Three years on and just as good. Great atmosphere in this hundred year old bakery/ caferead more

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 is my second time visiting this bakery and I would highly recommend this place to everyone. By…read morefar the best bakery in town with amazing homemade pies and beautiful pastries for dessert.

Great bread, great patisserie, if your in Sandy Bay a MUST visit!read more

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.

We came here for a late breakfast/early lunch. It is somewhat more of a refined cake and dessert…read moretype bakery, and the dessert items did look fabulous in the case. For breakfast however, it wasn't very good for me as there were very limited lower carb/higher protein items. We ordered an almond croissant and a sausage and shiraz roll along with a flat white coffee. We sat outside as they didn't have the AC running and it was really way too warm inside. They have table service inside and servers that run out the food you had ordered at the counter. They were all super friendly and even asked if everything was satisfactory as they cleared our table. Unfortunately, neither of the baked goods were great. The almond croissant had a nicely laminated dough although it needed a tad of salt. The dough was buttery however lacking flavor most likely due to a lack of salt in the butter they used in the dough. The filling was almost like really dense cake batter with basically no almond flavor - the texture seemed almost right, maybe they forgot the almond paste or almond extract. We are used to a much, much stronger flavored almond croissant with almond paste inside. There were nicely toasted almond slices on the top. The sausage roll was a real disappointment. Although it looked really nice it was very heavy, seemed greasy and had two fundamental flaws. The dough was too thick around the sausage so when they wrapped it and baked it there was way too much dough and it was actually nearly raw all along the bottom edges. The sausage was not crumbled or taken out of the casing so when you bit through the roll (or even cut it as we did) the entire sausage slipped right out of the dough and left a big empty hole! It did have nice caramelized onions and some herbs or spinach (didn't eat enough to know exactly!) between the dough and sausage - they might have contributed to the wet/raw sogginess of the dough if they were not cooked enough and then released water into the dough. They were very gracious when I asked if I could get a refund for the sausage roll as I could not find anything else I wanted to get as a replacement. Our server could not have been any more professional and nice about it. He got approval from his manager and gave us the refund. The flat white was very good. If I needed to eat some lovely desserts I'd give them another try given their professional staff and good service.

Located in Lower Sandy Bay, this upmarket grocer / deli could run the risk of snobbery, but for the…read morefact that the people behind the counter are some of the friendliest you'll meet. The range and quality of food on offer here is incredible. Up one end is a well-stocked deli, with cold meats, pre-made sandwiches and a range of pre-prepared dinners (from 'cook and eat' to simple 'heat and eat'). The fruit section is small but filled with the most delicious local produce; the strawberries in January are particularly recommended. The general groceries section is small but contains all the basics. Of special interest is a fantastic cake section, selling whole cakes, slices thereof, tarts and other delicious treats - all handmade and fresh. The prices are higher than a standard grocery store, as you'd expect, but the quality is more than worth it, and for those living in Lower Sandy Bay or beyond, it's nice to have a convenient one-stop shop for quality eating.

From the owner: Lipscombe Larder can tailor a catering package to suit your budget or function - private or…read morecorporate.

The German bakery in Sandy Bay was closed so I tried this one. Was very busy and the staff were…read moregreat, next test taste the bread. Nyum

Food was fantastic! Coffee is delicious…read more Ambience is second to none all delivered with a friendly smile! I love it here!

Tucked into the side of an ever changing mid north CBD strip, it's marks an almost halfway point…read morebetween the Elizabeth Street Mall and The North Hobart Restaurant Strip. It's cute inside, has a little quaint kitschy vibe. There are a few inside seats, but be forewarned they are VERY close together! Navigating with a pram proves quite difficult. They have a small amount of savoury food- toasties, Party pies, that sort of thing and a case filled with sweets. Coffee was above average, nicely strong without a lot of bitterness. The toddler ate the marshmallow, then rubbed babycino froth through his hair. I'm assuming that means he likes it! It's not quite the best coffee and nibbles around, but you could certainly do far worse!

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.

Banjos served amazing pastries and pies quicker and I loved the taste of everything. There were so…read moremany cakes and pastries I had troubles choosing service was quick and it was a nice clean restaurant..

Located in Salamanca Square, Banjo's is a bakery cafe that is part of an Australian chain. The logo…read moreof the cafe reminds me of the one for Panera Bread and has a similar cafe vibe. Though the food offerings are different as they appeal to Aussie tastes. The interior of the cafe is cozy as it looks like the inside of a ski lodge. Here you will find a large selection of bakery offerings to choose from including breads, meat pies and pastries. They also serve sandwiches and coffee so you can enjoy a flat white here. I didn't want to get a full breakfast as I was getting an early lunch in a few hours, so I looked for a bakery to enjoy some pastries. I saw a sign promoting a smoked salmon quiche which piqued my interest to try this place. Unfortunately it wasn't available in the morning so I looked through the bakery case instead. I settled on the ham quiche ($2.10) and sausage roll ($2.40) with a regular flat white ($4.40). The ham quiche is a bit of a small size, so you need to order more than one or something else to feel full. That said, I liked this pastry as was nice and eggy. The sausage roll was also on the petite side, but it was enjoyable as well. The sausage in this pastry reminds me of the taste of canned Vienna sausages. As for the flat white, it didn't have any coffee art but it was as good as the cups that I had earlier on my trip. Nice and frothy. If you have never had one before, it is basically a bolder latte with a higher proportion of coffee to milk. If you are looking for a lighter breakfast in Hobart that is inexpensive and satisfying, Banjo's is worth checking out. Particularly for their meat pies and pastries.

Oh. Well this is awkward. This place has a stellar…read morereputation around Hobart, but I'm going to drop a truth bomb and tell you that their bagels really are not that great. Well, they're okay, but not truly great. I'm from The States originally and grew up eating bagels with all sorts of weird and wonderful toppings- my all time favourite place makes THIRTY different varieties of bagels daily. With l sorts of fillings and toppings- I know what a great bagel should be: firm on the outside, doughy In the very Center. The bagels here always seem stale, even when they're fresh. I'm sure they aren't making every single bagel fresh every morning, but that's not really a reason to say a mediocre bagel is an amazing bagel. Coffee is okay, I've had way worse but it takes a really long time to get the orders out, so don't come if you're in a hurry. If you're vegan or vegetarian, there are a lot of options which would be nice (unless you think too much about yeast being... a living organism that is intentionally killed solely so we can consume it. But I digress), but realistically with the prices they charge you could buy a bag of supermarket bagels and make your own bagel how you want it and have enough left over for a big bowl of matza ball soup.

Had five others and we had placed a hugh order. The operators were a bit confused with so many…read moreguests arriving simultaneously. Every option were requested and everybody loved they're sandwiches, cookies, coffee, chi, and bakery goods.

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.