frozn st, hastings
Frozn Street in Hastings isn’t your big chain situation. This is boutique, beautifully styled and proudly family-run, created by a passionate young couple who’ve poured their love into every detail — and you can feel it the moment you walk in.
Say hello to Frozn St in Hastings, a brand new frozen yoghurt and acai bar - that’s already become a favourite with the locals.
Frozn St isn’t your big chain situation. This is boutique, beautifully styled and proudly family-run, created by a passionate young couple who’ve poured their love into every detail - and you can feel it the moment you walk in.
Think creamy frozen yoghurt and acai with flavours like mango, strawberry and even Biscoff; ready to be loaded up with all your favourite toppings. And Mamma means ALL the toppings! Unique flavours like white choc crackle, Caramilk spiders, sparkling berry glitter, pistachio crunch and even cookie dough balls (sourced from another local gem - Sweet Servings)! Not to mention all of the sauces and hot Nutella!
But what really makes Frozn special? It’s the vibe. It’s warm, welcoming and genuinely personal - a real family feel, the kind of place where you’re greeted with a smile and a chat - and the kids (and big kids!) feel like they’ve hit the jackpot!
Frozn is one of those spots you’ll find yourself going back to again (and again).
Trust Mamma, this one’s worth a visit!!
the details
Unit 7/110 High St, Hastings
3915
Opening hours:
7 days a week
12pm - 9pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Make a day of it and head to the Fred Smith Reserve playground on Hasting foreshore
arthur’s candy, windsor
Step inside Arthur’s Candy Store in Windsor and you’ll feel like you’ve walked straight into a childhood dream. With 85 Pick N Mix options, this huge lolly shop is a MUST for all sweet lovers!
Step inside Arthur’s Candy Store in Windsor and you’ll feel like you’ve walked straight into a childhood dream. Who remembers marching up to the Milk Bar with 50 cents and filling a white paper bag to the brim with lollies?! Well, here you get to do it all again - (though sadly 50 cents wont get you far these days!)
Mamma doesn’t know who is more excited to visit - Mamma or Little Miss! With walls literally lined with colourful treats and shelves overflowing with goodies, this vibrant lolly haven is a must-visit for sweet lovers of all ages.
The store boasts an incredible 85 different Pick ‘n’ Mix options, plus a separate wrapped chocolate Pick ‘n’ Mix, meaning you can build your own bag exactly the way you like it. From classic favourites like spearmint leaves and raspberries; to exciting new discoveries like chocolate coated strawberry and creams and salted caramel pretzels. Add to that bags of various chocolate goodies, liquorice, and freeze-dried candy, and you’ve got a sugary paradise!
But Arthur’s Candy Store isn’t just about the lollies, it’s also steeped in iconic Aussie history. The store owner’s grandfather - Arthur - was the inventor of the legendary Wizz Fizz, which explains why the shop features a huge range of Wizz Fizz flavours and products you won’t find anywhere else.
This is the perfect treat day visit, a great one to save for a rainy day or school holiday adventure!
more details
Opening hours:
Mon/Wed/Thurs 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Fri/sat 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Burn off some energy at Ripponlea Estate
pate mi, somerville
Somerville has a new reason to get excited at lunchtime -(or even breakfast time!), with Pate Mi opening its doors and serving up seriously good Vietnamese street food - a first for Somerville!
Somerville has a new reason to get excited at lunchtime -(or even breakfast time!), with Pate Mi opening its doors and serving up seriously good Vietnamese street food - a first for Somerville!
This fresh banh mi kitchen is all about big flavours and perfect crunch. Think crispy pork bahn mi with crackle that snaps just right, and juicy grilled chicken, layered with crunchy carrot and that all-important hit of pate and sauce. Every roll is jam-packed and dangerously moreish. You can also try a breakfast bahn mi! Packed with eggs - or an omelette - and bacon!
Not in a bread mood? Pate Mi also dishes up fresh noodle bowls and rice bowls, loaded with salad, a hint of chilli and your choice of protein — light, satisfying and full of flavour.
And then there’s the coffee. Sweet, strong Vietnamese coffee that does not mess around — the perfect pairing or a pick-me-up on its own!
