Illinois Street Food Emporium

Pop into the Illinois Street Food Emporium on Friday evenings for kids eat free (with the purchase of an adult meal). Located on the corner of 56th and Illinois St. this neighborhood go-to serves soup, sandwich, and salad options with fresh (and many local) ingredients, as well as breakfast items. The dessert selection is unmatched, and you can purchase delicious cakes, pies, and pastries to go.

Kids Eat Free at Illinois Street Food Emporium

The Emporium’s atmosphere is casual with at-the-counter ordering. They have crayons, coloring pages, and high chairs as well as free Wi-Fi. Kids’ meals include grilled cheese (with optional ham, turkey, or bacon) and hot dogs and come with chips or oranges. And since kids eat free on Fridays at the Illinois Street Food Emporium, the price can’t be beat!

Parking can be found along Illinois Street or in the lot next door. Parents will like the speed, price, and beer and wine selection and kids will like the big portions and the treats.

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Nearby Family Friendly Businesses

Next door to the Emporium is everyone’s favorite ice cream shop, Graeter’s. If you walk across the street and then down a few doors you’ll find local Indy toy shop, Kids Ink Books & Toys. Illinois street is also home to one of the best Indy area cupcake shops, the Flying Cupcake.