common galaxia, seddon

common galaxia, seddon

Mamma says you will be talking about THAT salad and THOSE milkshakes for months after leaving. Sleek, but roomy, healthy but mind-blowingly tasty options - throw in good coffee, swift service and a great kids menu and voilà- you've just had lunch at Common Galaxia.

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general store cafe, wye river

general store cafe, wye river

What would you say if Mamma told you there was a cafe with great food, outdoor seating, a playground right next door, an amazing beach over the road and a river full of ducks and their ducklings a few metres away?  You'd say - "point me in that direction Mamma!"  Well that direction is along The Great Ocean Road past Lorne to the divine hamlet of Wye River. A Mamma favourite for many years.

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t cavallaro and sons pasticceria, footscray

t cavallaro and sons pasticceria, footscray

Mamma says you haven't 'officially' become a westie until you have tasted a famous connoli from T Cavallaro and Sons.  This Footscray institution was opened in 1956 by Tammaso Cavallaro and is now run by his sons Carmelo, Tony and their wives.  All the delicious cookies, pastries and cannoli are made on site (of course) from late 19th century old Sicilian recipes handed down from generation to generation. 

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