When it comes to an enjoyable family dining experience we have a few spots right here - inside and outside - with the mamma trifecta of great food, great service and a space for the kids. Play Plus Food = a happy family which of course = a happy Mamma.
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It’s Milki as in milk bar. It is Miller as in John James Miller - the first Knox shire president. And together is it a funky cafe found at the Alchester shops in Boronia.
You had Mamma at croissant. You had the whole tribe when you said pink croissants, with giant bubbles and a rooftop to explore! Baked Wonder is a beautiful sky-high bakery, making itself at home amongst the urban garden at Burwood Brickworks. The glasshouse is a showcase of incredible pastries, of both sweet and savoury persuasion
Now this is a story all about how… Mamma went exploring and found an amazing new cafe. And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there and Mamma will tell you about about the cafe called - The Fresh Prince.
We all love a cafe with a kids corner, it can be the difference between a hectic brunch and a nice relaxing one.
Nancy is the perfect complement to the homewares outlet. With airy ceilings and gorgeous decor - including the ceramic light fixtures above the coffee counter - the cafe is pretty darn perfect.
Parents, dream do really come true. There are cafes in the world where the kids have safe places to play, get out in the outdoors AND you can have a coffee all at the same time!
The Nooj Pub is famous. In a tiny town, mid way from Yarra Junction to Mt Baw Baw, this place is the heart of it all and been here for nearly 100 years. All weekend the kitchen churns out hearty aussie pub meals served with a huge chunk of country hospitality.
Hard Road Brewing in Bayswater is a local brewery with a kids play area. With over 20 beers on tap, wine, spirits and a kids play area it's great. They serve up pizzas and often have food trucks out the front as well as live music events.
Mamma just LOVES The Trail Cafe! With kids play areas both inside and out as well as delicious food, what’s not to love?
Cooperccino’s is a coffee van set up next to Summerhill Park Reserve in Mooroolbark. Now not only are they serving up delicious coffee, toasties and sweets but they have set up a cool area on the lawn with shade, tables and chairs and the best bit……kids ride on cars. A cafe next to a playground is the best.
This Wine Bar, Cafe & Beer Garden in Eltham is HUGE and it has one of the best KIDS PLAY AREAS Mamma has ever seen!
Is it a magical castle? Is it the home of a mystical wizard? NOPE - it’s Earthly Pleasures Cafe and it is such a BEAUTIFUL place to meet for a meal!
Mamma can’t decide what is better - the cool paintings on the wall, the great tasting beer OR the cool van-slash-kid magnet at the NEW Kaiju Cantina! These magical ingredients work so well together, making the brewery space a great place to visit with the family.
Feel like traveling back in time a little. To the days when you saved all your pocket money to splurge on lollies at the milk bar? Or maybe when you were sent down to the shop for a can of fizzy drink? Well you can do this PLUS enjoy a beautiful meal at Milkboy on Fordham’s.
Owners Michael and Kelly have transformed this incredible space into a brilliant family friendly restaurant and bar that is welcoming to everyone.
There is a NEW … and old … tram in Mt Evelyn. Tram Xpresso has opened in front of the Mt Evelyn Garden Centre on York Road. This classic Melbourne W Class rattler has been restored and lovingly located out in the east.
Hello SUNSHINE! Lil’ Ray is the cutest little cafe that is in the perfect location and with all the things we LOVE
Well Montague Orchard - you are all sorts of stunning! This huge orchard found in Narre Warren North is a wonderful place to take the family.
The best NEW treasure in the Valley is in one of the areas oldest locations!
Chocoholics must stop here! A chocolate factory with a cafe menu that is out of this world. Mamma's kind of heaven!
There has been a magnificent transformation to this stunning church in Lilydale - and it is super kid friendly!
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