Quick, casual and delicious, with gorgeous friendly staff; Pate Mi is sure to become a Somerville favourite for lunches and coffee stops with a little extra kick. Trust Mamma - this is one you’ll be coming back for!
The nitty gritty
1 Simcock St, Somerville VIC 3912
OPEN
Sunday closed
Monday - Saturday
7am - 3pm
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Mamma's special mentions:
Head down the road to have a play at the awesome We Rock The Spectrum all abilities playcentre
sweet n sassy, cowes
If you’re wandering the Cowes foreshore with the fam and need a little something sweet to keep the good vibes rolling, Mamma has the perfect pit stop – Sweet n Sassy, a bright and cheerful ice cream and loaded shake shop!
If you’re wandering the Cowes foreshore with the fam and need a little something sweet to keep the good vibes rolling, Mamma has the perfect pit stop – Sweet n Sassy, a bright and cheerful ice cream and loaded shake shop!
Think decadent, candy-topped loaded shakes or blended Nutella or snickers thick shakes - that are stacked high, colourful, and guaranteed to make the kids’ eyes pop. If you’re after something a little light and fruity, their smoothies are fresh, vibrant and delicious. And ice-cream lovers, get excited - there are over 20 flavours to choose from! From classic choccie favourites (stairway to heaven is Mamma’s fave!) to rainbow-bright scoops and everything in between – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
What makes Sweet n Sassy even sweeter? It is a family-owned with the most lovely staff, and it’s perfectly positioned right across the road from a fantastic playground and one of Cowes’ best family-friendly beaches. So you can grab your treats, wander across, and enjoy them while the kids dig, swing and splash to their hearts’ content.
Sweet n Sassy is a must-visit for a treat on any Phillip Island adventure!
The nitty gritty
OPEN
Monday closed
Tuesday - Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday -11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm
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Mamma's special mentions:
Grab one to go and head across to Chicken Beach or a play in Erehwon Point Playground
vanilla dessert bar, oakleigh
Vanilla Lounge is an Oakleigh institution who has just sweetened the deal with a next level dessert bar directly opposite. It’s a choose your own adventure dessert paradise… and Mamma is obsessed.
Vanilla Lounge is an Oakleigh institution who has just sweetened the deal with a next level dessert bar directly opposite. It’s a choose your own adventure dessert paradise… and Mamma is obsessed.
Their floor to ceiling terrazzo store houses a selection of 8 frozen yoghurts, ice creams and açai as well as a display case filled to the brim with bakery classics you can choose as a base - think croissants, doughnuts, cookies, cruffins and waffles *drool*.
But your choices do not end there, with over 60 toppings available at their self-serve counter, your options are endless… and they are some pretty wild options at that.
Mamma’s not talking about your traditional strawberries, m&ms and granola (though they are also available). We’re talking maple bacon, french fries, a variety of cakes, gnocchi donuts and a blue sauce that Mamma can only describe as “galactic”.
With cabinets filled with other Vanilla classics like mini tarts, macarons and profiteroles, this is a dessert lover’s dream.
Mamma’s hot tip - like other frozen yogurt stores, this place is a weigh and pay, so keep a close eye on the kids serving themselves before you have to remortgage the house.
Mamma’s special mention
Warrawee Park Playground is just a short walk away if the kids need to run off that sugar rush.
gelato unou, seaford
Mamma’s gonna call it - this may be the BEST ice-cream in the South!
Mamma’s gonna call it - this may just be the BEST ice-cream in the South!
It’s a big call, but this gelato is simply amazing. And now there is also a frozen yoghurt bar with LOADS of toppings too!
Hand-made to perfection with flavour combinations that you just can’t find at your regular ice-creamery. Mamma’s favourite is the cremino. This is absolute heaven in your mouth; a mix of coffee, hazelnut and caramel. AMAZING.
All the flavours look incredible, and you can sample some to find the one you want. But be warned, this causes major anxiety in trying to choose just one! Luckily, they allow you to have two flavours in one scoop cones or cups!
Situated across the road from the beach, and newly renovated now offering a roomy inside dine-in seating as well as outdoor seating, it’s the perfect spot to retreat to after a stroll or swim.
