the galley, carrum
Come for the beach views, stay for the epic babychinos!
Come for the beach views, stay for the epic babychinos!
The Galley is a quaint little restaurant practically ON Carrum Beach offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. With the beach straight in front and a playground directly to the right, The Galley’s position cannot be beat.
Grab an outdoor table on the porch and enjoy the sea breeze while the kids play on the little patch of fenced off sand that is part of the venue. Mamma’s tip - byo some beach toys to keep the little ones entertained.
When Mamma says the babychinos are next level, it is an understatement. We’re talking double marshmallow action, chocolate sauce faces and a sprinkle rim. This is the babychino that all babychinos will be compared against from now on.
The food does not disappoint here either! Mamma’s two little bacon guzzlers absolutely demolished their kids breakfast while the “big kids” enjoyed a delicious eggs Benedict and eggs Hebridean (one for the black pudding fans out there).
If a sit down meal is not on the cards for those little energiser bunnies, grab a takeaway and head straight to the playground!
the nitty gritty
7/13 Johnson Avenue, Carrum 3197
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 5pm Friday - Sunday
7:30am - 10pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Take ten steps to the left and you’ll be at Carrum Foreshore Playground!
beach house, brighton
Mammas, imagine a cafe so close to the beach that it is practically ON the sand. Enter Beach House cafe and kiosk in Brighton!
Mammas, imagine a cafe so close to the beach that it is practically ON the sand. Enter Beach House cafe and kiosk in Brighton!
Perched atop a beach bluff with steps that lead down to the beach, the cafe includes spectacular views of Brighton’s iconic bathing boxes to the left and the city skyline to the right.
Whilst there is no option to reserve a table, little miss 5 had absolutely no problems whittling away the minutes exploring the rockpools in the warm crystal clear water of Brighton Beach while we waited for a table.
The dine in menu definitely draws inspiration from its beachside location with dishes like spanner crab chilli scramble, salt and pepper calamari and the king prawn & octopus roll. But don’t worry! There are still plenty of options for those who don’t want seafood and the kids menu has all the child friendly classics to please those fussy little tummies.
The venue itself is on the smaller side so if you are planning to dine in, Mamma suggests leaving the pram at home. However, the kiosk, which is located to the left of the cafe’s entrance, offers a number of delicious meal options, perfect for a picnic on the beach… and did Mamma mention the soft serve ice cream (sprinkles optional)?!
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Dine in
Monday - Friday
7am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday
7am - 5pm
Kiosk
Monday & Tuesday
7am - 4pm
Wednesday - Sunday
7am - Sunset
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Mamma’s special mention
If it’s a playground your after, head to Old Dairy Reserve just a 5 minute drive down the road.
north point, brighton
North Point’s iconic two-toned umbrellas and stunning views of Port Phillip Bay are just a few of the many reasons Mamma loves this beachside cafe. With amazing coffee, an all day breakfast AND lunch menu and a fabulous playground just a stones throw away, what more could you want?!
North Point’s iconic two-toned umbrellas and stunning views of Port Phillip Bay are just a few of the many reasons Mamma loves this beachside cafe. With amazing coffee, an all day breakfast AND lunch menu and a fabulous playground just a stones throw away, what more could you want?!
On a beautiful warm day, grab a seat at one of the glorious outdoor tables and bask in the sunshine (pooches welcome!). On a not so sunny Melbourne day, escape inside to the bright and airy interiors, where there are plenty of seating options and ample room for prams.
Mamma absolutely devoured the salmon bowl teaming with fresh flavours and a punchy miso dressing, while the little ones fought over their dad’s pancakes. The kids menu has a good variety as well with sweet and savoury breakfast and lunch options to satisfy the fussiest of tastebuds.
Don’t fill up on too much though… the treats cabinet by the counter is filled with so many delicious cakes that it would be rude not to order a slice (or two).
If the kidlets are itching to get to the playground across the road, and a sit down meal is not on the cards, head to North Point’s kiosk to the right of the cafe for a quick (but delicious) fix.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday
7:30am - 5pm
wanna know more?
click here
Mamma’s special mention
You don’t have to travel far for a playground fix! Head across the road to North Road Foreshore Playground to let the kids run off some of that steam on the equipment and water play area.
