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We went when DS was 10 months. We had no issues finding highchairs or anything. We did use our smaller umbrella stroller and would fold it up and put it in a corner or something of the restaurants. The biggest issue was finding a changing table. There weren't many in restaurants but I had luck finding them in bigger stores.

@shopaholic: where are you guys staying? Most places either have stroller parking out front/on the side, or you fold up your stroller when you go in. If they're empty they might let you keep it open inside!

Honestly, most of the UWS and UES are baby friendly because there are sooo many babies around there! so you're pretty safe where ever you go there. My faves from the UWS are the cafe at fairway (random but the food is really good; there are stairs going up so not stroller friendly); levain; cafe frida; atlantic grill, and sushi of gari.

This list might have some good ideas too!
http://mommypoppins.com/family/nyc-kid-friendly-restaurant-guide

@shopaholic: Shake shack was amazing for sure! We also went to A.G. Kitchen and it was really good. It was by central park. We walked back to our hotel from the park and ran into it. DH and I both got burgers but they were HUGE. We should have split one!

@bunnylove08: yes! I was just going to post those things.

Brooklyn Bridge park is AMAZING. There are like 5 different playground, and a water lab (basically a mini water park). It's also awesome to walk down--it's kind of like a really really big spread out version of the highline, IMO--you have some of the same industrial garden feel but it's bigger and an actual park, so you don't feel like you're walking on a moving sidewalk (which is how I feel at the highline because it's always so crowded!). Smorgasburg on Sundays is great, as is Jane's carousel and the promenade. Tons to do in Brooklyn alone, although I"m sure you'll spend most of your time in Manhattan

I don't know about restaurants, but my husband and I took our toddler with us a few months ago when we visited his sister in manhattan. NYC felt VERY kid friendly. The Children's Museum in Brooklyn was seriously amazing.

Check out mommynearest.com too - they have a list of all the changing tables in the city and lots of kid-friendly restaurants, shops, activities, etc

I lived in the same neighborhood as Taza and moved out when our DDs were 4 and 1 yo. Taking a stroller around to restos and the subway, single or double, wasn't ever really a problem, but we lived there and maybe were more used to things than tourists. Taking an umbrella stroller and packing lightly is your best bet though. With two kids, we still didn't stray from going to some of the restos you mentioned in your original post... We've been to Ippudo and Momofuku with the kids... Also some other places like Asiate and ABC Kitchen...We just had to plan to eat early before the crowds

Momofuku Milk Bar is also more casual and most of their locations have savory items as well as sweet items.

If you go to CMOM, you can also go across the street to Cafe Lalo which was in the movie You've Got Mail. They don't allow strollers at all though, so just leave it at the check-in at CMOM and go back for it after you've had your coffee and dessert.

Another place not mentioned yet is a resto in the Time Warner Center called Landmarc. It's a big resto that's great for adults and kids... Gorgeous views of Central Park and good food too, that's not too pricey. They have a kids menu, high chairs, boosters, crayons... Desserts are yummy also (we usually got the "one of each" option). During weekend brunch, you'll see all the strollers parked outside. It's right next to Bouchon Bakery as well, which has a casual sit-down area that's more kid-friendly than their slightly more formal dining area.

Lastly, pretty much any pizza place is pretty kid friendly! Of course there are some better than others. I usually recommend John's Pizza in the Theater District to families/tourists. It's in a big, gorgeous space that used to be a church. You can see them make your pizza in coal ovens, and it's yummy! Walkable to Times Square and their big Toys R Us too... You can go in the Ferris wheel, visit their ice cream shop downstairs, play/look at all the toys, and also stock up on any baby items you might need at BRU.

Have fun! We are planning a visit back later this year too and can't wait!

@tororojo: so I heard we are getting one soon in ATL!

@shopaholic: wait when are you going? We are moving there in July!

Landmarc is fantastic for brunch. NYC is very baby friendly. I take DD everywhere with me. I took her to Ippudo and Hakkasaan last week. I think as long as you use and umbrella stroller you will be fine. Have a blast!