Family-Friendly Restaurants in Uppsala

Looking for a restaurant in Uppsala where the whole family can feel at home? Here you’ll find family-friendly spots with plenty of space for both kids and adults, and menus that appeal to everyone. From cozy cafés to relaxed dinner venues, discover Uppsala’s best family restaurants and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Pinchos

Address: Klostergatan 6-8 (city) och Marknadsgatan 3J (Gränbystaden)
Website: www.pinchos.se

Pinchos is always a safe bet for families. Kids love the playful circus theme and the fun of ordering their own small dishes through an app. There are two Pinchos restaurants in Uppsala – one right in the city center and one by the Gränbystaden mall.

Koh Phangan

Address: Fyristorg 2
Website: kohphangan.se/uppsala

Koh Phangan has created a Thai oasis in the heart of Fyristorg. Expect wide-eyed wonder from the kids as you step into a rainforest and dine in a bamboo beach hut. Excitement builds when a tropical storm suddenly sweeps through the restaurant! Curry-marinated chicken skewers with peanut sauce are a top favorite on the children’s menu.

Basta

Address: Gamla torget 5
Website: www.restaurangbasta.se

Basta at Gamla Torget has a fun, laid-back atmosphere perfect for families. The menu is made for sharing, featuring pizzas, pasta, risotto, and Italian classics that kids love too. In this colorful setting, little ones will stay entertained by all the quirky interior details. Don’t miss the dessert Black Mamba – a vanilla ice cream–filled pastry drenched in warm chocolate sauce right at the table!

Egon

Address: Forumkvarteret, Uppsala
Website: egon.se

Can’t decide what to eat? At Egon in Forumkvarteret, there’s something for everyone. Choose from pasta, burgers, pizza, grilled dishes, vegetarian options, fish, salads, sandwiches, kids’ meals, and desserts – the variety will please even the pickiest eaters.

Melrose Café

Address: Sysslomansgatan 17A
Website: www.melrosecafe.se

Melrose is one of several cozy cafés along Sysslomansgatan – a bit of a hidden gem in central Uppsala. The menu features classic café favorites, and their popular brunch package is perfect for families, with toasts, pancakes, and more. If the kids need to stretch their legs, grab your coffee to go and head across the street to Vasaparken, which has a great playground and the child-friendly museum Biotopia.

Burgers

Five Guys – Dragarbrunnsgatan 34
Tugg Burgers – Dragarbrunnsgatan 50a
Brödernas – St: Persgatan 12
Bastard Burgers – Dragarbrunnsgatan 43

There’s no shortage of great burger joints in Uppsala – and the winning combo of burgers, fries, and milkshakes makes it easy to bring the kids along! Two of the latest additions are Tugg Burgers and Brödernas, both popular Swedish chains known for their quality burgers.

Asian Buffets

Restaurant China 3 – Kungsängsgatan 20
Amazing Thai – Dragarbrunnsgatan 46
China Garden – Kungsgatan 55

Asian buffets are perfect for hungry families. Kids can pick and choose their favorite dishes and try something new at their own pace. In Uppsala’s own “Chinatown” around Bredgränd, you’ll find plenty of tempting buffets to explore. Kungsängsgatan also offers several excellent Asian restaurants.

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