There are so many cafes in Kensington Market, and yet there have been so many times I've come with friends and struggled to find an empty table (even on a weekday afternoon)!! On one such day, I had already tried Fika, Jimmy's, and Cafe Pamemar with no luck. Enter the recently opened Cafe Novo which saved the day. There is ample seating, including a large communal table at the back.
The vibe is cozy and quiet -- perfect for studying, reading, colouring in a colouring book (saw a woman doing this when I went!), or catching up with friends. There is even a chess table at the back if you feel so inclined. In addition to selling great coffee/tea drinks, they also sell some gift items and printed tanks/t-shirts. I had a toasty almond tea latte, which is a pretty pink colour and has a nice delicate flavour (not too sweet).