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June 11, 2025

mile end bagels, richmond

June 11, 2025/ Mamma Erin
mile end bagels, richmond

Mile End Bagels have a couple of shop fronts including the Richmond store. It is super slick in here with a minimalist aesthetic and simple but brilliant menu. They know what they are doing here - creating incredible bagel combinations jam packed with ingredients and flavour.

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June 11, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, oh hi cafe mitcham, eats 19
May 31, 2025

oh hi!, mitcham

May 31, 2025/ Mamma Erin
oh hi!, mitcham

Tucked around a corner and in a cute little spot opposite Mitcham train station you will find a cosy little cafe that has had a cool pastel makeover. Oh Hi is a cafe and sandwich shop, specialising in focaccia bread sandos filled with amazing combos

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May 31, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, oh hi cafe mitcham, eats 19
February 22, 2025

mitcham social, mitcham

February 22, 2025/ Mamma Erin
mitcham social, mitcham

This is an AWESOME spot in the burbs for gathering the entire family together and enjoying a meal. AND it is hidden inside an industrial estate off Rooks Road, Mitcham. Mitcham Social has been transformed into this incredible family friendly restaurant and bar that is welcoming to everyone.

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February 22, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
mitcham social, whitehorse eats, date night, dinner eats, eats 19
January 10, 2025

bath the sheep, balwyn

January 10, 2025/ Mamma Erin
bath the sheep, balwyn

If you’re after a sweet treat that’s as cute as it is delicious, Bath the Sheep is a little gem you’ll want to check out. Tucked away with its adorable decor, this dessert spot dishes up bingsu, gelato, boba tea, waffles, and cakes.

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January 10, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
date night, eats 19, whitehorse eats, bath the sheep balwyn
October 20, 2024

stranger coffeehouse and kitchen, balwyn

October 20, 2024/ Mamma Erin
stranger coffeehouse and kitchen, balwyn

The writing is on the wall - Love Thy Coffee! Mamma has found the right spot! Stranger Coffeehouse and Kitchen is a brand new cafe to open its doors on Whitehorse Road in Balwyn. This isn’t your classic new cafe though - this is a fully restored 100 year old building and it has a new lease on life.

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October 20, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, eats 18, stranger coffeehouse and kitchen
October 17, 2024

station street cafe, nunawading

October 17, 2024/ Mamma Erin
station street cafe, nunawading

Freshly renovated with a cozy, homely vibe, this spot is a dream for mammas looking for a chill place to relax. There’s loads of space and seating, and a fab big table perfect for catching up with the whole crew at Station Street Cafe in Nunawading.

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October 17, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, eats 18, station street cafe nunawading, space to play eats
October 16, 2024

bodgo's, blackburn

October 16, 2024/ Mamma Erin
bodgo's, blackburn

Bakery, beans and bikes - that is what Bodgo’s is all about.

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October 16, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
bodgos blackburn, whitehorse eats, eats 18
August 29, 2024

rombe rooftop, burwood

August 29, 2024/ Mamma Erin
rombe rooftop, burwood

There is more than just a garden on top of Burwood Brickworks shopping centre. Rombe Rooftop Restaurant (and wedding venue!) is absolutely beautiful. It has farmhouse vibes, filled with lovely natural light and has amazing views of the Dandenong Ranges.

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August 29, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, rombe burwood, eats 18
August 26, 2024

baked wonder, burwood

August 26, 2024/ Mamma Erin
baked wonder, burwood

You had Mamma at croissant. You had the whole tribe when you said pink croissants, with giant bubbles and a rooftop to explore! Baked Wonder is a beautiful sky-high bakery, making itself at home amongst the urban garden at Burwood Brickworks. The glasshouse is a showcase of incredible pastries, of both sweet and savoury persuasion

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August 26, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, baked wonder, Burwood, eats 18
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
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
May 15, 2024

eno cafe, box hill

May 15, 2024/ Tess Miller
eno cafe, box hill

A good cuppa and a good book go hand in hand so a cafe with books is a great combination.

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May 15, 2024/ Tess Miller/
eno cafe and books, whitehorse eats, eats 17
March 27, 2024

churchill cafe, mont albert

March 27, 2024/ Tess Miller
churchill cafe, mont albert

Churchill Cafe is set amongst the lovely little strip of shops in Mont Albert, and not only is the food here delicious, it is so pretty.

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March 27, 2024/ Tess Miller/
churchill cafe, mont albert eats, whitehorse eats, eats 17
January 23, 2024

petite by matilda, mont albert north

January 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin
petite by matilda, mont albert north

It’s Matilda… just a little bit smaller! Petite is the sister version of our favourite lady, Matilda Mont Albert. Same yummy coffee, incredible food - even the same crew - but this version is all about the ‘to-go’.

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January 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
cafe near me, kid friendly dining, whitehorse eats, eats 16, petite by matilda, whitehorse, space to play eats
December 13, 2023

ramsay gardens cafe, vermont south

December 13, 2023/ Tess Miller
ramsay gardens cafe, vermont south

This cafe is cute and quirky and like nothing Mamma has seen before. A garden-style cafe with animals everywhere you look

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December 13, 2023/ Tess Miller/
eats 16, ramsay gardens cafe, whitehorse eats
December 13, 2023

dark horse on the brit, mitcham

December 13, 2023/ Mamma Erin
dark horse on the brit, mitcham

Where do all the Mitchamites head for bunch on the weekend? Dark Horse on the Brit … of course! This family friendly dining spot is always pumping out great food and full of happy patrons.

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December 13, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
dark horse on the brit mitcham, whitehorse eats, eats 16
October 22, 2023

manta ray coffee roasters, nunawading

October 22, 2023/ Mamma Erin
manta ray coffee roasters, nunawading

There is something special about wandering into a warehouse in the industrial area and opening the doors to an incredible space that is all about the coffee. Manta Ray Coffee Roasters blows this Mamma away. The space is part roastery, part cafe and part showroom

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October 22, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
mantaray coffee roasters, nunawading, whitehorse eats, eats 16
September 04, 2023

the boulevard food store, mont albert

September 04, 2023/ Tess Miller
the boulevard food store, mont albert

In need of a lovely relaxed atmosphere and some good coffee? The Boulevard Food store is just the place. The space has lovely natural light flowing through their big windows, plenty of food store and homeware items to browse through, and a great modern Australian menu.

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September 04, 2023/ Tess Miller/
eats 15, the boulevard food store, mont albert eats, whitehorse eats
June 10, 2023

leeroy, vermont

June 10, 2023/ Mamma Erin
leeroy, vermont

What a beautiful little cafe hidden in the suburban streets of Vermont. Leeroy (our you may recall it as the The Vermont General Store) is a real gem. Beautiful brunches and lunches are on offer here in this light and airy, old milk bar.

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June 10, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse eats, vermont general store vermont, eats 15
January 06, 2023

eastwood, burwood east

January 06, 2023/ Mamma Erin
eastwood, burwood east

A place like this has Mamma’s name all over it. Eastwood is the latest addition to Mamma’s Whitehorse cafe collection and is a real winner. Using the entire length of the shop, cool new spot is ideal for an outdoor bite to eat, a milkshake under the umbrellas and a laid back lunch with the little ones.

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January 06, 2023/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, eastwood burwood east, whitehorse eats
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