Breakfast, lunch, coffee and a relaxing atmosphere. Auction Rooms has been satisfying Mamma since before she had any kids! And with kids, this cafe is still incredible. The food here is reliable as it is always seasonal and great quality. And with a kids menu, it’s extra-easy for families.

For several years, the Filipino ice creamery Kariton Sorbetes have been building a cult following while expanding their businesses into new pockets of Melbourne. Luckily for us city dwellers, we have our very own store in Russell St, just on the edge of Chinatown.

Hot, creamy, soupy curry, soft hand-cut noodles, crunchy katsu with crispy noodles, lemon and pickles on the side. What is this seriously satisfying dish? It’s the viral hit at Chinatown restaurant Khao Soi.

Ever felt cosy in the city? Board games, karaoke, food and all ages welcome - Go Marche is a haven for families wanting an entertaining outing while spending time together. It's like having a night in, out!

Enter the cool blue world of Blue Whale Frozen Yoghurt. The back wall is full of soft serve frozen yoghurts and there is a large table loaded with an extensive array of toppings to take your cup of goodies to a whole new level.

Biang Biang Noodles serves up authentic, hand-pulled noodles steeped in the wonderful flavours of Xi’An, China. The signature dish is a bowl full of a single noodle, actually! Stretched and cooked to perfection, it’s got bite and bang - it’s got Biang Biang!

When you’re looking for a sweet treat and a seat in the sun, Mamma recommends heading to artisan French bakery Publique.

Ok, time to get messy. Things run a little differently here at Krabbys. Don’t reach for any cutlery to gracefully pick at your food because you won’t find any! Instead, throw on your bib, slide on your gloves and dive right into your CRAB BOIL!

The wait is over folks - cheese lovers can now enjoy Splatters Cheese Train and Bar in West Melbourne. Geelong’s Splatters is fantastic and now Jo has opened another spot in West Melbourne!

Mamma loves all things city life. The laneways, the coffee, the hustle and bustle. Yet when you have a pram and a restless AND hungry toddler in tow, you need something kid friendly and close to the CBD. Welcome to The Boatbuilders Yard. A warm and welcoming modern Aussie Pub with a scrumptious menu plus half a dozen kids’ options.

You can’t go wrong when visiting Rongcha cafe in the heart of the CBD - Mamma loves visiting and thinks you will too! Known for their viral s’mores hot chocolate (say whaaaaaatt!), Mamma is warning you in advance… your little ones will not want to leave.

Step inside this awe-inspiring space and yes, the first thing you will notice is the huge 16 metre dragon greeting you, which is always a showstopper - and then there’s the FOOD! Yum! Always a fave for Mamma and the fam when heading out for dinner.

Just down two blocks from North Melbourne station, you will find the most incredible, tiny eatery serving the most scrumptious and dainty Korean/Japanese dishes and French inspired desserts.

Delicious food, fast service and affordable pricing. Sometimes, when dining with kids, this is exactly what you need. And if that’s what you’re looking for, Dodee Paidang on Swanston St will hit the mark. Amazing Thai food (with real Thai chilli levels, if you want it) is what you’ll find here.

Degraves St is an iconic Melbourne destination full of eateries and little stores. It’s what Melbourne is best known for - a narrow bluestone laneway with cute cafes and a bustling social al fresco dining area.

Coeliacs, low gluten goers and foodies - please stand to attention! An artisan gluten free bakery in the city is calling! Not a fan of gluten free? Well, it doesn’t matter when it comes to Kudo because the non-coeliacs don’t even notice it’s all gluten free! The taste, texture and quality of the bread and pastries here are incredible.

Pandan and coconut, matcha, taro, hazelnut, chocolate, mango, raspberry, creme brulee - what will you choose?! Cones, cups, shakes, loaded brownies, waffles, sundaes - what will you choose?! Here at C9 Chocolate and Gelato, you’re spoilt for choice.

Looking for a banging location and some popping food? Bang Pop is it! Situated on the banks of the Yarra at South Wharf is this awesome Thai restaurant, with amazing food to share and a kids menu.

Toot toot! All aboard the sushi train! Here at Yoyogi you can expect fresh, hand rolled sushi, inari, seaweed salad, desserts and more doing laps around the long conveyer belt of yummy goodness!

Miyama is a cute Japanese cafe on the top floor of Melbourne Central dedicated to the art of omotonashi. At Miyama there are loads of delicious desserts on offer. Mamma just adored the black sesame baked cheesecake, and the strawberry cheesecake bowls are very popular.

Koko Korean has an amazing selection of street food and Korean classics. Bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, rice bowls, udon and soba noodles, soup, burgers and curry. Head here for a nourishing and delicious meal with the fam! Handy as it’s open 7 days.

If you’ve got a hankering for a little sweet treat while in the city, be sure to stop in at Little Cupcakes - they serve a wide range of the cutest tiny cupcakes (and big ones).

Tacos are one of our favourite dishes, and the tacos at CDMX are fresh, tasty and come out fast! This is the perfect place to stop for a bite mid-shop while out and about at Melbourne Central.

This section of the city is fast becoming known as Little Korea, for the amount of Korean eateries jammed into the small laneway. Mamma recently ate at Yuk Gam, a large Korean eatery akin to a late night pub.

Japanese-flavoured ice cream hand crafted in Melbourne. If you’re not excited by this, who even are you?! Besides the wonderful and interesting flavours including Fuji apple, lychee and Pocari Sweat, yuzu, tofu vanilla, miso, sweet corn and Hokkaido cheesecake (to name but a few!), there are also flavoured cones to choose from!

Guhng The Palace is a multi-level Korean charcoal BBQ restaurant that has it all: delicious food and drinks, fantastic friendly service, a lovely atmosphere and stylish decor. Here you can sit back and relax as the happy staff will cook the food for you! No need to worry about perfectly cooking that wagyu steak, just order away then… eat it up!

Inspired by the One Piece book and series, One Plus Piece Cafe has opened in Melbourne Central and it has every manga fan having a burger or two.

If you want banging Thai food in a cute cafe, then this is the spot for you! Tuck into some tasty - and Mamma means really tasty - dishes while relaxing in a cosy corner here at Roslyn.

Smooth like butter, this French-inspired Korean pastry palace is the foodstuff of dreams! People flock here to experience all manner of sensational savoury and decadent dessert treats as well as a blend of both savoury and sweet.