urban whisk, highett
Pull out that fancy outfit because Mamma’s found a high tea the kids and adults will love.
Pull out that fancy outfit because Mamma’s found somewhere to go that everyone can feel a little special. This cafe on Highett’s main street offers high tea style afternoon tea for kids and adults.
As soon as we walked in we were greeted with the most beautiful sight - our table set up with this amazing tiered stand, with a platter suspended like a swing! Nothing says fancy and fun like a platter of swinging cheese, fruit and crackers!
The selection of sweet and savoury goodies was impeccable with cheesy mite scrolls, Biscoff caramel slice , honey joys (!) and rocky road, some of the special standout inclusions, and of course there were sausage rolls, sandwiches and scones with jam and cream!
Everyone gets to choose a drink to enjoy too with a beautiful selection of teas, plus a cute selection of kids teas, as well as coffee and juices.
There is the option to also paint your own cookie (small additional cost) which is a fun activity for kids to do while you’re there, or can easily be taken home! And if you need something more to keep the kids busy there’s a huge tub of Lego, and an assortment of colouring books, with pencils and textas for them to get stuck into.
As the high tea is only available on weekends Mamma suggests you Book in early, as spots fill up fast! But if you do need a sweet treat fix, the cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday for coffee and a huge selection of cookies and other desserts. Plus they also offer party catering where you can get a similar spread of sweets and savouries as the high tea menu.
the details
OPEN
Tuesday to Thursday
10am - 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday
10am - 8pm
wanna know more? CLICK HERE
Mamma's special mention:
Keen for a run around before or after your high tea? Highett Reserve has a fairytale themed playground perfect for the royal guests!
the flour house, highett
The Flour House in Highett is not your ordinary bakery. Entering through the doors, you will instantly be hit with the smell of freshly baked bread.
The Flour House in Highett is not your ordinary bakery. Upon entering, you are instantly met with the smell of freshly baked bread. At the front counter is their display cabinet decked out with the most delicious pastries, and sandwhiches. There, you will also find their self service bread display with shelves and shelves of the freshest loaves ready for you to take home.
Continue to walk through the warehouse style cafe and you will find a beautiful wooden pergola adorned with ALL the greenery, briinging a warmth and homely feeling to an otherwise vast space.
The back of the cafe is dedicated to their fully operational bakery and kitchen. There is a working flour mill (where they mill their own grain sourced from local Victorian farmers) as well as shipping container kitchen and gallery style prep area with industrial baking ovens - all on display for people to witness and appreciate the farm to table ethos that is synonymous with The Flour House.
Besides their beautiful bakery goods, The Flour House also has an amazing sit down menu of classic and contemporary cafe style meals. Mamma could not go past the salmon on Finnish Rye, while the kids opted for scrambled eggs on toast and a super flakey and buttery croissant.
If dining in is not on the cards, the takeaway window located at the front of the cafe is the perfect way to grab a coffee and pastry before moving on to your next adventure!
the nitty gritty
Opening hours:
Wednesday - Friday
7:30am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday
7:30am - 3pm
wanna know more?
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Mamma’s special mention
Lyle Anderson Reserve Playground is only a few minutes down the road!
railway wine, highett
Railway Wine in Highett offers a warm, moody vibe within its indoor setting while the beer garden out back is perfect for sunny days with the kids. Come for a glass of wine (or two) and some delicious food!
Cancel your plans mammas, because we’ve found a wine bar complete with wood fired pizzas and a kids menu!
Railway Wine in Highett offers a warm, moody vibe within its indoor setting while the beer garden out back is perfect for sunny days with the kids. Come for a glass of wine (or two) and some delicious food!
Boasting an impressive wine list (which also includes beers, cocktails and non alcoholic options), patrons are able to order food from Railway’s sister restaurant next door, Teo’s.
There are no wrong choices when it comes to wine and carbs, but this Mamma‘s go to order is a glass of Shiraz and a plate of spaghetti carbonara, liberally adorned with crispy guanciale.
Since this is a local for Mamma’s family, the little ones usually go between ordering the kids margherita pizza and spaghetti bolognese (but classics like chicken and chips are also available for those with discerning taste buds). When it comes to pizzas, there is plenty to choose from, including gluten free and vegan options, though little Mister can never go past a pepperoni.
Open from late afternoon onwards, the kids can be fed and the wine can be drunk all before bath and bedtime - what a win!
the nitty gritty
8 Railway Parade, Highett 3190
OPEN
Tuesday - Thursday
4pm - late
Friday
3pm - late
Saturday - Sunday 2pm - late
wanna know more?
click here
Mamma’s special mention
Head to Sir William Fry Reserve down the road if the kids still have a little energy to run off.
