Brace yourselves... an amazing little local coffee shop has arrived beyond the flannel curtain. Get…read moreamongst the wooden floorboards, subway tiled counter and shiny signage and feast on some utterly delicious coffee, that may be (but in my opinion should absolutely be) complemented by a delicious small bakery item from the cabinet. My double shot flattie today, already so perfectly good on its own, was accentuated by both a chocolate caramel macaron and a peanut butter macaron. Shut up. I'm going to have to drive down Main Rd more often, is what I'm going to have to do, and you should do so as well. Go on. Shake a leg.

Best coffee in Moonah, North Hobart, Hobart, Southern Tasmania and let's just make that Tasmania.read more

On the hunt for fabulous coffee beans, I was given a recommendation by friends in Hobart to check…read moreout Tascaffe. What started as a goal to buy beans, transformed into a unique educational experience complete with a cup of coffee and exceptional conversation. When I entered the shop, I was immediately greeted warmly by the owners, Rachael and Matthew. Rachael made me a delicous latte just for stopping in! Sensing my interest in the process of coffee roasting, Rachael gave me a personal tour of the company's roasting and production area. The company also fixes coffee machines. Matthew and Rachael continued with a tour of the workshop filled with machines and parts. Their knowledge of coffee and all aspects of production is very impressive. After having coffee at a number of fabulous restaurants in Hobart, I was amazed to discover that Tascaffe is the supplier for all of them. They roast and produce a diverse range of coffee blends unique to various establishments. I procured two bags of coffee beans including the strong Retro blend and Italiano for extremely reasonable prices. Such delicious coffee and so fun to learn the process behind the coffee. This proved to be a highlight of my trip to Tasmania.

For the latest in "gentrifying the outer suburbs heading north", there is sure a dearth of bougie…read morecoffee shops in the Glenorchy CBD. There's Coffee Club and Rhyme St... and that's about it for the Businessy area of the CBD. Aiming to address this issue is Agent Cooper. Unassuming, small and decorated in Shabby Chic and the ""modern cafeteria" vibe with black metal, bricks and no decor on the walls. It's noisy even with only a few customers inside, the walls being brick and VERY reflective and echoing the grinding,whirring and 90's throwbacks coming off the speaker (not complaining at all about the music selection, btw)! Service is prompt, and despite it being relatively busy when i stepped in, even with a slightly left of centre order it was done and in my hands in a relatively short amount of time. The coffee itself was good; not great, but I certainly have had more disappointing coffee in my travels around. You could do far, far worse Than Agent Cooper.

Wow! Coffee and cake!…read moreTriple chocolate hit! Coffee delish! Going back 2moro to sample more! Day 2! Just as good! Coffee lovely and smooth! Cake delicious, fresh and complex in flavor! Busy on a Sunday arvo after a visit to Mona.

This patisserie was right across our hotel so we were easily tempted. Alas, the confections looked…read morebetter than they tasted and we were a bit disappointed.

The breakfast scene at Salt is extremely popular, even before 9am this Cafe is humming with locals…read more The decor is ultra modern, predominately black and pale grey with accents of bright yellow, anchored by a pebbled concrete floor. Groups of tables and chairs divided by half walls which lower the noise and bench seats across one wall add extra comfort. Framed antique posters are a striking decorative feature and large sliding windows open to a footpath alfresco area. Separate menus for breakfast lunch and dinner offer a wide range of international, contemporary dining options. The locally roasted coffee was excellent. Definitely noted in our diary.

I've only had breakfast here so far, but really enjoyed it. The food was very good - I had haloumi…read moreand chorizo with my eggs and both were delicious. I also quite enjoyed the coffee. This place quite surprised me for the Northern suburbs (yes, I know that isn't fair) and is worth visiting if you are looking for somewhere in the area.

Amazing Eggs Benedict (Classic Eggs Benny), best I've ever had: warm crusty sourdough, beautifully…read morepoached eggs, plenty of tasty ham. Their iced coffee is brilliant too, lots of ice cream. Welcoming atmosphere and an excellent selection of food, the service is wonderful.