They also sell delicious frozen desserts and ice-cream cakes; as well as dutch pancakes for the colder days. But let’s be honest… it’s never too cold for ice-cream!
The nitty gritty
OPEN
Sunday - Thursday
12pm - 9.30pm
Sat - Sunday
12pm - 10.30pm
wanna know more? CLICK HERE
Mamma's special mention:
Feel like burning off some of that sugar? Head around the corner to R F Miles Reserve Playground!
miller’s bread kitchen, dromana
Holy moly folks, Miller’s Bread Kitchen in Dromana is so delicious, Mamma thinks you need to add it to your ‘must visit’ list!
Holy moly folks, Miller’s Bread Kitchen in Dromana is so delicious, Mamma thinks you need to add it to your ‘must visit’ list!
Located right off the Nepean Highway, this artisan bakery really hits the spot. You’ll be able to breathe in the aroma of freshly baked bread and sweet treats from outside in the car park area!
Let’s start with the more substantial items… Miller’s Bread Kitchen make their own pies, sausage rolls, the most amazing pizza slices, focaccias, chicken katsu sandwiches in the thickest bread you’ll ever see, and so much more!
With takeaway pizzas, focaccias, and bread in all the varieties (think ciabatta, sourdough, Turkish, and more!), you’ll be able to make a quick pitstop and pick something up that caters for the entire family.
Make sure you arrive hungry because the desserts and sweet treats are to die for! Croissants (plain, almond and chocolate), seasonal danishes, white chocolate and raspberry blondies, carrot cake, cookies, banana bread, and double chocolate brownies… Mamma warns you that your little ones may just ask you to order one of everything! Also - this Mamma is very partial to a cinnamon scroll and can definitely say that the apple and cinnamon option at Miller’s Bread Kitchen is perfection!
Make sure you pop past Miller’s Bread Kitchen next time you’re in Dromana, you won’t regret it!
the nitty gritty
116 Nepean Highway, Dromana, 3936
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 7am - 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8am - 2pm
wanna know more?
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Mamma’s special mention
Grab something sweet to go and head to Dromana Pump Track to enjoy it!
cheri eatery, south melbourne
Oui oui, mon Cheri!
Cheri is the newest European eatery and patisserie in South Melbourne and Mamma is completely and utterly in LOVE!
Oui oui, mon Cheri!
Cheri is the newest European eatery and patisserie in South Melbourne and Mamma is completely and utterly in LOVE!
Created by same team who run the ever popular Kettle Black and Top Paddock, Cheri is the most amazing addition to the South Melbourne precinct. Located on Coventry Street, Cheri serves delicious in house pastries, wood fired pizzas, coffees and so much more - it really does transport you and your family right into the heart of Europe!
Ok folks, let’s start with the main menu. Mamma has one word to describe it for you - SENSATIONAL! Offering all day brunch options such as croissant French toast, granola, the breakfast plate (it’s a true European experience!) and truffle mushroom scramble, your taste buds will be in for a treat!
There’s also a lunch selection on offer too, such as ricotta gnocchi, chicken cotoletta (trust us, it’s as good as our Nonna’s!) and the 72 hour fermented dough pizzas (hot tip: the Cheri supreme and Mortadella are absolutely amazing) - Mamma thinks you might end up staying for breakfast and lunch, because there’s just too much to choose from!
Have a sweet tooth? Well, Mamma guarantees that you’ll fall head over heels! The bakery is just truly divine - the most impressive desserts that Mamma has seen for a long time!
Your little ones will absolutely love the traditional options like croissants, brownies, chocolate chip and marshmallow cookies, cheesecakes, and boston buns. We guarantee you that you’ll devour the goodies from the patisserie too - Mamma is obsessed with the lemon meringue tart, cruffin, chocolate eclair, and the crookie (a double chocolate cookie in a croissant wheel - my goodness!) - all we can actually say is wow, wow and wow!
