67Spot Score
Hobart Coffee Roasters
$$Cafes · Hobart
Specialty coffee roastery and café located on Franklin Wharf in Hobart's waterfront precinct.
4.8(883)· GoogleView details →
Hobart, Tasmania
Best Cafes in Hobart
Looking for the best cafes in Hobart? We've gathered 19 standout spots in this corner of Tasmania, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Hobart has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Tasmania is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
19 spots in Hobart
65Spot Score
Dandy Lane Cafe
$$Cafes · Hobart
Laid-back cafe serving breakfast classics, burgers & smoothies, plus wine, beer & brunch cocktails.
4.6(974)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Imago Cafe & Bakery
$$Cafes · Hobart
Bakeries in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.8(386)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Picnic Cafe
$Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.8(385)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Straight Up Coffee and Food
$$Cafes · Hobart
Vegetarian, gluten-free dishes, coffees & baked goods offered in an unpretentious cafe.
4.6(571)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Harbour Lights Cafe
$$Cafes · Hobart
Popular Italian spot offering seasonal fare & brekkie in a cool 1800s building with sidewalk seats.
4.4(1,640)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
SOMEWHERE COFFEE BAR
Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.9(190)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hamlet Hobart Cafe
$$Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.6(395)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Pigeon Hole
$$Cafes · Hobart
Cosy brunch cafe favouring locally sourced produce, with a seasonal blackboard menu and wood tables.
4.5(875)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Island Espresso
$$Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.8(231)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Criterion Street Cafe
$$Cafes · Hobart
Creative cafe meals & espresso served in a simple, glass-fronted space with streetside tables.
4.5(780)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Erda
Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.8(209)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
berta
$$Cafes · Hobart
Smart, multiroom cafe with wooden floors and bare lightbulbs, serving a global menu, plus brekkie.
4.3(481)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Chache Hobart
Cafes · Hobart
Dessert Spots in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.7(94)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Lobby Eatery - Specialty Coffee and Brunch
Cafes · Hobart
Cafes in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.9(183)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Pilgrim Coffee
$$Cafes · Hobart
Hip place with exposed-brick walls, serving artisanal coffee and creative light bites.
4.4(611)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
JMist
$$Cafes · Hobart
Dessert Spots in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.3(267)· GoogleView details →
49Spot Score
Lipscombe Larder | Espresso & Patisserie
Cafes · Hobart
Dessert Spots in Hobart, Tasmania.
4.4(18)· GoogleView details →
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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 19 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.