The Best Coffee in Tasmania

Tasmania's cafe scene stretches well beyond Hobart, with strong coffee culture across the island's main centres and a few standout spots in remote, scenic corners. From the capital's roasteries to laneway hideaways in Launceston and cafes near major drawcards like Cradle Mountain and Port Arthur, there's good coffee to be found whichever direction you're heading. This guide rounds up cafes across the state to help you plan your caffeine stops as you travel.

Why Tasmania delivers

Whether you're based in Hobart, exploring the north around Launceston and Devonport, or making your way to Tasmania's well-known sights, you're rarely far from a decent coffee. The venues here span multiple regions, so you can line up a stop near where you already are rather than going out of your way. It's a practical way to build coffee breaks into a Tasmanian road trip or a day around town.

Highlights

• Hobart cafe-hopping: Hobart Coffee Roasters, Ginger Brown, Imago Cafe & Bakery, Dandy Lane Cafe and Picnic Cafe all sit within the city
• Launceston's laneway and local cafe scene, including Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew, Boathouse Coffee, LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE, The Flying Sparrow Cafe and Samuel Pepy's Cafe
• Coffee near major sights: cubed espresso bar at Port Arthur and Moon Lily Kitchen and Cakes at Cradle Mountain
• North-west and Devonport stops: Laneway in Devonport, The Chapel in Burnie and Van Diemens Land Creamery at Elizabeth Town

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• cubed espresso bar — Port Arthur
• Hobart Coffee Roasters — Hobart
• Samuel Pepy's Cafe — Launceston
• Laneway — Devonport
• Moon Lily Kitchen and Cakes — Cradle Mountain
• The Chapel — Burnie
• Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew — Launceston
• Boathouse Coffee — Launceston
• LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE — Launceston
• Ginger Brown — Hobart

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find good coffee in Hobart?

Hobart has a cluster of cafes in this guide, including Hobart Coffee Roasters, Ginger Brown, Imago Cafe & Bakery, Dandy Lane Cafe and Picnic Cafe.

What are the cafe options in Launceston?

Launceston is well represented with Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew, Boathouse Coffee, LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE, The Flying Sparrow Cafe and Samuel Pepy's Cafe.

Is there a cafe near Cradle Mountain or Port Arthur?

Yes. Moon Lily Kitchen and Cakes is at Cradle Mountain, and cubed espresso bar is at Port Arthur, making them handy stops when visiting those areas.

Are there cafes in Tasmania's north-west?

Yes. Laneway is in Devonport, The Chapel is in Burnie, and Van Diemens Land Creamery is at Elizabeth Town near Devonport.