If only there was a little Somerville General Store in every local community where Mamma's could meet up for their weekly coffee fix!

There are few things, more universally agreed upon, than the icon status of Queen Victoria Market’s hot jam doughnuts. Good news south siders! They have opened a shop front at Prahran Market.

Cafe La Wheels in Seaford is the sweetest little retro diner, ran by - and made for - people living with disabilities.

Do you know what Mamma loves on school holidays?

A cafe, with awesome options for the whole family PLUS a wonderful playground just over the road! Let Mamma show you around Smiths Social Cafe

Attention sweet tooths, does Mamma have the place for you! With glow in the dark cakes and liquid nitrogen ice cream and drinks, Dessertopia in South Melbourne is serving up a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. 

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. 

Whether you choose to soak in the atmosphere of the epic rooftop or bask in the warmth of their downstairs fireplace, the family friendly Hotel Lona’s got it covered! 

If you’re looking to pump the kids (and yourself) full of delicious sugar, then make your way to Third Space Cafetorium in Keysborough. 

Gelato Lab in Black Rock has had a makeover and is now owned by a lovely husband and wife team. The decor here is bright orange and you can now sit inside to enjoy your gelato!

Very rarely will you find this little gem of a cafe without a small crowd out front, happily waiting for their morning brew. A stones throw away from the beach, Merrymen is the perfect place to fuel up before heading for the sand.

Next time you are in the seaside suburb of Elwood, simply follow the aroma of freshly baked bread and you’ll find the local favourite, Elwood Sourdough.

Here you can get rainbow AND choc chip bagels AND fill them with NUTELLA!

Goodie Two Shoes in Officer is the newsest dessert bar on the block, and here you are spoilt for choice in sugary goodness!

This is where the magic happens! Dozens of doughnuts get pumped full of jam, loaded with Nutella, cream and custard; covered in M&Ms, Oreo’s and peanut butter, every hour here!

If you are looking for the perfect spot for a family Sunday brunch - or any day really - then you have found it here!

Located on Seaford beach, the upstairs restaurant overlooks the bay and is the perfect place to watch a storm come rolling in, or enjoy the sunset and listen to the waves crash.

Mamma loves to discover a hidden treasure - and that is exactly what the gorgeous Miss Moose Cafe in Somerville is - a truly family friendly GEM!

Mamma loves to discover a hidden treasure - and that is exactly what the gorgeous Miss Moose Cafe in Somerville is - a truly family friendly GEM!

Devilbend Farm Beer Brewery is a great family friendly spot that place that the whole family will love!

It’s the perfect location for a picnic - they even supply picnic blankets - where you can set up by the dam or next to the goats and enjoy a grazing board full of soft, whipped or hard cheeses and some locally produced wines or craft beers.

Who’d have thought you’d be able find the most mouth watering toasties nestled amongst the warehouses and factories of Cheltenham’s industrial area?

Nestled amongst a suburban laneway, just away from the bustling Chapel Street, hides the eclectic Red Door Yum Cha in Windsor!

Hooked on Thai in Frankston is such a great little surprise. Tucked in amongst the hustle and bustle of Young Street - right across from the train station, you will be welcomed into the warm and cosy little restaurant.

Skinny Boy in Aspendale is a great little cafe that has something for everyone. Delicious food and AMAZING coffee - check! Fantastic service - check! Courtyard with kids corner - CHECK!

Hiding down an unassuming laneway off Chapel street in St Kilda, is the secret oasis - Flavours of Syria. 

Housed in an old milk bar, Jack the Milkman in Murrumbeena offers the classic Melbourne cafe experience wrapped in a glorious blanket of nostalgia. 

Mamma’s crew LOVE ice cream, it doesn’t matter what the weather is, it is ALWAYS time for ice cream.

The food here so delicious and fresh - and a huge menu offering varied dumplings and potstickers (grilled dumplings), wontons, rice and noodle dishes, bao buns, stir-fries and ramen.

