Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
Cafe Terroni is exactly what you want in an Italian restaurant. Dimly lit, full of character, amazing food and wines.
Tucked in the Ballarat Street park precinct, it’s the perfect place for a date night, mate night, anything really, and you can see why it’s a fave amongst the locals, and has been for over 17 years.
Food. Coffee. Local. This is the tag line, and these are some of Mamma’s favourite things! State Line is a nice little spot in the collection of shops on Military Road in Avondale Heights serving some great food and wonderful coffee.
Read MoreYum, yum, Cinnabuns! Make your way down to this amazing French bakery in Albion and grab yourself one of their delicate, fluffy buns surrounding big bombs of either Nutella or vanilla custard. Mamma also loves their cinnamon and coffee scrolls! Like all good bakeries in Melbourne’s West, these guys sell out like hot cakes so set your alarm so you don’t miss out! Enjoy your fresh French bakery items and coffee in their beautiful courtyard shaded by a grape vine, or out the front where a couple of Parisian-esc table and chairs for two sit on the footpath.
Read MoreCroissant? Nah, Mamma says you should try CroiXssant - a new pastry bakery with LOADS of UNIQUE croissant flavours. From eggplant parmigiana to martabak pocket (a spin off of an Indonesian pancake with ch-ch-ch-chocolate, cheddar and condensed milk - actually really yummy)!
Read MoreOk time to get messy. Things run a little differently here at Krabbys. Don’t reach for any cutlery to gracefully pick at your food because you won’t find any!
Read MoreLittle Creatures Brewery in Geelong is a fantastic spot to take the family for some adventure and food! It is possibly the biggest and most colourful dining spot you will ever see. The food is scrumptious with lunch favourites and dinner deliciousness - PLUS they have an awesome kids play area for your little ones to explore while you sit and have your favourite brew in peace - PERFECT!
Read MoreRelaxed dining with delicious food and an enclosed space with a playground. What more could Mamma ask for?! Lazat in Sunshine has been serving up a great deal of tasty Malaysian food for happy families for many years, and the playground is a great feature for fun dining in. Choose to sit right next to it or stay inside knowing they are safely enclosed. There is even a little water feature with a few fishies swimming around, which is great fun for the kids to try to spot!
Read MoreOh brother, this is a friendly, relaxed cafe with amazing food, and sensational coffee! All day breakfast and lunch options, daily specials and a little kids menu means you’ll be spoilt for choice at Brother Nancy in West Footscray, right in the heart of Melbourne's West. Sit at the window and enjoy the people watching on the surprisingly busy Essex St, or grab your sanga and coffee to go!
Read MoreDavid’s Hot Pot in Point Cook - Mamma and the fam LOVE a hot pot for some hot soupy dipping deliciousness! It is an art for first timers so we have some great tips!
Read MoreVenture on a little bit further down K Road (after the zoo and Mansion grounds) and Mamma says you will find a big, open, bright, sunny spot to grab some delicious brekky or lunch. Welcome to the Wyndham Cache!
Read MoreThe delicious artisan gelato and sorbet store Augustus has been serving up its scoops for a while now and the locals are loving it!
Read MoreHealthy pizza! That’s right folks - HEALTHY PIZZA! and tasty too! Owner Paolo is as passionate about what goes into a pizza as we are about eating pizza! This is passion on a plate folks well, a chopping board - but you get what we mean!
Read MoreRich, full and fresh flavours. This is modern Vietnamese food at its best and Mamma needs you all to know that the taste of Sapa Hills will stick with you long after you leave.
Read MoreWhat makes a good Banh Mi? It all starts with a crusty bread roll that’s soft as clouds on the inside and super crunchy on the outside . If you’re not covered in bread crust shrapnels all over your lap, then you’ve simply had a sandwich…
Read MoreWith a great menu selection and laid-back atmosphere, this is an ideal spot for a casual lunch or dinner with the fam bam. There’s also a great selection of vegetarian options as well as a wide array of seafood, rice and noodle dishes.
Read MoreCliffy's has super friendly staff, kids menu and colouring in - and great food. With it’s old general store feel it is so gorgeous, cozy and full of character. It is definitely one of the icons of the area and a MUST visit!
Read MoreStop right now - thank you very much! Yes, Mamma is a Spice Girls and pizza fan so of course Mamma LOVES this lane way restaurant.
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