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/This place boasts everything Mexican and everything tasty.
Read MoreThis place boasts everything Mexican and everything tasty.
Read MoreThis tiny little bar is what dreams are made of! Featuring an entire wall with every flavour of cordial from the famous Billson’s Brewery - you can order cordials, sodas, milkshakes and even spiders at this Soda Bar in Beechworth.
Read MoreThis cordial factory is super impressive. Established in 1865, the brewery is one of Australia’s oldest and has recently been lovingly restored and revitalised into this thriving tourist destination - and top notch beverage producers. Drop in for a meal, a tour, buy your sodas OR taste the entire range of traditional cordials at the tasting bar.
Read MoreMamma has got stars in her eyes for this place! The Star Hotel is THE place to be in the sweetest of all towns - Yackandandah. The American style BBQ menu is delicious and full of flavour. A must when visiting Victoria's High Country and Beechworth area.
Read MoreIf you want to learn about any small Australian town - head to the local watering hole. In Stanley, the entire heart of this tiny village is the Stanley Pub. This establishment which was first opened in 1854, has had a resurgence in recent years under the guidance of new ownership and it has made its mark with the locals as well the visitors to Victoria’s High Country.
Read MoreYou can’t really say you have done Beechworth until you have been to Beechworth Bakery. This place has been an institution since 1984 and you just HAVE to try a pastry, or a pie, a snot block, a bee sting AND a meringue.
Read MoreIt's probably the smallest, cosiest pizza restraurant you'll find in the north but boy, it's delicious!
Read MoreTonda Italian in Preston is the pinnacle of family pizza restaraunts!
Read MoreNEW ice cream joint Fluffy Torpedo will send you straight into outer space with their out-of-this-world flavours! Chocolate and Vanilla are the only ‘normal’ ice cream flavours on the menu here. Flavours include orange and poppyseed cake batter; blue Powerade; Vegemite and white chocolate; marshmallow, grape Aeroplane jelly and pink salt; and chocolate mud cake and chocolate milk ice cream. I mean, c’mon - as if you don’t want to go to here right now!!
Read MoreWhat a glorious place! Imagine a huge garden centre with two cafes and foodstore, gift shop and wellness centre - all in the one fabulous location. Well, you don’t need to imagine it, you can just go to Rivers of Yarrambat!
Read MoreThis is a family friendly, cosy cafe. The menu has a South American influence and includes some Latin favourites like guacamole, tamales, empanadas and pupusas. There are also Latin spins on regular cafe fare like a chicken burger. A kids menu has some fine options for little tummies, too.
Read MorePark St really is the holy grail of family dining! It has everything you could need for a perfect family meal experience, a wonderful cafe overlooking a gated playground!
Read MoreTwo chefs, some chooks and some damn good food - that’s their tag line and there you have it, Brother Hen. Mamma first came here 5 years ago and recently came back for a revisit. It’s still the great family friendly cafe we love!
Read MoreA sunny afternoon is well spent at this Brunswick local
Read MoreWith sunshine and warmth on the cards, Mamma says it’s the weather for ice cream! Bringing the temperature down from 400 degrees right down to zero. You’ve heard about the best Margarita Pizza in Melbourne from 400 Gradi? This little boutique gelato shop is their sweetest addition.
With an abundance of dairy and non-dairy ice cream Zero have some tastes which you will definitely want to try. Mamma’s top pick, the Gaytime and Baci. Little Miss 8 may have a different opinion and go with a classic like Oreo or Bubblegum.
Zero also have hand-crafted pastries and cakes to choose from too. Whatever you choose this place ticks all of Mamma’s boxes.
Take the little ones for a play before some ice cream with this little beauty, Balfe Park, only a 5 minute walk away.
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