A Day Out With Kids in Farmington Hills, MI
Updated September 24, 2026
A day out with kids in Farmington Hills, MI comes down to one big indoor stop and food either side of it. Here is the order that works.
## Breakfast first
[Scramblers](/places/scramblers) at 27909 Orchard Lake Rd is the straightforward choice: breakfast-focused, casual and fast, with French toast and burgers on the same menu. [Farmington Diner](/places/farmington-diner) at 29420 Grand River Ave is the other easy option — a big, informal menu of American breakfasts, sandwiches and salads, and close to the afternoon stop.
## The main stop
[Perfect Game](/places/perfect-game) at 35000 Grand River Ave is the anchor of any family day here. Bowling, laser tag and a 53-game arcade are all under one roof, with food and drinks on site so nobody has to be marched back to the car when someone gets hungry. Plan on two to three hours.
## Lunch that keeps everyone happy
[Buddy's Pizza](/places/buddy-s-pizza) on Northwestern Highway is the local institution — square Detroit-style slices from a chain that started in 1946. [Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza](/places/saroki-s-crispy-chicken-pizza-miqti) at 31066 W 12 Mile Rd covers the table where half the kids want pizza and the other half want chicken tenders.
For burgers, [Bates Hamburgers](/places/bates-hamburgers) at 22291 Middlebelt Rd is a historic counter-service spot that has been feeding families for decades, and [Savvy Sliders Farmington Hills](/places/savvy-sliders-farmington-hills) on West 12 Mile is a quick counter-serve slider shop.
## A quieter finish
If the day needs a calm ending, [Panera Bread](/places/panera-bread) at 37900 W 12 Mile Rd is a reliable last stop for a bakery snack and a seat. Older kids who want something more interesting can try [Barrio Burrito Bar](/places/barrio-burrito-bar) at 37654 W 12 Mile Rd for build-your-own burritos and bowls, with churros for dessert.
## How to plan it
Almost everything above sits on Grand River Avenue or West 12 Mile Road, so the driving between stops is short. Do the indoor entertainment in the middle of the day and keep meals on either end — that way nobody is queueing for bowling on an empty stomach.
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Frequently asked
- What is there for kids to do indoors in Farmington Hills, MI?
- Perfect Game on Grand River Avenue is the main indoor option, with bowling, laser tag and a 53-game arcade plus food and drinks.
- Where should we eat with kids?
- Buddy's Pizza on Northwestern Highway for square Detroit-style slices, Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza on West 12 Mile when the table is split between pizza and chicken, or Bates Hamburgers on Middlebelt for burgers.
- Where can we get breakfast before a family day?
- Scramblers on Orchard Lake Road and Farmington Diner on Grand River Avenue both serve casual American breakfasts.
