The Backyard Est.2016

Tucked away on Mason St in suburban Newport, a short trip over the Westgate from inner city Melbourne, is stylish playground café, The Backyard. Arrivals first notice a brick exterior styled like an old general store, though true to its name, waiting out the backyard is an astroturfed haven with a classic wooden fence, stacked with chalkboards, soccer balls and children’s furniture. Locals and visitors detouring to grab a bite take a moment to wind down, with an open view of the sky to sit under, while a hearty lunch drags on into the afternoon. Inviting modern café fare with an occasional Asian twist travels from the kitchen to waiting guests, who pounce on freshly made juicy beef burgers, or lavish pancake stacks with white and dark chocolate, mixed berries and vanilla ice cream.