Great family restaurants for parents and kids alike in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – If you need a night off from cooking, the Jackson area has a smorgasbord of potential eateries for parents and kids alike.

Here are four great options for anyone looking to grab a bite with the whole family.

Kimmie K’s Cafe

Customers almost never leave hungry Kimmie K’s Cafe in Michigan Center.

The restaurant is known for breakfast and lunch, with a stacked menu including omelets, French toast, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, burgers, salads and cinnamon rolls.

The big portions mean customers should come with an empty stomach. Breakfast and lunch are served from open until close, so it fits all customers’ schedules.

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Kimmie K’s Cafe, 4540 Page Ave., is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. More information can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Aggie’s Sports Bar

Aggie’s offers basically anything you can think of when it comes to bar fare.

Patrons of all ages can find a range of burgers, pizzas, soups, salads and sandwiches on the menu. One of the most popular pizzas is the Philly cheesesteak pizza, which comes with everything on a Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a pizza, including onion, mushroom, green pepper, cheese and steak.

Aggie’s Sports Bar, 108 Brooklyn Road in Jackson, is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. More information about Aggie’s Sports Bar can be found on its Facebook page.

Prate’s Place Bar & Restaurant

Prate’s Place prides itself in offering smoked meats, local draft beers and an inviting space for every kind of customer.

The restaurant has an industrial-like space with low lights, comfy booths and large tables for teams and families. There are TVs, speakers and a mural dedicated to Grass Lake.

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Prate’s Place, 114 W. Michigan Ave. in Jackson, is open 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More information can be found on its Facebook page and website.

Underdogs

Sliders are the star of the show at this Hillsdale sports bar.

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A favorite is the Hometown Hero, a beef patty with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, mustard and mayo. Other options include grilled chicken, salmon, fried cod, pulled pork and sausage. Indecisive customers can purchase three sliders, plus a side, for $14.99.

A kid-centric Lil’ Pups menu features entrees like the “I Wanna Go Home” deluxe mac and cheese meal or the “I Don’t Know” corn dog sushi.

Underdogs: Sliders, Spirits and Sports, 210 W. Carleton Road, is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

More information can be found on Underdog’s Facebook page.

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