sneak peek: odette house, spotswood
/Discover Odette House in Spotswood's Union Quarter - a stylish three-level venue offering all-day dining, luxe Asian fusion at Uday Restaurant, and a rooftop bar with Melbourne views.
Read MoreDiscover Odette House in Spotswood's Union Quarter - a stylish three-level venue offering all-day dining, luxe Asian fusion at Uday Restaurant, and a rooftop bar with Melbourne views.
Read MoreLove supporting local? Well folks, this one is for you! Welcome to Blackwood General, the sweetest store showcasing a collection of small businesses under one roof. The collection of goodies that you can purchase are top notch, and sipping on a coffee with a toastie, bagel or a sweet treat (or two!) will mean you’ll leave with your hearts (and tummies) full and content.
Read MoreMaldon Rose is the most gorgeous space, covered from top to bottom in pink - Mamma says this is the perfect place for your next adventure with your little prince and princesses! Located in Maldon, about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne, this place creates such a devine high tea experience for your minis. For $30 each child receives beautiful sandwiches and delicious desserts on a tower tray - and anything your mini can’t fit in their tummies can be boxed up and taken home with them
Read MoreLennox St Deli is a corner deli and panini bar located in the backstreets of Moonee Ponds in Melbourne’s West - keep an eye out for it when you’re in the area next as Mamma says it’s definitely worth a visit! With some exceptional focaccias, paninis and sandwiches, Lennox St Deli is where you need to take your minis for your next lunch date.
Read MoreMy oh my, we all go nuts for Mr G’s Donuts! Located in the Caroline Springs shopping precinct in Melbourne’s West, your little ones are guaranteed to go wild for the delicious sweet treats at Mr G’s!
Read MoreMamma loves Armstrong Barbecue in Mount Duneed near Geelong - mouth watering meat, amazing vibes, and a huge outdoor area with grass, a sandpit and play boat for the kids - what more could you ask for! Your tastebuds will be seriously satisfied - with barbecue meat dishes like pulled pork, beef brisket, pork belly and sausage, you’ll be totally spoilt for choice. A perfect weekend adventure!
Read MoreMake sure you check out Charlie’s Deli when you’re next in Niddrie in Melbourne’s West - Mamma says this one stop sandwich shop makes the most amazing fresh, toasted and fried sangas, you’ll be guaranteed to be salivating from the moment you lay eyes on the menu.
Read MoreRestaurants in the West with kids play areas are really such treasures. Slices in Keilor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner AND has not one, but TWO play areas for the kids - how convenient can you get?! Feast on dinners like burgers, parmas, ribs and of course PIZZA, or breakfast classics like poached eggs and smashed avo while the kids play happily.
Read MoreWell this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!
Read MoreMunch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy. The food is excellent - as is the drinks selection too. And we all love an indoor play space! Munch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy!
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 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 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 MoreSlurping soupy noodles at this sweet little ramen joint is just the ticket, let Mamma tell you. Scrumptious and delicious!
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 MoreDesserts, sandwiches and coffee - say no more! Baby J’s started its humble beginnings as a pop up in 2018 in Hoppers, then upgraded to a food van and NOW a permanent shop in the heart of Werribee under the Holiday Inn!
Read MoreYo Mama is the most delicious froyo and dessert bar is waiting for you to visit - right in the heart of Altona! Mamma and her sugar obsessed minis love to pop in to experience this tastiness. The fit out is stunning, clean and pretty and the fro-yo is nothing short of amazing. Yo Mama creates warm winter treats like sticky date pudding and apple and berry crumble - only in the cooler months folks!
Read MoreSouvlaki, gyro and cafe - welcome to Glengala Road, Cyprus Time! Mamma and the kids visited this NEW Hellenic eatery among the strip of shops in Sunshine West and it’s already proving quite popular! They say to follow the scent of the charcoal because they only roast their meats on coal, giving it that authentic bbq flavour. And it smells great!
Read MoreMamma loves seeing sandwiches having their day in the sun. And it seems they just keep getting better! Tuckers in Werribee opened a few months ago and boy, do they have mouthwatering options to try.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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