Dandy Lane Cafe
A much-loved cafe in central Hobart, rated 4.6 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dandy Lane Cafe sits on Collins Street in the heart of Hobart, a much-loved cafe in the centre of the Tasmanian capital. It's become a genuine local favourite — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that draws a steady stream of regulars for good coffee and casual fare in a relaxed, characterful setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe food, good coffee and a warm, friendly feel in a convenient central location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up while exploring Hobart. In a city with a quietly excellent food scene, a consistently well-loved cafe stands out and earns its loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular central cafe gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in the heart of Hobart.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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