The Lansdowne Cafe

This morning A and I had great plans to go for a walk and discover a new cafe. Well, not in this wet and windy weather thank you. We decided on The Pigeon Hole, a newly opened cafe on the outer edge of the city. Neither of us had noticed that it wasn't open on a Monday, so a quick change of plans and we were at The Lansdowne Cafe in West Hobart. At ten o'clock on a Monday morning it was almost full, but they were happy to pull two tables together for us and the little people.

As usual my hot chocolate and it was rich and delicious. A cute baby chino and a baby hot chocolate were delivered in shot glasses, dusted with chocolate and accompanied by a marshmallow - two happy little people.

The Lansdowne Cafe serve all day breakfast from 8am until 3pm, and it's going to take a few visits to work my way through this menu.
First on the menu was toast with a choice of seven different types of bread; including sour dough, brioche and rye.
Fruit and nut organic museli with a fruit compote and natural yoghuet ($8.50)
Fruit Compote with natural yoghurt and cinnamon ($6.50)
Waffles with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup ($9.00)
Egg & Bacon Baguette with Vintage Cheddar and TLC tomato relish ($9.50)

A and I decide to share the fruit compote with yoghurt and cinnamon. This was very tasty and not at all tart, something that usually scares me off ordering fruit for breakfast. Rhubarb, apple and blueberries were identifiable and the yoghurt was smooth and creamy with a generous dusting of cinnamon.

While the egg and bacon baguette was a bit plain looking on arrival, it made up for it was lashings of bacon and a wonderful home made relish with nigella seeds that gave it an interesting taste. Served on a soft baguette this was a great antidote to a cold and blustery morning.

We were pleased with the speed at which the meals were served. We weren't sure if it was because we had little people or they had an efficient kitchen. Either way we were impressed.I've had breakfast here before and on both occassions have enjoyed the food and service. It's on my list for breakfast again, and it will be the waffles next time.

The Lansdowne Cafe

68 Lansdowne St

West Hobart