Used to be good. Now it's poor quality food that's poorly cooked and nasty. Hotcakes are tastless and just slopped onto the plate. Toast was like supermarket bread. Too cheap to even supply butter. Sausages where really low quality. If your from North America avoid the Eggs Benedict with a ten foot pole. Hollandaise sauce is probably cheap brand from a supermarket. Cook should be fired as he does not know how to cook, waiting staff could not give a damn. M. Pelic NSW, Australia read more

Tucked away in the corner of Salamanca Square, my husband and I had an amazing lazy Sunday breakfast. Staff were great, food was delish, coffee and hot chocolate were awesome. And the decor is eclectic. Old school diner feel with actual laundry machines lined up agains the wall. Highly recommend: The Old New Egg dish: scrambled eggs, feta, rocket, beetroot relish on garlic sourdough. Trio of Mushies: mushrooms, feta, salsa verde, rocket on garlic sourdough. read more

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Okay, on Yelp this looked like a crazy place with brilliant food. It is. We had the new old egg plate, French toast, eggs Benedict and raisin bread. The new old egg plate had a beat paste and cheese paste that was rich, delicious and filling. My son enjoyed the French toast while my wife said the eggs Benedict was really good. The coffee is great. I had my black and in the largest cup possible. Another fun item my wife ordered was the Bowl of hoy chocolate. Tremendous! It was absolutely fantastic in this cool area in Hobart. Apple maps even told us to look for parking a couple blocks away in this recently renovated area. The parking garage open up into the square with the restaurant. Yes you can do your laundry. Fantastic place! read more

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Three bears porridge and breakfast sandwich was a HIT!!! The porridge alone filled me up and was delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out. It's a cool lil vibe they have going on in here. The service was fast and friendly. The food was worth every dollar. If you are in Hobart and haven't had your breakfast and coffee yet, stop right here and you will get yourself on the right track. read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Three bears porridge and breakfast sandwich was a HIT!!! The porridge alone filled me up and was delicious. - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Enjoyed a late lunch after arriving in Hobart today, friendly service, enjoyed the special of the day beef burrito bowl which came with delicious guacamole and a ginger beer. Great outdoor patio area eclectic breakfast, brunch, lunch spot in heart of Salamanca square read more

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Not since the days in Portland, Oregon at the Sit N' Spin has a place to do your laundry been so fun. A delightly kitschy interior, full of colour and vintage items- they can get awfully crowded inside; which isn't surprising really given how great the food is. The usual cafe breakfast items and the typical coffee menu. Coffee is always consistently good. Outdoors seating is right near the big chess pieces, so you can either watch grandmasters duel in between bites of a muffin or kids move pieces from side to the other and back again. If you're not in a huge rush, it's one of the better coffee places that end of Salamanca. read more

Fantastic breakfasts, funky vibe, great service. Expect it to be busy early in the morning, weekdays, and all day weekends. One of the best eggs Benedict I have had. Thick sourdough toast, bacon, and two perfectly poached eggs, with the best hollandaise sauce. read more

While in the States I'm an avid Yelper but when abroad a handheld guide book is my first resource, with Yelp being my corroborative evidence for a good review. Machine Laundry is one of those places talked about in the guide books and on Yelp so you know it's really great. I wasn't disappointed. On my last day in Taz I headed down here with a new Norwegian friend for some coffee and sweets. We watched little kids play on a giant chessboard and saw people do their laundry. Hilarious and awesome. Stop by - you're in Salamanca Square anyway. read more

Pretty popular cafe in Hobart. Visited in the morning around brunch time and it was really busy, unfortunately due to this we had to wait about 20mins for a table, but we did note they took table bookings which is the first time I've seen in a cafe. Would have been quicker if there weren't several tables running coffee meetings. Once seated things were good. Service relatively prompt and friendly and the food of good quality. Ordered the packed roti, which is huge and is well complimented by the chilli/sweet finish. Flat white coffee was average to good. A decent spot to have breakfast - just try to avoid the queues/busy times... early birds likely win or those who make a booking. read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Chessboard out the front - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

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Locals and tourists alike are fans of this joint, and it's fair to see why. The coffee's great, the food is delicious, the decor's kitschy cool, the staff are friendly, and you can get your laundry done while you eat. Located right up in the top left corner of Salamanca Square (near the giant chess board), the all-day breakfast menu runs right through until 3pm. Table service, so pull up a chair and get settled in (either inside or outside) and take your time deciding what treat you'll have from the menu. Something for everyone, with staples like eggs benedict or plenty of interesting options like the "lame name dish" or ricotta & spiced pumpkin hotcakes. Even the drinks menu is fully loaded, with treats like Dutch hot chocolate or real mango smoothies. Consider maximising your coffee or hot choc experience with a bowl-sized serving. One of (if not) the best places for brekky at Salamanca. read more

