Best Breakfast Spots in Launceston Over Foo Fighters Weekend

Offering delicious, expertly-made coffee and all-day brunch, Tinka is housed in a beautifully sunny little café space on upper St John Street, complete with alfresco dining.

Whether you’re after a light panna cotta with muesli, custom eggs benedict, some smashed avo on toast with all the trimmings or a Shakshouka, there’s something to please every brunch-hungry palate.

A word to the wise: this café is walk-in only, and seating options can be sparse. Head to their website for more information.

📍 147 St John Street

Open daily at 8.00am

Mad Apple has rightfully garnered a cult following in Launnie. Its seasonal menu is inconspicuously vegetarian, made up of an array of delicious dishes that ensure meat is never noticeably absent.

The beautiful café dining space is spacious and sunny – perfect for cards whilst sipping on barista-made coffee – with a lovely outdoor setting for non-rainy days. The café is child- and dog-friendly, with a highchair available and puppacinos served with enthusiasm.

📍 122 St John Street

Open daily at 8.00am

Whether you're gathering with friends for a leisurely brunch or seeking a serene escape away for breakfast, this vastly aesthetic space evoking vintage Italian charm is an oasis within the heart of Launceston, sure to transport you to another time. The energy of the bright yellow façade continues inside, creating a beautiful setting for catch-ups with friends or energising stopover for solo visitors starting out their day.

Meticulously designed with rustic wooden furnishings, quirky pieces that draw the eye and checkered tablecloths, it feels as though you are peering through the lens of an old film camera. And thus, Frankie's Coffee House makes for a feast of the senses that will render you completely delighted.

📍 42 George Street

Open 8.30am Sunday

Merci! An authentic French bakery, right in the heart of Launnie. Le Petit Chou combines great Tasmanian ingredients with the classics of the French pastry, Prosper and Noémie offer sweet, savory, and gluten-free options to cater for most. Taking choux pastry and offering it in an infinite variety of flavours and shapes, this is a genuinely French high tea experience for Launcestonians.

📍 76 George Street

Open at 8am

This is the place to go if your diet restricts you from consuming gluten. Samuel Pepys is a dedicated GF establishment that has been a Launceston favourite for years.

The café works to give gluten-intolerant people the choices other people take for granted when it comes to dining out. Dedicated to preparing and serving food that is 100% free from gluten, the offering includes a wide range of cakes, biscuits and slices, as well as café-style meals, without compromise on quality and flavour.

📍 106 George Street

Open at 8.00am daily

In their own words - At Inside Cafe “You’ll find that we use the most fresh and quality ingredients. From locally sourced, full-flavoured herbs, coffee roasted in Hobart through to Tasmania’s award winning Ashgrove milk and Meander Valley cream, we aspire to give our friends a delicious culinary experience. We bake our own bread, make our own sauces and keep each dish simple, expressing nature's rich, yet simple flavours.”

Their menu features a delicious range of cafe breakfast/brunch favourites, as well as an Asian inspired lunch menu available on weekdays.

📍 10-14 Paterson Street

Open at 8.00am

Situated in a building originally constructed in 1840 sixty one kilometres from Launceston and moved to its current location on Paterson Street in 1972, Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant is a classic pub with a classy twist. Enjoy all your usual pub meal favourites here (we highly recommend the Parmi), along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and kids menus; and even bottomless brunch and bar snacks.

📍 147 Paterson Street

Open at 10am

Elaia is a Greek-inspired cafe and restaurant that offers a unique hospitality and menu experience in Launceston. Their homemade desserts and signature dishes, sauces and stocks all made from scratch, will delight your taste buds. Their modern, spacious, and comfortable indoor and outdoor dining makes it the perfect venue for your special event or spot for a casual catch up. Whether it's all day breakfast, long lunch, or a delicious Greek dinner, they've got something special for you.

📍 240 Charles Street

Open at 9.00am

Maple Cafe serves all your cafe favourites, from big breakfast to eggs benedict and pancakes and waffles; as well as an extensive lunch menu including burgers, nachos and tacos, salads and seafood. A dedicated kid’s menu is also available.

