at the heads, barwon heads
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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.
Read Morelittle gecko boutique cafe, newport
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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.
Read Moregood manors cafe, manor lakes
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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.
Read Morespotswood kingsville rsl, spotswood
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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!
Read Moreelephant cafe, williamstown
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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!
Read Moreanglers tavern, maribyrnong
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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!
Read Morethe victoria hotel, yarraville
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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.
Read Moregrazeland, spotswood
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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
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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.
Read More3030 waterfront at wyndham harbour
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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!
Read Moreeating station, ravenhall
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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.
Read Moremount pleasant road, belmont
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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.
Read Morethe station hotel, footscray
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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!
Read Moreleroys, newport
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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!
Read Moresunshine social, sunshine west
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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.)
Read Morethe pint of milk, newport
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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!
Read Moreest. 1906, seddon
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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!
Read Morejack b nimble, maidstone
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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!
Read Morelittle growling cafe, mambourin
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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?!
Read Moreinnerbloom, spotswood
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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!
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