Best Cafes in Tasmania (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Tasmania? We've rounded up 115 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Tasmania is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
115 spots
Get Shucked
$$Get Shucked is a highly-rated café and bar on Bruny Island, Tasmania, known for drawing strong visitor engagement with nearly 3,800 reviews.
cubed espresso bar
$Highly rated cafe at Eaglehawk Neck near Port Arthur, Tasmania, serving espresso and coffee.
Hobart Coffee Roasters
$$Specialty coffee roastery and café located on Franklin Wharf in Hobart's waterfront precinct.
Samuel Pepy's Cafe
$$Highly rated cafe on George Street in Launceston, Tasmania, with strong customer approval and a substantial review base.
LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE
$$Highly rated independent café on Brisbane Street in Launceston, Tasmania, with strong customer appreciation.
Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre
Visitor centre and cafe at Cradle Mountain with park information, maps, weather reports, shuttle bus services, and a souvenir store.
Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew
$$Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew is a café and pub in Launceston's city centre with strong customer ratings.
Moon Lily Kitchen and Cakes
$$Moon Lily Kitchen and Cakes is a highly-rated bakery in Beaconsfield, near Cradle Mountain, known for fresh baked goods and cakes.
Boathouse Coffee
Highly rated café in Launceston's Invermay suburb, known for quality coffee and a loyal customer base.
Laneway
$$Single-origin coffee and hearty breakfast and mains in a rustic-chic Devonport café with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The Chapel
$$Highly-rated café, restaurant and bar in Burnie serving coffee, food and drinks in a converted heritage space.
Ginger Brown
$$Highly rated café on Macquarie Street in South Hobart, known for quality coffee and welcoming atmosphere.
Van Diemens Land Creamery Elizabeth Town
$Dessert Spots in Devonport, Tasmania.
Imago Cafe & Bakery
$$Bakeries in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Pondering Frog
$Cafes in Freycinet, Tasmania.
Picnic Cafe
$Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
Dandy Lane Cafe
$$Laid-back cafe serving breakfast classics, burgers & smoothies, plus wine, beer & brunch cocktails.
The Flying Sparrow Cafe
Dessert Spots in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Read guide →Cafes in Tasmania — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Tasmania?+
Our top-rated cafes in Tasmania are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Tasmania cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Tasmania?+
We currently feature 115 cafes across Tasmania and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
What's the coffee culture like in Tasmania?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.