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March 03, 2025

one friendship noodle, preston

March 03, 2025/ ROSIE MELFI
one friendship noodle, preston

One Friendship Noodle is a must-visit! And the make the BEST dumplings around!

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March 03, 2025/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 8, dumplings, asian food, preston, dinner, lunch, city of darebin
September 30, 2024

yo way frozen yogurt, preston

September 30, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
yo way frozen yogurt, preston

Frozen Yoghurt could never taste better!

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September 30, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
treats, eats 7, yo way frozen yoghurt, preston, city of darebin, sweet treats melbourne, northland shopping centre
September 08, 2024

northside grocer, preston

September 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
northside grocer, preston

Home-style ready-made meals for any busy family!

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September 08, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, takeaway, preston, northern grocer, ready made meals, city of darebin
August 05, 2024

bar mexico, preston

August 05, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
bar mexico, preston

The NEWEST Mexican cantina to open in Preston! Family fun PLUS feast - Hurra!

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August 05, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, lunch, preston, mexican, city of darebin, bar mexico
June 25, 2024

gold leaf chinese restaurant, preston

June 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
gold leaf chinese restaurant, preston

Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant in Preston provides an authentic yum cha experience with a variety of traditional dishes served from trolleys. Located near the Preston Market, it's celebrated for its delicious cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, promising memorable visits for families and food lovers alike.

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June 25, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, eats 7, chinese, asian food, city of darebin, preston, lunch
January 02, 2024

lui.boss fried chicken, preston

January 02, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
lui.boss fried chicken, preston

A little hidden Korean gem in Preston that you will want to check out.

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January 02, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, Korean, city of darebin, eats 6, preston market, dinner
August 19, 2023

arepa days, preston

August 19, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
arepa days, preston

Arepa Days in Preston is a great spot for delicious food, really good coffee and happy vibes!

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August 19, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, darebin, cafe, south american, city of darebin, breakfast, eats 6
July 20, 2023

jackson dodds, preston

July 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
jackson dodds, preston

Jackson Dodds Cafe is your easy-vibe Preston brunch spot. Across from the local Maternal Health Centre, this cafe is often a mother’s group coffee hub.

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July 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, eats 5, breakfast, cafe, city of darebin
June 09, 2023

tavolata, preston

June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tavolata, preston

NEW Italian restaurant in Preston. Homemade pasta and woodfire pizza, Yum!

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June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, eats 5, city of darebin, italian, pizza, dinner
May 09, 2023

betty's burgers, preston

May 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
betty's burgers, preston

We love a tasty burger!

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May 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
burgers, preston, northland shopping centre, eats 5, city of darebin, dinner
May 09, 2023

sushi jiro, preston

May 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
sushi jiro, preston

The North finally has it’s own Sushi Train!

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May 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
preston, eats 5, city of darebin, sushi train, Japanese, dinner, northland shopping centre
February 28, 2023

farro pizzeria, thornbury

February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
farro pizzeria, thornbury

It’s like stepping into Nonna’s kitchen!

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February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
preston, city of darebin, eats 4, italian, pizza, dinner
February 16, 2023

sweet hearts gelato, preston

February 16, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
sweet hearts gelato, preston

It’s the new plant-based gelato shop in Preston

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February 16, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
ice cream, preston, eats 4, desserts and treats, city of darebin
January 20, 2023

tonda italian, preston

January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tonda italian, preston

Tonda Italian in Preston is the pinnacle of family pizza restaraunts!

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January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, city of darebin, italian, pizza, eats 4, date night
November 28, 2022

blu on bell, preston

November 28, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI
blu on bell, preston

Our favourite fish n’ chip place has just multiplied and this time they are in Preston!

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November 28, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, city of darebin, fish and chips, dinner, eats 4
August 27, 2022

tallboy and moose brewpub, preston

August 27, 2022/ Bek Beare
tallboy and moose brewpub, preston

This great local brewpub in Preston is super spacious and family friendly. It’s exactly the place you’ll want to spend a sunny afternoon with family and friends.

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August 27, 2022/ Bek Beare/
preston, eats 3, pub, kids corner cafe, dinner
May 01, 2022

el jannah charcoal chicken, preston

May 01, 2022/ Rebekah Beare
el jannah charcoal chicken, preston


Lebanese food franchise El Jannah Charcoal Chicken has opened it’s first Melbourne location since its establishment in 1998, in which time its chicken has developed a legendary status. The new diner AND drive-thru location in Preston is huge, with indoor and terrace seating available.

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May 01, 2022/ Rebekah Beare/
middle eastern, dinner, eats 3, preston, city of darebin
November 06, 2021

my asian neighbour, reservoir

November 06, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
my asian neighbour, reservoir

It’s a little Indonesia, right in the heart of Preston.

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November 06, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
indonesian, preston, dinner, eats 3, dog friendly, cafe
March 06, 2021

moon dog world, preston

March 06, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
moon dog world, preston

Moon Dog World... what can mamma say?! Other than that her new favourite summer hang out has arrived!

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March 06, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
melbourne, indoor activities, fire services museum, east melbourne, fire fighters, museums melbourne, pub, eats 2, kids corner cafe, preston, city of darebin
July 12, 2020

oliva social, preston

July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
oliva social, preston

This place ain’t just about the food, it’s about family!

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July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
preston, city of darebin, italian, lunch, dinner, pizza, date night, eats 2
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Mamma Knows North explores Melbourne's North - it is an amazing place to live with a vibrant community and so many great cafe's, parks and adventures to be had.  Check out Mamma Knows Norths adventures and get inspired to EXPLORE!

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