Correction (10 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 between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
If you are planning a family meal near Wollert, this page answers one question: where can the kids come too? It lists six places in and around Wollert: one in Wollert, three in Mernda, one in Donnybrook and one in Epping.
Each place was checked against two independent sources: its own website or ordering page, plus AGFG, OpenStreetMap, the Mernda Town Centre directory or a council page. Every family detail below says whose listing it comes from, and where we could not find something (pram access, high chairs, fencing, shade), we say so rather than guess.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry with a child-friendly tag | Taj on High | Butter Chicken | $20.99 |
| Pub with a kids playground | Bridge Inn Hotel | Kids meals including a drink and dessert | $10 |
| All-day breakfast, kids menu | SupaNtral Cafe Mernda | EGGS YOUR WAY (V) | $13.90 |
| Coffee opposite a playground | Peppercino Cafe | Eggs on Toast | $16.00 |
| Pizza deals, small to family size | Victoria’s Pizza & Beyond Mernda | Small Deal | $15.00 |
| Indoor play cafe | Ark Play Cafe | see below | not printed here |
Taj on High — 2 Linfield Parade, Wollert VIC 3750
Taj on High is the one place on this list that is actually in Wollert. AGFG tags it as Child Friendly, and also lists Alfresco Dining, BYO and Gluten Free Options. The venue’s own ordering page lists Pickup and Table Booking as services.
Its site lists Monday to Thursday as 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and Friday to Sunday as 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm. For something simple for smaller eaters, the menu prints Veg Fried Rice at $14.99 and Plain Naan at $3.50.
On the menu (copied from tajonhigh.com.au on 5 October 2026):
- Butter Chicken: $20.99
- Palak Paneer: $18.99
- Vegetable Biryani: $16.99
- Veg Fried Rice: $14.99
Pram check: we could not find a published note on pram access or high chairs, so ring the venue before you load the car.
Bridge Inn Hotel — 1425 Plenty Road, Mernda VIC 3754
This is the pub pick. The Bridge Inn Hotel’s own site says its lounge area has recently been renovated and now features a huge kids playground plus two full interactive games.
The site also says kids are well catered for, with meals available including a drink and dessert for only $10. It says the kitchen serves lunch and dinner seven days a week from 11 am to 9 pm.
On the menu (copied from thebridgeinnhotel.com.au/bar on 5 October 2026):
- Kids meals including a drink and dessert: $10
Pack: the site says bistro and lounge hours are subject to change, so confirm the lounge is open before you pack the bags.
SupaNtral Cafe Mernda — Shop T9, 1410 Plenty Road, Mernda VIC 3754
SupaNtral Cafe Mernda lists ALL DAY breakfast and has a section on its site titled Our Kids Menu. We have not copied any kids items here because we could not confirm them, so open that section for what is actually on it.
The cafe’s own site lists Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 4pm, with the kitchen closing at 3. SupaNtral Cafe Mernda’s menu prints EGGS YOUR WAY (V) at $13.90 and CHICKEN PARMIGIANA at $27.90.
On the menu (copied from supantral.com.au/SupaMernda_MenuA3_Apr26-1.pdf on 5 October 2026):
- EGGS YOUR WAY (V): $13.90
- SUPA NTRAL BREAKFAST: $25.90
- AVOCADO STACK (V): $23.50
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA: $27.90
Pram check: the cafe’s pages say nothing we could find about pram space or high chairs, so ask when you book or arrive.
Peppercino Cafe — 34A Albury Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Peppercino Cafe is in Donnybrook, not Wollert. Its site says it is perfectly located opposite Peppercorn Park and Playground, so you can sit back with a coffee while the kids play. The site names Cortado Coffee Roasters as its coffee.
Its homepage lists seven days, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, and says hours may differ on public holidays. Peppercino Cafe’s website menu prints Ham & cheese at $14.00; the menu file we read is an older winter edition, so prices may have changed.