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It's a cafe! It's a laundromat! It's awesome! Come one, come all to get your laundry done whilst enjoying a very fulfilling meal. That is a guarantee you can live by if you stop in here. We enjoyed the retro feel of the cafe with hipster art and the friendliest of service. And did I mention the meal? Huge portions and you get your money's worth. The taste is definitely on point. Roti stuffed goodness filled to the brim with loads of flavour and add any side to make your dish a monster size. As if that wasn't enough, coffee is delicious! I can see why the colourful tables quickly filled on a Monday morning. I would be here all the time if I lived nearby. Forget the market, this place can easily put Salamanca on the map! read more

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So many cafes these days are just variations on a theme, so Machine Laundry Cafe was a refreshing change, and not just because you could do your laundry while you wait. Yes there were the standards like fruit topped porridge, muffins and all those permutations of eggs on toast, but there were heaps of exciting items on the menu like scrambled eggs and chilli jam stuffed roti and parmesan and pancetta pancakes. But when you wave mushrooms, nay a TRIO of mushrooms in front of me, there's no going back. Both my friend and I ordered The Magic Mushie - and oh was it magical! It was all garlicky fried mushrooms (not soggy like many other shameful cafes), crunchy fresh rocket, runny poached eggs, salty fetta, herbacious salsa verde and soft tangy sourdough - oh mama, take me back there now! I loved the mismatched op shop plates and the wooden clothes horse at the entrance standing in for a magazine rack - great selection too, with the usual newpapers, some interesting magazines and a scribble book! Plenty to keep you entertained, and if all else fails you can just watch the spellbinding rhythm of the tumble driers. read more

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Came highly recommended, this stood to it's reputation. Excellent service topped off with an cup of coffee (flat white). Waitress recommended the salmon and eggs royale. The caramelised onion with a generous amount of tassie salmon, free range eggs, spinach and perfect sourdough. Loved every bite. Must visit if you are in Hobart. read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

This was a very unique eatery which featured great interruptions of breakfast while within the same establishment, one could do laundry. Breakfast was great and the cheese cake based French today was hardy, but not really heart healthy. Eggs royale was delicious with eggs perfectly mated to a vingery hollandaise. The grilled onions complemented the smoked salmon and spinach well. read more

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Eat and do a wash, very resourceful Tasmania! Pretty decent cafe here, although I did feel a bit like a city slicker when ordering my poached eggs with bacon and can you please ask the chef to make the bacon crispy. To which our waiter responded "She's a fussy one" all in good jest of course. Because firstly I am a man and secondly its not a big ask for crispy bacon we should all be doing it. Colorful decor. read more

It's a perfect breakfast spot, I would say a hidden gem in Hobart. We had the chance to try some breakfast, they served till late. The staff was very nice, the place was packed though it being a weekend. It's very close to Salamanca Square. read more

We spent 3 days in Hobart and had 3 breakfasts at Machine Laundry Cafe! The menu is really interesting-not just your usual poached eggs on sourdough with avocado and feta...over our 3 visits we shared caramelised onion, spinach and Parmesan pancakes, scrambled egg roti wrap and scrambled egg and feta on toast with beetroot relish and they were all a delight. (Note we got the pancakes on all 3 days they were so good!) The coffee was good, the service was great and they had a great little selection of treats-the brownie is a must try. Our only regret is we didn't try the vanilla bean oats with stewed rhubarb and crushed macadamia nuts-but if we're back in Hobart we'll definitely be back to try it. read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Caramelised onion, spinach and Parmesan pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Went on a Saturday so they were really busy. I went there specifically to do laundry but most of their washers and dryers were out of order so that was frustrating. The food was good. I got the eggs benedict. The main issue I had was that music was so loud inside that the waitress and I had to shout at each other to be heard. It ended up giving me a really bad headache. If there had been open tables I would have sat outside. So I suggest that people go for the food and eat in the patio area. read more

There's a good reason this place is so popular. On a Sunday morning with the sun shining, I treated myself to a brekky bonanza and was thoroughly impressed by both the food and service. The "Old New Egg Dish" was heartily devoured but I stopped short of licking my plate as it was only my first time and I was doing my best to maintain a sense of Melbourne snobbery. The coffee was excellent, although the brewed chai lacked complexity. If you're backpacking, bring your laundry, seriously! read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Ok, so i was intending to to go this cafe. But it was a public holiday in Hobart and it was one of the only few cafés actually opened. Saying that this place is great. It is extremely hipster, but the food is good. And yes it is actually a laundromat and cafe in one. I had the roti filled with scrambled eggs and chili jam. Also home made banana bread. And it is as good as it sounds. Also the coffee was good - as they are one of the few cafés in the square that does not serve Grinders coffee. I do not like that bean and so I generally avoid it. read more

Was recommended Machine by some locals as the "premiere" brunch spot in Hobart. Walking up I was immediately reminded of Melbourne, the hip outdoor area littered with hip folk sipping on lattes. Walked inside to see a fully functional laundry. That just happened to have a cafe inside. Sat down and promptly ordered a latte along with some house made beans and mushrooms. The mushrooms were lukewarm, yet tasty, but the beans were beyond average. Still hard, lacking flavour, no redeeming quality. The coffee was nothing amazing to write home about, and my co-worker's meal was much the same. Pricey for the amount and quality of food. Wouldn't bother heading back. read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Hip little outdoor area - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

