Mad Apple Café
A well-regarded cafe and eatery in central Launceston, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mad Apple Café sits on St John Street in central Launceston, in Tasmania's north. A well-regarded cafe and eatery, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine local favourite for a relaxed meal or a proper cup in the city centre.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe-and-eatery fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch or a relaxed catch-up. In a city that takes its food and coffee seriously, a spot that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and Mad Apple has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 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 coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Launceston.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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