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March 19, 2025

paradise valley hotel, clematis

March 19, 2025/ Tess Miller
paradise valley hotel, clematis

We all love a meal with a view and this hotel has a great view for the kiddos - PUFFING BILLY!

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March 19, 2025/ Tess Miller/
dinner eats, eats 19, paradise valley hotel, emerald eats
March 08, 2025

barry's garage, kew

March 08, 2025/ Mamma Erin
barry's garage, kew

Mamma has officially entered in her sandwich era and Melbourne is doing its BEST in delivering the goods. Barry’s Garage in Kew is now open, serving brilliant sandwiches, coffees, hot dogs (yup - old school) and sweet treats.

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March 08, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
eats 19, Barry's garage kew, boroondara eats
February 28, 2025

places to eat with play areas in melbourne's east

February 28, 2025/ Mamma Erin
places to eat with 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 a spot for the kids to play or simply space to run around for the kids. Play PLUS Food = a happy family which of course = a happy family.

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February 28, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
space to play eats article, eats 12
February 25, 2025

cafe bits & bites, ferntree gully

February 25, 2025/ Tess Miller
cafe bits & bites, ferntree gully

New cafe on the block Cafe Bits & Bites is the perfect fit within the Ferntree Gully Village.

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February 25, 2025/ Tess Miller/
eats 18, ferntree gully eats, cafe bits & bites, knox eats
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
February 11, 2025

the berry box - yarra valley @ yarra fresh, coldstream

February 11, 2025/ Mamma Erin
the berry box - yarra valley @ yarra fresh, coldstream

The Berrybox at Yarra Farm Fresh in Coldstream offers farm-fresh, chocolate-coated strawberries. Open Friday to Sunday in warmer months, this strawberry spot is a must-visit for sweet treats!

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February 11, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 19, berry box yarra fresh
February 04, 2025

chapter too, heathmont

February 04, 2025/ Tess Miller
chapter too, heathmont

If you live in the East and have never been to Chapter Too then Mamma highly recommends you put it on your cafe list.

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February 04, 2025/ Tess Miller/
eats 17, chapter too, heathmont eats, maroondah eats
February 04, 2025

round bird, lilydale

February 04, 2025/ Mamma Erin
round bird, lilydale

Where do all the little chicky babes go with their Mamma for a special breakfast? Round Bird of course. 

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February 04, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, eats 19, round bird
January 31, 2025

reefton hotel, mcmahons creek

January 31, 2025/ Mamma Erin
reefton hotel, mcmahons creek

Every country town needs a great pub and there is a brilliant one in McMahons Creek - the Reefton Hotel. This place has stood the test of time as it’s been open for well over 100 years. There is nothing flashy about it, just great old fashion hospitality, ice cold refreshments and your classic pub menu.

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January 31, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
eats 19, reefton hotel, yarra ranges eats
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
January 09, 2025

sketti @ westfield knox ozone, wantirna south

January 09, 2025/ Mamma Erin
sketti @ westfield knox ozone, wantirna south

Now let me quickly google ‘delicious’ in Italian because you will be wanting to know how to compliment the chefs while dining at Sketti at Knox Ozone… Delizioso!

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January 09, 2025/ Mamma Erin/
knox eats, mamma loves westfield knox, date night, dinner eats, sketti, eats 19
December 20, 2024

willow ave. general store, glen waverley

December 20, 2024/ Mamma Erin
willow ave. general store, glen waverley

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.

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December 20, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
Monash eats, monash eats, willow ave general store glen waverley, eats 19
December 17, 2024

jalb gelato & panini bar, knoxfield

December 17, 2024/ Tess Miller
jalb gelato & panini bar, knoxfield

When it comes to ice cream, Mamma doesn’t normally say ‘just a little bit’. With their gelato sourced from local ingredients and made in-store it certainly is hard to have just a little bit.

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December 17, 2024/ Tess Miller/
just a little bit gelateria, knoxfield eats, eats 17, ice cream page
December 10, 2024

helen's hill estate, coldstream

December 10, 2024/ Mamma Erin
helen's hill estate, coldstream

Bring on the beautiful weather and long lazy weekends full of friends, great food and some delicious drops! Helen’s Hill in Coldstream ticks ALL the boxes for an ideal venue for a family catch up in the Yarra Valley.

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December 10, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, yarra valley eats, breweries distillery winery, eats 16, helens hill, space to play eats
December 04, 2024

chris's hotdogs, the basin

December 04, 2024/ Tess Miller
chris's hotdogs, the basin

Well who doesn’t just love a hotdog? This Mamma certainly does, and so do her boys. Mamma has just stumbled across a hotdog van with permanent residency in The Basin and we are pretty happy about it.

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December 04, 2024/ Tess Miller/
the wandering star co, bayswater coffee, maroondah eats, eats 18
December 01, 2024

harrow and harvest, lilydale

December 01, 2024/ Mamma Erin
harrow and harvest, lilydale

There has been a magnificent transformation to this stunning church in Lilydale - and it is super kid friendly!

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December 01, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges eats, harrow and harvest lilydale, eats 9, indoor play space, space to play eats
November 21, 2024

warran glen nursery and cafe, warrandyte

November 21, 2024/ Mamma Erin
warran glen nursery and cafe, warrandyte

Warran Glen ain't just a nursery. It has the most amazing shop, filled to the brim with gift ideas AND a darn fine cafe up on the hill. 

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November 21, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
warran glen, train experiences, manningham eats, eats 8, space to play eats
November 07, 2024

the wandering star co, bayswater

November 07, 2024/ Tess Miller
the wandering star co, bayswater

Taking up residency on Mountain Hwy, it’s the new coffee van on the block and we love it.

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November 07, 2024/ Tess Miller/
the wandering star co, bayswater coffee, maroondah eats, eats 18
November 04, 2024

julia's, ringwood north

November 04, 2024/ Mamma Erin
julia's, ringwood north

Bring on big family dinners, big tables filled with carbs and some of the best garlic cheesy bread on the block. Julia is making her self at home, and the Maroondah locals couldn’t be happier!

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November 04, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 18, maroondah eats, Julia's ringwood north
October 25, 2024

chef wong, hawthorn east

October 25, 2024/ Mamma Erin
chef wong, hawthorn east

If you’re after a yum cha experience without the usual hustle and bustle, Chef Wong in Hawthorn East is where it’s at! This place has such a trendy, relaxed, and welcoming vibe that makes it perfect for a family outing. 

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October 25, 2024/ Mamma Erin/
eats 18, boroondara eats, chef wong hawthorn east, yum cha
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