Aroma's Cafe

Aromas Cafe is a family-owned Launceston cafe that has been serving breakfast, coffee and casual meals since 2000. Positioned on the edge of the CBD, next to Launceston General Hospital and at the top of the Charles Street cafe strip, it suits a quick coffee stop as well as a more relaxed breakfast, brunch or lunch. The menu is available for eat-in and takeaway, with freshly made sweet and savoury options for anyone short on time.

The kitchen’s seasonal approach is central to the cafe. Aromas says it uses local ingredients where possible and prepares its meals, sweets and snacks onsite, with the menu changing throughout the year. The breakfast and cafe offering includes eggs cooked to order, toast, croissants, big breakfast plates, corn fritters, Eggs Benedict and banoffee French toast. For a later meal, there are burgers, fries, salads, sourdough toasties and pastries, while the cabinet provides a range of freshly made grab-and-go choices. Dietary requirements can be accommodated where needed, although the cafe notes that deep-fried food shares a fryer with gluten-containing items.

Coffee is another focus, made with Lavazza Itierra Premium Blend roasted in Melbourne and served exclusively by Aromas in Launceston. There are also cold drinks, smoothies, milkshakes and a selection of hot beverages, along with cakes, slices, biscuits and an artisan gelato made in Hobart. The gelato stand adds an easy sweet option after a meal or for a takeaway treat, while the range of cabinet food makes the cafe practical for commuters, hospital visitors and nearby workers.

Inside, the cafe offers extensive seating, with sheltered outdoor dining at the rear, front and side of the building. The outdoor areas are described as suitable for bringing a four-legged friend or a bike, giving the space a relaxed, everyday feel rather than positioning it only as a sit-down dining destination. Aromas also provides catering boxes delivered to the door for business meetings and small group functions, and its menu is available through Uber Eats. With friendly, efficient service and options ranging from a solo coffee to a shared catering order, it is a versatile choice in central Launceston.