Stillwater River Cafe
Stillwater opened its doors in 2000. By 2001, the restaurant won the "Best Restaurant in Australia" Renault Haute Cuisine award and there have been more since then. It is worth visiting for its location at Ritchie's Mill, an historic site built in 1845, as much as for its exquisite cuisine. Breakfasts include beautifully presented eggs Florentine and French Toast with caramelized bananas, Canadian maple syrup and vanilla ice cream. Guests should expect to pay around $25 Australian per person.
Stillwater
2 Bridge Road
Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
+613-6331-4153
stillwater.net.au
Elaia Cafe
Those searching for a great cafe with a Mediterranean feel right in the heart of Launceston should try Elaia Cafe. Tables spill out onto the sidewalk at this popular cafe. Elaia's serves everything from bacon and eggs with hashed browns to oven roasted tomatoes with feta cheese sprinkled with fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Breakfasts cost between $15 to $20 Australian. On weekends, diners should expect to wait for a table, because it is a very popular spot with the locals.
Elaia Cafe
240 Charles Street
Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia
+613-6331-3307
elaia.com.au
JJ's Bakery & Old Mill Café
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Strictly speaking, JJ's Bakery & Old Mill Café is not in Launceston, but that doesn't stop it from being one of Launceston's favorite weekend breakfast haunts. Those who like the idea of oven fresh bread in an atmosphere dripping with history will love JJ's. Located in the historic old mill in Longford, about 10 minutes drive from the Launceston Airport, it's a favorite stopover for travelers on their way to the Great Lakes. To get there, take the Bass Hwy and turn left on Illawarra Road to Longford. JJ's opens at 7 a.m.,seven days a week. After breakfast, it is recommended to buy a few of the wonderful pastries to take on the road.
JJ's Cafe
52 Wellington Street
Longford TAS 7301
+613-6391-2364
jjsbakery.com/Default.aspx
Article Written By Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider has been a freelance writer for most of his adult life. His travel and sports articles have appeared in a number of major newspapers and periodicals, including the "Sydney Morning Herald," "Tracks: the Surfer's Bible," "Heritage" and "Rock," Australia's premier rock climbing magazine.
