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July 30, 2024

the cookie box, hawthorn

July 30, 2024/ Guest User
the cookie box, hawthorn

If you have a sweet tooth then this place is a must vist. You can order cookies individually but with so many delicious types to choose from, a box may be more your style.

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July 30, 2024/ Guest User/
eats 17, the cookie box, hawthorn eats, booroondara eats
July 30, 2024

ray's sandwich deli, hawthorn

July 30, 2024/ Guest User
ray's sandwich deli, hawthorn

A little ray of sunshine is Ray’s Deli, a small cafe with great vibes and deli sandwiches.

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July 30, 2024/ Guest User/
eats 17, hawthorn eats, booroondara eats, ray's sandwich deli
July 29, 2024

naughty or nice cafe, ringwood

July 29, 2024/ Guest User
naughty or nice cafe, ringwood

We all love a cafe with a kids corner, it can be the difference between a hectic brunch and a nice relaxing one.

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July 29, 2024/ Guest User/
eats 17, ringwood eats, naughty or nice cafe, space to play eats, indoor play space, maroondah eats
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
July 22, 2024

cheeky challa, ringwood

July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin
cheeky challa, ringwood

When the craving hits for a crispy pork Banh Mi, or Vietnamese rice paper rolls, or even a VSP - a Viet Snack Pack - Mamma heads directly to Cheeky Challa in Ringwood.

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July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 18, maroondah eats, cheeky challa, ringwood
July 22, 2024

the cribb cafe, lilydale

July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin
the cribb cafe, lilydale

Every now and then a cafe will open its doors and hit the nail on the head for catering for families and young families. The CriBB Cafe in Lilydale has done that. A warm, welcoming space with plenty of room for kids to be themselves in a safe area, all while Mamma can sit and enjoy her coffee.

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July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 18, yarra ranges with kids, yarra ranges eats, the cribb cafe lilydale, space to play eats
July 22, 2024

angie's dumplings, chirnside park

July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin
angie's dumplings, chirnside park

The newest resident in the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre precinct (right next door to the cinemas) has arrived and it is all about Chinese cuisine. Enjoy all of the flavours from the other side of the globe, all while kicking back and relaxing with the family.

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July 22, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 18, angie's dumplings chirnside park, yarra ranges with kids, yarra ranges eats
July 15, 2024

the peddler cafe, nunawading

July 15, 2024/ Guest User
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/ Guest User/
eats 17, whitehorse eats, the peddler cafe nunawading, nunawading eats
July 11, 2024

inked cup, doncaster east

July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin
inked cup, doncaster east

The writing is right there on the wall - THOU SHALL NOT DRINK BAD COFFEE. Inked Cup in Doncaster East is proving this one tasty brew at a time!

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July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
manningham eats, inked cup doncaster east, eats 17
July 11, 2024

porgies, hawthorn

July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin
porgies, hawthorn

If you’re in Hawthorn and looking for a yummy feed, in a charming, cozy atmosphere - don’t look past Porgies. It’s homely and warm AND deceivingly spacious inside, with multiple rooms, ample space for high chairs and prams and a massive outdoor area.

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July 11, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
boxing day 2018, boroondara eats, eats 18, porgies
July 10, 2024

the basin bakery, the basin

July 10, 2024/ Guest User
the basin bakery, the basin

We all LOVE a good bakery, one that has hot and cold, sweet and savoury and a great choice of bread and rolls to take home.

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July 10, 2024/ Guest User/
eats 17, the basin bakery, knox eats, knox with kids
July 07, 2024

mr grumpy, mulgrave

July 07, 2024/ Mamma Erin
mr grumpy, mulgrave

Grumpy 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. 

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July 07, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
mr grumpy, mulgrave, monash eats, eats 17, space to play eats
July 06, 2024

manna lane, mooroolbark

July 06, 2024/ Mamma Erin
manna lane, mooroolbark

Welcome to Manna Lane! A small cafe providing beautiful food, smooth coffee and delightful babycinos. The cafe has a wall of bench seating, some cute little tables indoors, picnic tables outside and wonderful friendly service.

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July 06, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
manna lane, good friday, yarra ranges eats, eats 17
June 30, 2024

two rupees brewing company, clayton

June 30, 2024/ sharidan bowman
two rupees brewing company, clayton

Two Rupees Brewing Company boasts an impressive lineup of in-house beers on tap, with a more succinct food menu comprising primarily of pizzas to complement. 

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June 30, 2024/ sharidan bowman/
eats 17, two rupees brewing company, Clayton, two rupees, 2 rupees, brewery, brewpub, pizza, beer
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
June 23, 2024

saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar, ringwood

June 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin
saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar, ringwood

Saazaa Coffee Roasters is part takeaway coffee shop and part Espresso Bar! With heaps of room for groups, a wonderful menu of coffee and bites to eat - this is a real hidden treasure in Ringwood!

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June 23, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, saazaa coffee roasters and espresso bar ringwood, maroondah eats
June 10, 2024

code five, wheelers hill

June 10, 2024/ Guest User
code five, wheelers hill

There’s just something about a cafe in the backstreets- everything feels quiet and calm.

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June 10, 2024/ Guest User/
code five, monash eats, eats 17
May 30, 2024

white mojo, ringwood

May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin
white mojo, ringwood

White Mojo is a Japanese-Australian fusion cafe serving up dishes so Instagramworthy, even Mamma found a moment to snap a pic before digging in.

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May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, white mojo, maroondah eats
May 30, 2024

goodie two shoes, officer

May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin
goodie two shoes, officer

If you have a sweet tooth - Mamma knows the place for you to indulge! Goodie Two Shoes in Officer is the newsest dessert bar on the block, and here you are spoilt for choice of sugary goodness!

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May 30, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 17, goodie two shoes officer, ice cream page
May 28, 2024

the drop in cafe, boronia

May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin
the drop in cafe, boronia

The Drop In Cafe is an eclectic dream. This little tucked away cafe is filled to the brim with trinkets and treasures, you may get a little distracted. There are tea sets, doll houses, lamps and every nick-nack under the sun. Even the cups and plates feel like you are enjoying a home cooked meal at Nanna’s.

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May 28, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
boronia project, drop in cafe boronia, eats 17
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