Mr Beans is located on Main Street in Croydon and there is a tiny piece of paper on the front door that reads: Kids play room at the rear. What a treat. Right at the end of the cafe, through a couple of doors and you will find this extra room that is ideal for families and playdates.
Read MoreWhen you hear whispers about a beautiful little cafe in the hills, you best pack the kids in the car and go for a visit. Mamma is so glad we did. the Eatery in Tecoma is just gorgeous.
Read MoreNice Buns is the very BEST of all things YOMG - Yo My Goodnes. This innovative Melbourne based biz love to push the envelope with food, dining and stack of fun.
Read MoreMamma could tell you that this place is the bees knees and that would be enough, because it truly is the brilliant. But… we will continue!
Read MoreIt’s happy days 7 days a week with the retro inspired diner now open in the Main Street of Croydon. Happy Days Donuts are ALL about sweets and their selection of milkshakes, ice cream and donuts are perfectamundo.
Read MoreYou can tell everyone that you heard it from Mamma. The chai-hot chocolate that Anne makes at Overhear Coffee and Food is the BEST!
Read MoreThere will be no bones about it - every man, woman and his dog (or horse) will be checking out The Trail Cafe. Located alongside the Warburton Rail Trail in Mount Evelyn, the cafe is a perfect all rounder.
Read MoreBattle stations ladies and gentlemen. There is a new little cafe in town and they are making their mark in the back streets of Blackburn North. This cosy cafe is nestled in a small strip of shops and Mamma says, it is worth finding.
Read MoreYou scream, I scream we all CHEERS for ICE CREAM!
Read MoreKitchen is the perfect complement to the homewares outlet. With airy ceilings and gorgeous decor - including the ceramic light fixtures above the coffee counter - the restaurant is pretty darn perfect.
Read MoreWhen Mamma arrives in this Auburn Road cafe, she is immediately made to feel welcome. On a lovely spring afternoon we choose to enjoy the courtyard with some locals and quickly make ourselves at home.
Read MoreLocavore Studio sure have hit Main Street with a BANG! Since moving in to the new digs from just around the corner, the team at the studio have let EVERYONE know they are here and you simply can not miss the giant mural running along side the cafe.
Read MoreFeel 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.
Read MoreProserpina Bakehouse in Sassafras simply took Mamma’s breath away as soon as we walked in the yellow doors. The sun drenched tables, the airy ceiling and the sounds of a buzzing kitchen, or was that the flour mill? Whatever the magic is, makes our heart sing.
Read MoreWell ain't this a little bit special, a little bit delicious, and a whole lot of F.U.N! Mary Eats Cake want to spoil your little fairy tale champions with a Dragon and Unicorn High Tea these school holidays. The special event is exclusive to the school holidays and you MUST book it in quickly.
Read MoreDid someone whisper 'chocolate'? They must have because Mamma has sniffed out a new chocolate factory in Olinda! Only Mine is a chocolate shop, complete with cafe and glass windows into the factory zone.
Read MoreWant to treat this kids with an experience they will never forget? What about lunch in an old school train that's five storeys up and has some of the tastiest burgers and desserts around? Easey!
Read MoreIf you are after cold drip coffee, The Lilydale General is the place to do. This hip cafe is hidden in the industrial estate in the back streets of Lilydale and the locals go nuts for it.
Next time you head to Collingwood Children's Farm, save your back from carrying all the snacks and grab some tucker from The Farm Cafe. This beautiful cafe is half in and half out of the farm, servicing the visitors from the stairway or diners can access from the Main Yarra Trail bike path.
Read MoreMamma believes every little town needs a place like Spencers Store. A cosy, casual cafe with awesome food choices and everyone is welcome. Sit inside or soak up some soft rays in the courtyard while the kids sip babycinos and you get a much needed coffee.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's East to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
