Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
Dear Footscray Milking Station, hats off to you! You are so cute, your food is absolutely delicious and makes us feel good, you have two outdoors bits and a couple of separate cosy indoor spaces plus great friendly staff.
Read MoreWhat could be better on a sunny day than to be hanging out with friends and family, in gorgeous surrounds, drinking cider & eating wood fired pizza, while the kids run around freely on the luscious green grass? Nothing! There is nothing better.
Read MoreFor those times when you need to treat your insides to a dose of healthy living but still need some taste - you need to come here. Located in Seddon Village hunters Harvest is this clean, crisp and cool eatery serving up all kinds of healthy bowl deliciousness.
Read MoreThere are times in Mamma's life when one needs some stress free family dining. And when that happens, Mamma ends up at La Porchetta in Altona Meadows. Pizza, pasta, parmas and more - you’ll be guaranteed to be walking out with a full and content tummy after a meal at this local favourite. Oh and then there is the added bonus of a playground. Love!
Read MoreThe new (ish) cafe - Westerly is bringing good food to the table in Kingsville.
Read MoreAttention Mammas… Do you like Asian Western food? And do you like a café that has a dedicated kids play area? Well, if this is you, then get down to Cheeky Chewies café in Laverton! The kids dedicated play area is fantastic for the kiddies under 6 years old. It also has a bar stool area on the outside - Mamma can literally sit and sip her coffee and watch their cheeky monkey’s play! Truly something for everyone at Cheeky Chewies in Laverton – check it out!
Read Moreake the freshest and yummiest ingredients available, add in some fab service, pop it in one of the best locations in the west and you have a recipe for what can only be described as Bellissima!
Read MoreMamma says next time you are on the road in the Swan Bay area and you see the big Piknik sign - take it as a GOOD SIGN to stop and drop in for a bite. This converted old Golden Fleece roadhouse has charm, FANTASTIC food and super friendly service.
Read MoreThis is a very popular local cafe with great coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Aptly named, this area is often referred to as 'The Birdcage' as the surrounding streets are all named after birds.
Great food, fast coffee and worth a visit!
Gem Pier Seafoods are a family biz operating the barge at Gem Pier!
Read MoreThe food is AMAZING, Mamma loved the smashed avo of course, but just look at the brekkie board with a mix of deliciousness - wowee that CHORIZO!
Read MoreThe Backyard est 2016 has an AMAZING backyard and INCREDIBLE food! This fantastic Newport cafe in Melbourne’s West has a huge space out the back…perfect for the kiddos to run around in, with fake green grass, a blackboard wall, and lots of bits and pieces for the kids to play with. The menu is amazing - with faves like yummy hot chips and waffles and burgers but also great Asian fusion items that are mouth watering - yummo!
Read MoreAhoy chocolate lovers - chocolate heaven does exist, and it’s located right on our doorsteps! The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery in Bellbrae is absolutely amazing. The place is filled to the brim with chocolate, ice cream, high tea, chocolate factory tours, a cafe, an outdoors area with a sandpit, grassed area and even guinea pigs to play with!
Read MoreMamma loves this place! The old Argyle St 'white elephant' shop front has undergone a glorious renovation and has been transformed into one of mamma's fave westie cafes.
Read MoreJack Rabbit in Portarlington is an award winning winery and is one of the most popular spots to visit on the Bellarine Peninsula. The House of Jack Rabbit (cafe) is for more relaxed dining with access to the deck and that wonderful grassy expanse for rolling, playing and hopping down. They also have a kids menu too! There is also the restaurant located here too - perfect for a special occasion.
Read MoreWell, Mamma and the family have been coming here for so long it's easy to take for granted. It is our fave and one of the best place to grab some Pho and other delicious traditional Vietnamese food....and coffee!
Read MoreRicotta fritters, home made beans with poached eggs OR what about their bircher muesli with house made meringue...OH MY! These guys have all kinds of amazing tastes on the menu - it's only natural that this is one of Mamma's fave places to grab a bite.
Read MoreMeerkat Bistro has always been a fave spot to drop into before and after we do some animal adventures at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Read MoreGo 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 MoreBasils 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 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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