A beautiful cafe hidden in the Northcote back streets. The staff are so lovely, the coffee is ALWAYS amazing and the food is really great too.
Great place, staff friendly, peaceful place to go
Nice local feel here. Darkish decor but it works given the light the large front window allows in. The place has a warm homely feel and it was good to hear the happy chatting and chiding between the staff. It all adds to a happy amiable atmosphere. Beautiful coffee here. A lovely deep dark and lovely offering with silky flavour and excellent length. I didn’t try the food here but will next time. The menu looked good.
Excellent local cafe. Good quality coffee. Crispy bacon baguette is fantastic. And don’t get me started on those pork & fennel sausage rolls. Don’t buy them in case they run out when I want them
Love this little local cafe - coffee is always great, egg tarts and muffins are really tasty and fresh. I like the fact you can buy bread, eggs and take home meals too. Great courtyard out the back and very friendly staff. Such a gem of a cafe for Northcote.
This place has so much charm, it makes you feel like your sitting right at home, it's not pretentious or trying to be something it's not.
Ordered the roasted beetroot on sourdough and the pulled pork baguette. Beetroot was the hero, roasted perfectly. The chickpea and garlic smash was really good, I'll attempt to replicate that at home. But I felt like it needed something more, not sure what maybe more of a sauce, an egg or maybe just feta instead of Parmesan. But not a bad dish otherwise.
The pulled pork sorry but it was really bland, it needed some oomph in it, some hit of spices or some flavor. It was just tasteless meat. Only ate half because we felt bad, but it wasn't fun. Such a let down because it's sounds so good on the menu but just disappointing.
Coffee is great, service is exceptional and the staff are extremely friendly and chirpy.
The only thing that sucks about this cafe is that there is this strange customer, a regular (I think) who always just decides, without asking, to sit next to you. He's about half a foot tall, furry and orange. Be wary of him. He doesn't say much, but he touches people inappropriately. And he's not afraid to sit on your laptop keyboard if you're sitting outside.
Other than that, the food, the service, the amazing coffee.. it's probably the best cafe in Northcote.
Popped in for fairly rushed post Sunday soccer snack so didn't get the chance to try more than crumpets and coffee. Both however extremely satisfying. House made lemon curd on the crumpets yum. Service was happy smiley and prompt, lovely little spot
Came here today for brunch with friends. I started with a soy latte, which was good. I had the medley of mushrooms on toast with a side of coddled egg. It was very yummy. I would prefer a poached egg though. Will return for sure. I like that its tucked away in a back street away from busy High Street.
Only had coffee here but What a great little spot. There is something special about those old milk bars/businesses located off the beaten track that are converted to cafes. Can't wait to come back for breakfast or lunch as menu reads well.
I love the sandpit out the back, the cosy set up in the front and the interesting tea selection.
The food and smoothies are delish.
I am all for anything kid friendly and this place suits me just fine
Great place! Food was really tasty,offer is different from the usual cafe menu.Coffee was good.Really baby-friendly (high chair,change table,sand pit...wow!),and nice and friendly staff.well done!
A visit today for lunch, was impressive. The best food and coffee experience in ages. Delicious lunch special and a tastee bean dish - both nutritious and bounding in flavour. Coffee was a winner, my partner in crime almost had 3 cups. Even fresh baked Spelt bread loaves for sale from a local Carlton North bakery. Impressed. No place is too far to drive from to experience this warm and inviting nook amongst the residential area of Fairfield. A must return soon destination.
Serving size was generous and the eggs dishes that we ordered were very tasty. Staffs were so friendly and really made you felt at home. A great spot to sit outdoors during the sunny days and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Absolutely amazing cafe. Good coffee. And the breakfast was so cheap and huge! I got the beans and just finished them, so delicious not to finish. They were only $14 too! And my boyfriend got the large avo and couldn't finish it but it was all such amazing quality.
Beautiful little cafe away from the madness of Station St. Good food, good coffee a nice place to relax in the winter sun outside if you're lucky
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+4.5
Local produce, rustic feel. This cafe, which also sells a range of home-made produce such as jams, sauces and preserves, has a rustic, no-nonsense feel to it. The menu is smallish, but features many items that are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and people with gluten intolerance. With raised garden beds on the nature strip outside providing some veggies and herbs for the kitchen, and the courtyard and toilet only accessible by going outside, around the corner, and through the side gate, this cafe has a very relaxed, country feel, so if fine-dining is your style, this is not the place for you. But if you want tasty, seasonal food in a great neighbourhood setting, it is recommended.
I love the breakfast quesadilla (there are three great options to choose from incl two vegetarian) - it's great every time, any which way!
Check out their courtyard.. I'm very lucky to have these guys at the end of the street! I'm a sucker for plain old avocado on toast, and their serving is generous with lots of feta, lemon, and crunchy seeds. I also love the house made, traditional crumpets.
The ladies here are very friendly and have a nice, imaginative menu which works with their limited space and facilities. This also means that if it's busy, expect a little wait, but they usually have a selection of cakes and treats (including gluten-free, raw/ vegan) to snack on if you can't wait.
Their little courtyard has recently opened up too, child-friendly with a sandpit and some toys and room for prams. Their herb garden comes complete with Morris (Maurice?) the very confident ginger cat who basically has his life proper sorted.
They also sell bread, milk, and other basics plus olive oil, chutney, and assorted fruit curds which would make great gifts for the food snob in your life.
I always thought this was our secret. But it seems not as there are always a few locals around. Such a nice place and it's always nice to 'find' something so delicious on a quiet little back street in quiet fairfield. Much better stuff on offer than station street and always a cool spin on their dishes.
