basil and co, newport
/Everyone is always asking where best pizza is in the Inner-West? Well look no further than right here in Newport’s Basil and Co!
Read MoreEveryone is always asking where best pizza is in the Inner-West? Well look no further than right here in Newport’s Basil and Co!
Read MoreCome along on Fridays for an Italian feast!
Read MoreWelcome to Brooklyn, Chapter One! Mamma can hear the cries of joy from all the Brooklynites!
Read MoreThe westie familia who brought us Mamma faves like Pizza D’asporto and Kiosk D’asporto have now given us GELATO by D’asporto!
Read MoreThe menu is great with lots of different options and it is YUM. The kids menu is sure to please too!
Read MoreElephant Cafe in Newport very popular with locals and for good reason. Serving up brekkie faves all day and some tasty lunch options they are also catering for vegan and gluten free. The coffee is great and they are well and truly ready for the folks of Melbourne’s West. Mamma loves the ‘Elephant’ names for the dishes too! Horton Hotcakes and a Dumbo Combo for the kids is very cute. PLUS an outdoor play area!
Read MoreWhat an awesome spot! Woodend is such a cool little town in its own right and it’s also the perfect pit-stop on the way to and from lots of other great places and we love the great little play area for the kids.
Read MoreThe delicious artisan gelato and sorbet store Augustus has been serving up its scoops for a while now and the locals are loving it!
Read MoreIf the idea of eating cotton candy, or cookies and cream…tiramisu, or espresso gelato doesn’t whet your appetite for a summery treat then call Mamma crazy! You ARE CRAZY Mamma!
Read MoreWhat’s the time Mr Wolf? Dinner time!
Perched on the Werribee River beside the gum trees, they have really made use of a great spot, with plenty of outdoor seating options from tables to booths and also couches, some undercover areas and some out in the open. Inside is lovely and also has plenty of room and tables for you to choose from.
Read MoreHealthy pizza! That’s right folks - HEALTHY PIZZA! and tasty too! Owner Paolo is as passionate about what goes into a pizza as we are about eating pizza! This is passion on a plate folks well, a chopping board - but you get what we mean!
Read MoreRich, full and fresh flavours. This is modern Vietnamese food at its best and Mamma needs you all to know that the taste of Sapa Hills will stick with you long after you leave.
Read MoreWhat makes a good Banh Mi? It all starts with a crusty bread roll that’s soft as clouds on the inside and super crunchy on the outside . If you’re not covered in bread crust shrapnels all over your lap, then you’ve simply had a sandwich…
Read MoreWith a great menu selection and laid-back atmosphere, this is an ideal spot for a casual lunch or dinner with the fam bam. There’s also a great selection of vegetarian options as well as a wide array of seafood, rice and noodle dishes.
Read MoreCliffy's has super friendly staff, kids menu and colouring in - and great food. With it’s old general store feel it is so gorgeous, cozy and full of character. It is definitely one of the icons of the area and a MUST visit!
Read MoreGreat service and yummy food. That is just about all you need when dining out as a family. Saigon Allee also has good fast meals and is so SO pretty!
Read MoreSprinkles Ice Creamery and More is a very special place! Located in the middle of suburban houses in an old milk bar, you really can’t miss the pink, yellow and blue shop!
Read MoreFifteen Bar and Cafe in Diggers Rest is a cute space with a delicious menu with all the favourites - to keep everyone happy! Have a substantial meal or just grab a sandwich or a sweet treat. The coffee is really good too. Sit inside or out the front, and the kids can play in the fenced off area which also has TWO cubby houses and a huge sand pit or some sensory play. Everybody wins!
Read MoreDecked out in our beloved Bulldogs colours - Slice Shop Pizza delivers exactly what it says - huge, thin, and tasty, slices of delicious pizza by the slice. And when we say slice - Mamma means SLICE! There are a few bar stools you can pull up and plonk on to eat your pepperoni and watch the people of Footscray go by - or you could just take a whole pizza!
Read MoreFeast your eyes on The Feasting Shed in Werribee - it's so much more than a cafe - it's a feast for the eyes AND the mouth! This lovely cafe sits at the back of the Garden Shed Nursery and it is amazing. There is plenty of room for pram parking too. PLUS they also have a cute little kids section with table and chalk boards AND a fantastic little potting table outside for the kids.
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