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December 19, 2022

gillberts, kew

December 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin
gillberts, kew

Give Mamma a retro cafe everyday of the week! Gillberts in Kew is a stunning place to grab some breakfast or lunch, an ice cold drink and watch the High Street traffic fly by.

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December 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, gillberts kew, boroondara eats
December 16, 2022

cafe on the park, bayswater north

December 16, 2022/ Tess Miller
cafe on the park, bayswater north

What could be better than a Cafe next to a park? A cafe that helps give back to the community. Cafe on the Park in Bayswater North does exactly that.



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December 16, 2022/ Tess Miller/
eats 13, bayswater north, cafe, maroondah eats, maroondah cafe, cafe on the park, Space to play 1
December 05, 2022

lulabelles, camberwell

December 05, 2022/ Tess Miller
lulabelles, camberwell

Mamma loves going to Lulabelle’s. It is the perfect spot for coffee with friends….want to know why? It’s super kid friendly! You’ll realize this as soon as you get there by the big teddy bears sitting outside waving to the cars.



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December 05, 2022/ Tess Miller/
eats 13, lulabelles, camberwell, camberwell cafe, booroondara, boroondara eats, Space to play 1
December 02, 2022

emerald village bakery & cafe, emerald

December 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin
emerald village bakery & cafe, emerald

Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe is one you have to visit! This beautiful large bakery has something for everyone. Whether you are stopping for a hot or cold bite to eat after a play at the park or just popping in to pick up some fresh bread to take home, the options are endless.

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December 02, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, cardinia eats, emerald village bakery & cafe
November 28, 2022

yarra valley artisan baker, wesburn

November 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin

Mamma had never had bread like the amazing loaf from the Yarra Valley Artisan Baker! Incredibly fresh and super crunchy crusts - we will certainly be stopping in here on every trip up to Warburton to pick up a Country Sourdough.

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November 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, Yarra Valley eats, yarra valley eats, yarra valley artisan baker wesburn
November 28, 2022

the laneway, healesville

November 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin
the laneway, healesville

The Laneway is a South and North American inspired cafe serving delicious breakfasts, lunches and on Friday and Saturday nights - dinner!

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November 28, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, The laneway healesville, Yarra Valley eats, yarra valley eats, dinner eats
November 16, 2022

kallista tea rooms

November 16, 2022/ Tess Miller
kallista tea rooms

A trip to the Dandenong Ranges isn’t complete without a stop at The Kallista Tea Rooms. There’s lots of variety on the menu, whether you are popping in for a cuppa and a scone, or a delicious lunch with wine, there is something for everyone. Mamma even spotted a little play space for the kids!

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November 16, 2022/ Tess Miller/
eats 13, dandenong ranges eats, Kallista Tea Rooms, yarra ranges eats
November 14, 2022

briquettes coffee shop, kew

November 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin
briquettes coffee shop, kew

Did we just find the smallest coffee shop in Melbourne’s east? The old Briquettes shop on the Harp Rd intersection in Kew has been revitalised and is the most adorable coffee shop that Mamma has ever visited.

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November 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, Briquettes Coffee Shop Kew, boroondara eats
November 14, 2022

home hotel, launching place

November 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin
home hotel, launching place

We can’t go past a good pub meal - and seeing that the Home Hotel in Launching Place has been given a new lease of life - we had to head for a Mamma road test!

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November 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, home hotel launching place, Yarra Valley eats, yarra ranges eats, dinner eats
November 09, 2022

lovey patisserie, doncaster

November 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin
lovey patisserie, doncaster

It is so sweet to have a cafe full of delectable cakes and treats, as well as a giant wall of collectables. Lovey Patisserie is an adorable cafe in Doncaster which is part cake shop and part collectable showroom.

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November 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, lovey patisserie doncaster, manningham eats
November 09, 2022

lulu's bar and burgers, yarra glen

November 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin
lulu's bar and burgers, yarra glen

Follow that neon sign to the NEWEST and coolest burger joint in town - Lulu’s Burgers on YARRA GLEN.

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November 09, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
lulu's yarra glen
November 07, 2022

rapture, ferntree gully

November 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin
rapture, ferntree gully

A cafe layout with kids in mind is ALWAYS a winner in Mamma's eyes!

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November 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
rapture, knox eats, eats 13, Space to play 1
October 11, 2022

grants on sherbrooke, sherbrooke

October 11, 2022/ Mamma Erin
grants on sherbrooke, sherbrooke

Grant’s is the perfect place for a feed and rest after exploring Sherbrooke Forest. Sitting pretty at the edge of the forest, this cafe boasts massive windows that shower you with beautiful light and offer leafy views

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October 11, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, dandenong ranges eats, yarra ranges eats, grants sherbrooke sherbrooke
October 10, 2022

the pig and whistle, olinda

October 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin
the pig and whistle, olinda

The Pig and Whistle has been a family favourite for years and even now with littles one in tow - it still hits all the right spots!

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October 10, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
pig and whistle, date night, dandenong ranges eats, yarra ranges eats, eats 13, dinner eats, Space to play 1
October 08, 2022

proserpina bakehouse, ferny creek

October 08, 2022/ Mamma Erin
proserpina bakehouse, ferny creek

Oh my goodness! Mamma cannot find the words to describe how delicious and beautiful the NEW Proserpina Bakehouse!

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October 08, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
eats 13, proserpina bakehouse ferny creek, dandenong ranges eats, yarra ranges eats
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
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