purple panda gelato & popsicles, mornington
Purple Panda in Mornington offers dozens of delicious gelato - including dairy free options as well as a range of fruity popsicles. And they have a decadent treat that this Mamma has never seen before. Think of it as made-to-order McFlurry - but with much tastier ice cream and loads of add-ins and toppings!
There’s a new place to get your scoop! Technically, the venue isn’t new - but new owners have taken over the former ice cream shop, given it a great purple makeover and added some incredibly delicious treats to their menu!
Purple Panda in Mornington offers dozens of delicious gelato flavours - including dairy free options as well as a range of fruity popsicles. And they have a decadent treat that this Mamma has never seen before. Think of it as made-to-order McFlurry - but with much tastier ice cream and loads of add-ins and toppings!
This is how it works: Choose the flavour ice-cream that you would like as your base, (Mamma’s crew opted for salted caramel), then choose your blend in from options like Oreo, Biscoff, Twix, Coco Pops, Flake and so many more.
Then it goes into a funnel and gets blended through a soft-serve like tap and comes out into a delicious flavoursome soft texture. Lastly top it off with some more sweet things like sprinkles, gummi bears, sour worms, Tim Tams and more! You could also choose an acai mix for a healthier alternative.
Of course you can also get all of your usual faves like milkshakes, thickshakes, smoothies and sundaes too. If you love gelato, you really need to check this place out!
the nitty gritty
Opening hours:
Sunday - Tuesday 10.30am - 5pm
Wednesday - Saturday 10.30am - 9pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Head directly across the road for some DELICIOUS dumplings at Lunar Dumpling Bar
la bella pasticceria, keysborough
You’ll find La Bella Pastricceria’s Italian style cafe standing proud on the street level of the recently built Chapel Park development in Keysborough. Enjoy a little taste of Italy with their delicious selection of fresh Italian paninis and mouth watering sweets - and free babychinos with any purchase!
Did someone say free babychinos?! You’ll find La Bella Pastricceria’s Italian style cafe standing proud on the street level of the recently built Chapel Park development in Keysborough.
Enjoy a little taste of Italy with their delicious selection of fresh Italian paninis and mouth watering sweets - and yes free babychinos with any purchase!
Occupy the kids with the selection of colouring sheets and pencils near the counter while you sip on a coffee or get to work on one of their sandwiches generously filled with cold meats and cheese.
copyright mamma knows south - la bella pasticceria, keysborough
Mamma’s 5 and 2 year old were on their best behaviour, with the cabinet of freshly baked treats the exclusive topic of conversation during lunch. From cannoli and macarons to traditional Italian cookies and cruffins - the sugar hit is real and it is delicious.
There is plenty of room inside for prams and with an undercover carpark with direct access to the cafe, getting there with the brood is easy peasy.
the nitty gritty
10/220 Chapel Rd, Keysborough 3173
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
8:30am - 3:30pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Let the kids run off some steam at the nearby Tatterson Park Playground!
dessertopia by 196below, south melbourne
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.
Attention sweet tooths, does Mamma have the place for you! With glow in the dark cakes, liquid nitrogen ice cream and drinks, Dessertopia in South Melbourne is serving up a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds.
Their shopfront is hard to miss, with colourful cartoons and festoon lights adorning the windows and awning. Inside, rainbow lighting and black lights let you know you’re in for an immersive experience.
Famous for their glow in the dark night sessions, Dessertopia have recently installed black out blinds so that the kidlets can enjoy the magic of this experience during the day too! With desserts in the shape of iconic pop culture characters like Psyduck, Totoro and Mario’s Super Mushroom to name a few - it’s hard to believe that these works of art taste even better than they look… but they do!
There is plenty of seating inside, though they tend to get busy on weekends and nights so Mamma suggests hopping online and booking a table just to be safe.
the nitty gritty
342 Clarendon St, South Melbourne 3205
OPEN
Wednesday - Thursday
11am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
11am - 10pm
Sunday
11am - 9pm
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Mamma's special mention:
Carry on the fun and colourful theme by heading to Skinners Adventure Playground, just a 5 minute walk down the road.
third space cafetorium, keysborough
If you’re looking to pump the kids (and yourself) full of delicious sugar, then make your way to Third Space Cafetorium in Keysborough.
A cafe dedicated to sweet treats? This mamma says YES PLEASE!
If you’re looking to pump the kids (and yourself) full of delicious sugar, then make your way to Third Space Cafetorium in Keysborough.
Mamma’s 4 year old made easy work of the strawberries and cream milkshake the size of her head while mister fancy pants only stopped crying once he tasted their amazing Kunefe. The “big kids” couldn’t go past the decadent and ultra creamy San Sebastian cheesecake complete with warm chocolate sauce **drool**.
If you’ve managed to score a child free date night, mamma suggests heading here after dark for a sweet treat since they’re open until late!
the nitty gritty
Shop 9/599 Chandler Rd, Keysborough 3172
OPEN
Monday - Tuesday
7am - 2pm
Wednesday - Friday
7am - 2pm
6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
10am - 10:30pm
Sunday
10am - 10pm
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Mamma's special mention:
Let the kids run that sugar high off at Frederick Wachter Reserve Playground a few minutes down the road.
