Birdie Num Nums

At this cute cafe on Nicholson Street, adults can catch up over a cup of speciality coffee or tuck in to some delicious Australian cuisine while the little ones have lots of fun frolicking around in the sandpit out the back. Catering to the young, old and everyone in between, Birdie Num Nums is a favourite among the good people of Carlton North and Brunswick, featuring a toy-filled courtyard and sandpit, charming decor throughout and a menu featuring everything from all-day breakfasts to lunch and dinnertime options. Birdie Num Nums is one of Melbourne’s best-loved kid-friendly cafes – for many dads and mums in the area this Nicholson Street spot is a home away from home.

Melbourne mums know that childcare is an all-day, all-weather job, so it’s little surprise that Birdie Num Nums caters to the care of little ones from just about dawn (8am, seven days a week) to four in the afternoon – when it’s naptime for any age! The courtyard and sandpit out back of the cafe’s Nicholson Street location is a top choice for toddlers, and you can rest assured that it’s sheltered from both sun and rain. While the kids make sand-wiches, why not kick back with a boutique Teadrop tea or a Bonsoy latte prepared from Axil Coffee Roasters beans? Heck, why not go for one of the quality beers?

As for the food, Birdie Num Nums has worked hard to present a cafe menu that the whole family can enjoy. There’s small and big breakfast options, an all-day lunch menu, and of course a special kids’ menu for the picky eaters at the table. From eggs your way to the Birdie’s double smash avo to the pan-fried corn fritters for lunch, we still can’t go past the avocado and vegemite soldiers! Be warned: given that Birdie Num Nums serves a very select section of the Melbourne community and is located in bustling Carlton North, the cafe does get very busy with groups of mums and dads taking a break, so to guarantee a table at this kid-friendly Melbourne cafe, making a reservation beforehand is recommended.