For a coffee obsessive visiting family in a smaller part of Tasmania I was worried I wouldn't have…read morea great coffee shop nearby. Maxie proved me wrong. If you are in the Kingston area and love coffee this is your place. Their coffee was great and they had a great supply of beans and brewing equipment for all your needs. I highly recommend Maxie.

Despite the exponential spread of coffee shops around the Hobart area, good coffee- REALLY GOOD…read morecoffee in Kingston is pretty rare. Enter Maxie! In a small, unassuming shop right off the main road, a few seats inside and a few seats outdoors. They have a few treats in a case, nothing particularly substantial but yummy none the less- muffins, tarts, that sort of thing. You can grab some specialty coffee roasts from small, boutique batch roasters and some other at home coffee brewing items, plus lots of helpful advice and to get you going. They also do barista and coffee training... and it shows! Now the main thing you're going there for is the coffee. And it doesn't disappoint. Two sizes, usual options. Nice and strong without being bitter and immediately drinkable- it comes out at the perfect temperature. The staff remember you and what you order, and always greet you by name. Easily the beat coffee in Kingston.

Similar idea to Panera's in US but the menu is slightly different and the menu is more diverse with…read moresome mixture of Indian, Thai spices. Enjoyed the egg salad sandwiches and the breads were excellent. The lattes were well made and the service was very good as well.

This place is reliable and the food is fresh and tasty. It is a regular for us,take away or dine…read morein... The sushi is tasty and you can see it being made... The platters are amazing and not only look superb, but taste great.

Do not eat here. The most lousiest sushi I've had. All the sushi were not fresh and I can't believe…read morea cleaning spray and a used rag are on the counter top along with the food. Yuck!