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November 11, 2025

bridges restaurant, hurstbridge

November 11, 2025/ sharidan bowman
bridges restaurant, hurstbridge

Mamma knows of a cosy Hurstbridge spot tucked in a green, nature filled oasis. The air feels fresh here, and it’s the kind of place you can slow down for a reset or enjoy some relaxed family time.

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eats 21, bridges restaurant, hurstbridge
November 09, 2025

banjo's bistro, malvern east

November 09, 2025/ Amy Long
banjo's bistro, malvern east

Mamma knows that any eaterie with a play area is worth its weight in gold, so imagine Mamma’s delight setting foot into Banjo’s Bistro in Malvern East which has not one, but two glorious play spaces for the kiddos. Buckle up, Mammas, because this one’s about to become your regular!


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November 09, 2025/ Amy Long/
eats 21, banjo's bistro, banjo's social club, malvern east, stonnington eats
October 23, 2025

xocolatl, canterbury

October 23, 2025/ Amy Long
xocolatl, canterbury

Calling all chocolate lovers! This cafe’s for you. Xocolatl on Canterbury’s Maling Road is a sweet tooth’s delight, with a deliciously decadent menu certain to satisfy any chocoholic.


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October 23, 2025/ Amy Long/
eats 21, xocolatl, canterbury, boroondara eats
October 23, 2025

zonzo estate, yarra glen

October 23, 2025/ sharidan bowman
zonzo estate, yarra glen

Home of the iconic Zoncello, Zonzo Estate in Yarra Glen is picturesque, kid friendly and oh so delicious.

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October 23, 2025/ sharidan bowman/
eats 21, Zonzo estate, zonzo, Yarra glen, Yarra glen eats, Yarra valley, Yarra valley eats
October 12, 2025

mr burton, ashburton

October 12, 2025/ Amy Long
mr burton, ashburton

Put on your bow tie and meet Mamma at Mr Burton in Ashburton for waffles, toasties and good vibes!

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October 12, 2025/ Amy Long/
mr burton, ashburton, boroondara eats, boxing day coffee, eats 21
October 08, 2025

petit peace coffee shokudo, balwyn

October 08, 2025/ sharidan bowman
petit peace coffee shokudo, balwyn

Mamma has found the sweetest little Japanese cafe in Balwyn. With a great courtyard, generous kids menu and the cutest little figurines to greet you at the door, Petit Peace Coffee Shokudo is a great family friendly spot to pop on the list. 

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October 08, 2025/ sharidan bowman/
petit peace coffee shokudo, balwyn, eats 21
October 05, 2025

beurre, canterbury

October 05, 2025/ Amy Long
beurre, canterbury

Beurre in Canterbury is the new kid on the Maling Road block and it’s as sweet as it is gorgeous. Behind the cabinets are drool-worthy petit-fours, decadent pastries, savoury treats and scrumptious tarts - anything a foodie could possibly want!

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October 05, 2025/ Amy Long/
beurre, canterbury, maling road, cake shop, eats 21
October 05, 2025

vanilla dessert bar, oakleigh

October 05, 2025/ sharidan bowman
vanilla dessert bar, oakleigh

Vanilla Lounge is an Oakleigh institution who has just sweetened the deal with a next level dessert bar directly opposite. It’s a choose your own adventure dessert paradise… and Mamma is obsessed. 

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October 05, 2025/ sharidan bowman/
vanilla, vanilla dessert bar, oakleigh, eats 21
September 28, 2025

minori, camberwell

September 28, 2025/ sharidan bowman
minori, camberwell

Any parent knows a cafe with a dedicated play area is worth its weight in gold and Camberwell has just hit the jackpot

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September 28, 2025/ sharidan bowman/
minori, camberwell, camberwell cafe, minori japanese, play cafe, play cafes, eats 21
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