I am a very frequent customer of giddy up. Each time I go there I am constantly filled up with…read morehappiness, the customer service is top tier and the food is amazing each time I go there. 10/10

Good clean cafe. Friendly service very of Korean inspired menu…read more Halloumi fries really good. Bacon sandwich ok and savory roll ( which has bacon and egg inside it) presumably sourced from same bakery and thus both good. Coffee also up to standard. Located in South Hobart a little way out but near a couple of attractions so if in the mood well worth a visit.

They have the best halloumi fries EVER! Beautiful little cafe with friendly staff. A nice vibe to…read morefit in with the South Hobart community.

Great place to get a heart start before heading off to MONA…read more Simple and minimalist. This is no cosy corner retreat - open and exposed to sun and wind through huge windows and sails. Communal tables mixing it with other stalls at the Brooke Street Pier. Coffee was tasty and interesting. Three different roasts available, the barista recommended an Ethiopian that was up to spec. Service was friendly and helpful. Update: second visit, I asked to try a new roast and the barista offered to make me a sample first to see if it was up to spec. Full size shot and a chance to talk about it after. Great service and passion for the craft!

I love you, darlings…read more I was temporarily working out of Brooke St Pier at the start of the year and it was such a blessing knowing that the reward of very good coffee was waiting for me at the end of my morning walk. I am so fond of the "perfect" size cup, and the small selection of baked items is amazingly tasty (if you're around early enough--they don't get replenished; once they're gone, they're gone!). I've had a few people ask me if the Bright Eyes coffee is any good, which is a ridiculous question if you know it's the younger sibling of Pilgrim Coffee. It's WONDERFUL. You can also use your Pilgrim loyalty stamp card at Bright Eyes (and vice versa) and Bright Eyes is open pretty much every day consistently, including public holidays (yet another blessing over the holiday season). I'm actually a little bit sad that work doesn't have me down Brooke Street's way more often, as I miss my regular Bright Eyes dates. No EFTPOS limit, short wait, papers to read while you do. Do not hesitate getting your own caffeine fix here.

Pizza, beer, wine & cocktails reasonably priced with lots of very comfortable seating. Service was…read morequick, friendly & eccentric like the museum. Unisex restrooms were nearby & are modern.

The MONA Cafe is located on the top level of the Museum of Old and New Art. If you are looking for…read morea casual dining option while visiting the MONA, this would be the place to eat. The menu here consists of typical cafe fare along with a nice selection of baked goods (including cake) and coffee. I had just finished touring the MONA, but still had some time before my ferry ride back to Hobart. Thus, I decided to head over to the cafe to grab a bite. Not feeling terribly hungry, I opted for a slice of hummingbird cake ($7). After paying, I took a seat at one of the tables. I waited a good 10 minutes or so and my order wasn't ready yet. The cafe wasn't busy, so I headed up to the counter to check on it. I explained that I was in a rush as I needed to board the ferry soon. I got my slice of cake shortly after. I do wonder why they didn't just give me the cake at the counter since that was only thing I wanted. The hummingbird cake was pretty good. It has coconut shavings on top and the cake was fluffy. Satisfying enough to tie me over till dinner. While you may come here for the food, the views here are an extra bonus. From the cafe windows, there is a nice view of the Derwent River. There is even outside seating on the lawn if you would like to get a closer view. If you feel hungry while visiting the MONA or Moorilla Winery, the MONA Cafe is a decent option should you want something standard like a salad or just looking for coffee and a pastry. Otherwise, wait until you head back to Hobart to have a meal. Or if you really want to splurge, try The Source instead.

When I moved to Hobart, people were still raving about a Spanish restaurant that had closed years…read morebefore. The two women who ran it had decided to retire. Well, retirement didn't suit them, so now they run Churros Cafe at the Island Markets. The paella is finished and ready to serve at 12 noon - and sometimes sells out soon after. There is a variety of other food, both sweet and savoury. Cold caramel souffle is a winner, as of course are the churros! After a few years of going here I still haven't eaten through their entire menu as I keep getting hung up on favourites, but I'll keep trying!