the fried guys, moonee ponds
/Craving some comfort food? Well, there’s a new cafe in Moonee Ponds and it’s serving everything fried. Loaded fries, sandos and wings! Yum!
Read MoreCraving some comfort food? Well, there’s a new cafe in Moonee Ponds and it’s serving everything fried. Loaded fries, sandos and wings! Yum!
Read MoreMamma has found yet ANOTHER new local favourite!
You can’t help but feel excited when you walk into Nan’s Bakehouse. The aroma hits you immediately - that perfect mixture of coffee and treats will instantly divert your eyes to see what’s available on the counter.
Say 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 MoreKensington got its own bakery sensation - Double Dutch Bakery is now officially on the map and will be on Mamma’s regular rotation of yummy places to go!
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 MoreWith a really cool industrial vibe, Fallen Freight is open 7 days a week serving a range of amazing coffee and a deli menu. Our little one was obsessed with her chocolate milkshake, and Mamma really enjoyed her double bacon and egg bagel!
Read MoreCandied is officially an icon of the west - here is where you will find some of the best pastries, cakes and breads you will EVER taste.
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 MoreWe were so excited when Happy Eats Gelato announced they were opening up a second ice creamery outlet in Moonee Ponds, because they sell such seriously delicious ice cream!
Read MoreSlurping soupy noodles at this sweet little ramen joint is just the ticket, let Mamma tell you. Scrumptious and delicious!
Read MoreAside 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!
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 MoreUs 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!
Read MoreSometimes your tastebuds get a surprising midweek bonus - Miss Pickle 1971 in Point Cook was such a delicious treat that we just had to tell you. This Mamma had the souvlaki bowl and wowee - that tasty lamb and the salad - with the warm pita and those lemon potatoes…I want more!
Read MoreThis is such an incredible family friendly pub. Not only is the food EXCELLENT, the space is too - warm and comforting inside with dining area and bar area, but outside - well, listen up….out the back is a huge space complete with a NEW kids playground, and in the winter time they have fun igloos to keep you warm and cosy.
Read MoreRoti Road is back after several months with a FRESH new reno!
The space is fresh, open and bright - but don’t worry there is still the viewing window where you can watch the busy kitchen and roti making!
Read MoreLeroys is arguably one of the most popular cafes in the west - with amazing food, indoor & outdoor seating and the cubby house out the back it ticks ALL the boxes for families - and Westies in general!
Read MoreTHIS place is the most kid friendly cafe Mamma has ever been to. Yes. Ever. You will love Little Teapot Cafe and Play in Lara!
Read MoreQuality seafood, delicious dishes - that’s what matters to the owners of Sunshine’s BRAND NEW Ikiru Sushi. And they’ve held up their end of the deal! Mamma and the kids love the novelty of a sushi train and when the seafood is purchased fresh daily, even better. Along with a jam-packed speedy train, dishes are available to order from the iPads. Karage chicken, soba noodles, katsu don, hand rolls and miso soup as well as drinks.
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