Best Cake in Hobart
The best cake in Hobart right now is Imago Cafe & Bakery (score 66 from 389 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for cake in Hobart — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best cake in Hobart right now is Imago Cafe & Bakery in CBD ($$ price tier) (3 community mentions · 3× called the best), ahead of Queens Pastry, Little Missy Patisserie. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 10,635 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Imago Cafe & Bakery (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Picnic Cafe |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Jackman & McRoss (2,459 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Imago Cafe & Bakery | CBD | $$ | 4.8★ | Patisserie/entremet |
| #2 | Queens Pastry | CBD | — | 4.6★ | Patisserie/entremet |
| #3 | Little Missy Patisserie | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | Patisserie/entremet |
| #4 | Sweet Envy | Glenorchy | $$ | 4.6★ | Patisserie/entremet |
| #5 | Daci & Daci Bakers | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | Patisserie/entremet |
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#1 of 15 cake 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
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best
#2 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 144 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chocolate croissant; the ham and cheese croissant is another favorite.
★ 4.6 (521 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best
#3 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 151 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the hot cross buns; the vanilla slice is a must.
★ 4.7 (455 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 58 Chapel St, Glenorchy TAS 7010, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cappuccino and Opera Cake; the croissants and macarons are essential.
★ 4.6 (147 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 9-11 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Concorde; the taste and texture are something very special.
★ 4.5 (1,782 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 131 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mochi and birthday cake; both are excellent choices.
★ 4.7 (159 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 cake 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
#8 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 32 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Morning Bun; the caramelized onion muffin is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (1,018 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#9 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 3 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.3 (114 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 102 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
★ 4.8 (131 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 6/50 Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,421 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 164-168 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005, Australia
★ 4.3 (139 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 cake 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
#14 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 57 Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004, Australia
★ 4.4 (2,459 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 cake spots in Hobart
📍 Jean - Pascal Patisserie, 30 Carlton St, New Town TAS 7008, Australia
★ 4.4 (334 reviews) on Google Maps
Common cake questions in Hobart
What's the best budget cake in Hobart?
Picnic Cafe is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #7 overall for cake.
Where's the best cake in Hobart for a special occasion?
Imago Cafe & Bakery ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly cake in Hobart?
Picnic Cafe is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Hobart · 🍨 best gelato in Hobart · 🍩 best donuts in Hobart · 🍡 best asian desserts in Hobart. Cake elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your cake questions answered. Nationally: best cake in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. 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 cake in Hobart?
Imago Cafe & Bakery currently ranks #1 for cake in Hobart — 3 community mentions · 3× called the best.
What is the best cheap cake in Hobart?
Picnic Cafe is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best cake in the Hobart CBD?
Imago Cafe & Bakery is the top-ranked cake spot in the CBD (114 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank cake 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.