Have a meal al fresco with the whole family: Where to find Atlanta’s dog- and kid-friendly patios

Atlanta Magazine – Finding kid-friendly restaurants can be an onerous task; finding ones with patios that embrace kids and well-behaved four-legged family members can seem downright impossible. Atlanta has plenty of outdoor options for dining al fresco, but some are more equipped to handle the entire family than others.

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Turf is a common denominator in kid- and pet-friendly dining spaces, and both Chattahoochee Food Works and Alpharetta City Center offer large turfed areas. At CFW, head to The Camp, an almost completely shaded area in front of Your 3rd Spot. Grab food from stalls and restaurants like Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and the Andrew Zimmern and Pat LaFrieda-developed Patty & Franks and set up shop near the low-rise play structures. Alpharetta City Center is more exposed to the sun with only a thin bit of shade running along the side of Chiringa, but what it lacks in cover, it makes up for in choices. There’s a fountain that kids use as a splash pad, and casual spots surround the square, like Never Enough Thyme and Boarding Pass Coffee. For a sit-down breakfast or lunch, try Hen Mother Cookhouse, whose Alpharetta location is just off the square and has an expansive patio.

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