This cute cafe has it all! The perfect location, an amazingly tasty and unique menu, fantastic service, delicious coffee and a kids menu.

Mamma cannot believe that it’s taken this long to discover this adorable hidden gem!

Hey Mammas of Elwood, have you seen this ORGANIC cafe and wellness studio with a PLAYGROUND right outside?

 Yo My Goodness is the newest burger and self-serve frozen yoghurt joint on the block in Frankston!

Nestled on a lively street, this cosy Asian-inspired cafe is a must-try for those who love freshly baked goodies.

If you have never tried a Korean BBQ before, let Mamma tell you all about the AMAZING fun and tastiness that awaits you here at Geonbae in Frankston!

The Prince Public Bar transformed from what it was quite a few years ago now, but still feels authentic and familiar. It’s relaxed, and open and welcoming, with the stunning curved bar and the cozy family friendly dining section.!

Mamma loves a suburban brewery and this one is anything but “bad”.

There’s a new family friendly Italian restaurant on the block in the Karingal Hub entertainment precinct, and if you love pasta - you will love Mr Pappardelle!

Lennox covers all bases. Family friendly with a cubby house and toys outside in the back courtyard and a kids menu. Doggos are also welcome.

Hiding down a quiet residential shopping strip, Frank’s is a cafe loved by locals and the Cheltenham community at large. Sit back and relax with a coffee while the little ones peruse the dedicated kids menu, which also doubles as a fun colouring page.

Here’s the newest family and pet friendly restaurant to grace the Mornington Peninsula!

How could you not love a restaurant that has a cute little kids corner with cubby and kids corner, has impeccable service by the most friendly staff, stunning location, AMAZING food and is doggo friendly too?!

Great news all of you BBQ lovers, the amazing Red Gum BBQ have spread their delicious wings and are now offering delectable BBQ goodness to take-away in Seaford!

La Cabra Mexican is the latest restaurant to salsa its way into Main Street Mornington. This place is bright, fun and incredibly tasty!

Make sure you add the family and dog-friendly The Store in Ventnor Phillip to your list next time you visit Phillip Island!

Who doesn’t love to eat super-soft layers of dough, cinnamon and caramelised brown sugar topped with cream cheese icing?!

The Humble Merchant in Clyde North is a great family friendly cafe, located directly next to the fabulous Fresco Place Playground.

Top up your bowl with decadent treats like M&Ms, Oreo cookies, chocolate flakes, gummy bears and brownie bites - or opt for some healthier additions like fresh fruit, coconut and granola

We don’t like cricket - we LOVE IT! Not only does this venue pump out exceptional food with beautiful service, it allows the whole family an opportunity to test their batting skills in the nets.

We may have just found the best spot for brunch. Mae in Malvern East is the sweetest new cafe on the block, blushing in baby doll pink and the food is perfection!

The Old Jetty Cafe nestled beside the Tooradin Jetty, is just the most divine little rustic cafe that’s just perfect for a laid back family meal!

In the front courtyard area there are sprawling gardens bursting with colourful flowers, gigantic trees full of all sorts of birdlife, and a kids playground!

Big Earle’s has such an awesome vibe, there’s warm fire pits (great for a winters day!), live music, and the entire venue is filled with rustic charm.

With an open fire place, live music, pool table and extensive cocktail list - it has everyone covered.

If you are a lover of all things pastries - Penny for Pound in Moorabbin is one place you NEED to add to your ‘must visit’ list!

Nestled amongst the vines and trees at the back of Mont Rouge Estate in Red Hill, is this charming little family-owned chocolaterie and ice creamery

Red Gum BBQ in the spectacularly stunning Red Hill, is the perfect family restaurant

Revolution Roasters in Somerville roasts the most AMAZING coffee AND it is super kid-friendly with games, colouring and even an arcade machine!

It’s always a good time for frozen yoghurt and acai bowls - especially ones that you can enjoy DIY style!

