Island Espresso
A much-loved cafe in central Hobart, rated 4.8 across more than 230 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Island Espresso sits on Elizabeth Street in central Hobart, in the heart of the Tasmanian capital. A much-loved cafe, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining quality food and genuinely good coffee with a welcoming, characterful setting, the kind of standout spot that draws devoted regulars and word-of-mouth praise in a city that takes its coffee seriously.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, excellent coffee and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere in a convenient central Hobart location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. A cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its customers.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 230 reviews, it's clearly a real local favourite. 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 an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in central Hobart.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 72
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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