Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
This popular restaurant in Footscray is serving some amazing food and every Friday and Saturday - you can enjoy a mixed all you can eat buffet for $18 - it's a great way to try a little of everything and see what your fave dish is.
Read Morehe Forge Pizzeria is the pinnacle of family pizza joints. With their glorious open 'treasure filled' restaurant, wood fired pizza oven, amazing service, great and mamma means GREAT food plus their kids chalk board and activity table - it's just a dream place for family dining.
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.
Read MoreGoodness Mamma! The food, the view, the coffee....Mamma LOVES this place
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreThe Wye Beach Hotel overlooks Wye River's gorgeous beach. Offering fantastic views year-round, it's the perfect place to stop for a drink and a bite to take in the most stunning setting. It's the usual pub fare with some fancier options and a separate kids menu offering the usual kiddo faves. A few different eating sections means there's plenty of room to grab a table both indoors and out.
Read MoreWell, Altona has hit the foodie jackpot - Pier St needed a rocking burger joint and a rocking burger joint is exactly what it now has! Mamma has tried her fair share of burgers and these ones are fresh, perfectly sized, juicy morsels of secret sauced goodness
Read MoreIt’s BACK! After a 4 year break from counter service and just doing wholesale chocolate out the back, Enzo is BACK!
Read MoreLittle Man Cafe is the Spring version of a cafe. Fresh, crisp and inspiring, putting everyone in a good mood, just like Spring! Mamma can't quite put her finger on any one stand out feature you can expect everything to be fantastic.
Read MoreMillars in Lara (on the way to Geelong in Melbourne’s West) has something for everyone - excellent food and coffee for Mamma, and a breakfast and lunch kids menu. The star attraction is the playground right next door - suitable for both the older kids and the little ones - which means Mamma can relax and watch the kids adventuring all within an arms reach.
Read MoreWell, Mamma has an insatiable sweet tooth and one of the best treat fixes in Melbourne’s West is Daniel's Bakery at Hogans Corner in Hoppers Crossing. Their donuts are absolutely incredible! Super soft and oozingly delicious they really have perfected this popular sweetie.
Read MoreWell great things do come in small packages and this cafe is actually quite roomie. Well designed, Wee Jeanie in Yarraville has great access for maneuvering a pram for a grab and go visit or you can tuck your pram between the tables and relax.
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreWell this could possibly be one of the best Sunday session situations in the west…
Read MoreThere is nothing better strolling around the gorgeous Poyntons Nursery on a sunny day with the kids (and a coffee in hand of course. Situated overlooking the banks of the Maribyrnong River, you'll find the magnificent Poyntons Boulevard Cafe situated high on the hill. Treat yourself to the breakfast roll, the smashed avo and poached eggs, and the awesome pancakes for the little ones.
Read MoreBeautiful food, fine wine and all in our wonderful West. Shadowfax Wines in Werribee is the perfect location for a loooong leisurely lunch or Friday night dinner and a completely enjoyable dining experience for everyone. They even have a great little kids menu too! Play on the lush grass, indulge in the gourmet food, grab a glass of wine and relax! Pure perfection.
Read MoreThe Cupcake Queens are amazing lifesavers for all kinds of gifts - This Mothers Day send some sweet cakey love!
Read MoreThere is something special about a trip to the ice cream shop. It appeals to the big people just as much as the little ones. Beach Bites is the perfect destination with a range of ice cream flavours that will put a smile on your dial. Double scoop Chocolate for Mamma.
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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