Harry Potter Themed High Tea at 100 mile Foodie in Somerville is the perfect family outing for sweet lovers and Harry Potter fans alike!

Saltwater is the first place you see as you cross the bridge into Phillip Island, so it really SHOULD be your first stop! This stunning building is perched on the water overlooking Western Port Bay so it really does have prime position!

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

So at the risk of spoiling a local hidden gem - fasten your seatbelts and get ready to explore this wonderful family-friendly restaurant!

Mamma’s of Albert Park, have you been to this awesome FAMILY FRIENDLY cafe yet?

Mamma loves finding a local gem that the whole family can enjoy - and Daintons Brewery in Carrum Downs is exactly that!

Located directly opposite a bushy reserve, offering views of beautiful trees and a sound track of kookaburras laughter, it’s the perfect accompaniment to fresh, colourful and delicious vegan food and smoothies.

Friendly staff, great vibes and yummy food make this the perfect spot for your next family dinner

This burger shop serves up burgers of all sizes. Whether you're craving a classic cheeseburger or something a little more adventurous, like a waffle burger - they've got you covered.

Have you ever heard of a self-serve acai bowl experience? Well - check this out!

Everything is fresh, crunchy and incredibly tasty. Mamma’s little ones say it’s the best Mexican they’ve had!

Did you know that there’s a VODKA DISTILLERY in the South? This Mamma did NOT, and WOW, this place is amazing!

This great, tropical-themed cafe has a gated play area complete with all kinds of toys and ride-on cars, so you can finish you coffee in peace!

Brilliant location (close to an awesome playground) fantastic staff, great food, games and colouring books for the kids, and FANTASTIC coffee - and Mamma means FANTASTIC!

Can you picture a better spot for your Friday or Saturday night than at this micro brewery offering … live music, great food, delicious craft beer and … KIDS EAT FREE?!

New, fresh and super tasty is Aspendeli.

This is one of the prettiest cafes this Mamma has ever seen!

Under the shade of some big leafy trees is the Langwarrin General Store - offering a bit of everything the locals could need!

Tucked in a corner, between a nursery and produce shop, you will find this little hidden treasure.

If you are a fan of pizza, you NEED to do yourself a favour and head straight to Liberty Slices!

A cafe - a playground - a lake AND animals? This will be your new favourite place!

Gelato and the beach - is there a better combination? Well, yes - when you throw in a smoothie, coffee or sandwich and you pretty much have everything you need!

Nestled underneath shady trees, just opposite the walking trail and across the road from views of the stunning Merricks Beach, lies Merricks General store.

Situated by the stunning McCrae foreshore, you could be forgiven for thinking you have stepped into an European oasis here at Alatonero!

Everyone loves a sushi train right? Especially one where you can order fresh sushi right to your table!

There’s a brand new ice cream shop right beside the beach in Edithvale, and it is DELICIOUS!

This family owned cafe is the perfect spot to bring the kids; they will love the selection of sushi, Japanese drinks and sweet treats.

If you haven’t yet checked out an Okami venue - you simply MUST!

Get your spoons ready and head on down to Soul Press with the kids for an acai bowl, smoothie or toastie!

Have you ever seen a cake vending machine? This Mamma hasn't! The first cake vending machine in Victoria is situated out the front of this gorgeous pink store.

A brand new Rosa Mexicano has just opened its doors in the best location. Right next to a playground and at the doors of a Village cinemas!

Have you ever heard of a dessert truck? Well, if you are a lover of all things sweet and fried - your dreams have come true!

Mamma has discovered family friendly heaven right here!

This lovely little NEW is cafe serving up yummy food and delicious Commonfolk coffee!

Hidden away in an industrial street, you will find this little unassuming cheese factory that packs a huge punch!

Tacos , Churros and Margaritas by the seaside are the PERFECT combination!

You really need to do yourself a favour and head here ASAP!

