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
Port Arthur Historic Site Cafe
$$Restaurants in Port Arthur, Tasmania.
The Atrium Cafe & Bar
Cafes in Devonport, Tasmania.
Cedar Rose
Bakeries in Devonport, Tasmania.
JMist
$$Dessert Spots in Hobart, Tasmania.
Hill Street Cafe Devonport
Bakeries in Devonport, Tasmania.
CC and co cafe
Restaurants in Battery Point, Tasmania.
Mabel & George
Cafes in Burnie, Tasmania.
Sea Pod
Cafes in Port Arthur, Tasmania.
The Coffee Spot
Cafes in Devonport, Tasmania.
Bruny Island Gateway Cafe
Breakfast and light bites in a relaxed space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a waterfront deck.
Meercroft Cafe
Cafes in Devonport, Tasmania.
Lipscombe Larder | Espresso & Patisserie
Dessert Spots in Hobart, Tasmania.
Liv’s Coffee
Dessert Spots in Burnie, Tasmania.
Ice Creamery Cafe
Dessert Spots in Launceston, Tasmania.
Doctor Coffee
$Light locavore dishes, plus artisanal coffee and houseblends, in an unassuming counter-serve shop.
Building Bridges Patisserie Cafe
Bakeries in Launceston, Tasmania.
Fleur by Forbidden Sweets
Dessert Spots in Burnie, Tasmania.
The Bridge Cafe
Cafes in Richmond, Tasmania.
Cafes by suburb
Zoom in on the best cafes in Tasmania's most popular neighbourhoods.
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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.