Restaurants in the West with kids play areas are really such treasures. Slices in Keilor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner AND has not one, but TWO play areas for the kids - how convenient can you get?! Feast on dinners like burgers, parmas, ribs and of course PIZZA, or breakfast classics like poached eggs and smashed avo while the kids play happily.

Well this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!

Munch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy. The food is excellent - as is the drinks selection too. And we all love an indoor play space! Munch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy!

Every suburb deserves a Korean BBQ joint, and now Sunshine finally has one. As with all Korean BBQ, sets are the way to go and at Chingu there are 2 people and 4 people sets. Choose from wagyu, beef, pork or mixed sets and order sides like kimchi soup, cheesy corn, dumplings and bibimbap. Of course, pickles and dips are on tap. Yum!

Desserts, sandwiches and coffee - say no more! Baby J’s started its humble beginnings as a pop up in 2018 in Hoppers, then upgraded to a food van and NOW a permanent shop in the heart of Werribee under the Holiday Inn!

This is a stunning fit out, clean and pretty and the FroYo is amazing. It is made in store as well as most of the toppings including the free branded wafer. The freshly made yogurt flavours are top tier - think New York Cheesecake, Salted Caramel and of course faves like strawberry and chocolate. The topping selection is VAST and you can dabble in healthy goodness or go straight to the sweetest lollies.

Souvlaki, gyro and cafe - welcome to Glengala Road, Cyprus Time! Mamma and the kids visited this NEW Hellenic eatery among the strip of shops in Sunshine West and it’s already proving quite popular! They say to follow the scent of the charcoal because they only roast their meats on coal, giving it that authentic bbq flavour. And it smells great!

Mamma loves seeing sandwiches having their day in the sun. And it seems they just keep getting better! Tuckers in Werribee opened a few months ago and boy, do they have mouthwatering options to try.

Folks, you need to visit this relaxed food hall with a range of eateries, arcade games, beer garden and indoor tables in North Melbourne - the perfect way to spend the weekend! Think of wandering down a little Japanese laneway - soba noodle bar on the right, lanterns hanging outside a private dining space to the left, comic book graphics on the walls and retro arcade games in the corner. It’s fun for kids and adults alike! Eat. Drink. Shop. Play. That’s the Ezi Streat moto!

Pecks Road is where you head on your treat day! Delicious - and Mamma means DELICIOUS - artisan doughnuts are what it’s all about here. A display cabinet will showcase freshly made doughnuts with a variety of flavours, and monthly specials.

Now serving breakfast and lunch! Sunshine has heaps of pizza joints: they serve deep pan pizza with layers of toppings but here at Zona, we finally welcome thin Italian pizza to the lineup. Three weeks in and it’s already super popular. Mamma and the kids loved it - it’s very tasty.

Whoa Mamma. As soon as you walk into the beautifully renovated warehouse, you immediately know you are in for a great family dining experience. Campground Kitchen is serving delicious food with chilled-out family vibes and Mamma is loving it.

Teddy’s also have the most amazing cocktails - a must-have during the summertime and we love the location of the garden area along the banks of the Werribee River under the beautiful trees.

Bola Bake is one of Melbourne’s hottest new cafes in the west - located right next to Essendon Fields.

Ebi Fine Foods now has new owners and is a limited seating Japanese fusion restaurant. The kids will get a kick out of sitting at the bar and watching their orders be prepared then slide on over from the kitchen!

This is an amazing cafe with super friendly staff. There’s loads of bagel choices jam packed with incredible fillings, packets to buy and take home, wonderfully cute and little bakery treats, PLUS wonderful Greek food options!

No, our lovely fave Fig and Walnut cafe in Seddon has not moved, just multiplied!

A few years in the making this glorious corner cafe is beautiful in design, service and flavours. Mamma says a big westie welcome to Greenwich Deli in Newport.

We LOVE a super friendly neighbourhood cafe and this one in Sunshine fits the bill! Generous and tasty dishes with a kids menu too, high chairs, indoor and private courtyard seating.

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 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.

Mamma LOVES some Hecho en Mexico in Altona! How can you not love the tasty Mexican food, large colourful space AND back area with kids’ play section! Oh with great outdoor seating too - where you can also see one of the best beaches in Melbourne’s West.

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!

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!

Casa Cantina is the hottest place in town right now! A late night eatery with fantastic Mexican fare and great party vibes!

Gluttony….Mamma’s favourite sin. A good brekkie or brunch awaits you at one of the most iconic foodie spots in the west. Seddon Deadly Sins has been around for a while now almost 20 years actually and they are still delivering great coffee, great service and a good vibes.

Mama Lor serves up authentic Filipino fare where you are guaranteed to leave absolutely full to the brim. The dishes are traditional and it’s great to have a big Filipino restaurant to dine out with a large group - there’s not many around.

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!

Owner Nicholas is a Williamstown resident and originally from France so you will find a Parisian inspired menu and decor. The food is fresh and oh so fine with delicious baguettes, the best eggs Bennie this Mamma has ever had and an amazing Caesar salad.

What’s pink and pretty, pink and sweet, pink and delicious, and well…pink! Feekah!

Okami is the NEW ‘all you can eat’ Japanese in Williamstown

Seating both on the spectacular deck or indoors.

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!