Attention sushi fans - you are going to want to get ON BOARD this train!

Right on the waterfront, with views of the city out in one direction, and red cliffs in the other - you will LOVE this spot!

This Mexican restaurant offers all of your favourites … and more!

Come in, enjoy a coffee and slice and there’s even a little kids corner for the kids to have a play!

If you’re a burger connoisseur - you NEED to check out this brand new shop!

Mamma’s loving everything about Mount Eliza’s coolest new local Slim’s Hot Pizza!

What a STUNNING place this is! The perfect spot for the whole fam - even the furry kids can join in on the fun.

Wow - Mamma has stumbled across a gem here! Feed some farm animals, have a coffee AND grab fresh produce onboard a 1910 red rattler train carriage!

Mamma loves a bright and spacious cafe, especially one that has a kids corner!

Sit in a cosy little bar, enjoy a cocktail or spirit flight, a cheese board or a toastie, whilst hearing all about the distillery process from their delightful staff.

This cute cafe will most certainly brighten your soul after some tasty and impressively presented food and drinks!

This may just be one of your new favourite spots to eat on the Peninsula!

Attention chocoholics - there is a BRAND new chocolate shop on the block - and it is DELICIOUS!

NOW SERVING FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS!

The menu is simple- but delicious - offering breakfast and sandwich options, fresh pastries/muffins, as well as a small kids menu.

If you like your meal with a view - you are going to LOVE this absolutely magical spot.

This stunning cafe serves up the lot. It really is a treat for all senses.

Welcome to your new favourite hang out!

This place sure does dispense happiness! They will prescribe just the right script for whatever ails you.

Just wow. This place has the BIGGEST pizza this Mamma has ever seen!

There’s a toastie for everyone here, with gluten free breads, multiple vegetarian and vegan options!

If you’re looking for a delicious warm drink with a side if tasty cute cakes - you have found the spot!

There’s a BRAND NEW store - the one and ONLY do-it-yourself bubble tea in Melbourne, and it is right here in the SOUTH!

Here’s a place the whole family will love! So funky and versatile that you can come for a family lunch - date night - or drink with the girls and get the perfect vibe each time.

Are you ready to taste THE most AMAZING artisan popcorn?! Well get set, cos you’re in for a TREAT!

Mamma can’t decide what is better - the cool paintings on the wall, the great tasting beer OR the cool van-slash-kid magnet at the NEW Kaiju Cantina!

How good are these delicious morsels dusted in sugar and pumped full of sweet, warm raspberry jam!

This BRILLIANT new shop lets you choose your own masterpiece while they make it up right before your eyes! How good is that?!

Here’s the perfect spot for the whole family - even the fury kids are welcome!

If you are a gelato lover - you NEED to check out the delicious flavours and indulgent waffles here!

There’s a new ice cream shop in town, folks - and this one offers quite the unique twist! Think Paddle Pops on steroids

Is there ever a bad time for crepes? Mamma’s crew doesn’t think so!
Now you can grab some delectable bites to go, from this brand new crepe kiosk!

The cafe is on a homestead surrounded by beautiful bush scenery, even offering small bushwalk trails. The rainforest room is phenomenal!

This Hampton institution is situated right on Hampton Street next to the train station, you can’t miss it! Welcome to Sebastian’s.

If there is a lover of all this auto in your fam - you need to bring them to this great cafe for a meal!

This is a slice of paradise that the whole family will enjoy. Sit back, enjoy great food and even a cocktail - while the kids can play in the sand right in front of you.

Here’s a great restaurant that the whole family will enjoy!

Calling all chocoholics - there’s a new chocolate factory in the south that you are going to want to visit, your taste buds will thank you!

Modu is great little family-friendly restaurant, that offers a HUGE menu with so many incredible options to choose from.

Encapsulating all that was brilliant about the romantic 1920s glamour era, you will feel like you have stumbled across your own private speakeasy.

There’s a new diner in town, folks - and you are going to want to check this out!

