There are two ways to get into Dandy Lane. While we came in through an old-fashioned arcade, which made it look like we’d be dining in a terribly lit office corridor, more savvy folk would enter through Collins Court, where a giant Phibs mural captures the beaks and beady eyes of Hobart’s plentiful birdlife. Viewed from this side, the interior space is attractive and inviting. While I’m not sure about the white wall decorated with empty picture frames, I do credit Dandy Lane with coming up with a new way to hang their Edison bulb hallmarks of a hipster café. The stark steampunk-inspired minimalism is offset by some organic forms - a beautiful glass dome of pastel blooms sitting right on our window table, and a glass pot of the kind of sugar that says they're serious about coffee. The beans, which are from by local, small-batch roaster, Villino, went okay in a Latte ($4) but performed better in our strong Flat White ($4); so go the Extra Shot ($0.50) if you like good coffee cut-through. Dandy Lane puts their own spin onto hipster breakfast standards. They are clearly concerned with how they’ll look on Instagram, but the vanity metrics are mostly kept in balance with creating good flavour. Zucchini, Mint and Fetta Fritters ($19.50) are fresh and tasty against a pink lake of harissa labneh scattered with seeds (seed scattering seems to be a bit of a Hobart motif). You'll find the crisp brown balls tucked away under a tumble of springy fresh herbs and house-made pickles, along with a golden slab of haloumi cheese and a poached egg. Continuing the good Hobartian form on chilli, the sriracha Hollandaise is the real win across both a Fried Chicken and Waffle Benny ($22) and a Pulled Pork Hash ($23). While there’s a lot of waffle to get though, the fried chook is a standout against poached eggs, freshened up with spring onions and parsley. I’m not quite sure what the prosciutto is doing on this plate other than adding some pink. The same goes for the peanuts on the pulled pork hash, though I like the rest of the combination - long shreds of tasty pulled pig, crisp potato, ‘slaw and onion rings - even if it is kinda hectic for an early breakfast. It’s all bound together with that bright orange sriracha ‘Holly’ which I am pleased to report has actual bite. While Hobart seems to err on the side of generosity, it’s my view that the portion sizes at Dandy Lane are exactly right for breakfast without bloating.

I love this cafe. The staff are so friendly and the food is always tasty. Had the second best toasted sandwich in my life here recently. Serving sizes are modest - however that’s good if you are a glutton like me and eat until you feel sick. The cafe is hidden away and misses foot traffic - sad for them but good for me because I always get a table. They’ve also opened a Moonah store and that’s just as good. Forgot to take photos of the food but we had the corn fritters and cheese burger, they were both great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Fritters
Vegetarian options
Plenty of vego choices.

This was our first breakfast/brunch stop on our first flight beyond the mainland in a long time. We based the choice on reviews of the area we were interested in exploring first, and a desire to try something unique. I could not have been more pleased with the result. The service was both friendly and efficient, the food and drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was almost perfect for us.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Right from the start the lovely staff were super attentive! They set my friend and I up in an accessible spot for my wheelchair and her assistance dog, even getting him some water and making sure he was comfy without distracting him from his important job - extremely professional and very impressive! The atmosphere in here is amazing, and so cosy. And the food is so, so yummy! All round, an awesome place for lunch
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20

This is the best café I had in Tas, strongly recommend their coffee, their coffee beans from Nueva Segovia, the high altitude and mild climate of the areas provide an adequate level of shade that allows the larger Maracaturra varietal to thrive. In the cup we're finding pleasant sweet citrus characteristics with honey & nuts on the finish. BTW, service is excellent and staff are all very nice and friendly. Will definitely coming back next time.

The hidden gem! Coffee was made to perfection with the service being excellent. Menu was inviting with a seperate specials menu which made for a great selection. Food was clearly cooked with passion and had all the right flavours with the right dish! Easy to come back to and hard to leave.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Adorable little place, very friendly staff, good prices. I wish I had a photo of the food as well but it was very tasty and we were halfway through the meal when I remembered. There is also a great bookshop next door that you should check out!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Toast

The zucchini, mint and feta fritters are absolutely gorgeous. Served with halloumi, 2 poached eggs and a very tasty sauce. Wasn’t a big fan of the homemade pickle but I think that’s just personal preference. Ordered an oat milk hot chocolate, which I think came with almond milk which wasn’t an issue, but couldn’t get a chocolate taste off it. Staff were friendly and service was excellent!