Oh! And they have the most EPIC selection of gelato and sorbet - matcha, cherry, lychee rose and raspberry, mandarin and toasted coconut just to name a few - perfect for a summers day! And a huge range of celebration cakes and tarts for you to purchase for your special family occasions. What a winner - Cheri is a MUST when you’re next in South Melbourne - Mamma promises you won’t regret it!
the nitty gritty
285 - 297 Coventry Street South Melbourne 3205
OPEN
Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday - Sunday 7am - 5pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Make a day of it and head for a play at the incredible Skinners Adventure Playground
heart bakes, port melbourne
Ok folks, Mamma is calling it… Heart Bakes in Port Melbourne is BETTER than it looks on Instagram - get there ASAP, your taste buds will thank you later!
Ok folks, Mamma is calling it… Heart Bakes in Port Melbourne is BETTER than it looks on Instagram - get there ASAP, your taste buds will thank you later!
Mamma has been watching Heart Bakes go viral for their epic cinnamon scrolls and baked treats - and totally understands why they are so popular.
This cute little corner cafe in Port Melbourne has really nailed it. With a small indoor eating space surrounded with outdoor dining options, you’ll feel the vibes of this inner city eatery the moment you walk in.
Mamma is obsessed with the baked goodies. The cinnamon scroll is absolutely to die for - soft, sugary bundles of goodness that literally just instantly melt in your mouth. The fudge choc cookie is a favourite with Mamma’s mini, as is the carrot cake and the chocolate flourless cake.
Mamma has a special spot for their basque cheesecake too - so creamy, and just so good! The cafe is also known for its Heart Lamingtons, which are available all weekend - YUMMO!
Fancy something a little more substantial? There’s some breaky options available - including the most delicious breaky burger - or sandwiches for lunch including roast chicken, Rueben, veggie and kimchi avocado - yum! Coffee is on point, with a few cold drinks on offer too.
Hot tip: Mamma visited on a Wednesday morning and it was PACKED so make sure you get there early especially if you visit on a weekend.
the nitty gritty
220 Bridge St, Port Melbourne 3207
OPEN
Monday - Friday: 7am - 2pm
Saturday - Sunday:
8am - 2pm
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Mamma’s special mention
Keep the fun times going and head to the awesome Maritime Cove Community Park for a play!
flinders sourdough bakery, flinders
Hidden away down a little dusty court, you will find Flinders Sourdough Bakery, home to the yummiest sourdough bread, melt-in-your-mouth cookies and pastries.
If you are a lover of all things carbs (and let’s face it, who isn’t…) then no doubt you would have heard about Flinders Sourdough bread! It is simply the BEST; fluffy yet dense - soft but with a crunchy crust - it is just YUM!
So, Mamma was stoked to discover the actual source of this amazing bread is home to the cutest little - hidden - bakery in Flinders!
Hidden away down a little dusty court, you will find Flinders Sourdough Bakery, with an option to sit out in the garden to enjoy your lunch.
Not only can you enjoy freshly baked bread, but there’s a great selection of pies, pastries and melt-in-your-mouth brownies and cookies. Plus - you can even buy your own sourdough starter kit!
Make sure you stop in here on your next Flinders visit - you wont regret it!
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Thursday - Sunday
9am - 3pm
(bread not available Thursday)
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Mamma’s special mention
Take some goodies to go and explore the spectacular Flinders Blowhole not far away.
gelato lab, black rock
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!
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!
The gelato is churned fresh instore and comes in lots of delicious flavours!
You are welcome to sample scrumptious flavours like rocky road, Biscoff, dark chocolate, cookies and cream and MANY more. Mamma’s favourite is the Coffee - the perfect combination of sweet and bold coffee.
This is really worth a visit if you’re a connoisseur of delectable gelato!
the nitty gritty
3/38 Bluff Rd, Black Rock, 3193
OPEN
Thursday - Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday
12pm - 7pm
wanna know more? click here
Mamma's special mention:
Grab a cup to go and check out the majestic lion at Tjilatjirrin Reserve Playground
levain doughnuts, mentone
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 a doughnut lover, you are probably already familiar with Levain Doughnuts, as they supply their decadent range to loads of cafes in Melbourne, but you may not be aware that they have their very own shop in Mentone!
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!
Mamma’s crew cannot get enough of these goodies and can highly recommend them all - especially the cinnamon scroll, it’s AMAZING. But so are all of them! You can also get coffee, milkshakes and even loaded ice cream scoops here as well!
Treat your tastebuds, they will thank you! If you can’t get to the store you can order online for delivery as well.
