bola bake, airport west
/Bola Bake is one of Melbourne’s hottest new cafes in the west - located right next to Essendon Fields.
Read MoreBola Bake is one of Melbourne’s hottest new cafes in the west - located right next to Essendon Fields.
Read MoreThe Portarlington Bakehouse is the PERFECT place to grab a bite to eat after a nice long walk along Portarlington beach and a play at the park!
Read MoreScotchmans Hill Winery in the Bellarine Peninsula is a STUNNING bistro with an outdoor space to enjoy a delicious meal too. This winery is less kid friendly than some others on the Bellarine - only because there is no kids menu, so it’s more suited to older kids and teenagers - otherwise ideal for a date day or time with friends. There is plenty of outdoor grassy space to relax and enjoy, with a charcuterie board and a glass of wine.
Read MoreEbi Fine Foods now has new owners and is a limited seating Japanese fusion restaurant. The kids will get a kick out of sitting at the bar and watching their orders be prepared then slide on over from the kitchen!
Read MoreThis is an amazing cafe with super friendly staff. There’s loads of bagel choices jam packed with incredible fillings, packets to buy and take home, wonderfully cute and little bakery treats, PLUS wonderful Greek food options!
Read MoreThis new cafe in Ballarat is totally amazing. Jaw dropping dishes - the sight of almost every single dish exiting the kitchen is astounding! Mamma and the kiddies were oooing and ahhhing at everything!
Read MoreEureka! Mamma hit gold! Lilly’s is a wonderful family friendly cafe - there is not only yummy food and a kids menu, there are plenty of board games to play and a relaxed dining atmosphere with plenty of seating. And best of all, the cafe is perched right next to a playground!
Read MoreWe LOVE a super friendly neighbourhood cafe and this one in Sunshine fits the bill! Generous and tasty dishes with a kids menu too, high chairs, indoor and private courtyard seating.
Read MoreAt Casette, a new, local, proudly zero waste cafe, you get to taste the best of home grown food and fine flavours. It is absolutely divine food and a gorgeous setting.
Read MoreThis destination food truck has a new home. A dine-in section of Chai n Dosa has opened up, meaning you can enjoy the wonderful flavours of South Indian street food rain, hail or shine.
Read MoreCroissant? Nah, Mamma says you should try CroiXssant - a new pastry bakery with LOADS of UNIQUE croissant flavours. From eggplant parmigiana to martabak pocket (a spin off of an Indonesian pancake with ch-ch-ch-chocolate, cheddar and condensed milk - actually really yummy)!
Read MoreOk time to get messy. Things run a little differently here at Krabbys. Don’t reach for any cutlery to gracefully pick at your food because you won’t find any!
Read MoreHaving 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreCelebrating 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.)
Read MoreThis is perfect for a date night or mate night dinner (or lunch). It is so stunning, with beautiful decor and the food is incredible.
Read MoreLocal Folk is so pretty, there are tables nestled under a gorgeous shady tree outdoors this is a great option to sit - or if you want to keep the kids contained you can pull up a chair inside. Mamma says there is even a cute mezzanine with a chalk board, mini table and chairs with pencils for the kids too.
Read MoreFootscray’s now-iconic gelato joint. Delectable, decadent and velvety ice cream with wild Filipino flavours like coconut and pandan, purple yam, salted (fish sauce) caramel and toasted puffed rice and more, with specials every day too - like silken tofu soft serve. A must-try.
Read MoreKrispy Kreme has opened its first Drive-thru in the west at Highpoint and mamma had to check it out!
Read MoreThe coffee here is an amazing drop, and the menu, kids menu and puppy menu features all your fave classic brekky and lunch options. The food is really amazing. And sweet treats are on offer too - like giant cookies and danishes. Oh, and the babycinos are incredible!
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