Giddy Up Foodstore
A much-loved cafe and foodstore at Sandy Bay near Battery Point in Hobart, rated 4.6 across more than 420 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Giddy Up Foodstore sits on Princes Street at Sandy Bay, near Battery Point in Hobart. A much-loved cafe and foodstore, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming spot that draws a steady stream of regulars in the lovely Sandy Bay area.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, neighbourhood feel in a convenient Sandy Bay location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee, a casual bite or a relaxed catch-up. A cafe-and-foodstore that's nailed both its food and its coffee becomes a real local fixture, and Giddy Up has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 420 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and a quality coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Giddy Up Foodstore at Sandy Bay.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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