When it comes to an enjoyable family dining experience we have a few spots right here with the mamma trifecta of great food, great service and an OUTDOOR PLAY AREA for the kids. Play Plus Food = a happy family which of course = a happy Mamma - if you need an INDOOR OPTION CLICK HERE

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little growling cafe and playground, tarneit

This is not just a cafe with a kids corner, this is a cafe with a HUGE connected, full scale, enclosed and amazing playground and mist garden. You can also graze on the great food while watching the kiddies have fun - smashed avocado, their Growling big breakfast, a HUGE range of toasties, burgers and so much more! A must when in Melbourne’s West!

ezy eats street food, sunbury

EzyEats Street Food in Sunbury is where it is at folks - perfect for the entire family. A permanent fixture on the Western suburbs social scene, EzyEats truly is a taste bud adventure for all food lovers. With a food truck park feel, kids play and gaming area, an awesome atmosphere and authentic street food flavours, your little ones are going to be begging to come back (as will you!)

jemi's cafe, south kingsville

Jemi's Cafe in South Kingsville in Melbourne’s West offers a delicious food with high-quality ingredients. Enjoy tasty options like Bretzels filled with chocolate hazelnut, toasties, and pancakes. The all-day menu features burgers, salads, and more. The kids menu is a winner, with nuggets, burgers, toasties, and fairy bread – perfect for little ones! PLUS they have an outdoor courtyard with a cubby house!

cafe on the hill, sunbury

Mamma says check out Cafe on the Hill at Sunbury's Redstone Estate, located in Melbourne’s West. Enjoy coffee and treats while your kids play on Northvale Park's new playground, featuring a climbing tower, sports areas, and BBQ facilities. With a beautiful nature mural and a prime location, Cafe on the Hill in Sunbury is the perfect spot for families.

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at the heads, barwon heads

When Mamma says this place is on the water she means it’s RIGHT ON the water! On The Heads sits on a gorgeous old jetty on the river at Barwon Heads.

little gecko boutique cafe, newport

Little Gecko Boutique Cafe in Newport is an absolute winner, especially for all of the toddlers in Melbourne’s West. Located on the bustling Blackshaws Road, Little Gecko is not to be mistaken for a regular cafe - it’s a bright and fun space with toddler play equipment and an array of seating and shade that is perfectly tailored for younger children.

good manors cafe, manor lakes

Good Manors Cafe in Manor Lakes is a must-visit for families! With a spacious outdoor deck, gorgeous interiors, and a kids play area, it's perfect for parents to relax while kiddos enjoy. The menu offers all-day breakfast like avo stack, eggs Benedict, and big breakfasts, plus lunch options like burgers, salmon, and schnitzels. There's even a kids' menu with pancakes, toasties, and nuggets.

spotswood kingsville rsl, spotswood

The Spotswood Kingsville RSL is the perfect family-friendly spot in the Inner West. Offering a welcoming vibe for veterans, first responders, and locals, it’s a great place for parents to relax while kids play safely. The menu features generous, delicious meals like steak, burgers, and parmigiana, with huge kids meals including favourites like cheeseburgers and nuggets, plus ice cream!

elephant cafe, williamstown

The newest creation from the famous Westie cafe brand Elephant has arrived folks and Mamma can tell you, it’s a winner! Situated in the heart of Williamstown on Ferguson Street, it has all the features you have come to expect and recognise from your favourite Elephant cafes in Newport and Footscray - pink branding, kids courtyard and play area, fabulous food and electric vibe!

anglers tavern, maribyrnong

Anglers Tavern have pulled out ALL the stops when creating an amazing space for family dining. This gem has a new lease on life and with its prime spot near the Maribyrnong River, is going to be a favourite for many, many years to come. This is dining heaven for families, and with extras like FREE family entertainment Sunday lunch times with their butterfly enclosure, Mamma’s never going to leave!

the victoria hotel, yarraville

The Victoria Hotel on Hyde Street Yarraville is one of the most family friendly pubs in Melbourne’s West! With indoor and outdoor play areas, fantastic food, kids entertainment on Sundays, kids eat free on Mondays and a new beer garden, there is quite literally something for everyone here.

grazeland, spotswood

Grazeland is amazing and Mamma is loving it! People are heading to Spotswood in the Western suburbs from all over Melbourne to soak up the atmosphere here at Grazeland and of course enjoy some fantastic dining options, live music and views! Oh and the Jungle Hangout play area for kiddos! Grazeland is fantastic - we love it!

ball court hotel, sunbury

Wowee Mammas, the Ball Court Hotel in Sunbury is back after a HUGE renovation and we are here for it! With an upgraded bistro, brand new beer garden and playground, kids activities and half price meals on a Sunday, the Ball Court Hotel is just the perfect place to catch up with family and friends in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

3030 waterfront at wyndham harbour

How does pizza and drinks on the Waterfront at Wyndham Harbour sound? With water views, the bay breeze AND city views - all from Melbourne's West! Sounds pretty perfect to Mamma! It is bright and fresh and still has plenty of outdoor seating under umbrellas, and a fire pit. The food is DELICIOUS with even more offerings, this pizza, steak, pasta and of course kids menu!

eating station, ravenhall

Jackpot! Mamma feels like this is the foodie heaven she has been looking for! With fantastic food, a little fenced in outdoor play area, early opening hours, lovely coffee and great service too! What’s not to love about Eating Station in Ravenhall! The kids will love the outdoor area complete with slide - all visible from the back part of the dining area inside or you can choose to eat outside too.

