McDonald’s Playplaces may be a thing of the past, but there are plenty of Berks County restaurants with playgrounds and on-site fun to keep your kids entertained before and after your meal. Check out our list below and plan your next meal at one of these family-friendly restaurants in Berks County.
Restaurants with Free Playgrounds
Kim’s Cafe at Weaver’s Orchard
Morgantown
Located at Weaver’s Orchard, Kim’s Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and coffee. During the summer, you can also stop by the on-site ice cream stand for a sweet refresher. And it’s all next to a nice playground with swings and slides, along with plenty of picnic tables to enjoy you’re meal.
Kirbyville Farm Market
Kirbyville
Along Route 222 just south of Kutztown, the Kirbyville Farm Market offers hot and cold subs, ice cream, donuts and more. Not only does Kirbyville have a larger playground outside, but kids can also meet goats and other animals that come up to greet you along the fence.
Klinger’s at the Airport
Reading
The outside dining area at Klinger’s at the Airport is one of the coolest in Berks County. There’s a nice little playground, outdoor seats with large umbrellas, and great views of planes on takeoff and landing to keep the kids entertained.
Plum Creek Farm
Bernville
Probably the largest on-site playground of any restaurant in Berks County, Plum Creek boasts a multi-level slide, climb and swing playset plus a sandbox. In the summer months, there’s an outdoor order window so you can place your order and pick up your food while the kids are playing.
Saucony Creek Craft Brewery + Gastropub
Kutztown
When the weather’s nice, the outdoor patio at Saucony Creek in Kutztown is a great place to enjoy good food and drink. The playset, complete with swings and a slide with a small climbing wall, makes it one of the most family-friendly breweries in Berks.
Jen & Jessie’s Creamery
Oley
New for 2025, Jen & Jessie’s Creamery has added a playground to their Oley ice cream shop. The new playground features a tube slide and climbing areas to entertain the kids before and after their cones, shakes and sundaes.
Restaurants with Miniature Golf
Kauffman’s BBQ Restaurant
Bethel
Kauffman’s is known for their bar-b-q chickens, but if you visit the restaurant near Bethel, you can also enjoy a round on their 18-hole mini golf course.
Schell’s
Temple
Schell’s is a one-stop destination for dinner, dessert, and family fun. First, enjoy a classic drive-in meal of hamburger BBQ, hot dogs, or burgers. Then play on the 27-hole mini golf course before heading next door to Schell’s Dairy Swirl for dessert.
Big Bertha’s Grill
Sinking Spring
Sharing a parking lot with Sittler’s Golf (formerly Pagoda Golf Area), Big Bertha’s menu is built for big appetites with their 17” Big Bertha subs and sandwiches, but they also have a kids menu and plenty of ice cream and dessert options to pair with a round of mini golf next door.
Family Fun Centers & Resorts
The Works
Wyomissing
You can’t talk about places to play in Berks County without mentioning The Works. Before or after your meal, kids can enjoy the arcade, race go-karts, or run wild through Ballocity.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Macungie
Bear Creek Mountain Resort is an all-seasons destination with three on-site dining options. In the summer months, the public can participate in outdoor activities including archery with more amenities and activities available to overnight guests.
The Reading Liederkranz has a play place for kids
They do! As a general rule, I don’t include private clubs on lists like these.
What about petting zoos and activities for handicapped Seniors to visit?
The only petting zoo I know of at an eatery in Berks County is Kirbyville Farm Market. (Pretzel Hut and Patches Creamery in Lebanon County are nearby options). For our seniors with mobility issues, check out Rollie’s Place in Reading. It’s at Abilities in Motion and is the most accessible restaurant in the county. (No real activities to speak of though).