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December 12, 2023

blackwork, croydon

December 12, 2023/ Mamma Erin
blackwork, croydon

A local that hit the spot - Blackwork in Croydon. This beautiful cafe is opposite Croydon Cinemas on Hewish Road and are currently serving up great food and coffee.

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December 12, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
maroondah eats, kid friendly dining, kid friendly cafe, eats 11, blackwork croydon
March 27, 2022

kinglake pub, kinglake

March 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin
kinglake pub, kinglake

The Kinglake Pub is situated right in the middle of the town and it may as well be the heart of Kinglake too!

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March 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, Kinglake Pub, kinglake, indoor play space
March 22, 2022

tram xpresso, mt evelyn

March 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin
tram xpresso, mt evelyn

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.

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March 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, tram xpresso, eats 11, indoor play space, outdoor play space, Space to play 1
March 21, 2022

songbird cafe and larder, kinglake

March 21, 2022/ Mamma Erin
songbird cafe and larder, kinglake

Every great town deserves to have a wonderful cafe for their locals and visitors alike, and Songbird Cafe and Larder is exceptional.

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March 21, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, Kinglake Pub
March 17, 2022

zero mode, box hill

March 17, 2022/ Mamma Erin
zero mode, box hill

Well this place is super fun! Welcome to Zero Mode, an Asia fusion restaurant found under The Chen Melbourne hotel. This popular little spot (yes - book ahead if you want to secure a table) is full of great food experiences.

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March 17, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, whitehorse eats, zero mode
March 05, 2022

mad ram cafe, croydon

March 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin
mad ram cafe, croydon

You got to love a local treasure and will get you spinning around the block to get to. Well, the five-ways block to be exact.

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March 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
mad ram cafe, 2017 top ten eats, maroondah eats, 20 k giveaway, eats 11
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
February 23, 2022

lil' ray, blackburn north

February 23, 2022/ Mamma Erin
lil' ray, blackburn north

Hello SUNSHINE! Lil’ Ray is the cutest little cafe that is in the perfect location and with all the things we LOVE

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February 23, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
kid friendly cafe, eats 11, whitehorse eats, lil' ray blackburn north, outdoor play space, Space to play 1
February 18, 2022

ms peachy, richmond

February 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
ms peachy, richmond

You can’t go past a smoothie! When it is too warm OR too late in the day for code, this Mamma can’t go past a super fresh and ice cold smoothie.

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February 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, yarra eats, ms peachy richmond, ice cream page
February 18, 2022

bissel b, richmond

February 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
bissel b, richmond

This Mamma has never been to New York … but maybe she doesn’t need to go, because the finest New York style bagels are being pumped out right here in Richmond for Bassel B!

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February 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, yarra eats, bissel b bagels richmond
January 18, 2022

gather food coffee and co @ wilson botanic park, berwick

January 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
gather food coffee and co @ wilson botanic park, berwick

Every great outdoor adventure is made that little bit better when there is cafe food on offer! Gather Food Coffee and Co is found over looking the Anniversary Lake at Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick.

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January 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, gather food coffee and co @ wilson botanic park berwick, casey eats, Space to play 1
January 07, 2022

the orchard at montague, narre warren north

January 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin
the orchard at montague, narre warren north

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.

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January 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, the orchard at Montague, casey eats, outdoor play space, Space to play 1
December 07, 2021

the pastry board, ringwood north

December 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin
the pastry board, ringwood north

You really can’t beat a local bakery with a top notch coffee machine, a toasty pie warmer and an entire front cabinet filled to the brim with delicious pastries, cakes, cookies and slices!

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December 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
eats 11, maroondah eats, the pastry board
November 07, 2021

miss lucy, blackburn

November 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin
miss lucy, blackburn

This new, kid friendly eatery is going to be a fam favourite in the Whitehorse area.

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November 07, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
kid friendly dining, kid friendly cafe, eats 11, whitehorse eats, indoor play space, Space to play 1
August 19, 2021

hey sister, heathmont

August 19, 2021/ Mamma Erin
hey sister, heathmont

Hey Sister has opened in Heathmont and has one of the most impressive burger menus we have ever seen, with both vegetarian and carnivorous options.

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August 19, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
hey sister heathmont, eats 11, dinner eats
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