There is, of course, the excellent website Hey Bambini! that lists all the baby friendly cafes in Melbourne. The only problem is that many of them serve crap coffee! And there also aren't many in Northcote/Thornbury.
So here are my favourites, in order (sort of):
- Northern Soul - ace food, amazing coffee
- The Kitschen Pantry - yum coffee, good outdoor tables
- Kau - plenty of room with simple food and yum coffee
- Penny Farthing - delicious food, good coffee
- Red Door Corner Store -courtyard is great for prams and kids, great coffee and food
- Miss Marmalade (Brunswick) - amazing coffee and very kid friendly
- Aquarium
- Foxy Brown