977 Main Avenue in the North Main District
Located in the North Main District, Zia offers a great quick option that is made to order. Menu items include burritos, grilled quesadillas, tacos, rice bowls, salad bowls and more. Kid menu includes kid burrito, quesadilla, and nachos.

 

Sage Fresh Eats - 3101 Main Avenue #5 in the North Main District
A new local favorite in the North Main District, Sage offers a wonderful menu of delectable sandwiches, soups, and salads. Kids menu items include classic pb&j, grilled cheese, and mac and cheese

 

Serious Texas BBQ - 3535 Main Avenue in the North Main District
If you like Barbeque that Serious Texas is the place to go. Serving smoked meat like beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs and more. Order just the meat or choose from a variety of sandwiches options, tacos, and sides. Kids will love the cheezy potatoes, mac n’ cheese or the mini tacos.

 

Tom's Deli- 1802 Main Avenue in the North Main District
A Locally-owned delicatessen, Tom's Deli offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, fries and soups. Offering some grab and go options so you can keep fueled for your next adventure.

 

Looking for something specific?

We get it. Sometimes only a burger - or pizza, or BBQ, or Mexican - will do.

A great burger?
Olde Tymer's Cafe, Steamworks Brewing Co., Grassburger, Carver Brewing Co..

 

Pizza?
Fired Up Pizza and Father's Daughters Pizza in Downtown; and Homeslice Pizza and Happy Pappy's Pizza N Wings in the North Main District.

 

Fried chicken or wings?
Cuckoo's Chicken House in Downtown and  Happy Pappy's Pizza N Wings in the North Main District.

 

BBQ?
Serious Texas BBQ in the North Main District, and T's Smokehouse & Grill in Downtown.

 

Sandwiches?
2nd Deli & Spirits, Durango Bagel, Durango Joe's, RGP's Flame Grilled Wraps, Hermosa Coffee Roasters, Jimmy John's in Downtown. And Tom's DeliSubway, Serious Texas BBQ, Sage Farm Fresh Eats, and The Yellow Carrot in the North Main District.

 

Mexican?
Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, and Zia Taqueria in the North Main District. Gazpacho New Mexican Restaurant, Nini's Taqueria, Tequila's, Mi Ranchito Family Restaurant and Los Amigos Del Sur Mexican Restaurant in Downtown.

 

Sweet treats!

Don't forget to stop for some sweet treats on your visit!

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - 561 Main Ave

 

Magpie's Newsstand & Cafe - 707 Main Avenue

 

Cream Bean Berry - 1021 Main Avenue

 

Animas Chocolate Company - 920 Main Avenue

 

Fuzziwigs Candy Factory - 680 Main Avenue

 

Cold Stone Creamery - 598 Main Avenue

 

Baskin Robbins - 32 Town Plaza