Maple Cafe

Maple Cafe is a relaxed, family-friendly cafe in Launceston with plenty of room to settle in, whether you are stopping by for a coffee, meeting friends for a meal or bringing the children along. The venue has spacious seating indoors and outside, as well as an outdoor playground, making it a practical choice for families who want somewhere casual to eat without rushing. Takeaway coffee is available, and delivery can be ordered through Uber Eats or Skip.

The menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a broad mix of cafe favourites and more substantial meals. Breakfast includes options such as Eggs Benedict, corn and zucchini fritters, smashed avocado, a Maple Big Breakfast and the Maple Veggie Bowl. There are also house-made fruit loaf and banana bread, porridge, granola, toasted sandwiches, pancakes and waffles. The range includes vegetarian and gluten-free choices, with several dishes offering suitable variations.

For lunch, Maple Cafe serves burgers, toasted sandwiches, salads, seafood and shareable sides. The house-made arancini changes with the daily specials board, while the Tasmanian crumbed scallops, salt and pepper calamari and beer-battered or panko-crumbed fish provide seafood options with chips and salad. The roasted beetroot and pumpkin salad is a more substantial meat-free choice, and the Swiss mushroom burger combines grilled mushroom, fried halloumi, smashed avocado and crispy slaw. Daily lunch specials add some variation beyond the regular menu.

Coffee is a central part of the offering, with espresso-based drinks, chai, hot chocolate, iced coffee and iced chocolate. The drinks menu also includes freshly squeezed orange juice, milkshakes, fruit smoothies and more elaborate blended options. For something sweet, the cafe makes cakes and slices on the premises and serves gelato and sundaes. Beer, cider, wine, spirits and cocktails are also available, giving the venue flexibility from a morning coffee through to an evening meal. With its generous seating, playground and wide menu, Maple Cafe is best suited to families and casual groups, while the takeaway and delivery options make it convenient for a quick meal at home or on the go.