Most amazing paleo raw cacao almond milk hot chocolate mildly sweetened with maple syrup ever!!! Didn't have time for food but looking at everyone else's plates... We will me back!
The great thing about this cafe is their ability to be busy but still retain a relaxed environment. A simple yet tasty menu is complimented by simple yet tasty coffees (you don't need to worry about single origins or filter coffees). This is the perfect place to retreat from the rain with a book!
I go here because........ Having spent many an hour at this quaint and charming little cafe in Northcote sipping on my lattes or munching on something from their menu board I am so glad that there is such a place in Northcote that consistently delivers with great service, coffee and food. As a foodie and coffee junkie, everyone in Northcote should get behind this little gem of a place and make it their local haunt. You want be disappointed.
The Reuben. Really good Reuben sandwich.
Definitely going back!
Brilliant. Wow - this place is super special! What used to be an old run down milk bar has been transformed into a foodie's heaven. All alone in a suburban street, you'll always be able to find a park which is a big tick but the real magic happens inside where the food and coffee are spot on. Enjoy this little gem :)
Good Place. Nice and small, lovely staff, yummy food
Cute. I like that it's not a huge cafe. Coffee was really good, had the crumpets with lemon curd (so good!). I want to head back in and try some more dishes. They have takeaway meals for the freezer for when you don't feel like cooking dinner, great idea!
Yum! Really tasty baked beans, great coffees and very nice house made bread. Delicious!
I've been here a few times now and it has always been great, it's so nice to have a menu that is more interesting than "bacon & eggs"! I'm slowly working my way through the menu, favorites so far are the baked eggs & quesidilla. The roasted fig special was amazing.
Awesome Little Local!!. This place really does tick all the boxes. Coffee is excellent, I enjoy it strong and at no extra charge you get an extra shot! The food is consistent, I eat there most weekends and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The service is also second to none, with wait staff that actually know what they are serving and have a clear passion for food.
After reading the reviews, I decided to try Thomson St Cafe. I went with a couple of others and we all really enjoyed our breakies. The coffee was great too. I recommend the homemade crumpets with lemon curd. They were delicious!!
Just Perfect!. This cafe realy does seem just perfect! The food is realy great, interesting but not so complicated you need to ask 20 questions, and realy fresh healthy stuff. Although I'm not a vego or vegan or gluten free myself it was nice to see so many options on the menu catering to everyone. We tried a Vegan muffin and gluten free house made crumpets (in addition to our egg pots, yum) just because we were curious, they were absolutely as good as regular muffins and the waitress told us that compared to the standard house made crumpets the gf version are actually even lighter! Served with house made lemon curd how could this be better. Coffee is great to, organic blend and demeters milk, nice range of unusual smoothies, house brewed ice teas or freshly squeezed juice if coffee isn't your thing.
Great coffee, delicious food!. Gorgeous cafe with delicious food, perfect coffee and a lovely atmosphere. My favourite breakfast treat is the organic basil omelette with baby spinach and goats cheese. I always add salmon!
It's also a great place for people with food intolerances. They understand what fructose is and make delicious GF bread on site!
Beautiful place! I come down every morning to get my coffee! It's great atmosphere is also very inviting to pop in and have some delicious avo on toast or an amazing potted omelette!
Friendly.. The most friendly and relaxed cafe I have been to.
Great local. Very relaxed little cafe. Good vibes. Good food, better sweets - esp the cheesecake, delicious. Could do with more veg options however for lunch however, esp as in northcote/Fairfield lefty pinko town
Amazing food, fantastic location with plenty of parking. Love the decor also and the whole vibe of the place. Will definitely return!
Great for gluten free. I think most food is made on the premises. Innovative menu with great smoothies and juices. I enjoy the local feel, quiet street and friendly staff
Lovely little local. I am loving the rise of the local cafe and Thomson embodies the sweet little corner shop turned local cafe vibe well. Great food and even better coffee accompanied with a local feel where you will probably run into someone you know. Also have a great range of organic and gluten free fare for eats and sale to take home.
Cute. I quite like this place, it's the new kid on the block. It has a nice vibe, the coffee is fine. I thought some of the food was a bit pricey ($14 for a sandwich!) but everything is nice and fresh. The avocado and feta toast for breaking is very nice. I hope these guys do well, but they may need to look at their menu and pricing, especially given the fairly stiff competition nearby.
Noticed this little gem open a few weeks ago. Pretty interior and great coffee. Food is fresh and healthy. Will be back!
Great coffee and really delicious healthy food. Like the sangas and ploghman's platter. Most things made in house including delicious relish. Really pleasant location and pretty interior.
Stumbled upon this cafe on a walk the the other day - im so glad i did! super cute and homey feel with top notch coffee, even my dad was impressed and he has high standards. Nice discount on the keep cups, sustainable and winning! staff were super friendly too (as well as easy on the eye ;) ).
Good cafe. Easy to sit inside or out. Good coffee, seems to be a favourite place to stop for a coffee while walking the dog.
Pleasant staff and looks to be a favourite with the locals. Nice place to stop for a bite to eat and a coffee and relax by yourself or with a friend. The menu doesn't look too extensive, but has some variety.
Best bagels I’ve ever eaten. Incredibly friendly and fast service. Great music and atmosphere 10/10
Such a lovely owner, plus the food is delicious! Highly recommend trying the salmon and cream cheese bagel!
such a nice spot! coffee and food is fresh and delish, they have tons of vegan options which is great. staff are so friendly and accommodating, and there are lots of cute dogs to spot nearby too 💛
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