Cubbyhouse Canteen - Armadale - Melbourne - Review

Kate and her little ones recently visited the Cubbyhouse Canteen Café recently and had a wonderful time having lunch, coffee and snacks at the Cubbyhouse Canteen all while enjoying the playground close by.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Run by sisters Narelle and Bec Thompson, this cute eatery ticks all the boxes with kid friendly catering, seating and high chairs, delicious food and treats, great coffee and a playground!

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Kate and her husband enjoyed two delicious Henny Penny Chicken and Really Rye Thanksgiving toasted sandwiches while the poppets enjoyed a Lunch Bento Box with a sandwich, fruit kebab, cupcake and toy.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

The poppets enjoyed a very cute babycino as well as delicious gingerbread cookies! The Cubbyhouse Canteen has an amazing range of homemade cakes, biscuits and slices.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

The Cubbyhouse Canteen and joined playground are perfect for catching up with family and friends, mothers or fathers group, birthday parties and more. The Cubbyhouse Canteen can also host birthday parties and provide catering.

Kate happen to visit Cubbyhouse Canteen one weekend and took the photos below of a birthday party house at the Cubbyhouse Canteen. Catering was by Cubbyhouse Canteen. Cake by One by One Cakes.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

The playground is great for kids under 5 with a larger playground located across the park. Kids will enjoy playing in the playground. This little playground is fully fenced however the gate closest to the street can easily be opened by taller toddlers something to be mindful of.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

The Cubbyhouse Canteen is a great spot for families and is open Wednesdays to Sundays 8am to 5pm.

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids

Busy City Kids were invited to the Cubbyhouse Canteen for the purposes of a review. All opinions & feedback are genuine & truthful. 

The Cubbyhouse Canteen café and playground are located at 43A Union Street in Armadale. 

Our packing list for this playground:

  • Drink bottles
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunhats

This café and playground have:

  • Toilets
  • Baby Changing facilities
  • High Chairs
  • Blankets
  • Outdoor Heater
  • Accessible and street parking on the street nearby
  • Seating, tables and benches
  • Slide, climbing structure and springer for kids under 4 and a bigger playground on the other side of the park
For more information on Cubbyhouse Canteen, head to their Facebook page.

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