The most famous tourist attraction in all of Tasmania and most visited. Over 1.6 million people…read morevisit these markets annually. These are by far the best markets I've ever been to. There's great food, so many Tasmanian made products, a great atmosphere and so much to see and move throughout the market. A must see a tourist attraction if you're visiting Hobart.

We made sure our stay in Hobart included a weekend to enjoy a wander through both the Salamanca…read more(Sat only) and Farm Gate (Sun only) Markets. Salamanca was the largest market and extended from the entrance by St. David's Park, past Parliament and the Tasman Memorial and ended nearby the Blue Eye Seafood. The market was already bustling and busy when we walked through at 9:30am which was just one hour after the start. This was the largest concentration of people in Hobart we saw during our stay. We saw lots of local Tasmania crafted products, batch distilleries, fresh produce, and a variety of food offerings like scallop pies, burgers and other cuisines. Most were setup under tents but a few food trucks and trailers also. Overall popular for locals and visitors and a good experience to add while in Hobart.

On our last day in town, we finally had a chance to walk down here and check the place out. It…read moreturned out to be one of the more memorable spots we hit up. We were staying just above the wharf and spent about 20 minutes walking over. They had a great array of crusty, sweet and savory pastries, pies, and breakfast items. Perhaps the most impressive thing was the fact that their list of specials took up an entire chalkboard. Everything from sweet rolls too, wallaby and rabbit, pie, to some delicious eggs Benedict and a big English breakfast. They had something for everybody, and everything was really good! The place is housed in a relatively old building with a lot of character! Not so old that you're worried that you would find petrified things in the wall, but old enough that you definitely know the place has had a chance to fall over and won't. The staff was really nice, took great care of us and found us seats very quickly, despite the place being busy. All in all, this is a must check out spot whenever you are in town!

This used to be the 'go to' bakery i recommended visitors to take a break and indulge a pastry and…read morecoffee. Nit any more unfortunately. It has obviously changed hands and is somewhat ordinary and expensive. It may change hands again in the near future so it may return to its former self but i doubt it.

Great pastries all around. I got a nutmeg custard tart, lemon meringue, and two cheesecakes (with…read morethree other people to help me eat them). Staff were also kind and helpful explaining the treats. All were amazing, I particularly liked the cheesecake though. The coffee was also quite good--I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you are in town! Unfortunately their inside sit down area was closed an hour before their online posted time. They had signs up in-person that said 2 while the online said 3. Not a huge deal as they still have outdoor seating and a takeout (takeaway) shop!

Little Missy's baked goods will leave you drooling. Better sit down to eat one, and while you're in…read morehere, grab a tasty coffee to wash it down. LMP originally opened sharing this space with Bury Me Standing Coffee Co, which was a bit of a strange set-up--BMS went their own way a few weeks ago, leaving Little Missy standing alone at 151 Argyle. It makes a lot more sense. Good that they got in a great barista quick smart and kept the coffee coming! My flat white was delicious and accompanied that ridiculously amazing banoffee tart quite nicely indeed as I perched in my window seat.

The Foodstore could very well become our regular on a Saturday morn for brekky; even an early lunch…read more(I refuse to say brunch... I have principles and am not elderly) which you can order from 8am onward. It's mega laid-back and non-wanky despite looking like a hipster playpen, so come here safe in the knowledge that you're not going to feel old and out of place. Brekky menu has the usual bacon and egg mashups, but their extras make coming here truly worthwhile; homemade hash browns, baked beans, chili beans, garlic mushrooms, roti bread, corn cakes, pikelets and more, all with gluten free options. If you're a coffee snob you won't be disappointed. Staff are funny and friendly, which is always a nice surprise and counts for so much with me. Remember to order and pay at the counter.

Now, I have only been here once, over this summer for lunch with friends, so you may not see my…read moreopinion as all that worthy - however if first impressions are anything to go by, these guys are doing a great deal in the right direction. There are more tables and seats upstairs if you have a group of people, plus it doubles as an art gallery. Wonderful attentive service, (the owner, also our waiter at the time, sat down with us for a chat whilst he took our order - which may not be to everyone's liking, but I think he could read the customers and situation accordingly). My savoury pancakes with chicken and mushroom in a creamy sauce were delicious! Coffee hit the spot nicely too. Meals all round got big ticks from everyone at the table. I am looking forward to heading there again some day when back in Hobart.

Named for the valley its big window looks out towards, Providence is the Hobart cafe scene's newest…read moreand shiniest club member. A block back from Elizabeth St's busy dining precinct, you'll find delicious coffee served by co-owner Marco, a friendly guy who'll happily chat to anyone who comes through the door. Providence feels cool and light, thanks to whitewashed walls, high ceilings, and beautiful wooden finishes. The wooden stools and benches were put together by Providence's own handyman (and staff member) Conrad, who was on the ball and remembered my Brisbane origins on my second visit. There's nothing like feeling like a regular at a lovely little cafe like this. I love sitting at the bench in the window and looking up at the mountain while taking a little bit of me time.

Nice little cafe. Great coffee and really amazing food if you want something on the healthier side…read more Quick and friendly service. All the dishes are reasonably priced. Would eat here again. Great place for brunch or light lunch.

Goldilocks eats here - its just right. I had passed this…read moreplace several times and always seemed busy, many locals at the tables. Decided to have brunch - and wow it is great - coffee is great and food is great. Table service - the friendly staff will find you a spot. Menu is pretty standard but a few interesting dishes. Reasonable GF options, try the Raincheck Stack. Ordered coffee and brunch - service was prompt coffee arrived and just after the food. Coffee ticked all the boxes - crema, smell and taste was just right. Brunch was great - busy buzz about the place. The food was ideal. 5 stars!

