Mamma knows Summer days call for lazy lunches with great food at a fantastic location. Here are our TOP PICKS to enjoy the best cafes and restaurants with a courtyard in the SOUTH!!
Mamma cannot believe that it’s taken this long to discover this adorable hidden gem!
There’s a new brewery - right in the heart of Frankston!
Located beach side is the newest establishment from Moon Dog Brewery - this is the Moon Dog Beach Club!
This place is pure heaven!
This restaurant/bar is set on a sprawling 2 acre property, including an absolutely stunning heritage home, complete with an open fireplace, HUGE beer garden and multiple dining areas.
Mamma loves to discover a hidden treasure - and that is exactly what the gorgeous Miss Moose Cafe in Somerville is - a truly family friendly GEM!
Devilbend Farm Beer Brewery is a great family friendly spot that place that the whole family will love!
Lennox covers all bases. Family friendly with a cubby house and toys outside in the back courtyard and a kids menu. Doggos are also welcome.
Here’s the newest family and pet friendly restaurant to grace the Mornington Peninsula!
How could you not love a restaurant that has a cute little kids corner with cubby and kids corner, has impeccable service by the most friendly staff, stunning location, AMAZING food and is doggo friendly too?!
Make sure you add the family and dog-friendly The Store in Ventnor Phillip to your list next time you visit Phillip Island!
The Old Jetty Cafe nestled beside the Tooradin Jetty, is just the most divine little rustic cafe that’s just perfect for a laid back family meal!
In the front courtyard area there are sprawling gardens bursting with colourful flowers, gigantic trees full of all sorts of birdlife, and a kids playground!
Has Mamma got the perfect hangout for you! Grassy area for kids to play, pencils to colour in - and delectable food and coffee!!
So at the risk of spoiling a local hidden gem - fasten your seatbelts and get ready to explore this wonderful family-friendly restaurant!
Mamma loves finding a local gem that the whole family can enjoy - and Daintons Brewery in Carrum Downs is exactly that!
This great, tropical-themed cafe has a gated play area complete with all kinds of toys and ride-on cars, so you can finish you coffee in peace!
Can you picture a better spot for your Friday or Saturday night than at this micro brewery offering … live music, great food, delicious craft beer and … KIDS EAT FREE?!
Tucked in a corner, between a nursery and produce shop, you will find this little hidden treasure.
A cafe - a playground - a lake AND animals? This will be your new favourite place!
Nestled underneath shady trees, just opposite the walking trail and across the road from views of the stunning Merricks Beach, lies Merricks General store.
Situated by the stunning McCrae foreshore, you could be forgiven for thinking you have stepped into an European oasis here at Alatonero!
This lovely little NEW is cafe serving up yummy food and delicious Commonfolk coffee!
What a STUNNING place this is! The perfect spot for the whole fam - even the furry kids can join in on the fun.
Wow - Mamma has stumbled across a gem here! Feed some farm animals, have a coffee AND grab fresh produce onboard a 1910 red rattler train carriage!
This may just be one of your new favourite spots to eat on the Peninsula!
Here’s a place the whole family will love! So funky and versatile that you can come for a family lunch - date night - or drink with the girls and get the perfect vibe each time.
A cafe with the kids in mind, that’s what this Mamma loves... and Cafe Omnia ticks all the boxes.
This Hampton institution is situated right on Hampton Street next to the train station, you can’t miss it! Welcome to Sebastian’s.
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