Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
McGlashans Estate is a hidden gem of a winery. With the newly introduced Farm Dog Brewery, with craft beer AND a gin distillery, you can't go wrong visiting this amazing venue! The menu has lots of delicious pizza options and sides like nachos, wings and chips - and of course charcuterie! Mamma loves the relaxed atmosphere, vineyards and plenty of grass for the kids to run wild!
Read MoreMr Grubb is a hidden gem that is nestled amongst the birch trees right next to the ‘Upside-Down House’ Cellar Door within Oakdene Estate. The cafe was set up to offer foodies like us something more family friendly on a budget - and it’s really hit the mark! There’s such a relaxed vibe with a beautiful outdoor seating, heaps of shade, covered with fairy lights and a huge grass area for the kids.
Read MoreMamma has loved Ollie’s treats since he was delivering in 2020, and since then he has also been at the local markets and a Yarraville pop up. We love that he has a permanent location in Newport now!
Read MoreHounds of the Vine is such a beautiful vineyard on the Bellarine - really family friendly, and the food and wine is delicious too! Located just out of Portarlington, Hounds of the Vine is just the perfect place to meet some friends and relax with a glass (or two). Your little ones will LOVE the animals that are on the property - cows, goats and roosters - and the outdoor games on the grass area!
Read MoreWho is Mama Le? Let Mamma tell you!
Behind an unassuming street frontage lies a multi level, pretty restaurant of Vietnamese deliciousness! Mamma Le is Leanne, and with her daughter Lisa opened Mama Le to give us the gift of her amazing asian fusion cooking!
NEW to Maidstone - this gelato and acai bar is adorable and yes, yummy!
Read MoreWe think this could be the best family friendly dining spot in Ballarat. The Hydrant Food Hall has everything that Mamma is after for fuelling the tribe before exploring the town, plus it’s tucked away in a laneway. A real hidden gem.
Read MoreModern pub fare in the heart of Warrnambool - what’s not to love folks! The Cally Hotel is the place to go for when you are after that regional pub vibe. With friendly locals, front bar, and bistro - plus arcade room for the kids, you are sorted for a delicious lunch! The food is great and with all the faves. Parmas, burgers, steak, pastas and so much more. The perfect local pub for your next weekend outing - check it out folks!
Read MoreWhen you think of French dining you don’t think you will find one at a golf club - but Curlewis is different. Claribeaux is the restaurant here at the club, and everyone is welcome -including the kiddos. It’s a relaxed but high quality restaurant with views of the bright green fairway and beyond.
Read MoreThe food at Off the Planet Burgers is outta this world - it’s got Mamma’s tick of approval!
This galactic themed restaurant is super cool - everything is on theme from the minute you walk in. The Lego Star Wars models will catch your eye - Mamma will guarantee your kiddies will be begging you to come back!
Manoushi is Werribee's newest bakery, and Mamma gives it her stamp of approval! Mamma can guarantee that the moment you step into Manoushi, your mouth will start to water.
Read MoreHailed as one of the food critic’s go-tos when eating at in the West, Xuan Banh Cuon serves delicious Northern style Vietnamese dishes. This is Mamma’s destination for a quick and cheap eat you know is going to be filled with flavour!
Read MoreWell this is fun! And YUM! Seoul Garden is an all you can eat buffet, PLUS Korean BBQ. Basically this means that there is so much food you will want to eat here, that you will never fit it all in!
Read MoreWOW, WOW, WOW! Mamma just checked out Tom’s Confectionary at Highpoint and it was AMAZING! Where do we start?! Mamma seriously thought she was in the Willy Wonka movie when she walked into Tom’s Confectionary. With over 30,000 different types of confectionary, you could seriously walk around the isles of this store for HOURS!
Read MoreSituated right in the heart of Ballarat Street, just opposite Grill’d, Biancolatte is the perfect place for a pit stop after dinner.
Read MoreSunbury’s new local, The Court Coffee Bar, is such a great space for your little ones… Mamma can’t wait to come back! With a secured play space filled with so many things for the kids to enjoy, not only will they have the best time, Mamma will too as she will get to eat her food whilst it’s hot! Filled with a play kitchen, toys, chalk and a blackboard, colouring materials and more, it truly is kids heaven located inside a cafe!
Read MoreThey don’t call it Melbourne’s hottest dessert venue for nothing - the Crumble Corner is the newest hotspot to check out next time you’re in Sunbury!
Read MoreBAM Cornerstore really hits the spot - whether you’re looking for something to eat, drink, or a quick pit stop for some local grocery goods for you and the kids. BAM (stands for Bread And Milk) is a family owned business that has really reinvented the corner store concept.
Read MoreMunch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy. The food is excellent - as is the drinks selection too. And we all love an indoor play space! Munch N Sip is such a great local cafe for those in the Williamstown area - it’s truly somewhere that the entire family can enjoy!
Read MoreWe LOVE this! The cutest little cupcake pitstop is in Caroline Springs Square - Cake Creations by Katie is a cup cake VENDING machine!
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