cup, kilsyth
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When it’s coffee you need, then it is coffee you will get at Cup, Kilsyth. This perfectly sized coffee shop specialise in excellent brews and absolutely delectable scrolls.
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the hive @ freedom, healesville
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Psst! If you are planning your next catchup with buddies … check out Healesville’s kid friendly - The Hive at Freedom. This relaxed dining space is one of the best cafes in the Yarra Valley to catch up with friends over a coffee, a bagel, a sweet slice or even a babycino.
Read Morethe cribb cafe, lilydale
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Every now and then a cafe will open its doors and hit the nail on the head for catering for families and young families. The CriBB Cafe in Lilydale has done that. A warm, welcoming space with plenty of room for kids to be themselves in a safe area, all while Mamma can sit and enjoy her coffee.
Read Moreangie's dumplings, chirnside park
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The newest resident in the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre precinct (right next door to the cinemas) has arrived and it is all about Chinese cuisine. Enjoy all of the flavours from the other side of the globe, all while kicking back and relaxing with the family.
Read Moremanna lane, mooroolbark
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Welcome to Manna Lane! A small cafe providing beautiful food, smooth coffee and delightful babycinos. The cafe has a wall of bench seating, some cute little tables indoors, picnic tables outside and wonderful friendly service.
Read Moreproximal coffee, lilydale
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The brains behind the brews is Evan - local barista turned coffee roaster. Now he as stepped out from behind the machine at Locavore and now into his very own roastery, at the back of the newly renovated studio. Here is where all the coffee magic happens in this beautiful space. You can purchase beans, sample the filtered coffee or just chat all things espresso.
Read Morelocavore studio, lilydale
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Locavore has become an absolute staple in the Lilydale Main Street and they have just upped the game with a brilliant new renovation with the addition of the providore and the resident coffee king - Proximal - opening their very own roastry at the back.
Read Morehelen's hill estate, coldstream
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Bring on the beautiful weather and long lazy weekends full of friends, great food and some delicious drops! Helen’s Hill in Coldstream ticks ALL the boxes for an ideal venue for a family catch up in the Yarra Valley.
Read Morehealesville hotel, healesville
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Talk about perfect. The Healesville Hotel has had a refresh and Mamma’s favourite addition… the family friendly backyard. Plop yourself down at one of the many outdoor picnic tables under the market umbrellas and the canopy of elm trees and may yourself at home.
Read Morethe carriage cafe, seville
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The Carriage Cafe is exactly what the name suggests - a cafe in a 100 year old carriage situated alongside the Warburton rail trail, paying great respect to the history of the area. Choose your seat in the dining carriage or sit on the balcony and watch the trail buzz on by.
Read Moremy little kitchen, healesville
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You can’t go past a cafe with a courtyard out the back. My Little Kitchen in Healesville hits the nail on the head by catering for families. This zone at the rear is fully enclosed and in the warmer months, has some space for some chalk drawings.
Read Morestorehouse roastery and espresso bar, olinda
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Mamma might KNOW the east but it is the Storehouse who KNOWS all there is to know about coffee. After establishing themselves as cafe masters in Mt Evelyn, the Storehouse continues to spread their wings and have a dedicated Roastery and espresso bar further up into the ranges, in Olinda.
Read Moreposie project, montrose
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This Mamma knows that you need to have a great gift shop, florist and cafe in your hood. The Posie Project ticks all THREE of those boxes. Coffee, flowers, homewares and amazing service.
Read Morestorehouse, sassafras
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If you are on the hunt for wonderful coffee while exploring the windy roads of the Dandenong Ranges, you really can not go past a brew from Storehouse. This little shop has amazing toasties, pies and exceptional coffee.
Read Moreimm oon thai, lilydale
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Nothing can compare to a great Thai meal. Imm Son Thai in Lilydale has to be one of the east’s BEST. This local restaurant is only open for dinner and it is always a popular spot for diners and takeaway orders.
Read Morethe alpine hotel, warburton
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You can’t go past a pub meal when you have hungry kids in the car and a weekend adventure to complete. The Alpine Hotel in Warburton offer amazing food and great spaces to enjoy it.
Read Morekuranga native nursery, mt evelyn
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Mamma LOVES the fact that you can grab your plants for your weekend project, the gift for the next kids party or Nanna’s special birthday AND grab a coffee or an entire meal, all in the one trip.
Read Morethe trail cafe, mount evelyn
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Mamma just LOVES The Trail Cafe! With kids play areas both inside and out as well as delicious food, what’s not to love?
Read Morecoldstream brewery, coldstream
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The golden shivering man is keen for some company! The local eastie brewery loves a great brew and a pizza or two at the entrance to the Yarra Valley.
Read Moreking henry, sassafras
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Step back into the 1900’s at King Henry’s in Sassafras. This beautiful old guest house has been renovated and is now a stunning historical restaurant in the Dandenong Ranges.
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