little teapot cafe and play, lara

little teapot cafe and play, lara

Little Teapot Cafe in Lara is amazing! They have TWO outdoor play areas, one with a mini race track, a wooden boat, and a chalk board, the OTHER outdoor play space has a gorgeous cubby house under an even more gorgeous Golden Elm, with colourful tyres for balancing, some play equipment and a large shaded table to relax and enjoy your lunch. PLUS an indoor and enclosed playspace for the little littlies with toys!

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ikiru sushi train, sunshine

ikiru sushi train, sunshine

Quality 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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royal mail hotel, birregurra

royal mail hotel, birregurra

Having undergone a recent renovation, The Royal Mail Hotel is a popular pub in Birregurra and well worth the visit. The food is a notch above the usual pub fare but Mamma says never fear you will find a parma here plus all the usual kids faves too. There is a couple of dining spaces - a bistro area, the bar area and a lovely outdoor area too. The perfect lunch location for your weekend roadtrip!

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convoy, moonee ponds

convoy, moonee ponds

This bright cafe is always teeming with people - and it’s no wonder why! There are interesting food options like cinnamon scroll pancakes and steak frites roll as well as drinks at Convoy - Laze away the day with a few drinks (or even cocktails!) as you munch your way from brekkie to lunch - Mamma LOVES the iced boba coffee! No time to eat in? A cute takeaway window means you can grab your coffee and sandwich to go - perfect to take for a walk around Queens Park.

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sunshine social, sunshine west

sunshine social, sunshine west

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.)

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little growling cafe, mambourin

little growling cafe, mambourin

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?!

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