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October 03, 2022

aladdin cafe, officer

October 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin
aladdin cafe, officer

Take a magic carpet ride into the centre of Officer and visit the Aladdin cafe! As you walk in you are greeted by characters from Agrabah - you know the ones … the genie, Mamma’s favourite Jasmine and Aladdin himself - all on a beautiful big painted backdrop throughout the cafe.

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October 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
aladdin cafe officer, cardinia eats, eats 13
September 28, 2022

breweries, distilleries and wineries in the east

September 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin
breweries, distilleries and wineries in the east

Beautiful weather has Mamma dreaming of long lunches in the sunshine, enjoying a glass with friends and if the kids can come along - it’s a bonus. Here are some of the east’s finest wineries, distilleries and breweries!

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September 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
breweries, distilleries and wineries in the east article, eats 13
September 28, 2022

matilda bay, healesville

September 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin
matilda bay, healesville

Matilda Bay has opened this beautiful, reimagined space and the vibe is so relaxed and welcoming, your whole family will feel at home. Try the beers, enjoy the food and relax with the entire family.

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September 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
matilda bay healesville
September 22, 2022

peach orchard grove, blackburn south

September 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin
peach orchard grove, blackburn south

Mamma can’t miss a cafe that is a pretty as a picture. Peach - located right near Orchard Grove in Blackburn South - is a little bitty masterpiece.

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September 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, whitehorse eats, peach orchard grove blackburn south
September 19, 2022

daydreamers cafe, beaconsfield

September 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin
daydreamers cafe, beaconsfield

Mamma has found a dreamy spot to enjoy a coffee and bite to eat. Daydreamers cafe in Beaconsfield is a great place for brunch, they have many tasty options on offer and also includes a kids menu

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September 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, whitehorse eats, peach orchard grove blackburn south
September 02, 2022

miners gold cafe, research

September 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin
miners gold cafe, research

Ask any Research local where to go for great coffee and they will have you heading to Miners Gold. You will find this tiny hidden gem within a set of suburban shops, serving up their ‘must have’ gourmet toasties, super fresh salads, and yummy pastry treats.

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September 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, manningham eats, miners gold cafe research
August 22, 2022

quarters @ hubert estate, coldstream

August 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin
quarters @ hubert estate, coldstream

Mamma KNOWS you love a family friendly winery and a day out in the gorgeous Yarra Valley!

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August 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 12, date night, quarters @ st huberts coldstream, breweries distillery winery, dinner eats, Space to play 1
August 16, 2022

scoopdoggz, ferntree gully

August 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin
scoopdoggz, ferntree gully

Mamma knows the place to go when hunger strikes - SCOOPDOGGZ! This homage to hip hop heroes is all about hot dogs and the most famous Dogg of them all - Snoop!

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August 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, knox eats, Scoopdoggs Ferntree gully, ice cream page
August 10, 2022

bellevue farm gate, officer

August 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin
bellevue farm gate, officer

Set amongst the apple trees you will find Bellevue Orchard, home of summer snow juice.

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August 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, Bellevue farm gate, cardinia eats
August 09, 2022

coombe yarra valley, coldstream

August 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin
coombe yarra valley, coldstream

Ok easties - time to find your fancy pants, we’re going out for lunch!

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August 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 12, coombe estate coldstream, date night, breweries distillery winery
July 26, 2022

places to eat with INDOOR play areas in melbourne's east

July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin
places to eat with INDOOR play areas in melbourne's east

When it comes to an enjoyable family dining experience we have a few spots right here with the mamma trifecta of great food, great service and an INDOOR PLAY AREA for the kids. Play Plus Food = a happy family which of course = a happy Mamma.

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July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Cafes with indoor places
July 24, 2022

axil cafe and roastery HQ, hawthorn

July 24, 2022/ Mamma Erin
axil cafe and roastery HQ, hawthorn

A Mamma fave for the crew is the rocky road waffles. Seriously yum!

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July 24, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
axil coffee HQ, boroondara eats, eats 12
July 18, 2022

earthly pleasures cafe, belgrave

July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
earthly pleasures cafe, belgrave

Is it a magical castle? Is it the home of a mystical wizard? NOPE - it’s Earthly Pleasures Cafe and it is such a BEAUTIFUL place to meet for a meal!

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July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, earthly pleasures cafe belgrave, yarra ranges eats, dandenong ranges eats, outdoor play space, Space to play 1
July 18, 2022

ninety nine pancakes, hawthorn

July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
ninety nine pancakes, hawthorn

What is super fluffy, as sweet as can be and found in a super cute little shop that is top to toe in purple? Ninety Nine Pancakes of course!

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July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
ninety nine pancakes hawthorn
June 05, 2022

lorna cafe, ferntree gully

June 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin
lorna cafe, ferntree gully

Mamma gets good vibes as soon as she enters this space. It’s light, it’s clean and fresh. The coffee is amazing and the food is next level.

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June 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
lorna cafe, ferntree gully, knox eats, eats 12
May 31, 2022

billson's soda bar, beechworth

May 31, 2022/ Mamma Erin
billson's soda bar, beechworth

This tiny little bar is what dreams are made of! Featuring an entire wall with every flavour of cordial from the famous Billson’s Brewery - you can order cordials, sodas, milkshakes and even spiders at this Soda Bar in Beechworth.

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May 31, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 14, billson's soda bar, road trippin, beechworth, high country, visit north east, ice cream page
May 22, 2022

postmaster hotel, kew

May 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin
postmaster hotel, kew

A family friendly pub in the heart of Kew Junction and a winner with the kids and adults alike!

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May 22, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 12, boroondara eats, postmaster hotel kew, dinner eats
May 05, 2022

isshin japanese house, lilydale

May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin
isshin japanese house, lilydale

Isshin Japanese House in Lilydale offer an all you can eat style menu of their delicious cuisine and the first time Mamma took the kids along, you could see their little minds exploding before our every eyes.

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May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
lilydale, yarra ranges eats, eats 12, Isshin Japanese, dinner eats
May 05, 2022

four pillars gin distillery, healesville

May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin
four pillars gin distillery, healesville

It is award winning and proud local of the Yarra Valley. Four Pillars is the bees knees. They are known world wide for their top notch gin and they make here, right here in Healesville.

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May 05, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
date night, yarra valley eats, four pillars gin distillery healesville, eats 12, breweries distillery winery
April 27, 2022

micawber tavern, belgrave

April 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin
micawber tavern, belgrave

Micawber Tavern is certainly a family friendly pub treasure found on the cusp of the forest in the Dandenong Ranges. This beautiful wooden building is a wonderful watering hole that caters for the entire family.

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April 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
dandenong ranges eats, yarra ranges eats, eats 12, Micawber Tavern, dinner eats, Space to play 1
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