The Herbert Cafe

The Herbert is a little hidden; right off separation road it’s easy to miss if driving past. It’s also right close to Northcote train station, so I’m sure they get a run for their money, early business mornings. It’s a great café with great menu items made from high qaulity produce such as the Welsh Rarebit. It’s also 40% daycare centre, and the mothers club/​stroller brigade is usually outside in the courtyard which is somewhat of a relief.
Whilst both areas attract provided that they’re peaceful, inside is usually a little quieter, but then like all things, this is weather pending, so on colder days its likely to be populated. Outside area is good too, but there’s usually a lot of competition for it.

This is my local, and I love it. Excellent coffee. Food menu is concise and well considered for vegetarians. Definitely on the healthy side, which is no bad thing.
It’s a pretty small place, I really like how they’ve done it out. As others say it has that industrial vibe, lots of wood, high ceilings etc.
The outdoor area in particular is lovely. It never seem to be too busy and I don’t understand why. To my mind it’s a great little place.

This is a great little café serving up simple yet healthy food. Their menu changes seasonally and all the food is made behind the counter. Good coffee (from Padre) and a healthy selection of pastries and cakes for those of us with a bit of a sweet tooth. The fit out is pretty basic, with a bit of a industrial vibe going on (a nod to the immediate area’s industrial roots perhaps). The outdoor seating is communal but still nice to have.
There’s plenty of parking (for cars and bikes) for people who aren’t local and it’s right across the street from the Northcote train station. Glad to have this in my ‘hood, I’ll definitely be back.

Little café with great coffee and a good food selection. The Portuguese tart is my favourite. They don’t do flavoured coffee (a friend drinks vanilla lattes) but that’s no problem for me. Staff are friendly and I love the little herb gardens sunk in to the table tops.

Loved this little café! It has all the base covered — outdoor seating for balmy summer’s days, a fireplace indoors for dreary winter’s days, parking, bike rails for bike parking, even a sandpit to keep the wee ones entertained whilst you can get your zen happening.
The menu is concise (there’s no kitchen, merely a service area behind the coffee machine) but it’s filled with tempters, or choose from the Noisette offerings in the glass cabinet.
The coffee is from Padre (made in Brunswick) & though they don’t do any bells & whistles brews, it’s classic coffee offerings done well.
It’s a yes from me!

Yet to eat here but so far, I’m impressed. Cute little space that fits into the cubby category.
Looks more like an industrial workshop from the outside… Very cute and simple fit out. There is a herb garden built into the communal table!
Simple menu. Lovely.
Chamellia tea, prana chai, padre coffee. Just lovely.
Looking forward to coming here again. x