ras dashen, footscray
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Ras Dashen is an icon of Footscray, and has been serving delicious Ethiopian food to the West for years. Mamma and crew love settling in here for a cosy meal guaranteed to satisfy a hungry tummy!
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slices, keilor
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Restaurants in the West with kids play areas are really such treasures. Slices in Keilor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner AND has not one, but TWO play areas for the kids - how convenient can you get?! Feast on dinners like burgers, parmas, ribs and of course PIZZA, or breakfast classics like poached eggs and smashed avo while the kids play happily.
Read Morecena, deer park
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In case you hadn’t heard the buzz around the newest Italian joint in the Deer Park, the neon writing on the wall at Cena explains itself: pizza, pasta, grill. Large servings, a spacious, sleek restaurant and bar with a kids menu makes Cena the perfect spot for a date night, family dinner, or big group celebration!
Read Morebackstreet burgers, newport
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If you were lucky enough to catch the Backstreet Burger guys when they were at Second Avenue Grocer then you already know just how good these burgers are.
Read Moresinjeon k-street food, seddon
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While there is an abundance of Korean eateries in the city, there’s few on the ground West so Mamma loves hitting up Sinjeon in Seddon to satisfy that K-food craving!
Read Morethe victoria hotel, yarraville
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The Victoria Hotel on Hyde Street Yarraville is one of the most family friendly pubs in Melbourne’s West! With indoor and outdoor play areas, fantastic food, kids entertainment on Sundays, kids eat free on Mondays and a new beer garden, there is quite literally something for everyone here.
Read Morepaddock bakery, geelong
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Calling all Creme Brûlée lovers - have you ever tried a Creme Brûlée donut?? Well, Mamma has at Geelong’s NEWEST bakery The Paddock and all we can say is WOW!
Read Moresplatters cheese bar, geelong
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Wow Mammas - have you ever seen a cheese bar that operates like a sushi train?! Well… you and your little ones are absolutely going to love Splatters Cheese Bar in Geelong! As soon as you step inside, you’ll know you're in for a treat! Brie, creamy camembert, cheddar, even chilli varieties with jams and crackers - get ready for a cheese feast! We love the cheese train in Geelong.
Read Moresmokehouse 720 bbq, bacchus marsh
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Smokehouse 720 is seriously next level - Mamma thinks it’s an absolute essential for the meat lovers out there!
Located in Bacchus Marsh, this Texan BBQ restaurant and saloon bar is a little piece of American heaven on earth. Low and Slow Texan BBQ…YES!
Read Morecreme de la creme patisserie, spotswood
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Creme de la Creme Patisserie in Spotswood absolutely lives up to its name - it is FANTASTIC and Mamma thinks you need to check it out!
Mamma promises that you will be in pastry heaven the minute you walk in. The shop firstly is absolutely beautiful - the decor and the delicious goodies immediately catch your eye.
grazeland, spotswood
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Grazeland is amazing and Mamma is loving it! People are heading to Spotswood in the Western suburbs from all over Melbourne to soak up the atmosphere here at Grazeland and of course enjoy some fantastic dining options, live music and views! Oh and the Jungle Hangout play area for kiddos! There is plenty of undercover outdoor seating too. Grazeland is fantastic - we love it!
Read Morewinter wonderland at grazeland melbourne, spotswood
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If you need an excuse to visit Grazeland then this is perfect. From July 4 - July 20 the amazing team at Grazeland in Spotswood invite you to embrace the cold as they have added some extra layers to the Grazeland experience! Snap a pic in front of the neon lights, dance under the falling snow and warm up with a mulled wine by the fire, all while enjoying some live music and amazing food!
Read Morehecho en mexico, altona
/Mamma LOVES some Hecho en Mexico in Altona! How can you not love the tasty Mexican food, large colourful space AND back area with kids’ play section! Oh with great outdoor seating too - where you can also see one of the best beaches in Melbourne’s West.
Read Moreball court hotel, sunbury
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Wowee Mammas, the Ball Court Hotel in Sunbury is back after a HUGE renovation and we are here for it! With an upgraded bistro, brand new beer garden and playground, kids activities and half price meals on a Sunday, the Ball Court Hotel is just the perfect place to catch up with family and friends in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Read Morebarwon edge cafe, geelong
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This is the kind of place we call a Mamma Jackpot! A stunning cafe that is family friendly, a great vibe, delicious food AND has a playground!
Barwon Edge is relatively new, and the cafe section is the latest casual dining addition to the restaurant. Mamma LOVES the picnic rugs with mini tables you can choose to sit at outside, but there is also seating indoors and up on the higher level.
28 mason, newport
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Delicious food, great service and superb coffee.
We have been passing by the construction of this lovely building here in Newport for a few months now, watching and waiting….now 28 Mason is open for coffee, brekkie and lunch!
There is a great vibe here with a few cosy tables and bench/barstool seating inside and Mamma loves the heated outdoor section.
The menu has some delicious options for brekkie, with favourites like fritters and smashed avo among them. The coffee is smooth and strong, from Woolshed roasters in Geelong (Love Westie folks supporting West!)
The Newport cafe scene is strong and 28 Mason fits right in perfectly with the standard set in Newport.
the nitty gritty
28 Mason St
Newport
Open 7 days
Mondy - Friday
6am - 3pm
Weekends
7am - 3pm
mamma’s special mentions: Mamam LOVES Paine Reserve in Newport for a play.
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st burgs, caroline springs and maribyrnong
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St Burgs, known as the home of Melbourne’s original smash patties, offers amazing burgers with a Filipino flair in a cool, industrial setting. The menu features sensational beef, chicken, fish, and veggie burgers, plus original Filipino dishes. They also have a kids' burger meal with chips and juice.
bread staple bakery, altona north
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The guys here not only deliver incredible house made fresh bread but they are also serving up some of the best pastries in the west. Where do we begin?
Read Morepapelon, footscray
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Fairly new to the Footscray food precinct is a lovely homely Latin American eatery - Papelon. Think of a colourful, cosy, cheerful restaurant full of happy, relaxed diners tucking into large plates of wholesome South American foods.
Read Moremaxiemoon canteen, moonee ponds
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Burgers, fries, shakes and donuts - Maxiemoon Canteen is a dream for the kids with all of their favourites on offer!
Maxiemoon has a great vibe - you’ll immediately love this place from the moment you walk in. Open 7 days a week for you to order breaky or lunch - Mamma promises that you won’t be disappointed whichever you choose.
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