Attention all sugar lovers - indulge in some serious DECADENCE here!

If you have a little super hero lover - you need to bring them in for a milkshake and let them be immersed in bundles of super hero fun!

This is such a cute, bright and tasty cafe that the whole family will love!

Attention all chocoholics! THIS shop has your name on it!

This great cafe has a fabulous kids play area, including a cubby house, toy kitchen and heaps of toys and books and delicious coffee!

How good is a cafe that totally caters for kids, but still has AMAZING food?! Add this one to your list folks, you will LOVE it.

This relatively new taproom in the South offers some great ales and an EXTREMELY family friendly and relaxed vibe.

This awesome family friendly brewery offers amazing beer, local spirits, a cubbyhouse and games for kids AND kids eat free on Sundays!

This cafe has the most INCREDIBLE playroom! With the ceiling covered in fairy lights and the walls brightly painted, it is magnificently charming, and like a magnet for the kids.

Calling all burger lovers -this funky, neon-sign lit restaurant has a menu that is sure to tantalise your tastebuds.

It’s laid back, has an amazing vibe, uses fresh, locally produced products and the staff are friendly, attentive and extremely accommodating. Oh, and they make KILLER cocktails!

This place is simply magical. It feels like you have stepped into your very own enchanted garden! From the fairy lights up above, to the greenery spread throughout, every where you look is a feast for your eyes.

Mamma’s pretty sure she has just discovered a little piece of heaven right here!

If you like your meal with a view - you are going to LOVE this absolutely magical spot.

This stunning cafe serves up the lot. It really is a treat for all senses.

Sit outside in the sunshine sampling beer and gin and tuck into some tasty food.

WOW is the word that will be on your lips as you get a glimpse of these incredible cakes!

These delectable chocolates make the perfect treat, especially when we are stuck at home!

Treat yourself to some decadence and indulge in this great vintage inspired cafe

This awesome precinct offers outdoor dining, an onsite cafe, outdoor (undercover) kids play area - AND a distillery specialising in Brandy!

You can choose an entree like crispy spring rolls or rice paper rolls; mains like rice dishes, vermicelli noodle salads and from Thursdays to Saturdays you can take home a “make at home” Pho!

It’s Rocky Road heaven right here at home

The awesome new courtyard boasts an undercover sandpit complete with buckets and shovels, a shopfront, a little boat (kindly donated by Parkdale Yacht Club), and a surfboard they can pretend to surf on

Here you can choose from delicious hand-made gelato and fresh and fruity sorbet, with rotating daily flavours. And to put the cherry on top - you can have your scoop drizzled with nutella!

Perfectly positioned across the road from the gorgeous Mordialloc beach, Chiavelli will be a MUST for those hot summer days - or any day really!

Make sure you bring your appetite when you come here, folks! The burgers are big and the brats are packed full of flavour.

Mamma’s giving you a heads up - with over 30 flavours of scrumptious ice-cream to choose from here, you may have a hard time making a decision!

This great little coffee van resides at the bottom of Oliver’s Hill in Frankston, for all your coffee needs!

Now THIS is a cool place!
Set in the old Rosebud Ten Pin Bowling Alley, is this great cafe and emporium.

There’s a cute little courtyard out the back, where you can sit and saviour your treats, as well as a few tables and chairs out front. It’s always a good day for delicious ice-cream!

What is it that makes a really great cafe? A combination of the following things; great food, friendly service, a great vibe and things to keep the kids happy!
Two Farm Girls offers ALL of this, and more!

When is the last time you visited the iconic Espy? And if you haven’t been, what are you waiting for?

A wonderfully bright, tasty cafe, perched directly on the footstep of Mordialloc beach.

Design your own decadent pancakes!

Looking for a cool spot to chill out with an ice-cold beer, to warm yourself over the open fire, and where the kids are welcome? You’ve found it!

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. 

