Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
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.
Read MoreThe quality of the seafood here is undeniable. This is owned and operated by the Tran family, D&K has chefs from all over Melbourne ordering up some of their fine seafood.
Read MoreElka Sushi takes fresh sushi to a whole new level! Located across the road from its sister store the iconic D & K Live Seafood, it uses the freshest ingredients to make amazing delicious dishes.
Read MoreRas 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!
Read MoreWhile there is an abundance of Korean eateries in the city, there’s few on the ground West so Mamma loves hitting up Sinjeon in Seddon to satisfy that K-food craving!
Read MoreFairly new to the Footscray food precinct is a lovely homely Latin American eatery - Papelon. Think of a colourful, cosy, cheerful restaurant full of happy, relaxed diners tucking into large plates of wholesome South American foods.
Read MoreThe wait is over, the saloon doors are in full swing and it is time to welcome Moondog to the West.
Read MoreMamma was so impressed by the quality of the food at this new Braybrook cafe. Incredibly simple yet oh-so-delicious toasties and pastries are on offer, as well as great coffee and other beverages.
Read MoreAsk any Vietnamese person in Melbourne, and they probably know about Tan Thanh Loi - although they might not know it by it’s name, but by its dish: com tam/broken rice. These are the best pork chops you’ll ever have!
Read MoreSituated right in the heart of Ballarat Street, just opposite Grill’d, Biancolatte is the perfect place for a pit stop after dinner.
Read MoreWe LOVE this! The cutest little cupcake pitstop is in Caroline Springs Square - Cake Creations by Katie is a cup cake VENDING machine!
Read MoreCà Rem is Vietnamese gelato! Flavours include avocado, Kopiko, lychee and mint, Yakult and melon and pink dragon fruit! How bananas! (Oh yes, there is also Vietnamese banana!) This is seriously good gelato… Mamma struggled to decide on a flavour, but the coconut and pandan went down so well.
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 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 MoreMatsu is a true culinary gem that Footscray has been waiting for. The Kaiseki experience at this cosy four-seat Japanese restaurant is a unique blend of art, performance, and flavour. Bookings are in high demand, but it's entirely worth it. Matsu will quickly become a beloved addition to Footscray's vibrant food scene, solidifying the suburb's foodie reputation.
Read MoreEbi 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!
Read MoreThank goodness for small graces! This Footscray cafe has been well thought out - the owners spent a lot of time researching and planning on what their customer wants and they deliver beautifully on their vision.
Read MoreFootscray’s now-iconic gelato joint. Delectable, decadent and velvety ice cream with wild Filipino flavours like coconut and pandan, purple yam, salted (fish sauce) caramel and toasted puffed rice and more, with specials every day too - like silken tofu soft serve. A must-try.
Read MoreAn urban garden cafe oasis that has become a Footscray institution - I mean it’s no wonder Mamma and other Westie locals love to visit Rudimentary time and time again. You can easily come several times a year to enjoy the seasonal changes - both on the menu and in the garden. This is a cafe perfect for kids.
Read MoreOllie’s Deli is filling a gap in the cafe market in Footscray, and a hole in your tummy! Ollie’s serves up GIANT sandwich melts jam packed with flavoursome fillings.
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