Where to Eat as a Family in Sainte-Agathe: Kid-Friendly Restaurants
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Crêperies, pizzerias, lakeside snack bars and village cafés: our guide to eating well as a family in Sainte-Agathe.
You arrive in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts with the kids, and the first question that comes up is usually the same one: where to eat with kids in Sainte-Agathe without any stress or second-guessing? Good news: the village and its surroundings are full of simple, welcoming spots designed as much for little appetites as for those big post-ski hungers.
Between the breakfast included at the hotel, a crêpe at lunch, a slice of pizza after the pool and an ice cream cone on the shores of Lac des Sables, you will never have to look very far. Here is our insider's guide to eating well with the whole crew, from the first coffee of the morning to the last bite of the evening.
Start with the breakfast included at the hotel
Before you even think about the rest of the day, the easiest family meal happens right on site. At Hôtel Terra Laurentides, a continental breakfast is included every morning. No one has to get dressed in a hurry to rush out for breakfast in the village: you head downstairs, the kids eat at their own pace, and you set off for your activities on a full stomach.
It is also a great way to organize the day. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, head to the heated indoor pool and the waterslide, then go explore Sainte-Agathe with an appetite that kicks in right at lunchtime. One less meal to plan is often what makes all the difference when you are travelling with young children.
Where to eat with kids in Sainte-Agathe: restaurants designed with children in mind
When it is time to head out for a meal, the real question is not so much where to eat with kids in Sainte-Agathe as what kind of atmosphere you are looking for that day. The village has the lovely quality of being built on a human scale: most spots are casual, used to welcoming families and just steps from one another.
What makes a restaurant truly kid-friendly usually comes down to the same little things: a short menu with classics children recognize, service that does not drag on, room for strollers and an atmosphere where nobody raises an eyebrow when a toddler gets a little loud. In Sainte-Agathe, there is no shortage of places like that.
Crêperie, pizzeria and snack bar: the sure bets
For a meal that pleases everyone, it is hard to beat the crêperie, pizzeria and snack bar trio. The crêperie is the perfect compromise: the kids dive into the sweet version for dessert while the parents opt for a heartier savoury crêpe. It is friendly, it is made for sharing, and the pace is just right for families.
The pizzeria, for its part, remains the option everyone can agree on after a big day outdoors or a swim. A pizza to split, simple pasta for the picky eaters, and everyone is happy. As for the snack bar, it captures the spirit of the Laurentians: poutine, hot dogs, ice cream cones and that laid-back feel that goes so well with clothes still a little damp from the pool. Eating out with kids in the Laurentians is often just that simple.
A café in the village or a bite by Lac des Sables
For a lighter meal, the cafés in the village of Sainte-Agathe are perfect in mid-afternoon. Grab a good coffee, a hot chocolate for the kids and a pastry to share before browsing the shops along the main street. In summer, the village market is another great chance to snack on local treats and let the kids pick out a little something.
And then there is Lac des Sables, just moments away. A snack bar with your feet practically in the water, an ice cream cone while watching the boats, a snack on the beach: it is the kind of simple memory kids hold onto for a long time. If you are planning a day by the water, take a look at our ideas for enjoying Lac des Sables with kids before you head out.
Ask us for our favourite spots before you head out
The best resource for finding where to eat with kids in Sainte-Agathe is still the hotel's front desk. We know the village, we know which places are open in each season, which ones have kids' menus and which are within walking distance. Never hesitate to ask: we will be happy to point you in the right direction based on your children's ages and the atmosphere you are looking for.
To turn all of this into a getaway to remember, book your stay directly with us: you get the best rate guaranteed, breakfast included, with access to the indoor pool and waterslide. Click "Book" or call us at 1 866 527-9206, and let us help you plan a delicious family weekend in the Laurentians.