They serve fabulous coffee (take away available) and fresh gourmet food and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

📍 39 Cameron Street

Open from 8am

The Avenue Restaurant & Lobby Bar is located inside The Grand Chancellor Hotel and is open to the public, hotel guests, and gourmands alike. Its Tasmanian-inspired menu features a wide range of local beers, specialty cocktails, and crafted liqueurs, as well as Australian and Tasmanian wines, ciders, gin, and whisky.

The restaurant is open 7 days a week, with buffet breakfast, dinner, and all-day dining available.

📍 29 Cameron Street

Open from 6:30am

Hotel Verge's restaurant is where delicious cuisine meets immersive storytelling in Launceston.

Presenting a simple. honest menu of seasonal selections, Diverge brings you Tasmania on a plate. The drinks list similarly celebrates Tassie beer and wine, with a few other producers in the mix.

You do not have to be a guest to dine, and local residents of Launceston enjoy dropping in.

📍 50 Tamar Street

Open daily at 8am

A Kingsway staple that started out as a juice stall at weekend markets, Earthy Eats is a beloved Launnie breakfast, brunch and lunch spot devoted to 'real food made with real ingredients'.

Owner Laura prides her business on their sustainability practices, waste minimisation, and use of top quality, fresh local ingredients, including ethically sourced meats and 'happy chook' eggs.

Earthy Eats offers sit down meals in their rustic dining space (dog-friendly, heated outdoor seating is also available) as well as specialty coffees, fresh juices and smoothies, cakes & slices, take away meals, catering and 'veggie boxes' for home delivery.

📍 19 Kingsway

Open daily at 8am

Nestled at the foot of the Tamar River in Seaport, Tidal Café has a diverse menu featuring delicious breakfast options, savoury lunches, and ice cream for all.

The unique seating options, fun, relaxed vibe and kids corner makes this a place for all. Tidal Café is the perfect spot to stop in and grab a coffee on your morning walk or birdwatch with friends over brunch. If your looking for a place to enjoy delightful river views and great coffee this is the place for you.

📍 Unit 5/28 Seaport Boulevard

Open daily at 7am

Tasty all-day breakfast, Indian fusion, and sweet treats along the Tamar River

Formerly a takeaway only café, Launnie Heights now occupies a new expansive space in the Tamar Yacht Club building. Serving all-day breakfast, the restaurant interior has big visual impact, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. If you aren't craving a big brekky, they also offer a variety of Indian-infused meals, baked goods, and take away options made fresh to order. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Tamar River from their private outdoor dining area, or take your coffee or meal to-go. While many cafes close early, Launnie Heights serves coffee all day and during their dinner service.

📍 7 Park Street

Open daily at 7.30am

Nutritious concoctions, picturesque surroundings

Flanked by the beautiful settings of the Royal and King Parks, Juice Bar Fifty Five has got you covered for delicious morning sips, whatever your tastes.

Serving fresh-to-order cold-pressed juice, smoothies and great coffee, grab your beverage on the go or stay a moment to enjoy the surrounds with their outdoor seating and dog-friendly environment.

Pick up a fun or favourite combo at Juice Bar Fifty Five to begin a 30-minute venture to Cataract Gorge: stroll through King Park via Ritchies Mill Park, and climb the Zig Zag track (entrance at King Bridge) before heading down to the First Basin.

📍 7 Park Street

Open 8am

Offering up recovery brunch (mimosa optional)! Kick-start your day with their delightful breakfast selections. Their menu is a celebration of Launceston’s rich flavours and fresh, local produce.

Blue Social Eatery is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for everyone, offering a variety of dining experiences that cater to every need. Whether you’re looking for a quick takeaway, a cosy spot to sit down and enjoy a meal, or just a place to relax with a coffee and cake, they’ve got you covered.

📍 2-4 Invermay Road

Open at 8am

Banjo’s Bakery Cafe is a Tasmanian staple for a reason – its consistently high quality and state-wide success speaks for itself. The Launceston store offers a full menu of savouries, sweets, and coffees served up in a modern atmosphere perfect for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.

Perfect for grab-and-go!

📍 98-100 Brisbane Street

Open daily at 5am

*Please note that the listed open hours for each venue listed in this article are correct as of January 2026 and do not apply to Public Holidays.