huzzah, glen iris
/Now this is family-friendly dining taken to the next level! Housed in the old Deeds Brewing building, Huzzah has taken over the space and turned it in to one big party (pooches invited)!
Read MoreNow this is family-friendly dining taken to the next level! Housed in the old Deeds Brewing building, Huzzah has taken over the space and turned it in to one big party (pooches invited)!
Read MoreWe all love a meal with a view and this hotel has a great view for the kiddos - PUFFING BILLY!
Read MoreHometown delivers on its name and its pizza. This place is so comforting (like returning home), every time Mamma and the fam come to Bright, Hometown is always on the hit list.
Read MoreMamma loves a cafe with a kid-friendly menu, toys to occupy the little ones and a quirky interior. Ramsay Gardens in Vermont South certainly ticks all of those boxes!
Read MoreRed Gum Cafe in Templestowe is an excellent spot for a Mamma catch up. With both indoor and outdoor play areas for the little ones, you can enjoy your coffee and lunch. Outside is a sandpit, slide, swing, jeep and music wall, inside is dolls, books, trains, a MASSIVE soft play structure and loads of table space and high chairs.
Read MoreYarra Valley’s newest Italian restaurant is worth the trip for the gorgeous vibes, delicious and fresh variety of food, and their famous selection of wines and spritzes. With a kids menu and high chairs also available, Zoncello is a lovely spot for a quality meal that you’ll be making any excuse to keep coming back to
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a little slice of Italy in Victoria’s High Country, then look no further than the family-run Lupo’s Kiln Cafe.
Read MoreWhat’s better than lying in the sun with a cheese platter and glass of wine while the kids play on the grass? When the backdrop is the beautiful Ringer Reef Winery in Porepunkah of course!
Read MoreFeast on authentic Greek food at Yassas! A family-friendly spot with gluten free, vegan and halal options - perfect for a big Greek feast with the kids.
Read MoreLocated upstairs in The Glen’s dining precinct, you will find the unique Brick Valley - a Lego themed yum cha restaurant. Yes, you heard Mamma… Lego and yum cha. Turns out it’s a match made in heaven!
Read MoreChocoholics must stop here! A chocolate factory with a cafe menu that is out of this world. Mamma's kind of heaven!
Read MoreTake in the views of Malvern and surrounds from The Gardiner Hotel’s gorgeous rooftop or terrace - the perfect vantage point for any little tram enthusiast to watch those Melbourne icons roll down Glenferrie and Wattletree Road.
Read MoreOk Mammas, sometimes it’s time to get a little bit fancy, and Una Una in Box Hill is the perfect spot to do just that.
Read MoreLocated in Mulgrave, right beside Waverley Park Playground, Gigi’s Kiosk has already become a favourite amongst locals.
Read MoreElka’s latest instalment in Templestowe Lower is a treat for anyone who loves a flakey pastry, loaded sanga or fresh loaf of sourdough.
Read MoreThere are few things in this world that get this Mamma more excited than a great cafe with a playground on its doorstep. Even better? The back dining terrace has been designed so you can actually watch the kids play from the comfort of your table - yes please and thank you.
Read MoreThe jewel in the crown of The Orchard at Montague has got to be the onsite restaurant - Stella’s Kitchen. Nestled within the picturesque setting of The Orchard, Stella’s delivers on flavour, fun and views… ohh, the views.
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreMamma 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!
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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