Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers the planning question: where can the family eat in Keilor without a long hunt for details? It covers five places: three in Keilor, one in Kealba and one in Taylors Lakes.
Each place was checked against two independent sources. Two of the five have their own sites. The others are listing-only, so their hours are as AGFG lists them and worth a call before you go.
Family details are only what a venue or listing states: a kids menu, an indoor playground, a Child Friendly tag. We do not assume fencing, shade or pram access.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub bistro with a kids menu | Keilor Hotel | Chicken Parmigiana | $31.90 |
| Takeaway listed child friendly | Keilor Fish & Chips | see below | not printed here |
| Cafe listed child friendly | Sweet Lulu’s | see below | not printed here |
| Indoor playground and kids meals | Kealba Hotel | GARLIC BREAD (V) | $8 |
| Cafe stop in Taylors Lakes | Carbone’s Cafe | see below | not printed here |
Keilor Hotel — 670 Old Calder Highway, Keilor VIC 3036
The Keilor Hotel bistro menu PDF lists a kids menu for 12 years and under, with a Kids Meal Deal at $28 at the time of writing. Its site lists bistro hours of Monday - Friday 12 PM - 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM - 9 PM, and Saturday - Sunday 12 PM - 9 PM. AGFG tags the venue for alfresco dining. The menu also prints Chicken Parmigiana at $31.90, in the same Winter Bistro Menu 2026 file.
On the menu (copied from img1.wsimg.com on 4 October 2026):
- Chicken Parmigiana: $31.90
- Keilor Hotel’s Beef Burger: $29.90
- Vegan Burger (vg)(df): $29.90
- Soup of the Day: $14.90
Pram check: we could not find pram or high chair details for Keilor Hotel, but its site points to a reservations page where you can ask when you book.
Keilor Fish & Chips — 680 Old Calder Hwy, Keilor VIC 3036
Keilor Fish & Chips has no website that we could find, so this rests on OpenStreetMap and AGFG. AGFG tags it Takeaway and Child Friendly. We could not read a menu or prices, so we cannot say what a family meal costs.
Nap block: AGFG lists opening from 10:30 AM and a close of 8:00 PM, or 8:30 PM on Fridays, so a takeaway run can slot around sleeps; check before you go.
Sweet Lulu’s — 676 Old Calder Highway, Keilor VIC 3036
Sweet Lulu’s rests on listings only, so treat the details as listed rather than confirmed. AGFG tags it Breakfast, Child Friendly, Vegetarian Options, Gluten Free Options, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. It lists hours of Mon-Fri 7:30-5:00, Saturday 7:30-3:30 and Sunday 8:30-3:30, and names corn and coriander fritters and a green bowl with quinoa among its best-known dishes.
Pack: AGFG lists vegetarian and gluten free options for Sweet Lulu’s, but we found no menu, so bring snacks for fussy eaters.
Kealba Hotel — Cnr Sunshine Avenue & Main Road East, Kealba VIC 3021
The Kealba Hotel site mentions a fun-filled indoor playground, and says there is free face painting for kids on Friday nights from 6-8pm. Its what’s-on page also lists a kids meals deal, one kids meal for each main purchased, naming a kids schnitzel and parma and a kids steak; it is a what’s-on special, so check which night it runs. The bistro PDF prints CHICKEN PARMA at $29 and GARLIC BREAD (V) at $8. Its site lists Saturday all day dining 11:30AM - 9PM and Sunday 11:30AM - 8PM, with weekday lunch and dinner sessions.
On the menu (copied from img1.wsimg.com on 4 October 2026):
- GARLIC BREAD (V): $8
- BUFFALO WINGS (LGO): $16
- CHICKEN PARMA: $29
- VEGAN SCHNITZEL: $26
Pram check: we could not find pram access details for Kealba Hotel, so ask before you go; the site does mention the indoor playground.
Carbone’s Cafe — 3 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038
Carbone’s Cafe rests on OpenStreetMap and AGFG only. OpenStreetMap places it on Melton Highway in Taylors Lakes. AGFG tags it Breakfast, Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining, and lists Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with Sunday from 9:00 AM. We could not read a menu or prices.
Nap block: AGFG lists weekday opening from 8:00 AM and a 5:00 PM close, which leaves the morning clear; check before you go.
Quick answers
Which Keilor restaurants have a kids menu?
Keilor Hotel’s bistro menu PDF lists a kids menu for 12 years and under, with a Kids Meal Deal at $28 at the time of writing. Kealba Hotel’s what’s-on page lists a kids meals deal, one kids meal for each main purchased, naming a kids schnitzel and parma and a kids steak; it is a what’s-on special, so check which night it runs.
Is there an indoor playground near Keilor?
Kealba Hotel’s site mentions its fun-filled indoor playground. Kealba is just outside Keilor, so check the corner address of Sunshine Avenue and Main Road East before you drive.
Where can I get family takeaway in Keilor?
AGFG tags Keilor Fish & Chips as Takeaway and Child Friendly, and tags Sweet Lulu’s as Takeaway and Child Friendly too. Keilor Hotel’s site lists Takeaway Meals, and Carbone’s Cafe is tagged Takeaway by AGFG.
Which family-friendly places open early?
AGFG lists Sweet Lulu’s from 7:30 on Monday to Saturday mornings. It lists Carbone’s Cafe from 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday. Both are listing-only, so check before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Keilor Hotel: openstreetmap.org/284217104, keilorhotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/galway-arms-3538, keilorhotel.com.au/history, img1.wsimg.com/Winter%20Bistro%20Menu%202026%20(1).pdf, keilorhotel.com.au/bistro, keilorhotel.com.au/bottle-shop
- Keilor Fish & Chips: openstreetmap.org/13293465661, agfg.com.au/keilor-fish-chips-83832
- Sweet Lulu’s: openstreetmap.org/988541731, agfg.com.au/sweet-lulus-23473
- Kealba Hotel: kealbahotel.com.au, kealbahotel.com.au/contact-us, agfg.com.au/kealba-hotel-82225, img1.wsimg.com/Kealba%20Bistro.pdf, kealbahotel.com.au/trading-hours, kealbahotel.com.au/kids-planet-playground, kealbahotel.com.au/whats-on, kealbahotel.com.au/thirsty-camel
- Carbone’s Cafe: openstreetmap.org/3714809883, agfg.com.au/carbones-cafe-45113