Welcome to Cheeky Chewies 2 - a kid-friendly cafe in Werribee featuring Western and Asian cuisine, with a bright indoor mini playcentre for the little kids under 5 years old. The kids little meal 'deal' is amazing and comes with fresh chopped fruit and your choice of beverage - cute! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cheeky Chewies is a great family friendly addition to the Western suburbs.

You’d be forgiven for thinking Eleni’s Kitchen and Bar has been around for generations. It has a warm family feel and delicious authentic Greek food. Well in a way, it has!

Wood fired pizza, silky pasta, creamy risotto, schnitzels, shanks and salads are just some of the divine selections on offer at Harley and Rose. A kids menu presenting tasty choices both sweet and savoury for the little ones guarantee relaxed family dining.

Buoy oh buoy! Welcome to the newest and cutest little take away spot in Willi!

Welcome to Brooklyn, Chapter One! Mamma can hear the cries of joy from all the Brooklynites!

Elephant Cafe in Newport very popular with locals and for good reason. Serving up brekkie faves all day and some tasty lunch options they are also catering for vegan and gluten free.

Feast your eyes on THIS place! The Feasting Shed is much more than a cafe folks!

Mamma loves her Mexican food! Tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas all of these delish dishes are a family fave and you can be sure they will tuck into some of these and more here.

If you’re going to get a train from Sunshine, the perfect stop for breakfast or lunch and a coffee has just opened up - My Avocado Cafe.

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!

The Daylesford Hotel, located in the heart of Daylesford recently had a revamp and oh wow it’s gorgeous. The guys from local institutions Cliffy’s and Beppe have created something very special here.

If you follow the crowd of people at the Caroline Springs main precinct, you are bound to find yourself in line at the hottest new deli in the West. Roger Roger is pumping out fat sangas, melts, incredible sides and desserts as well as coffee and drinks. Mamma is obsessed!

You know as soon as you enter Gordon St Bakery that this is an authentic, and very French, bakery. The welcoming and comforting aroma of browned butter and pastry greets you at the door - and it’s the scent that you can only get when all the products are made in house, and actually, right in front of you.

Blue Bamboo has reopened after renovations and Mamma is still enchanted eating at this luscious restaurant cafe that will transport you directly to the tropics of South East Asia as you dine among an oasis of lush gardens.

Ras Dashen is an icon of Footscray, and has been serving delicious Ethiopian food to the West for years. Mamma and crew love settling in here for a cosy meal guaranteed to satisfy a hungry tummy!

In case you hadn’t heard the buzz around the newest Italian joint in the Deer Park, the neon writing on the wall at Cena explains itself: pizza, pasta, grill. Large servings, a spacious, sleek restaurant and bar with a kids menu makes Cena the perfect spot for a date night, family dinner, or big group celebration!

If you’re looking for a kid-friendly plant based cafe, One for the Crow has got to be on your list! This gorgeous and locally popular cafe is still dishing up some scrumptious plant based, vegan food.

Favor and Grace has established itself as a firm favourite for locals and Mamma!

Looking for an amazing place to dine with the family? We've found the perfect spot. Williamstown’s Royal Yacht Club of Victoria is both picturesque and has delicious food. Full of charm, the brick building is set back from the street and decked out with boating paraphernalia, giving it a gorgeous old-school vibe.

There are so many tempting options on the menu that one visit will not suffice - Mamma threw down a whole pho, bahn mi AND some spring rolls and only just scratched the surface.

Who is Mama Le? Let Mamma tell you!
Behind an unassuming street frontage lies a multi level, pretty restaurant of Vietnamese deliciousness! Mamma Le is Leanne, and with her daughter Lisa opened Mama Le to give us the gift of her amazing asian fusion cooking!

When you think of French dining you don’t think you will find one at a golf club - but Curlewis is different. Claribeaux is the restaurant here at the club, and everyone is welcome -including the kiddos. It’s a relaxed but high quality restaurant with views of the bright green fairway and beyond.

The food at Off the Planet Burgers is outta this world - it’s got Mamma’s tick of approval!

This galactic themed restaurant is super cool - everything is on theme from the minute you walk in. The Lego Star Wars models will catch your eye - Mamma will guarantee your kiddies will be begging you to come back!

Hailed as one of the food critic’s go-tos when eating at in the West, Xuan Banh Cuon serves delicious Northern style Vietnamese dishes. This is Mamma’s destination for a quick and cheap eat you know is going to be filled with flavour!

Well this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!

Dayum! Do you know what a Chevapi is? It’s basically a pork and beef skinless sausage. Which means without much extra thought, you already know a Chevapi SANDWICH here is going to be incredible and YEP, you’d be RIGHT!

We just love the relaxed dining, amazing food, floor seating and huge outdoor space to play at the NEW Tinkune Momo & Sekuwar House in Sunshine!

Sandwiches and coffee in Ballarat - soooo goood! A cheesy toasty is on the menu for the kids, while vegetarian options and daily specials (lamb shank, smoked brisket, mortadella) are on offer until sold out. You can also get any sando on gluten free bread.

Aside from a really fun word - Lukumades are irresistible Greek pastries – hot, doughnut-like balls with a crispy outer layer and a soft interior. So squishy and so delicious and now in Williamstown!

Us Westies LOVE a new bakery, especially one with brilliant sourdough, hot pies, delicious pastries and fragrant coffee like the NEW ✨ All Rise Bakery ✨ in Sunshine North!