Small-fry

Small-Fry is a true gem of a cafe and my favourite in Hobart. The food, coffee, decor are all on point and make eating here a delight. The interior is a wonderfully intimate small space that means you can watch the chef prepare and cook your food. It's a marvelous experience and coupled with the fun banter you get from him as you watch and eat, makes this a truly unique cafe to visit. My favourite item on the menu is the croque which is absolutely delicious and with added bacon it is just perfect. The four-cheese toasty is easily the best I've had with such a wonderful combination of flavours. I know that when I'm back in Hobart I'll definitely be coming back just for that! That isn't to say that the other items on the menu aren't as good because they are also amazing! The granola is superb and one of my all time favourites. The black pudding is wonderful homely food and a friend from Ireland tells me that it reminds him of the puddings from back there which is a great compliment. Also the omelette is super popular at small-fry and it's a lot of fun to watch the chef put it together. Good coffee is a really important part of a cafe and small-fry doesn't disappoint here either. The temperature is perfect and I found the coffees consistently good regardless of which one I had. Last, but not least, the donuts at small-fry--they're awesome! Try them all but the lemon meringue is my favourite since it isn't too sweet or tangy and it's flavour packs such a subtle punch that doesn't overpower the donut base itself.

Small fry has a limited space where customers seated to the open kitchen to see the cooking process. We were welcomed and served as soon as we entered the cafe around lunch time. The design of the cafe is straight forward and minimal. 10/10 for Instagram photos. The coffee was amazing. The choice of food is limited but it is definitely the master piece to be on the list. The owner cooks the food himself and can tell that he has prepared the food with love and passions. The pork belly sliders were incredible. The bathroom was clean. Will be back again if I go to Tasmania.

A good breakfast experience approaching the calibre of brunch spots across the Tasman. Small-fry was at full capacity minutes after opening in the morning. It seems very popular with the locals. Huddle around the long table and watch one chef heroically cook a dozen well-presented breakfast dishes at once. There is a small wait for the food. The sausage and salmon dishes tasted good. The salmon was slightly dry however (pre-cooked). Small let-down by the lack of specialty coffee, which is now standard at hip spots on the mainland. Overall a good experience. Recommended if you have an hour or so to spare in the morning for a leisurely breakfast.

Had 2x flat white and omelette with bacon - delicious and on point. Staff are friendly, accommodating, and it was cool to see the chef and sou working side by side like a well oiled machine. There was a 30min wait on a Saturday morning - you can wait at the front with coffee and it was worth the wait.

One of our favourite spots in Hobart - superb coffee, food, service. This spot is small, and only open for breakfast and brunch, but it is a must go when you're in Hobart. Simple brunch fare is elevated to new heights - not just in terms of presentation but also taste. The brioche is absolutely divine. And the donuts are definitely the best in town!

IT'S our first time in Hobart and tried something locally. It is the best coffee for me so far and the food is perfect. My husband doesn't like Mussels normally cause of its texture and sometimes it's chewy as well. But they did have the most fresh one and so soft and it felt like melting in your mouth. Highly recommend and must try food when u have chance in Hobart. It is worth to try definitely. Love it.