meerkat bistro and meerkat mayhem playspace, werribee open range zoo
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Meerkat Bistro has always been a fave spot to drop into before and after we do some animal adventures at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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go west eatery and tuck shop @ woodlea estate, rockbank
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Go West, they say…so Mamma did! This brand new cafe in the brand new Woodlea Estate in Rockbank is fresh, sunny, gorgeous and well designed.
Read Morebasil's farm winery, swan bay (bellarine peninsula)
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Basils Farm in Swan Bay on the Bellarine is a gem - serving amazing food, and of course wines and cocktails. Between the restaurant and the water is a lovely garden with veggie patch (with produce that ends up on your plate). Mamma loves the rosè…. Oh and for the kids, a great kids menu....and aside from a frolick in the grassy hill and gardens there is also a sandpit for the littlies! INCREDIBLE.
Read Morekonjo cafe and restaurant, footscray
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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.
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the forge pizzeria, ballarat
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he 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 Moreslice girls, footscray
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Stop 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 Morekiosk d'asporto, williamstown beach
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Goodness Mamma! The food, the view, the coffee....Mamma LOVES this place
Read Morecommon galaxia, seddon
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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.
Read Moregeneral store cafe, wye river
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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.
Read Morewye beach hotel, wye river
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The 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 Morebetween 2 buns, altona
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Well, 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 Morejust sweets, altona
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It’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, seddon
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Little 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, lara
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Millars 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 Moredaniel's donuts hogans corner, hoppers crossing
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Well, 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 Morewee jeanie, yarraville
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Well 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 Moret cavallaro and sons pasticceria, footscray
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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.
Read Morecharles and gamon, seddon
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Well this could possibly be one of the best Sunday session situations in the west…
Read Morepoyntons nursery and cafe, essendon
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There 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.
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