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April 09, 2024

blondie’s kafe, officer

April 09, 2024/ Tess Miller
blondie’s kafe, officer

With a number of playgrounds around the Officer area, Blondie’s Kafe is the perfect spot for Mamma to stop by for a coffee or even grab one on the go from the coffee window. But wait … there’s more - our favourite this is the small toddler play area outside and they provide colouring for the kids to enjoy.

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April 09, 2024/ Tess Miller/
blondies kafe officer, cardinia eats, eats 17, space to play eats
February 05, 2024

nancy eatery, pakenham

February 05, 2024/ 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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February 05, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
Robert Gordon Kitchen, cardinia eats, space to play eats, outdoor play space, eats 16
December 02, 2022

emerald village bakery & cafe, emerald

December 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin
emerald village bakery & cafe, emerald

Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe is one you have to visit! This beautiful large bakery has something for everyone. Whether you are stopping for a hot or cold bite to eat after a play at the park or just popping in to pick up some fresh bread to take home, the options are endless.

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December 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, cardinia eats, emerald village bakery & cafe
October 03, 2022

aladdin cafe, officer

October 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin
aladdin cafe, officer

Take a magic carpet ride into the centre of Officer and visit the Aladdin cafe! As you walk in you are greeted by characters from Agrabah - you know the ones … the genie, Mamma’s favourite Jasmine and Aladdin himself - all on a beautiful big painted backdrop throughout the cafe.

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October 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
aladdin cafe officer, cardinia eats, eats 13
August 10, 2022

bellevue farm gate, officer

August 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin
bellevue farm gate, officer

Set amongst the apple trees you will find Bellevue Orchard, home of summer snow juice.

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August 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, Bellevue farm gate, cardinia eats
March 02, 2022

bam bam italian, avonsleigh

March 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin
bam bam italian, avonsleigh

Bam Bam thank you Ma'am. This place is putting Avonsleigh on the map!  

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March 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
bam bam, party eats, top ten eats 2018, dandenong ranges eats, cardinia eats, eats 11, indoor play space, dinner eats, Space to play 1
March 14, 2021

penny and a pickle, emerald

March 14, 2021/ Mamma Erin
penny and a pickle, emerald

We LOVE a cute coffee/cake/book/takeaway shop in the hills! 

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March 14, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
eats 10, dandenong ranges eats, cardinia eats, penny and a pickle, Cafes with indoor places
August 24, 2020

the independent, gembrook

August 24, 2020/ Mamma Erin
the independent, gembrook

The Independent are hitting the ROAD! During iso, the team are bringing the goods to us with a delicious and rotational, heat and eat menu AND delivery.

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August 24, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
the independent gembrook, party eats, date night, dandenong ranges eats, cardinia eats, extra, dinner eats
January 06, 2020

the local, gembrook

January 06, 2020/ Mamma Erin
the local, gembrook

Every little town needs a place to catch up with friends, share a meal with the family and grab a drink. Gembrook has a new one. Check out The Local.

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January 06, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
eats 7, cardinia eats, the local gembrook, 2 dinner eats
November 25, 2019

bojak brewery, dandenong

November 25, 2019/ Mamma Erin
bojak brewery, dandenong

How good is a cold, hand-crafted pale ale on a hot day? Or perhaps you’re more of a spritzer or locally-made gin person? Whatever your tipple - BoJack has you covered!

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November 25, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
cardinia eats, eats 7, bojack brewery dandenong, breweries distillery winery, 2 dinner eats, Space to play 0
November 10, 2019

primary @ pioneers park, berwick

November 10, 2019/ Mamma Erin
primary @ pioneers park, berwick

You can take Mamma out of her school but she can always find her way back to one! Primary @ Pioneers Park is an old school building turned into the next best thing - a CAFE!

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November 10, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
primary pioneers park berwick, cardinia eats, eats 7, Space to play 0
August 01, 2018

spencers store, gembrook

August 01, 2018/ Mamma Erin
spencers store, gembrook

Mamma 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.

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August 01, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
spencers store gembrook, eats 5, dandenong ranges eats, cardinia eats
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