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July 22, 2024

the hive @ freedom, healesville

July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin
the hive @ freedom, healesville

Psst! If you are planning your next catchup with buddies … check out Healesville’s kid friendly - The Hive at Freedom. This relaxed dining space is one of the best cafes in the Yarra Valley to catch up with friends over a coffee, a bagel, a sweet slice or even a babycino.

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July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, freedom healesville, kid friendly cafe, eats 18
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
May 30, 2023

maria cafe, upwey

May 30, 2023/ Tess Miller
maria cafe, upwey

Hola Mamma’s! If you’re looking to spice things up in the brunch department, then look no further. Maria Cafe is a fresh mexican inspired cafe in the hills and it’s got all the locals of Upwey talking. And Mamma knows why! The food is simply delicious! Mamma had THE BEST Eggs Benedict of her life!

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May 30, 2023/ Tess Miller/
eats 14, dandenong ranges eats, maria cafe, kid friendly cafe, upwey, upwey eats
April 11, 2023

mister fox, ringwood

April 11, 2023/ Tess Miller
mister fox, ringwood

Fantastic Mister Fox has delicious food with funky menu names such as Hot in the Hen House, one of Mamma’s faves, and He’s Home for the Hollondaise which is always a crowd pleaser.

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April 11, 2023/ Tess Miller/
eats 14, ringwood eats, mister fox, maroondah cafe, maroondah eats, kid friendly cafe
March 07, 2023

the trail cafe, mount evelyn

March 07, 2023/ Tess Miller
the trail cafe, mount evelyn

Mamma just LOVES The Trail Cafe! With kids play areas both inside and out as well as delicious food, what’s not to love?

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March 07, 2023/ Tess Miller/
eats 14, the trail cafe, mount evelyn eats, yarra ranges eats, kid friendly cafe, 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
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
July 29, 2021

mastika, ringwood north

July 29, 2021/ Mamma Erin
mastika, ringwood north

Hold the front door - this has to be some of the most delicious ice cream that this Mamma has EVER had! Mastika is the newest ice cream shop on the block and you are going to LOVE this jungle inspired shop.

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July 29, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
maroondah eats, eats 10, kid friendly dining, kid friendly cafe, mastika ringwood north, ice cream page
May 17, 2021

conservatory cafe at wyreena, croydon

May 17, 2021/ Mamma Erin
conservatory cafe at wyreena, croydon

The Conservatory Cafe is a local Croydon favourite - especially for the Mamma's looking for a space for the kiddies to run around. 

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May 17, 2021/ Mamma Erin/
conservatory cafe at wyreena, party eats, maroondah eats, eats 10, kid friendly dining, kid friendly cafe, Space to play 1
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