Raincheck, sitting on the northern edge of the North Hobart Restaurant Strip, past a few of the…read morechain franchises is pretty understated, from the outside at least. It's not huge inside but not tiny either, with a few tables outside along Elizabeth Street for people watching. The menu is small but not plain, specials regularly change and offer more than just the bare minimum. Coffee is good, not spectacular but ironically there aren't that many great coffee places that end of North Hobart. However if you want a coffee past 3pm it's one of the few places that's still open "late"- I.e. 8pm. It's one of the most consistently high quality cafes that end of North Hobart, and it manages to straddle the line between a "cafe" and a "restaurant".

There are a few cafes in Hobart that seem to consistently generate interest. Tricycle Cafe, Jackman…read more& McRoss, Machine Laundry Cafe etc...Whether it's for their menu, coffee or ambience they're normally very good recommendations for a quick bite to eat or a catch up with friends. We hadn't eaten at Pigeon Hole previously, but not for a lack of trying! Every time we had stopped by for breakfast it was always jam packed with singles, couples and families getting their weekends off to a relaxing start. So it was with great anticipation that we walked through the doors and sat down for a light meal! The size of the cafe is a little deceptive at first glance, and it would be easy to think that they only had a few tables seating three people at most in the front and side of the narrow room. Fortunately, the room opens up at the rear and there are numerous tables out the back more suitable for larger groups of four or more. There was a great ambience within the cafe, with obvious regulars drifting in and out, ordering their regular weekend kickstarters 'to go', or a loaf of freshly cooked bread from the numerous varieties on offer. While at the same time there were quite a few families with children in tow, reading their papers and generating a buzz at the rear of the cafe. It was pretty obvious that most, if not all, had been before and they were coming back to an old favourite. The menu was very appealing, ranging from typical breakfast fare, through to a soup of the day and a number of paninis. While not extensive, it gave enough options to satisfy most cravings, including those of the vegetarian or gluten free type! We had walked in with the expectations of breakfast, however after reading the descriptions of the paninis we very quickly changed our minds and decided to give them a go. For myself it was the Porcetta Panini with Aioli and Hazelnut Gremolata ($11.50). While for my wife it was the Wagyu Brisket, Pickled Carrot and Gouda Panini ($12) and a cappuccino. Other menu items that appealed included the (very epic sounding) Eggs en Cocotte, with Jamon, Soused Onion, Leaves, Preserved Lemon and Parsley, with either Grana or Teleggio cheese ($12.90), or the popular Natural Yoghurt and Gluten Free Crunch with Strawberries and Agave ($11.90). I have to say that they must have these paninis pre-made and ready to throw on the grill-press, because it would have been no more than 5-10mins between placing our order and having them served up on rustic wooden chopping boards at our table!! Points for efficiency, but it certainly cut down on time to relax/chat. The paninis smelt wonderful, and the fillings looked delicious, with sticky gouda cheese oozing deliciously out of the wagyu panini, and the vibrant green herbs of the gremolata in my porcetta panini catching the eye. To taste? The fillings themselves were wonderful. Fresh, interesting flavours that worked very well together; particularly the porcetta panini, which was a bit of a surprise to us both as we were expecting the wagyu panini to be the better of the two! Simple combinations, but they work effectively together on the taste buds! BUT!! Unfortunately the meal was let down quite a bit by what can only be described as extremely liberal application of oil during the toasting of the paninis. As you can see from the photos, both paninis were served in a tiny pool of oil, with a little extra on top, just for good measure! While I don't mind oil per se, the texture and volume really did detract from what was otherwise a very good meal. In the end it was a great start to the day. While perhaps not quite reaching the heights that we expected for such a Hobart institution, it's a cafe that we would certainly return to another day (but hopefully with a little less oil next time!).

"That was such a great coffee! One of the best I've had all year!" Rather than just thinking it, I…read moremake sure I tell the waitress as she places my breakfast in front of me. I'm usually a poached eggs or fancy pants bircher muesli kind of girl - but I am so taken with the displays of bread at Pigeon Hole that I settle for the simplest thing on the menu: two big slices of toasted sourdough with butter, accompanied by home-made rhubarb and vanilla jam. Perfection. This is wonderful bread and the care that goes in to the presentation (on a wooden board with a vintage knife) elevates this from "boring menu option" to "beautiful and memorable". My companion has the baked beans and almost stabs me with his fork when I lean over trying to sample some. Everything here is good - the wonderful coffee, the simple but considered breakfast items, the friendly and efficient service, the cute interior.... I watch people sit out the front in the sunshine, dogs by their feet, newspapers across their laps and I daydream about moving to Tasmania just so I can make this my local.

I'm completely addicted to the bircher muesli with berry flummery. This morning it was scattered…read morewith freeze dried raspberries. It's gluten free and completely delicious! I'm staying in Hobart from Brisbane and have found this cafe to have very friendly service and consistently fresh food

Inside the Henry Jones Hotel, there is a little coffee shop that I walked by several mornings. I…read morewas waiting on others to get ready so I decided to walk across the street and explore. After passing by the art gallery and the souvenir store, I decided to get an early pick me up. Went to the counter and ordered and espresso. Service was great: polite and quick... just the way I liked it. I noticed that they sold the Tasmanian plush toys raising funds for the fire relief efforts (a noble cause). They have pastries and all sorts of coffee drinks available. For those who want a full on breakfast, you can grab that in the back. I only had my coffee here this morning and unfortunately the beans were a little too acidic for me. All in all, a great little place next to our hotel (Macq01) so I know where to go if I needed to grab something quick in the morning!