This shop is so much more than just ice-cream! There’s donuts, shakes, smoothies, cold press juices and coffee!

Mamma loves a winery lunch outing with the family. Gorgeous open spaces, great food and a drop or two of wine. The Phillip Island Winery is definitely one of Mamma’s favourites. Grab a seat in the cozy indoor spaces with sheepskin adorning the chairs, or the outside tables where the kids can run around on the grass.

ALL the cheese, crackers, sourdough , nuts, meats and fruit that you could want; all great quality and totally delish!

A relaxed family friendly hotel with great pub grub and things to keep the kids busy!

Award winning pies and views of the bay! What could be better than that?! Oh, wait - maybe having a kids corner, free babycinos and a charging station!

SPECIAL NOTE = You can order online and have it delivered to your door!

They don’t call themselves the cupcake QUEENS for nothing! These are tiny morsels of pure heaven.

The Portsea Hotel has recently had a make over for some freshening up and Mamma must say, she is more beautiful than ever. Fresh and clean and bright, but still with a bayside feel. Book and dine inside (the glass doors open up for those sunny days) or try your luck in the beer garden and just turn up to get the more casual seating outdoors.

The aroma fills your lungs as soon as you step through the door. Chocolate; sweet, sweet chocolate!

Any day is a Burger Day!

Who doesn’t work up an appetite after shopping up a storm! Luck for all the happy shoppers, Woodstock Pizzicheria is serving up pizza and other Italian delights, all day long.

This great little cafe is THE place to be on a Summer’s Day!

This cute little cafe is in prime position. Smack bang between a library and the awesome Phoenix Park Playground.

This funky shed offers a perfect setting for a family friendly sunday session!

Dessert lovers beware! One bite here and you will be hooked!

Decked out in a gorgeous blush tone, Two Boys One Beagle Coffee Shop is hiding in a suburban street - Mamma says this is a local fave and a very cute little cafe.

Nice Buns is the very BEST of all things YOMG - Yo My Goodnes. This innovative Melbourne based biz love to push the envelope with food, dining and stacks of fun. You can even get merch!

There’s delicious food on offer here, with the menu changing with the seasons; including all day breakfast and a kids menu.

Mamma’s gonna call it - this may be the BEST ice-cream in the South!

This cafe has awesome food, and is perfect for kids with a huge play area located in its backyard!

Coffee lovers - this is a MUST SEE!

There's no secret that Mamma LOVES chocolate. So upon discovering that there is a chocolate shop nearby, it was a MUST to visit.

Taste a rainbow of fresh flavours!

Along side the gorgeous Mt Martha Bay, bask in the sunshine as you sit at an outdoor table and enjoy delicious food!

This little treasure is a clubhouse made for little ones, and boy do they know what little kids like!

Mamma has never seen so many sweet temptations within the one shop!

Not only is the food delicious, the coffee amazing, the staff gorgeous and attentive - but the music is terrific, too!

For a decadent treat, you can't go past the Oreo Waffle - it's heaven for your taste buds!

Has Mamma got the perfect hangout for you! Grassy area for kids to play, pencils to colour in - and delectable food and coffee!!

This place has it all - and it's not the wine talking - Mamma promises! 

Grab a bite to eat at the cafe and enjoy one of the most beautiful spots in Melbourne.

Ice-cream filled macarons!! ENOUGH SAID!

Behind this metal roller-door lays a hidden gem; a coffee lover's paradise!

These doughnuts are NO ordinary doughnuts!

Location, location. location!!
Mamma cannot believe the views that surround this awesome cafe!

Who can resist a decadent, delicious donut? Not this Mamma!

Delicious food, friendly staff and an unbeatable location makes this cafe a winner!

When Mamma can sit and have a cuppa, a bite, listen to the waves and watch the kidlets run around on a beach - Mamma is HAPPY.

Craving something sweet? Check out the cake window at this place!
 

This is one cafe that EVERYONE can enjoy - even your dog can have breakfast!