What do you get when you combine a farm, a café, and a mini town made just for kids? You get 11 Acre Farm… and honestly, it’s something pretty special for the whole family.
Located in Forrestdale, 11 Acre Farm is home to Cubby Café. The café is open Wednesday to Sunday, 7:30am–3pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but I definitely recommend booking a table online for either breakfast or lunch. You can dine under the cosy undercover verandah, choose the partly shaded outdoor dining area, or snap up a picnic bench on the grass overlooking the kids’ play space.
We visited for a late breakfast under the verandah, and the vibes were perfectly cosy with a relaxed, vintage feel. I could watch the kids play while enjoying my cheeky morning mimosa… always a win. The menu is farm-to-fork, with produce grown on site and dishes changing with the seasons. The kids ordered waffles with ice cream and fresh fruit (because what kid doesn’t love ice cream for breakfast?), the classic egg on toast, and I indulged in the big breakfast. The service and food were sensational, with not a scrap left on anyone’s plate.
There is nothing worse than taking the kids out for a meal only for them to complain the whole time, and as a no devices at the table mum, I’m always on the hunt for places where I can slow down, enjoy my meal, and let the kids play happily. Cubby Café definitely ticks all the right boxes!
At the heart of Cubby Café is Cubby Lane, a laneway of rescued cubby houses that have been transformed into a tiny working town just for kids. There’s a hair salon, doctor’s surgery, classroom, grocery store, train station, police station and more.
The stage is a winner for little performers! The detail, thought and planning that has gone into Cubby Lane is incredible, designed not only to keep kids busy but to encourage imagination and engagement with other children.
And that’s just the beginning. There’s also a tractor, a truck, tunnels, rock climbing, a slide, basketball hoops, and a gorgeous man-made creek that flows under little bridges.
If you need a break, there’s plenty of grass for picnic rugs, grab some takeaway from the café and enjoy a relaxed picnic while the kids keep playing.
There’s also a little animal farm with sheep, donkeys, pigs, goats, chickens, peacocks, bunnies, guinea pigs, and more. Entry is just $5 per person.
And if the kids are after an extra special treat, there’s a Simmos Ice Cream stand too.
11 Acre Farm and Cubby Café is the perfect place to stop and soak in the relaxing atmosphere… and once you’ve been, you’ll be asking yourself why you hadn’t discovered it sooner.
Cubby Cafe
11 Acre Farm, 448 Nicholson Road, Forrestdale WA 6112
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Kellie Elliott is an adventurous mum of four who’s turning Perth into her playground! When she’s not busy wrangling her little ones, you can find her on Instagram at Perth Mum Adventures, where she shares all her exciting adventures. From exploring new playgrounds to discovering off-the-beaten-path treasures, Kellie’s knack for turning everyday outings into thrilling adventures will leave you inspired and ready to explore the best that Perth has to offer!