We had a most delicious breakfast - chicken laksa and pork belly chilli scrambled which were simply amazing. The latte was great and the service was superb. A quaint cafe at the rear of 138 Collins St. Well deserving of the 5 star rating (if not more).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Service was super friendly at this place. All the workers were extremely nice here. Vibe is good. loved the flowers on tables, however the music playing was kinda repetitive and distracting. The burger i had was very nice. Hashbrowns were great, nice bacon and sauce. Very filling too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

I have come to Dandy Lane many times over the last 3 years and it is consistently lovely. The staff are kind, courteous and always super helpful. The food is beautiful - fresh, healthy and incredibly tasty! The menu has changed and evolved, and I keep finding new favourites. There's something for everyone!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Great cafe. The owner was very friendly as as passionate about coffee as I am. Food was really tasty. I was alway vote high for corn bread options. Clearly popular the the venue filled when it opened. I arrived an hour early by mistake and the owner let me wait inside and we talked coffee as she setup. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a tasty brunch.

Had an excellent brunch here! Such an amazing and complimentary mix of flavours on my rosti, and the pulled pork toastie was insane!! The staff were excellent! Super friendly and helpful.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Dandy Roasti with Bacon

My coffee stop before I charge on to my work and day. Lovely bunch of people. Always a great place to grab my daily dose of caffeine. Keep up the excellent service! Thank you Dandy! Also went to their Moonah branch and lived up to their quality service.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

Our favorite breakfast spot we found in Hobart! On our last morning in Hobart, we needed a place nearby the hotel and came across Dandy Lane Cafe. Such a beautiful little café and the food is absolutely delicious! Service was fabulous and staff lovely.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$40–60

Can’t get enough of the Fried Chicken Benny! So good and have a little spicy kick in it that I super like ❤️ The second time I came here, one of the poached egg is too cooked, yet it didn’t ruin my experience. Still gonna come back for sure! Also, Ice coffee with ice cream is my go to drink. Love

Hidden little place just of Collins street, Fancy looking breakfast selections , especially the Pancake De Dandy… Only neg were the Poached eggs weren’t runny. Service was fast & friendly
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Recommended dishes
Toast, Egg Benedict

Tucked away in a nice quiet corner of a side lane from Collins St. A splendid spot to have brunch or coffee alone or with company. The fried chicken benny absolutely hit the spot and warms you up on a cold morning. Service was amazing !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Had the dark chocolate mocha and breakfast brioche add hash browns. Best mocha I have had in Hobart so far. Bit of kerfuffle with ordering to begin with but we got there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

Great little place. Top service and excellent food. Coffee was top-notch as well.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Toast, Dandy Rosti, Hollandaise, Dandy Roasti with Bacon

Cute little cafe right in the centre of Hobart. Friendly staff and good coffee. We came here for breakfast and enjoyed the breakfast burger with a side of hashbrown. It was a pretty decent serving and we left feeling warm and satisfied. Definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area

Ordered via door dash and the fried chicken Benny was excellent. Very thoughtfully packaged as well. Will be back to try more things.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Chicken Benny

Great hidden cafe, was visitng from Victoria and was treated well by staff. Had the dirty burger and my partner had the rosti with bacon, both were delicious and a good rosti can be hard to find. Will be coming back
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Exceptional service - super friendly but not over the top. Excellent coffee and really, really good food - couldn’t be happier to have found such a good meal this morning. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

Warm and friendly ambiance and staff with high quality ingredients of both food and coffee. One of, if not the best, Ham & Cheese Toastie ever! Warmth from their unique and environmentally friendly pellet fire was a welcome respite from a chilly, wet Hobart morning.

