Elephant has landed in Moonee Ponds folks, and Mamma guarantees that it’s going to be your new local favourite. What makes the Moonee Ponds location extra special is its indoor AND outdoor play spaces — the little ones can dive straight into creative play with chalkboards, toys, a play kitchen and more! The menu is packed with Elephant favourites we’ve come to love, and some newbies too! Amazing!
Read MoreA local favourite for excellent coffee and brekkie, Caffe Spuntino in South Morang has stepped it up with an epic panini bar, loaded with the freshest fillings!
Read MoreGood food + a playground = the ultimate family win, and Grill’d in Eltham nails this combo. Enjoy healthy and delicious burgers while being able to watch the kiddos enjoying the indoor playground, with plenty of space and seating indoors and outside too!
Read MoreWith heaps of space for prams, an epic kids menu, and some of the best brunch food that Mamma has ever had, it’s easy to see why Sycamore Meadows is a loved Reservoir regular
Read MoreMr Walker ticks the box for an epic cafe that’s great to enjoy both with or without the kiddos. With an impressive menu of fresh dishes, plus their signature breakfast burrito and unique coffee creations, you’ll be back to this spot over and over!
Read MoreThis small-batch patisserie in Preston is baking up some winners when it comes to cinnamon scrolls, fluffy donuts, fresh bagels and pretzels, and so much more. Stop in to HazelBark for a coffee and pastry, and you’ll find yourself coming back time and time again to try everything from their rotating menu of delicious goods!
Read MoreBrother Hen is a local favourite in the North West — chooks, charm, and truly delicious food. Yes, you read correctly - actual chickens happily clucking away in their coop, bringing pure joy to every little visitor. The breaky menu is full of heavy hitters: smashed avo and an amazing breaky board, as is the lunch with burgers and bao buns. For the little people, the kids’ menu is huge too!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Mamma loves a cafe/playground combo, and District 35 folks is an absolute gem - the perfect place for your next family adventure or catch up with some friends. This place delicious food, fantastic service, with a bike track and GATED playground - yes, you heard right! With grab and go icecreams, and a kids menu that your minis will love, Mamma says check out District 35!
Read MoreThis new halal hot spot is serving up fries loaded with pastrami, juicy chicken katsu sandwiches, sucuk toasties, and all of your iced drink faves like strawberry matcha and mont blanc. There’s also plenty of space to enjoy your freshly made goodies, here at Sahara’s Deli Melts in Campbellfield
Read MoreThe viral ‘lemon sorbet in a lemon’ now has a home in Carlton! With a variety of fresh and zesty sorbet flavours served inside a huge lemon or orange, this is definitely a spot that will be in your summer rotation
Read MoreWolf Cafe has opened up a brand new spot in Coolaroo and it’s huge! Perfect for a mamma brunch catch-up or family spread, with an extensive all-day menu and kids menu, delicious drinks, and decadent desserts.
Read MoreThe cool new kid on the block, GRB Drive-Thru in Campbellfield fills our tummies with the most delicious and fresh manoush, topped with zataar, sujuk, cheese and more, as well as warm cheesy kaak, freshly made juices and smoothies, acai bowls, matcha soft serve, and more!
Read MoreThis small mamma-owned cafe in Coburg North is your new dessert and brunch stop for freshly made cookies and cinnamon scrolls with a hot coffee or cold drink. Butter Mumma also offers yummy paninis and other snacks for your next mamma catch-up!
Read MoreNina’s Cucina has family values top of mind when it comes to their delicious breakfast and lunch offering, with fresh loaded paninis with juicy chicken schnitzel or deli meats like mortadella and prosciutto, as well as yummy pastries and coffee, this Epping cafe has quickly become a local favourite.
Read MoreThe same beloved Elephant we know and love from across the West has brought its pink-hued magic to the North — and it’s every bit as fabulous as Mamma hoped. You know that signature pink glow, those fun neon signs, and that effortlessly cool vibe? Yep, it’s all there! The food is amazing - Mamma can confirm that their all-day breakfast selection and kid menu is seriously next level! Check it out!
Read MoreMy Brother’s Deli has very quickly become a favourite amongst the locals in Pascoe Vale - and Mamma can totally see why! With delicious deli sandwiches melts and focaccias loaded with the freshest of ingredients, beautiful modern interiors and a warm and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy, this cafe has all the right ingredients for a fun (and filling!) family feed.
Read MoreJoy in Coburg is such a local gem. This small but mighty cafe doesn’t only serve up some of the best coffee around, but they also house-make some amazing pastries and desserts, alongside some fresh and flavoursome brekkie and brunch bites.
Read MoreGladstone Park has a brand new cafe in town! This family-owned spot is not only gorgeous, but is serving up delicious DIY froyo, as well as all of your coffee favourites and brunch snacks.
Read MoreMamma knows of a cosy Hurstbridge spot tucked in a green, nature filled oasis. The air feels fresh here, and it’s the kind of place you can slow down for a reset or enjoy some relaxed family time.
Read MoreThere’s a new Mexican restaurant that’s just opened up and Mamma thinks it’s the most vibrant new foodie venture in town! Takomama serves bold and flavoursome Mexican street food like tacos, cheesy quesadilla and paella with fun vibes. Located inside the Pentridge Shopping Centre, this restaurant will catch your eye with the coolest interiors from graffiti walls to glowing neon lights.
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