Daisy's Milkbar in Petersham is a delight

Think of Daisy’s Milkbar as the time machine that takes you back to your Aussie childhood and everything that was happy about it. If you are looking for a fun dinner out with the tribe, this cute diner is a blast from the past.

What will tribes love abut Daisy’s Milkbar?

It is quaint and nostalgic but this trendy Inner West eatery is certainly not stuck in a bygone era. Everything about Daisy’s Milkbar is carefully thought through, from the no fuss, ‘family favourites’ menu items, to the locally designed gift items for sale and the perfect decorative detail that is everywhere, all making this eatery unique.

Our tribe had an impromptu Saturday night dinner which meant we arrived at 6:15 without a booking. It’s recommended that you book ahead, which you can do on their website. The super friendly owner very kindly accommodated us but it’s worth booking for weekend dinners.

A big reason for us coming to Daisy’s was for the entertainment which my tribe were besides themselves for. There’s plaster painting Thursday to Sunday evenings, hence the need to book. The casts range from $10 to $20 each and all paint and utensils are provided. Painting at the dinner table was a first for us and as parents who gladly pay for our kids to paint at daycare, a tad stressful. The little ones however loved the novelty until the food arrived and we tried to clear the table to make way for our meals.

What’s on the menu?

The menu is spot-on for what you’d expect from a modern milkbar. All the dishes are familiar, with some creative combinations thrown in for variety, think Mac & Cheese topped with Twisties and Meat Pie filling Jaffles. I also tried the Cheeseburger, a must at a milkbar and for the added authenticity, a peach soda spider.

Besides the fairy bread which the kids loved, the menu offerings didn’t really offer them much. Egg and soldiers and cheese and tomato jaffles were it. I ordered schnitty dippers for them instead which I thought were great, but of course, the kids didn’t.They did however practically down their milkshakes, which were also great. We couldn’t leave without trying the Pav for dessert. Our four spoons made very short work of a delicious take on this classic.

Daisy’s Milkbar is licensed so beer, wine and cider are all available as well as very tempting boozy shakes.

What else is on at Daisy’s?

Daisy’s After Dark happens from Thursday to Saturday from 6-10pm which includes plaster painting figures as well as boardgames like Connect 4 to play at the table while you wait for dinner. On our visit, ours were the only kids there, but it’s easy to see why bigger ‘kids’ come to paint or play while they eat. Partly because they probably were never allowed to but mostly because grabbing a booth with your friends at Daisy’s would take you right back to hanging out at the local milkbar on the way home from school.

Comfort food in a cosy and playful setting, it’s just missing an old push start TV in a corner playing Hey Hey It’s Saturday.