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Tasmania's Top Specialty Coffee Spots: Hobart and Launceston 2026
Tasmania cafes guide 2026: the best specialty coffee in Salamanca, Battery Point, Launceston CBD and the MONA precinct, Tasmania's exceptional cafe culture explored in 2026.
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Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Tasmania 2026
Tasmania has punched well above its weight in the Australian specialty coffee scene, Hobart in particular has developed a cafe culture remarkable for a city of 250,000. The combination of discerning locals, a well-travelled visitor base and excellent Tassie produce has driven cafe quality to a high standard. discovertasmania.com.au
Tasmania's Top Cafe Precincts
- Salamanca Place, Hobart, the historic sandstone precinct holds some of Tasmania's best cafes alongside its restaurants and bars. Weekend mornings before the Salamanca Market opens are the best time for a relaxed coffee experience.
- Battery Point and South Hobart, the heritage suburb adjacent to Salamanca holds excellent boutique cafes in Hampden Road, a village atmosphere unique in Australian cafe culture.
- North Hobart, Elizabeth Street, North Hobart holds a strong cluster of specialty cafes and restaurants popular with the creative and university community.
- Launceston CBD, Brisbane Street and Charles Street, Launceston's cafe scene centres on its inner-city streets, with several excellent specialty cafes in the CBD precincts.
Tasmania's Notable Coffee Roasters
Tasmanian specialty coffee is anchored by roasters including Villino Coffee (Hobart), Room for a Pony, Coffee Supreme's Hobart presence and Zest Coffee Roasters. broadsheet.com.au/hobart
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