Matilda, Mont Albert North – The Age Good Food app listing

An homage to caricature-eschewing European cafe culture, this family-friendly spot offers a menu that ranges from the rich (croquette madams, three-cheese mushroom toast) to the healthy (overnight oats). Homemade muffins like the pumpkin-pistachio loaf are perfect; Even better is bottomless filter coffee, toasties for the kids, and picnic rugs for the adjacent lawn.

Good to know: Neighboring sister venue Petite offers takeaway service and lends out picnic rugs.