Melbourne’s best baby-friendly cafes courtesy of Hey Bambini’s Julie Morello

POPPING out for a bite with a baby for the first time can be daunting, but there are plenty of child-friendly Melbourne cafes to help.

Maxxii Moo barista Hamish discusses toys with Lucas, 4. Picture: Adam Elwood

FINDING time to locate a baby-friendly cafe in Melbourne is the last thing on a first-time parentÂ’s mind when they are up to their elbows in dirty nappies.

And popping out for a bite to eat can be daunting when ready to show your little bundle of joy the outside world.

After all, a crying tantrum or poo explosion isn’t as big of a deal when you’re at home as in a cafe or restaurant full of eating patrons with no change table in sight.

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Such concerns led Melbourne mum Jolie Morello to create Hey Bambini — a website guide to the best baby, toddler, child and family-friendly cafes and restaurants.

Ms Morello said her readers loved to find cafes that welcomed families.

“(Hey Bambini loves) high chairs, kids eats and of course the odd basket of toys or shelf of kid’s books,” Ms Morello said.

The website has afforded Ms Morello the opportunity to hear many parent dining experiences, good and bad.

“(Hey Bambini loves) high chairs, kids eats and of course the odd basket of toys or shelf of kid’s books,” — Jolie Morello

“We’ve heard it all from screaming babies asked to leave, cold food and rude staff,” she said.

“But of course there are always the positive stories like bottles being warmed, emergency baby food being cooked up for bub’s and the understanding staff.”

So, where can you find such a place?

Below, as Ms Morello has told us her best baby-friendly places to dine in Melbourne. And, of course, breast feeding is welcome at all of them.

MISS MARMALADE

126 Union St, Brunswick

Miss Marmalade has a beautiful fit out and oozes loads of style.

There’s a change table and limited emergency supplies of wipes and nappies, high chairs and some room for prams*.

Review here

News_Image_File: Miss Marmalade in Brunswick. Picture: Manuela Cifra

THREE LITTLE SEEDS

52 High St Thornbury

The ultimate quintessential kid-friendly cafe.

Features include change table and limited emergency supplies of wipes and nappies, parking bays for prams, and high chairs.

See Hey Bambini’s review here

CUBBYHOUSE CANTEEN

43A Union St, Armadale

This charming eatery is perfectly located in the middle of Union Street Park.

Has a change table only, high chairs and room for prams.

Review here

News_Image_File: Team Cubbyhouse Bec and Narelle at Cubbyhouse Canteen in Armadale. Picture: Philippa Knack

LEROY’S

5 Mason St, Newport

Heaven for parents who like to combine good food, coffee and kids.

Has change table, room for prams and high chairs.

Review here

MAXXI MOO

201 Albert St, Brunswick

Maxxii Moo is another kiddie friendly option for the lucky mums and dads of Brunswick.

Features include change table and limited emergency supplies of wipes and nappies, high chairs and room for prams.

Review here

News_Image_File: Erica Belli enjoys Brunswick cafe Maxxii Moo’s child-friendly facilities with Lucas, 4, Addisen, 3, Erica, Ryder, 23 months and Madison, 2. Picture: Adam Elwood

CAFE VUE @HEIDE

7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen

Tucked away from civilisation, Heide is a unique space with loads to see and do indoors and out.

Features include change table, high chairs and room for prams.

Review here

News_Image_File: Cafe Vue at Heide.

MAIN STREET

503-505 Main St, Mordialloc

Conveniently adjacent to the train station, Main Street has fast service and switched on staff.

Includes change table, high chairs and some room for prams.

Review here

LET ME BE FRANK

217-239 Montague St, South Melbourne

Nestled in the backstreet of South Melbourne, Let Me Be Frank is a true gem worth driving across town for.

Features include change table, high chairs and some room for prams*

Review here

News_Image_File: Let Me Be Frank co-owner Eddie Inostroza. Picture: Paul Loughnan

YELLOW DOOR

119 Dundas Place, Albert Park

A casual cafe with plenty on offer for the kids. Includes change table, high chairs and some room for prams*.

Review here

*Note: There may be times when a patron is asked to leave prams outside depending on how busy the venue is.

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News_Image_File: Lucas, 4, Erica Belli, Addisen, 3, Ryder, 23 months, Sam White and Madison, 2, at Maxxii Moo in Brunswick. Picture: Adam Elwood