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Fort Collins and Northern Colorado Restaurants Our Kids Love

Where in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado our kids love to eat ... and we do too

By Melissa Shrader Editor/Publisher Fort Collins Macaroni Kid July 29, 2021

Don't feel like cooking? Can't say we blame you!

Luckily NOCO has AMAZING restaurants, many of which have pivoted to offer great meals for families. Whether you want to dine-in or eat out, here are where NOCOkids love to EAT:


Dairy Delite 

3080 W Eisenhower Blvd Loveland, CO 80537

Dairy Delight is always a great place to take the kids for a summer treat and to play a classic video game. Eat an old-fashioned family dinner night.  Get a burger, hot dog, and a chocolate (or vanilla) cone and enjoy it on the patio. 


Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

4928 Thompson Pkwy, Johnstown, CO 80534

Fun atmosphere and great food! I love that you can create your own burger and salad. The kid's chicken tenders are great, and the Backyard BBQ nachos are wonderful! 


Stuft Burger Bar

210 S College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524

Stuft is a great place for kids with fun items such as the Unicorn Shake. I love the  Cream Cheese Jalapeno Burger. My husband loves the All American Burger and our daughter loves the mini corn dogs.  This is the perfect place to set up for kids of all ages.  It's one of the most kid-friendly places on the list. 


The Cornerstone Cafe 

250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513

Whether it's breakfast or lunch The Cornerstone has something delicious to offer.  You can't go wrong with the French Toast,  Huevos Rancheros or the Grab n go Breakfast Burrito.  Looking for lunch? We love the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries.


A & W in Berthoud is awesome!

802 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513

This is a stand-alone restaurant. Many A&W's are combined with other restaurants but this one is all on its own. It's a classic and you can eat at the drive-in or inside at one of the tables. You can go in and order at the counter or on a phone at the table. Who doesn't like a rootbeer float? We love the Papa burger, chicken tenders, fries, and coleslaw. Not to mention a frosty mug of A & W Rootbeer. 


Buffalo Wild Wings 

4711 W 29TH ST., GREELEY, CO

We love this Buffalo Wild Wings because of the claw game where you will always get a ball no matter what. Plus it's great if your kiddos like sports. 


Culvers

4890 Thompson Pkwy Johnstown, CO 80534

 Kids get a free ice cream coupon with their food. The burgers and fries are great too. 


Pueblo Viejo 

4630 Royal Vista Circle Windsor, CO 80528

 Fun decor good quality food and it's super fast.  The margaritas are great for Mom and Dad.  The chimichangas, tamales, and Chili rejenos are terrific. 


Red Robin 

701 E. Harmony Road Ft Collins, CO 80525

The atmosphere is fun and the kiosk has some fun games the whole family can play or just one kiddo too. We love the bottomless items (fries, salad etc). 


Vern's Place 

4120 W. County Rd. 54G, Laporte, CO 80535

This is the best place for kids to check out animals - taxidermy bobcats, bears, and more adorn the walls and corners. The patio is shaded and the food is good. Bloody Mary for the stressed-out parent and our daughter is particular about her pancake toppings and always gets a custom order. (She asks for no whip cream). Biscuits and Gravy, and the Laporte skillet are amazing. The "Ankle Biter" menu for kids has the Pancake breakfast with their choice of Blueberry or Tuxedo pancake (half chocolate) in the shape of a bear.  Lunch and breakfast both are hearty portions even on the lighter side menu items.  


Please note: This information on Loveland and NOCO restaurants was collected 7/21. 

Know of a NoCo restaurant your family loves you don't see listed here? Drop me a line at melissas@macaronikid.com so Macaroni Kid Loveland can share the information!