
Samuel Pepy's Cafe
$$Highly rated cafe on George Street in Launceston, Tasmania, with strong customer approval and a substantial review base.
Looking for the best cafes in Launceston? We've gathered 21 standout spots in this corner of Tasmania, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Launceston 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.
21 spots in Launceston

Highly rated cafe on George Street in Launceston, Tasmania, with strong customer approval and a substantial review base.

Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew is a café and pub in Launceston's city centre with strong customer ratings.

Highly rated independent café on Brisbane Street in Launceston, Tasmania, with strong customer appreciation.

Dessert Spots in Launceston, Tasmania.

Bakeries in Launceston, Tasmania.

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Cosy cafe in an art-deco building, offering hearty breakfasts and pizza, plus wine and cocktails.

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Stylish, modern cafe with outdoor tables offering an eclectic menu sourced from Tasmanian produce.

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Modern, locally sourced Australian fare in bright, rustic-chic digs with brick walls & wood floors.

Cafes in Launceston, Tasmania.

Bakeries in Launceston, Tasmania.

Cafes in Launceston, Tasmania.

Cafes in Launceston, Tasmania.

Dessert Spots in Launceston, Tasmania.
The cafes in Launceston 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.
We currently feature 21 cafes in Launceston, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
Launceston 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.
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.