Cafes Launceston

Elaia Cafe Restaurant

A much-loved cafe and restaurant in central Launceston, Tasmania, rated 4.5 across more than 820 reviews.

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4.5(826)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Elaia Cafe Restaurant sits on Charles Street in central Launceston, in the heart of Tasmania's elegant northern city. A much-loved cafe and restaurant, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming, versatile spot that works for a coffee, a relaxed meal or a casual catch-up.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe-and-restaurant fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a convenient central Launceston location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner or a coffee. Its versatile, all-day offering and genuine quality have made it a real favourite, and Elaia has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 820 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee, a quality meal or a relaxed bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in central Launceston.

Reviewed by Iyan B.