If you ever find yourself in Hobart (take not Rolex Sydney Hobart sailors!) with dirty laundry there is no other place to go than this cute and flat out busy little corner of Salamanca Square. Sparkling stainless steel industrial machines that are quick and give you enough time to enjoy a spot of breakfast. For $10.50 incl soap, you're all done.The coffee is seriously good, the service is friendly and the breakfast is delicious. There is a good selection of mags to while away the time as your threads spin. Young passionate staff make this one of the best experiences in Hobart. Check it out! read more

Hands down favorite place for breakfast, brunch or lunch in Hobart. I have eaten here by myself and with friends more times than I can count; the food is incredibly tasty and fresh especially the handmade mental lentil veggie burger. The coffee is also amazing with the option of a maximum hot cocoa or latte served in a bowl. If you live in hobart or just visiting this place is not to be missed! read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Maximum Hot Chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

The Machine Laundry Cafe isn't your typical cafe. As the name states, it does have a working laundry attached, which oddly sets quite a cool vibe. Once again, I simply couldn't pass the Eggs Benedict with Bacon. Overall, the bacon was crisp, the hollandaise sauce was fresh and flavoursome, and the sourdough was perfectly toasted. The coffee was good and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth a visit. read more

A laundromat and cafe isn't a combination you see often, although Machine has good coffee, tasty food and is in a great location. Try the Fat Boy -- it's delicious. read more

The customer service was appalling. obnoxiously rude, ignorant, and oblivious to what is happening around them. I had been standing around for at leat 20 minutes, before I took the initiative to stop a waitress and ask for some service. I don't know what was going on, i had spoken to several waiters/waitresses who had been rude and unforgivably PRETENTIOUS! I mean, seriously?!?! ugh. read more

Great place. Awesome coffee, brekky menu has both standard and very interesting mixes. My recommendation - old new egg dish - filling as is a generous serve. Crispy pancetta is delicious. read more

Seems to me like the local hotspot for an amazing breakfast. The old new eggs dish was an great blend of sweet beetroot chutney, savoury eggs, salty feta and spicy chorizo. I Honnestly loved it. The coffee was top notch as well. The seating was a little crowded inside but it wasn't overwhelming. read more

A hidden gem!! We visited the machine laundry on a beautiful winter morning for breakfast and sat outside. The staff were attentive and friendly. We ordered the three bears porridge and eggs florentine. Both were delicious but the porridge in particular was something special. Generously sized portion with rhubarb and macadamia crumb - a great way to start the day. Would highly recommend! read more

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Delicious and convenient. Tucked away right in the corner of Salamanca Place is a very good cafe/laundromat. Was perfect to do some washing here as we were on holiday and ran out of clean clothes! Whilst waiting for the washing, I had an amazing beef brisket sandwich with one of the best house made bbq sauces I have tasted. Freshly squeezed OJ is always a plus too! read more

Machine Laundry Cafe - Washing machines. - Cafes Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Great Food, great people who works there very friendly and most of all affordable and yummmyyyyyy try the Egg Benedicts the best in tassie !!! You should visit and eat here before you leave the island :) 10/10 read more

Such a great spot in Salamanca, delicious food and great service. Reasonably priced too so a regular spot for me to enjoy a lovely eggs florentine! read more

Great little place with a retro 60s vibe. Indoor space was at a premium which made things cramped in a rainy day.

Its a laundry, its a cafe.. wait its both!! A pretty darn cool place with spunk which can be nowhere else other than in the arty and eclectic Hobart. Now since I dont like washing dirty laundry in public (see what I did there , eh, sorry but it was right there), I went there for breakfast on the last day of our trip. The coffee is seriously good and their breakfast has some pretty great options other than the usual eggs and bacon routine. We tried something which was something like chickpea pancakes topped with feta and avocado and tomato and rocket and some other deliciouness. I kept stealing glances at the muffin which the toddler on the other table was eating until hubby nudged me and told me to behave, socialy not acceptable blah blah. Whatever... So if you find yourself in Hobart on a bright sunny morning with that slight nip in the air craving for breakfast this is your place to go. Oh and the prices for the quantity and quality are good. read more

Pretty darned good! Generally friendly and quick service although no one came by to see if we liked what we had. What we had was pretty decent. The scrambled eggs were some of the best I've ever eaten and the sourdough toast was solid. The gluten free toast was much too dense, dry and sort of flavorless in a way I cannot explain. The salmon was excellent. This is a good little place to stop into but I've had better elsewhere in town and would keep looking elsewhere myself. Kitschy little place with the washers/dryers and overall ambiance is the same. read more

Some of Australia's best food in a place with washer dryers. Bring your laundry to kill time while you wait. The menu offers great vegetation options for creative, well prepared, and delicious dishes. Only complaint is that the restaurant allowed like 10 loud hipsters sit and stand at the next table which was only big enough for two. I would like to eat without be crowded out by people I don't know. read more

Machine has enormous coffees, and a large choice of the best tasting creative breakfast options I've ever seen. The coffee, juices, eggs -everything is always spot on. This place gets crazy busy on weekends, give weekday mornings a go if you can. read more