Kid Friendly Cafes in Melbourne's West including, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham. Happy River Cafe, Leroys, Jellybread, Butcher 128, Shadowfax and more
The menu here at Quarter Two Cafe in Moonee Ponds features unique and delicious all day breakfast options such as coconut honey porridge, ricotta hot cakes, avo smash, and mortadella benedict. The lunch choices are fab too - Mamma is absolutely OBSESSED with the steak roll - it has to be up there with some of the best we’ve eaten! Healthy choices like garden bowls, poke bowls and super food.
Read MoreA great option for a brekky, coffee or lunch on Pier Street in Altona. The Corner of Altona Cafe is now open.
Read MoreThis Asian Fusion restaurant sits above the Pavilion and overlooks the incredible Eastern Beach. Caledonia Shores has been running since 2022 over the warmer months and it’s the PERFECT spot for a special summery dinner.
Read MoreYou scream, I scream, we all scream for Will’s Batch Icecream! Located on the ever popular Nelson Place right in the heart of Williamstown, Will’s Batch is the perfect spot for a sweet treat on a summer’s night.
Read MoreMonzarella has all your favourite Italian sandwiches - from chicken schnitzel to warm meatball ciabatta rolls - and they’re huge! The coffee, made with Roasting Warehouse beans, is fantastic, and there’s an impressive grocery selection, including pasta, sauces, sweets, and pickled goodies. Plus, there’s a gelato bar!
Read MoreLittle Gecko Boutique Cafe in Newport is an absolute winner, especially for all of the toddlers in Melbourne’s West. Located on the bustling Blackshaws Road, Little Gecko is not to be mistaken for a regular cafe - it’s a bright and fun space with toddler play equipment and an array of seating and shade that is perfectly tailored for younger children. The menu is fab too - from bacon and egg muffins, chicken burgers and sandwiches.
Read MoreAll tables are serviced by the ‘train’, just choose your order via the tablet on the table and then wait for your delivery! It’s fun and efficient!
We LOVE the food here - heaps of your Japanese faves, with everything from plain sushi rolls, ceviche, fried chicken, nigiri, gyoza - and the desserts are great too with mochi ice cream, chocolate spring roll with ice cream or pannacotta with matcha ice cream - ALL were excellent.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Anaia Cafe is excellent with beautiful food, attentive service, and a great location, all at great value. Families are welcomed with ample seating, a kids' menu, and high chairs. The venue features a stunning indoor space, a large enclosed deck with beautiful tiles, and an outdoor deck perfect for sunny days! Look no further - book Anaia now for your next outing with the family, you’ll love it like we do!
Read MoreEzyEats Street Food in Sunbury is where it is at folks - perfect for the entire family. A permanent fixture on the Western suburbs social scene, EzyEats truly is a taste bud adventure for all food lovers. With a food truck park feel, kids play and gaming area, an awesome atmosphere and authentic street food flavours, your little ones are going to be begging to come back (as will you!)
Read MoreIf you’re going to get a train from Sunshine, the perfect stop for breakfast or lunch and a coffee has just opened up - My Avocado Cafe.
Read MoreGood Manors Cafe in Manor Lakes is a must-visit for families! With a spacious outdoor deck, gorgeous interiors, and a kids play area, it's perfect for parents to relax while kiddos enjoy. The menu offers all-day breakfast like avo stack, eggs Benedict, and big breakfasts, plus lunch options like burgers, salmon, and schnitzels. There's even a kids' menu with pancakes, toasties, and nuggets.
Read MoreThe Spotswood Kingsville RSL is the perfect family-friendly spot in the Inner West. Offering a welcoming vibe for veterans, first responders, and locals, it’s a great place for parents to relax while kids play safely. The menu features generous, delicious meals like steak, burgers, and parmigiana, with huge kids meals including favourites like cheeseburgers and nuggets, plus ice cream!
Read MoreThe Daylesford Hotel, located in the heart of Daylesford recently had a revamp and oh wow it’s gorgeous. The guys from local institutions Cliffy’s and Beppe have created something very special here. The food is incredible - still with pub classics like a parma and fish n chips, but also duck pie, rabbit bisteeya and oysters - and there's a kids menu too. The pub has an old style appeal, but beautifully appointed, and so welcoming.
Read MoreIf you follow the crowd of people at the Caroline Springs main precinct, you are bound to find yourself in line at the hottest new deli in the West. Roger Roger is pumping out fat sangas, melts, incredible sides and desserts as well as coffee and drinks. Mamma is obsessed!
Read MoreYou know as soon as you enter Gordon St Bakery that this is an authentic, and very French, bakery. The welcoming and comforting aroma of browned butter and pastry greets you at the door - and it’s the scent that you can only get when all the products are made in house, and actually, right in front of you.
Read MoreBlue Bamboo has reopened after renovations and Mamma is still enchanted eating at this luscious restaurant cafe that will transport you directly to the tropics of South East Asia as you dine among an oasis of lush gardens.
Read MoreGosh folks, the food is GOOD at Wolf Cafe and Eatery in Altona North - and guess what!? They just opened their second location in Point Cook!
Situated in the heart of the Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Mamma loves to head to Wolf for an amazing feed with the family.
Read MoreJemi's Cafe in South Kingsville in Melbourne’s West offers a delicious food with high-quality ingredients. Enjoy tasty options like Bretzels filled with chocolate hazelnut, toasties, and pancakes. The all-day menu features burgers, salads, and more. The kids menu is a winner, with nuggets, burgers, toasties, and fairy bread – perfect for little ones! PLUS they have an outdoor courtyard with a cubby house - AMAZING!
Read MoreCallum started BAM Street Food during ‘the covid years’ selling his smash burgers from his garage in Altona Meadows. From there the food truck was born along with some local pop ups, and since all that has gained a bit of a cult following.
Now, lucky us, we have the diner that has just opened in Harrington Square in Altona!
Mamma says check out Cafe on the Hill at Sunbury's Redstone Estate, located in Melbourne’s West. Enjoy coffee and treats while your kids play on Northvale Park's new playground, featuring a climbing tower, sports areas, and BBQ facilities. With a beautiful nature mural and a prime location, Cafe on the Hill in Sunbury is the perfect spot for families.
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