Oh we are so so so lucky to have not one, but TWO Babajai’s in the east! The food here is exceptional. Traditional flavours from Max’s homeland fill the air at this new Warburton venue - you’ll quickly fall in love with food from Kerala, South India.
Read MoreThere is a lot to love about your local pub! Especially when she is a grand old lady just like the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel.
Read MoreMamma is a huge fan of this amazing group of women who run this magical space in Croydon. True Fairies magical museum and fantasy café, provide high tea, host private parties, cater for tour and school groups, sell magical products, offer special events and school holiday programs.
Read MoreThis cafe has such lovely wholesome food, with a seasonal menu that is forever changing and evolving and is sourced from local produce- sounds pretty good right?
Read MoreYOMG Rowville, at Stud Park, is what we like to think of as a quick win. Somewhere Mamma KNOWS the kids will find something on the menu to satisfy a hunger, there is heaps of room to relax while we wait for the meal AND if they play all their cards right, there is dessert waiting around the corner.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreChurchill Cafe is set amongst the lovely little strip of shops in Mont Albert, and not only is the food here delicious, it is so pretty.
Read MoreIt’s not often a Mamma gets to sit down and read the paper whilst enjoying a cuppa, so when you get the chance you take it!
Read MoreWhen it comes to ice cream, Mamma doesn’t normally say ‘just a little bit’. With their gelato sourced from local ingredients and made in-store it certainly is hard to have just a little bit.
Read MoreMammas of Dandenong, if the family loves Sri Lankan flavours and spice then it’s time to pop The Prince of Yazh (pronounced “yarl”) on your list! This is the quintessential family run restaurant , with a husband and wife duo at the helm, mum in the kitchen and a 3 year old daughter aka “The Boss” working the floor - Prince of Yazh is the place you go when you want a home cooked meal you didn’t have to cook yourself.
Read MoreHidden in the backstreets of Scoresby, what was once a milkbar, has now been transformed into a stylish cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Read MoreEl Jannah has just popped up in the East and Mamma is pretty excited. Mamma must agree, their charcoal chicken is legendary.
Read MoreNancy 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.
Read MoreMamma can’t get enough of the chicken baguettes and the apple crumble tarts are delicious.
Read MoreEveryone wants a local cafe like Eugene’s. One where the crew all know your name and you’re welcomed with open arms. Eugene’s is a classic hidden treasure. Tucked in the corner of the Wantirna Mall, this place is perfect for a weekend brunch, a takeaway coffee or an all-in family breakfast.
Read MoreIt’s Matilda… just a little bit smaller! Petite is the sister version of our favourite lady, Matilda Mont Albert. Same yummy coffee, incredible food - even the same crew - but this version is all about the ‘to-go’.
Read MoreMammas! If you’re in search of a restaurant, perfect for that large celebratory dinner or a quick mid week feed when cooking at home feels like *too much* - Dandenong Pavilion is THE place.
Read MoreWe LOVE finding sweet treats that are a little more special than usual. Kōri Ice Cream on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn fits this one to a tee! The ice cream here is Japanese inspired but imagined and created right here in Melbourne.
Read MoreIf your family loves a sweet treat served in a cone, or even a quick afternoon treat in the warmer months, this dessert bar is something else! Meno Zero know their desserts and they never ever disappoint. The freezers are full of gelato and in some pretty amazing flavours.
Read MoreMatched with cold beer on tap, a kitchen busting out hot pub-grub and enough room for all of our mates, the Panton Hill Hotel is a perfect country style pub.
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.
