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February 04, 2025

chapter too, heathmont

February 04, 2025/ Tess Miller
chapter too, heathmont

If you live in the East and have never been to Chapter Too then Mamma highly recommends you put it on your cafe list.

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February 04, 2025/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, chapter too, heathmont eats, maroondah eats
December 17, 2024

jalb gelato & panini bar, knoxfield

December 17, 2024/ Tess Miller
jalb gelato & panini bar, knoxfield

When 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.

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December 17, 2024/ Tess Miller/
just a little bit gelateria, knoxfield eats, eats 17, ice cream page
July 30, 2024

the cookie box, hawthorn

July 30, 2024/ Tess Miller
the cookie box, hawthorn

If you have a sweet tooth then this place is a must vist. You can order cookies individually but with so many delicious types to choose from, a box may be more your style.

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July 30, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, the cookie box, hawthorn eats, booroondara eats
July 30, 2024

ray's sandwich deli, hawthorn

July 30, 2024/ Tess Miller
ray's sandwich deli, hawthorn

A little ray of sunshine is Ray’s Deli, a small cafe with great vibes and deli sandwiches.

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July 30, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, hawthorn eats, booroondara eats, ray's sandwich deli
July 29, 2024

naughty or nice cafe, ringwood

July 29, 2024/ Tess Miller
naughty or nice cafe, ringwood

We all love a cafe with a kids corner, it can be the difference between a hectic brunch and a nice relaxing one.

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July 29, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, ringwood eats, naughty or nice cafe, space to play eats, indoor play space, maroondah eats
July 15, 2024

the peddler cafe, nunawading

July 15, 2024/ Tess Miller
the peddler cafe, nunawading

Mamma has been desperate to eat here for way too long! Sometimes all the hype can lead to disappointment but not in this case.

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July 15, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, whitehorse eats, the peddler cafe nunawading, nunawading eats
July 11, 2024

inked cup, doncaster east

July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin
inked cup, doncaster east

The writing is right there on the wall - THOU SHALL NOT DRINK BAD COFFEE. Inked Cup in Doncaster East is proving this one tasty brew at a time!

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July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
manningham eats, inked cup doncaster east, eats 17
July 10, 2024

the basin bakery, the basin

July 10, 2024/ Tess Miller
the basin bakery, the basin

We all LOVE a good bakery, one that has hot and cold, sweet and savoury and a great choice of bread and rolls to take home.

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July 10, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, the basin bakery, knox eats, knox with kids
July 07, 2024

mr grumpy, mulgrave

July 07, 2024/ Mamma Erin
mr grumpy, mulgrave

Grumpy by name but joyful by nature, this Mulgrave favourite is more than meets the eye. From the street, you would never guess Mr Grumpy’s Cafe was as large or as cheerful as it is. Mamma and the fam were certainly surprised to find out just how far back the undercover, heated courtyard stretched. 

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July 07, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
mr grumpy, mulgrave, monash eats, eats 17, space to play eats
July 06, 2024

manna lane, mooroolbark

July 06, 2024/ Mamma Erin
manna lane, mooroolbark

Welcome to Manna Lane! A small cafe providing beautiful food, smooth coffee and delightful babycinos. The cafe has a wall of bench seating, some cute little tables indoors, picnic tables outside and wonderful friendly service.

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July 06, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
manna lane, good friday, yarra ranges eats, eats 17
June 30, 2024

two rupees brewing company, clayton

June 30, 2024/ sharidan bowman
two rupees brewing company, clayton

Two Rupees Brewing Company boasts an impressive lineup of in-house beers on tap, with a more succinct food menu comprising primarily of pizzas to complement. 

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June 30, 2024/ sharidan bowman/
eats 17, two rupees brewing company, Clayton, two rupees, 2 rupees, brewery, brewpub, pizza, beer
June 27, 2024

aunt billies cafe, blackburn

June 27, 2024/ Mamma Erin
aunt billies cafe, blackburn

Aunt Billies is a stunning venue brimming with warmth and lush greenery. Offering a Middle Eastern twist on Melbourne’s classic brunch culture, Mamma loves it all!

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June 27, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
aunt billies, whitehorse eats, eats 17
June 23, 2024

saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar, ringwood

June 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin
saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar, ringwood

Saazaa Coffee Roasters is part takeaway coffee shop and part Espresso Bar! With heaps of room for groups, a wonderful menu of coffee and bites to eat - this is a real hidden treasure in Ringwood!

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June 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar ringwood, maroondah eats
June 10, 2024

code five, wheelers hill

June 10, 2024/ Tess Miller
code five, wheelers hill

There’s just something about a cafe in the backstreets- everything feels quiet and calm.

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June 10, 2024/ Tess Miller/
code five, monash eats, eats 17
May 30, 2024

white mojo, ringwood

May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin
white mojo, ringwood

White Mojo is a Japanese-Australian fusion cafe serving up dishes so Instagramworthy, even Mamma found a moment to snap a pic before digging in.

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May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, white mojo, maroondah eats
May 30, 2024

goodie two shoes, officer

May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin
goodie two shoes, officer

If you have a sweet tooth - Mamma knows the place for you to indulge! Goodie Two Shoes in Officer is the newsest dessert bar on the block, and here you are spoilt for choice of sugary goodness!

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May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, goodie two shoes officer, ice cream page
May 28, 2024

dodees donuts and beverages, boronia

May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin
dodees donuts and beverages, boronia

Mamma KNOWS that not every outing has to involve a little sweet treat … but if you wanted to… you could grab a box of soft, squishy and creamy donuts from Dodees!

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May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
boronia project, Dodees Donuts and Beverages Boronia, eats 17
May 28, 2024

the drop in cafe, boronia

May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin
the drop in cafe, boronia

The Drop In Cafe is an eclectic dream. This little tucked away cafe is filled to the brim with trinkets and treasures, you may get a little distracted. There are tea sets, doll houses, lamps and every nick-nack under the sun. Even the cups and plates feel like you are enjoying a home cooked meal at Nanna’s.

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May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
boronia project, drop in cafe boronia, eats 17
May 28, 2024

cafe brontos, boronia

May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin
cafe brontos, boronia

Cafe Brontos is as family friendly as it comes and it is the Flintstone themed! You’ll spot menu items named after your favourite Fred, Wilma and even Bam Bam. The cafe is super spacious and welcoming to all.

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May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
boronia project, cafe brontos, eats 17
May 21, 2024

roselane bakery, doncaster east

May 21, 2024/ Tess Miller
roselane bakery, doncaster east

Mamma drools as she walks into this bakery, and always leaves with a very full belly.

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May 21, 2024/ Tess Miller/
manningham eats, roselane bakery, eats 17
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