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!

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arbory afloat, flinders walk

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?

bang pop thai restaurant, south wharf

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.

yoyogi sushi train, swanston st

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!

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tetsujin sushi train and japanese bbq, emporium melbourne

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, melbourne central

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 korea, little Bourke st melbourne

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.

one plus piece cafe, melbourne central

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.

roslyn cafe, king st

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.

schmucks, collins street

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, little collins street

Onigiri Kitchen and Sake Bar in Little Collins Street is a little Japanese gem serving traditional Onigiri rice balls and bento boxes.

CEREE, spring st

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!

roti bar, little collins street

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, melbourne central

New Shanghai is the perfect place to indulge in delicious dumplings and a family-friendly restaurant everyone will enjoy.

teeny tiny cafe, docklands

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!)

makoto sushi train, melbourne central

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.

pepe's italian, exhibition street

Pizza and pasta under the red and white striped umbrellas - you might just think you have been transported to Italy!

the terrace, botanic gardens

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

bowltiful noodle, swanston & elizabeth streets

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…

shanghai street, little bourke street

Could these be the best dumplings in Melbourne’s CBD?

operator diner, lonsdale street

Step back in time with this American style diner in the CBD

five guys, southbank

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?!