On the menu (copied from peppercinocafe.com.au menu PDF on 5 October 2026):
- Eggs on Toast: $16.00
- Chicken Schnitty Burger: $25.00
- Classic Veggie Burger: $23.00
- Pulled Pork Panini: $28.00
Pack: the playground is across the road per the cafe, and the site lists bookings on 03 8400 9044, so book ahead if the group is big.
Victoria’s Pizza & Beyond Mernda — Shop 8/180 Riverdale Bvd, Mernda VIC 3754
Victoria’s Pizza & Beyond Mernda is the group-order pick. Its ordering page lists a Family Pack at $39.90: two large traditional pizzas, one garlic bread and a 1.25L soft drink. The brand’s site describes it as your restaurant experience in a takeaway box.
The Mernda Town Centre listing shows the hours as everyday, 12pm - 10pm. The ordering page also lists a Small Deal at $15.00 for one small traditional pizza or pizza bread and a can of drink.
On the menu (copied from mernda-victoria-pizza.nextorder.com.au on 5 October 2026):
- Small Deal: $15.00
- Hot Deal: $22.90
- Family Pack: $39.90
- Carbonara: $19.90
Pack: start with the Family Pack on the pickup page, then add a pasta such as the Carbonara at $19.90 if the group wants more.
Ark Play Cafe — 1/52 Willandra Drive, Epping VIC 3076
Ark Play Cafe is in Epping and is built around play. The Whittlesea council’s explore page calls it a bright, fun-filled indoor play space where kids can explore, imagine and play while parents relax with a coffee.
Its own site says it offers a less crowded, high-quality play environment, with nutritious food for families. It also runs a coffee stamp card: one coffee equals one stamp, and ten stamps equal one free coffee. The site says it is now on Uber Eats.
Pram check: the site does not print opening hours or entry prices where we could read them, so check the site and Google Maps before you go.
Quick answers
Which family places near Wollert have a playground or play space?
Bridge Inn Hotel in Mernda says its renovated lounge has a huge kids playground plus two full interactive games. Peppercino Cafe in Donnybrook says it sits opposite Peppercorn Park and Playground. Ark Play Cafe in Epping is described by the council as an indoor play space. None of the sources we read state fencing or shade, so check on arrival.
Which places near Wollert have a kids menu or kids meals?
Bridge Inn Hotel’s site says kids meals are available including a drink and dessert for only $10. SupaNtral Cafe Mernda has a section on its site titled Our Kids Menu, so check it for the items. Taj on High is tagged Child Friendly by AGFG, but we found no published kids menu there.
Is there a family pizza deal near Wollert?
Victoria’s Pizza & Beyond Mernda’s ordering page lists a Family Pack at $39.90: two large traditional pizzas, one garlic bread and a 1.25L soft drink. It is in Mernda Town Centre, in Mernda rather than Wollert, and the page lists it for pickup.
Is there a family-friendly restaurant in Wollert itself?
Taj on High at Linfield Parade is the one place on this page in Wollert. AGFG tags it as Child Friendly and its own site lists pickup and table booking. The other five places are in Mernda, Donnybrook and Epping, so allow for a drive.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, OpenStreetMap, merndatowncentre.au, mernda-victoria-pizza.nextorder.com.au and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 5 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
- Taj on High: tajonhigh.com.au, agfg.com.au/taj-on-high-45115
- Bridge Inn Hotel: openstreetmap.org/466543369, thebridgeinnhotel.com.au, thebridgeinnhotel.com.au/bar
- SupaNtral Cafe Mernda: openstreetmap.org/10566587784, supantral.com.au/mernda, merndatowncentre.au/stores, supantral.com.au/SupaMernda_MenuA3_Apr26-1.pdf, supantral.com.au/SupaMernda_DrinksMenu_Apr26-1.pdf, supantral.com.au/menu
- Peppercino Cafe: openstreetmap.org/11442889270, peppercinocafe.com.au, peppercinocafe.com.au menu PDF
- Victoria’s Pizza & Beyond Mernda: openstreetmap.org/10566587788, mernda-victoria-pizza.nextorder.com.au, victoriaspizza.com.au, merndatowncentre.au/stores
- Ark Play Cafe: arkplaycafe.com.au, explore.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Family-fun
