Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
My oh my, we all go nuts for Mr G’s Donuts! Located in the Caroline Springs shopping precinct in Melbourne’s West, your little ones are guaranteed to go wild for the delicious sweet treats at Mr G’s!
Read MoreMamma loves Armstrong Barbecue in Mount Duneed near Geelong - mouth watering meat, amazing vibes, and a huge outdoor area with grass, a sandpit and play boat for the kids to play - what more could you ask for! Your tastebuds will be seriously satisfied after visiting Armstrong Barbecue - with barbecue meat dishes like pulled pork, beef brisket, pork belly and sausage, you’ll be totally spoilt for choice, the meat literally melts in your mouth.
Read MoreMake sure you check out Charlie’s Deli when you’re next in Niddrie in Melbourne’s West - Mamma says this one stop sandwich shop makes the most amazing fresh, toasted and fried sangas, you’ll be guaranteed to be salivating from the moment you lay eyes on the menu.
Read MoreRestaurants 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.
Read MoreWell 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!
Read MoreMunch 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!
Read MoreSay Cheese is Footscray’s newest deli cafe specialising in subs and sangas. The Westie locals behind it have set up shop in a storefront inside Trocadero Arcade. Seek and ye shall find - and what a find! This is a great spot if you are hungry and happen to not have a hankering for bánh mì or phở. Here you’ll find a selection of top quality cured meats and vegan meat, cheeses, salads and sauces jammed between delicious sourdough rolls, made fresh to order.
Read MoreWe love finding hidden treasure - and that’s exactly what Teru Japanese Eatery is. Hidden away in Borrack Square in Altona North this tiny restaurant serves up the freshest Japanese favourites - and signatures - with expertise.
Read MoreDragon Hot Pot is unlike any hot pot Mamma has been before. Here, you pick a pot (as many pots as you want, actually) and then select your ingredients with the tongs provided. Choose your noodles, proteins and veggies. Take it to the counter and you select a broth then pay by weight and they bring it to your table. So easy!
Read MoreSlurping soupy noodles at this sweet little ramen joint is just the ticket, let Mamma tell you. Scrumptious and delicious!
Read MoreLooking for a spot with good food, great coffee and peaceful views? Then Lost and Found Cafe may be the one for you!
Read MoreEvery 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!
Read MoreDesserts, 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreSouvlaki, 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!
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreFolks, 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!
Read MorePecks 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.
Read MoreNow 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.
Read MoreWhoa 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.
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