Best Cafes in Hobart
Looking for the best cafes in Hobart? We've gathered 20 standout spots in this corner of Tasmania, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Hobart has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
20 spots in Hobart
Hobart Coffee Roasters
$$Specialty coffee roastery and café located on Franklin Wharf in Hobart's waterfront precinct.
Ginger Brown
$$Highly rated café on Macquarie Street in South Hobart, known for quality coffee and welcoming atmosphere.
Dandy Lane Cafe
$$Laid-back cafe serving breakfast classics, burgers & smoothies, plus wine, beer & brunch cocktails.
Picnic Cafe
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Imago Cafe & Bakery
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SOMEWHERE COFFEE BAR
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Straight Up Coffee and Food
$$Vegetarian, gluten-free dishes, coffees & baked goods offered in an unpretentious cafe.
Island Espresso
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Room For A Pony
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Erda
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Hamlet Hobart Cafe
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Pigeon Hole
$$Cosy brunch cafe favouring locally sourced produce, with a seasonal blackboard menu and wood tables.
Criterion Street Cafe
$$Creative cafe meals & espresso served in a simple, glass-fronted space with streetside tables.
Gigi's Diner
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Chache Hobart
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berta
$$Smart, multiroom cafe with wooden floors and bare lightbulbs, serving a global menu, plus brekkie.
Lobby Eatery - Specialty Coffee and Brunch
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Pilgrim Coffee
$$Hip place with exposed-brick walls, serving artisanal coffee and creative light bites.
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Cafes in Hobart — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Hobart?+
The cafes in Hobart listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Hobart?+
We currently feature 20 cafes in Hobart, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Hobart in Tasmania?+
Hobart is one of Tasmania's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.