farmhouse kitchen @ churchill island, phillip island
If you are looking for the perfect spot for a family Sunday brunch - or any day really - then you have found it here!
If you are looking for the perfect spot for a family Sunday - or any day - brunch, then you have found it here!
Farmhouse Kitchen on Churchill Island in Phillip Island offers the most spectacular scenery. Surrounded by blue bay and rolling green hills, sprinkled with sheep - throw in a inquisitive peacock and you have the recipe for the ultimate family lunch.
You can opt to sit inside the cafe, on the decking or at the picnic tables down below where the kids can run around on the grass - whichever you choose, you’ll have a great view!
The menu offers breakfast items, burgers, Devonshire tea and has a kids menu as well, so there’s bound to be something that will please every taste.
Surrounded by nature - even a wondering peacock, fresh air and yummy food, it’s the perfect spot to make some memories!
The nitty gritty
246 Samuel Amess Dr, Churchill Island 3925
OPEN
Weekdays
10am - 4pm
Weekends
9am - 4pm
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Mamma's special mention:
Spend the day here and explore Churchill Island!
the store, ventnor - phillip island
Make sure you add the family and dog-friendly The Store in Ventnor Phillip to your list next time you visit Phillip Island!
The Store in Ventnor, Phillip Island is simply magical. Sitting outside in the umbrella-shaded courtyard, with rolling cow-filled fields on one side, and huge trees on the other, fuelled with great coffee and yummy food - it’s serenity amplified!
With a menu offering delicious sourdough smashed avo, gourmet toasties, pastries- including a great range of gluten free options- and a kids menu, everyone will find something that tickles their tastebuds.
Then you have the games and a box full of toys for the kids - even some trucks for those little hands to vroom around, which means you can actually enjoy your meal and take in the peace of this gorgeous little cafe.
If the weather isn’t courtyard friendly, there’s also a cosy little indoor area, with a window overlooking the fields.
What’s more, it’s dog-friendly, even offering a puppy library with toys! You can also pick up some gourmet locally-produced groceries, flowers and fresh produce.
Make sure you add it to your list next time you visit Phillip Island!
saltwater, phillip island
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!
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 Newhaven Jetty overlooking Western Port Bay so it really does have prime position!
Inside is bright and warm as the sun streams in, with an upper mezzanine level as well as ground floor where you can spy the wood fired pizza oven. Or sit outside with the lovely bay breeze.
The food here is AMAZING, and Mamma really wanted to try it ALL. You have a choice of tapas and share menus, plus great main options, pizza AND a kids menu.
Oh, and they make their own beer and wine if you are in the mood for a glass for two!
the nitty gritty
Jetty at Beach Crescent Newhaven
OPEN
Open Thu-Sun 11:30am till Late
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Mamma's special mention:
Phillip Island is FULL of fun!
wild food farm, rhyll
The cafe is on a homestead surrounded by beautiful bush scenery, even offering small bushwalk trails. The rainforest room is phenomenal!
Mamma is super excited to have discovered this gem! Such a cool place to stop at when you visit Phillip Island, and a favourite of the locals, too. The cafe is on a homestead surrounded by beautiful bush scenery, even offering small bushwalk trails.
This used to be a trout farm, not all that long ago. You will still see the remnants of this, with the two outdoor lakes and an inside pool (not the swimming type) in the awesome rainforest room. Speaking of which, the rainforest room is spectacular! When you walk out the back of the cafe you are transported into a a huge area full of lush greenery, trickling waterfalls and a giant pool. Scattered around the room are tables for you to dine at. There’s also a little gated sandpit area for the kids!
You can also dine outdoors under the shade of umbrellas, along the veranda and within the cafe itself.
The food is terrific. There’s a distinct native Australian flavour to the menu, with over 40 herbs and spices grown right there on the farm! Such options as pepper-berry pies, Davidson plum jam, finger lime aioli are sure to tantalise those tastebuds!
Make sure to add this place to your list!
Mamma's special mention:
There’s SO much fun to be had in Phillip Island - click here for more.
nitty gritty
OPEN
8am - 3pm Thursday - Monday. (Closed Tuesday - Wednesday)
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phillip island winery, ventnor
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.
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.
They have a great menu! The food is incredible and they also have a kids menu AND a POOCH menu! Naww.
Oh and make sure you pop into the GORGEOUS cellar door and homewares shed - The Yards, that sits to the right of the restaurant. Good luck not wanting to buy EVERYTHING for home! Hot tip: There is a larger Yards store in San Remo if you need to stop on your way home, just sayin’…
the nitty gritty
Open Wednesday – Sunday 11.30am until 5.30pm (unless there are weddings booked)
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Mamma's special mention: There are so many great places to explore in Phillip Island - check out what else Mamma recommends here!
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the pantry, phillip island
ALL the cheese, crackers, sourdough , nuts, meats and fruit that you could want; all great quality and totally delish!
A visit to Phillip Island isn’t complete without treating yourself to a bit of decadence. The best thing about The Pantry is that it comes to YOU, wherever you may be!
Wanting to take a picnic as you explore the coastline? Done. Want to indulge in the comfort of your own accommodation? Easy. However you choose to enjoy this sensational grazing platter, you will be in heaven.
It has ALL the cheese, crackers, sourdough, nuts, meats and fruit that you could want; all great quality and totally delish!
Mamma still dreams about the creamy soft cheese with honeycomb on top…
Mamma's special mention:
To really treat yourself, order your platter to enjoy as you stay at the luxurious Five Acres Farms Stay.
the nitty gritty
Delivered anywhere in Phillip Island & San Remo
Prices start from $120
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westernport hotel, san remo
A relaxed family friendly hotel with great pub grub and things to keep the kids busy!
Mamma loves this little gem, especially on cold rainy days! Sit by the open fire place and watch out the window as the weather comes across the bay - heaven!
This is a great, relaxed, family- friendly hotel with tasty pub grub and plenty of things to keep the kids busy!
There’s a little kids corner with giant Jenga, pool tables and a couple of arcade games. There’s also things to colour in at the table.
There’s always something happening here on weekends with live music and theme nights, too.
It’s open all day so make sure you add this to your list for checking out!
Mamma's special mention:
This is a great spot for lunch after watching the Pelican Feeding across the road!
san remo bakehouse, san remo
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!
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!
They really do have everything at this cute little bakery. A huge range of pies, delicious coffee and lots of vegan options, too. Don’t even get Mamma started on the sweet section …
The bakery is decorated with adorable little furnishes like a fairy door, large metal eggs, a fairy house decked out with little street signs, mushroom stool and lots of greenery.
The kids corner has toys, books, a pencil case full of pencils/crayons/textas, and some bean bags and cushions to sit comfortably on.
A perfect stop for some lunch and a spot of people (and pelican!) watching.
Mamma's special mention:
Right across the road is a playground and at 12pm every day you can view the wonderful Pelican Feeding.