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June 20, 2021

the french lettuce, carlton

June 20, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
the french lettuce, carlton

Melbourne’s MOST loved vanilla slice!

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June 20, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
carlton, city of yarra, desserts and treats, breakfast, bakery
June 13, 2021

sarah sands hotel, brunswick

June 13, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
sarah sands hotel, brunswick

This 160+ year old pub has just been given a truly lovely makeover and it’s the perfect family-friendly spot for a meal - it’s cosy and just a little bit fancy!

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June 13, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
brunswick, merri-bek council, pub, dinner, date night, eats 3
May 24, 2021

old man drew, ascot vale

May 24, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
old man drew, ascot vale

Old Man Drew is arguably the MOST beautiful kid friendly cafe courtyard in the North…possibly even in Melbourne!

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May 24, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
ascot vale, eats 3, breakfast, dog friendly, Moonee Valley City Council
May 24, 2021

bright brewery, bright

May 24, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
bright brewery, bright

Bright Brewery is in the perfect spot and you have to visit at least once!.

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May 24, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
bright, pub, eats 3, Alpine Shire Council, dinner, high country
May 01, 2021

the boot factory, coburg

May 01, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
the boot factory, coburg

The Boot Factory is a kid friendly spot we just love. It’s warm, relaxed and spacious, the food is consistently delicious and Mamma just cannot get enough of the coffee! You’ll love this kid friendly cafe.

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May 01, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
coburg, merri-bek council, pentridge, cafe, breakfast
April 29, 2021

alimentari collingwood

April 29, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
alimentari collingwood

The food is delicious and the place is divine.

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April 29, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
collingwood, city of yarra, date night, cafe
April 25, 2021

rusty's sandwich parlour, brunswick east

April 25, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
rusty's sandwich parlour, brunswick east

Rusty’s Sandwich Parlour began serving up their fresh, delicious, sandwiches and great coffee late last year. We love a place that keeps the focus on simplicity and great quality!

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April 25, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
brunswick east, merri-bek council, cafe, eats 2
April 05, 2021

fairfield park boathouse, fairfield

April 05, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
fairfield park boathouse, fairfield

With stacks of room for little ones to move around and play in the spacious gardens and peaceful views of the Yarra River from the Tearoom, there is a place for everyone to explore.

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April 05, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
fairfield park boathouse, eats, fairfield, city of darebin, kids corner cafe
April 05, 2021

corner store cafe, bendigo

April 05, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
corner store cafe, bendigo

Here’s a very kid friendly spot for a delicious breakfast or lunch!

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April 05, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
bendigo, eats 2, cafe, kids corner cafe, City of Greater Bendigo
March 31, 2021

farm vigano, south morang

March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
farm vigano, south morang

Farm Vigano is a hidden treasure and one of our favourite spots to celebrate!

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March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, south morang, date night, italian, pizza
March 28, 2021

grounds of eden, coburg

March 28, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
grounds of eden, coburg

It’s a treat to even look at the food here, let alone to eat it! And being a floral cafe, you can expect to find flowers in every single dish.

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March 28, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, coburg, merri-bek council, cafe
January 26, 2021

stomping ground brewery & beer hall, collingwood

January 26, 2021/ Mandy Couzens
stomping ground brewery & beer hall, collingwood

Beer, beer and more moreish BEER! This vast warehouse has been converted into a pretty cool beer hall and dining space and Mamma loves it!

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January 26, 2021/ Mandy Couzens/
stomping ground, 2017 top eats, labour day, open new years day 2019, easter 19, eats 2, pub, kids corner cafe, collingwood, city of yarra
January 04, 2021

kangaroo hotel, maldon

January 04, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
kangaroo hotel, maldon

We love a family meal at an old country style pub and this 165 year old hotel is particularly gorgeous.

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January 04, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
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December 12, 2020

shared cup, donnybrook

December 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
shared cup, donnybrook

Well this has got to be one of the best playground/cafe set ups Mamma can think of!

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December 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
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November 28, 2020

gelato papa, fairfield

November 28, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
gelato papa, fairfield

Wow - this is some seriously good gelato! Fellow Northside Mum, Lilly Stuckings - formerly ‘Papa’- is head gelato maker at this awesome Gelato Papa store in Fairfield.

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November 28, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
fairfield, eats 2, ice cream, desserts and treats, city of darebin
November 22, 2020

hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

YUM this brand new pizzeria in Reservoir is the real deal!

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November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
etas 2, pizza, italian, reservoir, city of darebin
November 18, 2020

blueberry farm winery, badger creek

November 18, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
blueberry farm winery, badger creek

Blueberry lovers unite! Did you know there is a whole farm dedicated to this delightful fruit? You can taste blueberry wine, blueberry jam and even blueberry ice cream!

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November 18, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
badger creek, winery, date night, eats 2, yarra ranges council
September 26, 2020

taco truck, melbourne

September 26, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
taco truck, melbourne

Taco Truck Tres has been kicking around Northside lately, serving up their delicious tacos and burritos for lunch and dinner.

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September 26, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
brunswick, eats 2, mexican, food truck, merri-bek council
August 02, 2020

hey' burg, coburg

August 02, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
hey' burg, coburg

A burger restaurant in The Burg! Exceptional burgers, fries and shakes. Yum!

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August 02, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
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coburg, merri-bek council, burgers, eats 2, lunch, dinner
July 26, 2020

kissaten mado, alphington

July 26, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
kissaten mado, alphington

These guys have wasted no time during lockdown. Not only are they offering delivery, they now also have a cool drive up window in their carpark! You can even order and pay online and then swoop over to collect your meal.

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July 26, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
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Japanese, cafe, eats 2, kids corner cafe, breakfast, lunch, alphington, city of darebin
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