The Flying Sparrow Cafe
A standout cafe in central Launceston with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Flying Sparrow Cafe sits on Margaret Street in Launceston, in Tasmania's north. A much-loved cafe, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — the kind of welcoming, quality spot that locals rate highly, known for its good coffee, quality food and relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely good cafe fare, quality coffee and a warm, characterful setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. Earning a near-perfect rating speaks to a place getting both the food and the experience just right, building a devoted local following.
A 4.9 rating from more than 280 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. 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 casual bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Launceston.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 13:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 74
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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