Best Brunch in Hobart
The best brunch in Hobart right now is Born In Brunswick (score 80 from 1,183 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for brunch in Hobart — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best brunch in Hobart right now is Born In Brunswick in North Hobart ($$ price tier) (4 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 2 youtube reviews · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Ginger Brown, Dandy Lane Cafe. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 9,651 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 10 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Born In Brunswick (North Hobart) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Picnic Cafe |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Born In Brunswick (1,183 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 16 across 5 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Born In Brunswick | North Hobart | $$ | 4.5★ | Coffee-first |
| #2 | Ginger Brown | South Hobart | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | Dandy Lane Cafe | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Pigeon Hole | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | — |
| #5 | Hobart Coffee Roasters | CBD | $$ | 4.8★ | Big breakfast |
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#1 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 410 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the octopus scrambled eggs; the Tiramisú French toast is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (1,183 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 464 Macquarie St, South Hobart TAS 7004, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fried chorizo and kimchi pancake; the pulled pork sourdough is essential.
★ 4.7 (878 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · 1 editorial list · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 Unit 10/138 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggs Benedict; the corn fritters and sesame latte are standouts.
★ 4.6 (983 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 93 Goulburn St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the breakfast burger and coffee; both are exceptional.
★ 4.5 (886 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 1/1 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggs benedict and coffee; both are excellent.
★ 4.8 (896 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
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28📍 167A Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Blue Sky and chashu soba; the galette is a sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (218 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 6a Mathers Lane, Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the waffles and a coffee.
★ 4.8 (385 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 86 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the coffee and egg wrap; the bacon and egg roll is great too.
★ 4.9 (104 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 114 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pulled pork egg benedict with coconut rice; highly recommended.
★ 4.8 (389 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 8 Brooke St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.5 (334 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 68 Lansdowne Cres, West Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.7 (551 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 7 Salamanca Square, Battery Point TAS 7004, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the choc chip Panookie; the Banana Roti is a sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (1,181 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#13 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 45-47 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tofu scramble; the cinnamon scroll is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (445 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 6 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.8 (363 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 Lands Building, 134 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.9 (191 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 16 brunch spots in Hobart
📍 399 Macquarie St, South Hobart TAS 7004, Australia
★ 4.5 (664 reviews) on Google Maps
Common brunch questions in Hobart
What's the best budget brunch in Hobart?
Picnic Cafe is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #7 overall for brunch.
Where's the best brunch in Hobart for a special occasion?
Born In Brunswick ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in North Hobart.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly brunch in Hobart?
Born In Brunswick is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in North Hobart.
Where can I get gluten-free brunch in Hobart?
Dandy Lane Cafe is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Hobart · 🍗 best chicken parma in Hobart · 🥧 best meat pie in Hobart · 🥪 best sandwiches in Hobart. Brunch elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Dietary: 🌱 best vegan brunch · 🌱 best vegetarian brunch · 🌱 best gluten-free brunch. Q&A: your brunch questions answered. Nationally: best brunch in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best brunch in Hobart?
Born In Brunswick currently ranks #1 for brunch in Hobart — 4 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap brunch in Hobart?
Picnic Cafe is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best brunch in the Hobart CBD?
Dandy Lane Cafe is the top-ranked brunch spot in the CBD (Unit 10/138 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank brunch in Hobart?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.