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October 11, 2026

warrandyte berry farm, warrandyte

October 11, 2026/ sharidan bowman
warrandyte berry farm, warrandyte

A trip to warrandyte is not complete without a little stop over at the iconic Warrandyte Berry Farm’s roadside stall and food van. 

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October 11, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, warrandyte Berry farm, warrandyte, farm gate, ice cream
September 30, 2026

nancy eatery, pakenham

September 30, 2026/ Mamma Erin
nancy eatery, pakenham

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.

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September 30, 2026/ Mamma Erin/
Robert Gordon Kitchen, cardinia eats, space to play eats, outdoor play space, eats 16
September 24, 2026

hello kitty cute eats @ the glen, glen waverley

September 24, 2026/ sharidan bowman
hello kitty cute eats @ the glen, glen waverley

Hello Kitty and her friends have moved in to the Glen so a trip to the centre just got a whole lot cuter and tastier. The kiosk, located near Target, is hard to miss - completely covered in Hello Kitty’s iconic red and a few of familiar faces. 

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September 24, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, hello kitty kiosk, the glen, glen waverley
September 03, 2026

cornerstone @ como house & garden, south yarra

September 03, 2026/ sharidan bowman
cornerstone @ como house & garden, south yarra

Set on the leafy grounds of the National Trust owned Como House and Gardens is Cornerstone Cafe. Dishing up breakfast, lunch and high teas, Cornerstone gives Parisian cafe culture vibes with a Melbourne twist.

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September 03, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, como, como house, como house and garden, cornerstone, corner stone, cornerstone at Como house
August 20, 2026

primary @ pioneers park, berwick

August 20, 2026/ sharidan bowman
primary @ pioneers park, berwick

Primary @ Pioneers Park is an old heritage listed school (the third ever built in Berwick infact!) turned into the next best thing - a CAFE! Serving up generous sized seasonal meals and kids menu, the cafe is a popular hot spot with the locals.

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August 20, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
primary pioneers park berwick, eats 22, cafe with playground
August 06, 2026

phoenix park cafe, malvern east

August 06, 2026/ sharidan bowman
phoenix park cafe, malvern east

Phoenix Park Cafe in Malvern East is under new management and she’s never looked so good! Sitting under Phoenix Park Library with views of the amazing Phoenix Park Adventure Playground, this place is all about location, location, location.

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August 06, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, phoenix park, phoenix park cafe, Malvern east, cafe with playground
August 05, 2026

clover cottage estate, berwick

August 05, 2026/ sharidan bowman
clover cottage estate, berwick

Anyone who grew up in Berwick and surrounds would be familiar with the iconic Clover Cottage Estate. Closing at the end of 2016, this beautiful property lay dormant for almost 10 years until new owners breathed new life into it.

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August 05, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, clover cottage estate, berwick
July 25, 2026

le petit chef @ hyatt place caribbean park, scoresby

July 25, 2026/ sharidan bowman
le petit chef @ hyatt place caribbean park, scoresby

This is like no other fine “fun”dining experience you have had before - and it’s kid friendly! Hyatt Place in Scoresby is the home to Le Petit Chef. Join Le Petit Chef on an adventure through the seasons as he finds love and starts a family during your four course meal. 

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July 25, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, le petit chef, Hyatt place, Caribbean park, scoresby
July 19, 2026

haidilao hotpot @ the glen, glen waverley

July 19, 2026/ sharidan bowman
haidilao hotpot @ the glen, glen waverley

Move over Pippi Longstocking, there’s a new braided red head in town. Yes, that’s right - America’s iconic fast food restaurant, Wendy’s has landed in Dandenong South and the people of Melbourne have shown up in DROVES.

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July 19, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, haidilao hotpot, haidilao, the glen, Glen waverley
July 10, 2026

wendy's, dandenong south

July 10, 2026/ sharidan bowman
wendy's, dandenong south

Move over Pippi Longstocking, there’s a new braided red head in town. Yes, that’s right - America’s iconic fast food restaurant, Wendy’s has landed in Dandenong South and the people of Melbourne have shown up in DROVES.

