Parla
A well-regarded cafe in central Launceston, rated 4.8 across more than 260 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Parla sits on Wellington Street in central Launceston, in Tasmania's north. A well-regarded cafe, 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 proper cup or a relaxed bite in the city centre.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a city that takes its food and coffee seriously, a spot that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and Parla has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 260 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
- 07:00 – 14:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 89
- Popularity
- 73
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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