Harbour Lights Cafe
A waterfront cafe near the Hobart docks, rated 4.4 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Harbour Lights Cafe sits on Morrison Street near Hobart's lovely waterfront, in the heart of the Tasmanian capital. A much-loved cafe in a great location near the docks, it's earned a strong following for its quality food and good coffee — combined with a relaxed atmosphere and a lovely position close to the harbour, the kind of welcoming spot perfect for a bite by the water.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed setting near Hobart's waterfront, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual bite while exploring the harbour and Salamanca area. With the lovely waterfront close by, it's a natural stop, and Harbour Lights has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular waterfront-area cafe gets busy on weekend mornings and over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a coffee and a casual bite near the water, it's often just a matter of dropping in near the Hobart docks.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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