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July 10, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 22, wendy's, dandenong, Dandenong south
June 30, 2026

bakeitco by wonder pies, heidelberg heights

June 30, 2026/ Amy Long
bakeitco by wonder pies, heidelberg heights

Baketico by Wonder Pies in Heidelberg Heights is gaining attention for its mouth-watering pastries, even before customers step foot in the store. You can smell the deliciousness a mile away.

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June 30, 2026/ Amy Long/
bakeitco, wonder pies, heidelberg heights, eats 22
June 30, 2026

stones throw cafe, montmorency

June 30, 2026/ Amy Long
stones throw cafe, montmorency

Overlooking Montmorency's famous windmill on Were Street is Stones Throw Cafe - a bright, green-filled cafe with lots of space for kids and prams.

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June 30, 2026/ Amy Long/
stones throw cafe, montmorency, eats 22
June 30, 2026

craftwork roasting co., eltham

June 30, 2026/ Amy Long
craftwork roasting co., eltham

Want to enjoy a cuppa and a little treat away from all the noise and hustle? Then Craftwork Roasting in Eltham is your spot.

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June 30, 2026/ Amy Long/
craftwork roasting co., eltham, eltham eats, eats 22
June 30, 2026

the provender country bakehouse, yea

June 30, 2026/ Amy Long
the provender country bakehouse, yea

If you're a fan of delicious country-style baking, then The Provender Bakehouse is a must-visit. This popular bakery in Yea is well-known for its mouth-watering range of pies, cakes, pastries, and specialty breads.

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June 30, 2026/ Amy Long/
the provender country bakehouse, yea, victorian high country, regional victoria, eats 22
June 24, 2026

heide kitchen, bulleen

June 24, 2026/ Amy Long
heide kitchen, bulleen

The NEW refurbished Heide Kitchen in Bulleen is simply delicious and located perfectly amongst two of Mamma’s favourite places.

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June 24, 2026/ Amy Long/
heide kitchen, bulleen, eats 21
June 18, 2026

gottis, hawthorn

June 18, 2026/ sharidan bowman
gottis, hawthorn

If you find yourself down the Hawthorn end of Glenferrie Rd, be sure to turn into the arcade that leads to Glenferrie station. There, you’ll find Gottis - every Swedish candy lovers dream come true.

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June 18, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 21, gottis, hawthorn, lollies, candy, sweets
June 08, 2026

ace cafe, prahran

June 08, 2026/ sharidan bowman
ace cafe, prahran

There’s an unassuming little kiosk cafe in Orrong Romanis Reserve that’s slinging delicious pizzas, fantastic brunch dishes and cookies you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve left. The kicker? There’s a fully fenced playground just 10 steps away.

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June 08, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 21, ace cafe, prahran, cafe with playground
May 30, 2026

huzzah, glen iris

May 30, 2026/ sharidan bowman
huzzah, glen iris

Now this is family-friendly dining taken to the next level! Housed in the old Deeds Brewing building, Huzzah has taken over the space and turned it in to one big party (pooches invited)!

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May 30, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
dinner eats, eats 21, huzzah, glen iris, brewery
May 25, 2026

paradise valley hotel, clematis

May 25, 2026/ sharidan bowman
paradise valley hotel, clematis

We all love a meal with a view and this hotel has a great view for the kiddos - PUFFING BILLY!

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May 25, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
dinner eats, paradise valley hotel, clematis, puffing billy, eats 21
May 21, 2026

hometown, bright

May 21, 2026/ sharidan bowman
hometown, bright

Hometown delivers on its name and its pizza. This place is so comforting (like returning home), every time Mamma and the fam come to Bright, Hometown is always on the hit list.

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May 21, 2026/ sharidan bowman/
eats 21, high country, bright, hometown, pizza
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