Want to head into the city for lunch but not sure where to go? Mamma has done the homework! Here are all our fave cafes and eats in Melbourne suitable for families. Welcome to our family friendly lunch in the city page!
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!
Sushi trains are a big winner with the mamma crew. There is just something very easy about the choices and fun about the conveyer of options going around and around! The kids love it.
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.
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.
Bagels and coffee, what’s not to love? Schmucks is a cute little eatery on the Southern Cross side of the city. It’s the perfect spot for a bite to eat when out and about.
Onigiri Kitchen and Sake Bar in Little Collins Street is a little Japanese gem serving traditional Onigiri rice balls and bento boxes.
CEREE is a fantastic authentic Filipino eatery in Melbourne city. And the destination is an amazing way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life - nestling into their cosy private courtyard, tucking into an ube latte, BBQ chicken and garlic rice is just the ticket!
What a spot! Afloat is arguably the BEST spot in the city for views and fun and deliciousness! First of all, it’s a FLOATING restaurant! Need Mamma say more?
Roti Bar is a culinary hot spot in Melbourne’s CBD, especially on Saturdays where the banana leaf buffet reins supreme. From the constant line of people waiting for a table, to the buzz of happy diners inside, this is a dynamic and joyous place to eat.
New Shanghai is the perfect place to indulge in delicious dumplings and a family-friendly restaurant everyone will enjoy.
Mamma LOVES Teeny Tiny cafe - and she can guarantee that your teeny tiny humans will absolutely love playing with the organic market filled with fruits and veggies, the play SMEG fridge and kitchen equipment, the Lego wall, and the cutest little vehicles to ride on (with gas stations to top up!)
This is just about Mamma’s fave eatery in the city, so it’s time to share the love! Korean barbecue is such a fun dining experience for anyone - couples on dates, families, or a big group of mates. The quality and value for money here at Oriental Spoon makes this the perfect place to flip that steak and gobble that kimchi!
Toot toot! All aboard the sushi train! Makoto on Level 2 of Melbourne Central is a great spot for some entertaining dining. The kids always get a real kick out of watching the conveyer belt roll around past table after table of hungry diners.
Pizza and pasta under the red and white striped umbrellas - you might just think you have been transported to Italy!
The Terrace is a beautiful spot for breakfast or lunch in the Royal Botanic Gardens, with indoor and outdoor eating options plus take away. kid and dog friendly
Handmade noodles made fresh to order? Yes please! Bowltiful serves beef noodles in the Muslim Lanzhou style of Northwest China. Everything is halal and the way it works is this…
America’s cult burger franchise has made its way to Melbourne and we could not be any more excited to check it out. I mean who doesn’t love a burger?!
When a robot serves you dinner, it’s sure to be fun!
A great Melbourne pub, right on the water at South Wharf, that know how to do some fantastic family favourites.
Thai with a splash of pretty. Mamma says, Miss Ping’s Thai Eatery at The District Docklands is beautiful and delicious
Eating out could not get anymore fun than dinner at Dohtonbori. This Japanese restaurant gives all ages the chance to get involved and get cooking!
It’s a Melbourne cult where the coffee is delicious and the pasta exceptional.
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