Cute and unassuming cafe at the back of a small shopping gallery. Really enjoyed the food here - the soba noodle salad is a must try
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

My husband and I had brunch here. Sat outside in Collins court and listened to the birds. I had the rosti with a side of Mac and cheese croquette (pictured) which was perfect. My cappuccino was also excellent and my husband had the dirty burger which was "tasty."

Nice cafe, great food and service. The Dandy Rosti is a must try for breakfast, with bacon. Nice flat white coffee. Cold brew with coconut milk was amazing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Holy smokes Batman this place is amazing! Great coffee, great food and lovely service to boot! The mac and cheese croquet is HUGE as a side order and both the Zucchini fritters and fried chicken eggs benny were epic! Definitely come here in Hobart!

What a little gem of a cafe this is! Friendly service and great location in the centre of Hobart. Our plates were as fresh as could be, the flavours beautifully combined and the presentation of the food was beautiful. The coffee was perfect

Best breakfast experience in Hobart Relished the Avo Toast!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Toast, Avocado

Wonderful experience at Dandy Lane this morning with my daughter. Kids friendly! Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Dandy rosti is the one dish that I will recommend on my top list when you walk in this Cafe! Best Rosti forever!

Amazing brekkie! We're only in town for two days but we'll definitely be back for those pancakes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Excelente service. Very clean. Lovely place to eat. We were looking for a place to have quality and variety food and I think this is one of the best. Good to start our trip.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Tastiest breakfast I have had in a long time, great service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Portion size smaller than expected but I’m glad I found a cafe with rösti on the menu (wink wink) First time taste, delicious. Ordered via DoorDash and service was quick and fast. Thanks Ravi!

I LOVED It the drinks came super fast and they were amazing. The food was phenomenal the eggs were perfectly poached and the bacon was just right. The burger was amazing
Service
Dine in

Was an amazing breaky with great options on the menu, and great friendly service. Could not find any faults.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

Fantastic breakfast, very accommodating for kids meals, beautiful menu and wonderful service! Thank you!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20

Absolutely a nice spot to have brunch with friends or families. Food is delicious and service is perfect.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40

Had the pork belly scrable which was delicious and the coffe was great too. Super cute space, I don't normally notice the music in a cafe but the playlist was fantastic. More

Hidden in the back lanes of Hobart cbd, this is a reasonably priced Japanese inspired Cafe with very friendly staff. Coffee was pretty good as well as the breakfast we had.

Great food especially the corn bread with chipotle sauce and the pancake mix What a wonderful mixed ! One of the best dishes I had in my staying in Tasmania Worth the try

Found this place from good reviews and now I understand why. Food was pretty quick to come out and tasted great. A bit pricey but very solid and didn't disappoint. More

Love the Pulled Pork Toastie! The standard brunch option with an outstanding flavor highly recommend it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great breakfast and coffee. Customer service was fantastic and very helpful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$60–80

Great vibe and decent food options. The smashed avo was excellent (even simple toast was great), as is there coffee - so good we ordered another as takeaway!

Cute little cafe serving amazing food and amazing coffee. We got there just after opening on a weekend and it filled up fast! Great and friendly staff.

food was nice! service was quick, lovely customer service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

Friendly staff , great coffee but the food was just okay Eggs Benedict with bacon
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely cafe to spend our last morning in Hobart at. Couldn't recommend the fried chicken Benny more and the coffee was lovely.

Beautiful little café with a delicious range of options! The staff are friendly and this place just has a great vibe! …

I had the Rösti with salmon. Delicious. My friend had the zucchini fritters. She loved the pickles. Good coffee too.

Friendly staff and excellent service. The poached eggs were beautifully cooked. Bacon was crispy and flavorful.

Grat little cafe. The matcha latte was really good. I forgot to take photos...sorry
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Exceptional service. Really cute spot. Fried chicken Benny and rosti bene were great. Good coffee too

Very nice coffee and meals. We ordered smash avo and some toasties. Cosy place and kindly staff

We had a delicious brunch here. Would highly recommend!
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excellent food. very happy with the French Toast. Coffee is also good.

Laksa with fried chicken is amazing. …