The nitty gritty
OPEN
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10.30pm
Friday - Saturday
8am - 11pm
Wanna know more?
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Mamma's special mention:
Grab some to go and have a picnic at the stunning Mentone Racecourse Reserve Playground
grazing moments, cranbourne west
This BRILLIANT new shop lets you choose your own masterpiece while they make it up right before your eyes! How good is that?!
If you thought grazing boxes were something you had to pre-order and have delivered - think again!
This BRILLIANT new shop lets you choose your own masterpiece while they make it up right before your eyes! How good is that?! If you’re off on a picnic - stop in on the way! Need to surprise someone with a last minute gift? No worries - they have you sorted. They also offer a two-hour same day delivery service, too.
You can choose from a savoury, sweet or a mixed box and can even get a little lunch pack or sweet box for one. As well as Commonfolk coffee and a cupcake!
You can pick up some gifts to go along with the grazing box, like locally made candles, gift-boxed macarons, wine, dried flowers and even purchase a gorgeous picnic blanket or wooden grazing board.
There will soon be the option to order little kids packs - perfect for parties and picnic lunches too!
Mamma's special mention:
Choose your box and head down the road to the awesome fully-fenced Livvi’s Place Playground.
nitty gritty
Delivery Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday- Wednesday 10am-3pm
Thursday - Saturday
10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
Pickup Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
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dolce fantasia cakes, oakleigh south
Just - WOW! Mamma has never seen so many delicious morsels of food in one shop!
Just - WOW! Mamma has never seen so many delicious morsels of food in one shop! As soon as you enter Dolce Fantasia the aroma of sweet pastries and fresh coffee fill your senses. You won’t know where to focus your attention first. Do you check out the dozens of delicate little biscuits or head straight to the custard-filled cannoli and petit cakes? Or perhaps you are after something more savoury? Mamma says you HAVE to try the spinach and fetta pastries. YUM. As are the homemade sausage rolls and beef pies.
You can tell that each and every item here is made with love and a lot of experience, as the lovely owner Vicky has owned the shop for around 14 years!
You’re gonna want to try everything - so Mamma’s hot tip is to go with the shortbread biscuit and petit cake assorted boxes, or the best idea, grab a picnic box which includes everything you need to just head to the park and go - even serviettes and sauce!
These are seriously amazing and Mamma can’t wait to head back and sample more! Oh - and the coffee is awesome as well!
Mamma's special mention: Grab a pack to go and head down the road to the awesome Bald Hill Playground - you can even give Disc Golf a go!
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Monday - 8am - 4pm
Tuesday - Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am -4pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm
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1202 Centre Rd, Oakleigh South
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tooradin ice cream shop, tooradin
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!
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! Unless, of course, you are like Mamma’s little ones and simply cannot order anything other than Bubblegum!
The ice-cream here is delicious and plentiful. Mamma cannot resist a really good choc-mint, and this one is just perfect. But so is the toffee, jaffa, coffee, chocolate .. and the list goes on.
Perched on the foreshore of Tooradin Jetty, you can have the option of grabbing a cone to go and walking across the road to the river, or down the road to the sandy foreshore, amongst the mangroves.
Mamma and crew love this place. It is always a MUST do on the way (and way back!) to Phillip Island.
Mamma’s special mention
Head across the road and have a play at the very cool Lighthouse Playground.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Monday - Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday 11am - 5pm
wanna know more?
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the oakleigh doughnut co, oakleigh
These doughnuts are NO ordinary doughnuts!
In the words of a well known and highly respected food critic, 'mmmmm, doughnuts..'
And these doughnuts are unlike the rest!
Formed around the owners Greek heritage, you will find such delicacies as; the bakladough, galakdough (mamma's favourite!), doughloumba - and other wonderful flavours like, red velvet, strawberry cheesecake and nutella ion!
There's also spectacular coffee - which makes for the perfect accompaniment.
Whilst there may be plenty of doughnut shops around, there aren't many that have the originality of these wonderful creations. The two brother's who own this little shop are most definitely on to a winner here!
Mamma's special mention
Why not get some to take away and enjoy a picnic at the wonderful Booran Reserve not too far away?