mount pleasant road, belmont

Mamma’s found a new brewery taproom in Geelong and thinks you and your family need to check it out! Mt Pleasant Road Taproom located in the heart of Belmont is a great vibe, especially for lovers of good quality craft beer. Mamma really enjoys sitting outside under an umbrella with a drink in hand basking in the sun, while her little one runs around and plays with the outdoor games.

the station hotel, footscray

The Station Hotel in Footscray is such an incredible family friendly pub in Melbourne's West. Not only is the food EXCELLENT, the space is too - warm and comforting inside with dining area and bar area, but outside is a huge space complete with a NEW playground! PLUS kids eat free on Tuesday and Wednesdays, and they have a petting zoo each Sunday!

leroys, newport

Leroy’s is arguably one of the most popular cafes in Melbourne’s West - with amazing food, indoor and outdoor seating and the play area out the back it ticks ALL the boxes for families - and Westies in general! The staff are always friendly at this Newport cafe - the menu is amazing, and you know you will leave full and happy!

sunshine social, sunshine west

Celebrating rotisserie meats with some great veg and sides options too, Sunshine Social, a much loved Mamma fave, has just been elevated! Mamma and the kiddos loves the food here - it is always damn delicious and the super relaxed vibe and big kid play area makes this a must-go for families wanting a great feast (incredible value too.)

the pint of milk, newport

The coffee here is an amazing drop, and the menu, kids menu and puppy menu features all your fave classic brekky and lunch options. The food is really amazing. And sweet treats are on offer too - like giant cookies and danishes. Oh, and the babycinos are incredible!

est. 1906, seddon

Mamma has been coming to Est. 1906 in Seddon since 2015 and it continues to be a fave especially with the little ones! The cafe boasts a toddler, pram and pooch-friendly courtyard with plenty of seating. There are well-loved toys for active kids to play with including some mobile toys to ride around on. The perfect venue for a catch up with friends when in the Inner West!

jack b nimble, maidstone

Jack B Nimble, Jack be quick, Mamma gives this cafe a REALLY big TICK! This is one of those cafes that ticks ALL of the boxes. Located in Maidstone in Melbourne’s West, you’ll be sure to find fantastic food, outdoor area with kids play space, the sweetest staff and great fit out. The back courtyard is spacious enough for a few prams and has a fake grass area with a few vehicle toys, blackboard and a shade cloth!

little growling cafe, mambourin

Welcome to Little Growling Cafe in Mambourin folks (near Wyndham Vale in Melbourne’s West), a wonderful cafe for kids (and Mamma!) There is lots of space, highchairs, outside dining and a bit of grass for toddlers to trundle over. Plus, it’s right by an ENORMOUS playground! What else do we need?!

innerbloom, spotswood

An enclosed dining space with a little kids play zone - Innerbloom in Spotswood is truly a godsend on a day where Mamma just wants to chill at a cafe. Plus, the food at Innerbloom is amazing - everything from burgers to banh mi and pho - and really tasty too! The kiddies love the eggs on toast and chips and nuggets - the perfect choices for the little ones!

the store, deans marsh

This is a general store, cafe, takeaway, local produce and bottle shop all rolled into one and folks come from ALL over the area to catch up with friends and dine on some yummy fresh food.

duchess of spotswood, spotswood

Love a cafe with an outdoor play area? Well folks, this one is for you! The Duchess of Spotswood is a local favourite amongst us Westies - known for its well-loved back courtyard (with the awesome kids cubby and play area), fantastic food and warm atmosphere. The waffles are awesome and the service is excellent - making the Duchess of Spotswood a right royal treat fit for the family.

sadie black, albion

Tucked away in the delightful suburb of Albion, this cafe is a hot spot for locals and boasts a cute courtyard with a little kids patch.

migrant coffee, west footscray

This little cafe serves up alarmingly delicious New York bagels absolutely JAM PACKED with… well, whatever you like! Create your own masterpiece, or select one from their stellar lineup. Enjoy with a coffee or a mimosa - why not, it’s the weekend!

lazat malaysian restaurant, sunshine

Relaxed dining with delicious food and an enclosed space with a playground. What more could Mamma ask for?! Lazat in Sunshine has been serving up a great deal of tasty Malaysian food for happy families for many years, and the playground is a great feature for fun dining in. Choose to sit right next to it or stay inside knowing they are safely enclosed. There is even a little water feature with a few fishies swimming around, which is great fun for the kids to try to spot!

fifteen bar and cafe, diggers rest

Sit inside or out the front, and the kids can play in the fenced off area which also has TWO cubby houses and a huge sand pit or some sensory play. Everybody wins!

the backyard est 2016, newport

The Backyard est 2016 has an AMAZING backyard and INCREDIBLE food and plenty of space for a play out the back. Mamma says it is a great family friendly dining spot in Melbourne’s West

meerkat bistro and meerkat mayhem playspace, werribee open range zoo

Meerkat Bistro has always been a fave spot to drop into before and after we do some animal adventures at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

millars, lara

Millars in Lara (on the way to Geelong in Melbourne’s West) has something for everyone - excellent food and coffee for Mamma, and a breakfast and lunch kids menu. The star attraction is the playground right next door - suitable for both the older kids and the little ones - which means Mamma can relax and watch the kids adventuring all within an arms reach.