If only my local milk bar had ACTUAL milkshakes - just like the old days! Well Monash Mammas, you are in luck. Willow Ave General Store is your friendly neighbourhood milk bar with the addition of toasties, milkshakes, bagels and MORE.
Read MoreGrumpy 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.
Read MoreThere’s just something about a cafe in the backstreets- everything feels quiet and calm.
Read MoreScusa Mi! Italiano is the perfect spot for a family meal. The restaurant is huge - yep, the entire extended family could join you for a special occasion if you wish - and it has some of the most amazing Italian flavours.
Read MoreMamma has never had an ice cream like the ones you will find at Kariton Sorbetes. This frozen treat shop - artisanal gelato if you please - is a real mix of influences and most significantly Filipino flavours.
Read MoreTucked away in a little group of shops, Hamlet is a beautiful white building with a huge outdoor courtyard, as well as outdoor seating on the side of the building and out the front.
Read MoreLittle brunch dates with a little mate are so so sweet … especially when they want the WAFFLES! Mackie Mulgrave is a gorgeous cafe. Perfect for those coffee dates, catch ups after the school drop off or family breakfasts.
Read MoreThis warm and inviting Italian restaurant is located right under the old seats of Waverley Park. The food is spot on (you have to try the pastas!) and the kids menu … well there is a whole page to choose from - it could just be the biggest kids menu in the EAST!
Read MoreMamma can’t decide what is better - the cool paintings on the wall, the great tasting beer OR the cool van-slash-kid magnet at the NEW Kaiju Cantina! These magical ingredients work so well together, making the brewery space a great place to visit with the family.
Read MoreDippy eggs, outdoor eating area, great coffee and delicious waffles - what a TREASURE!
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