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Criterion Street Cafe

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Good coffee, fresh food and a busy buzz are a popular combination at this Criterion Street cafe.

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Upstairs, inside and street-side, around a large communal table, at benches or tables for two, this used to be one of the best coffee and light lunch places in the city. A few ownership changes brought a few ups, but mostly downs until the latest new face - the young chef George Falconer and a young team behind the coffee machine - began turning things round. Now it's once again starting the hearts of a large, early morning coffee hit-and-run brigade and attracting an eclectic crowd of office workers, shopping mums, alternatives, youngies and oldies for lunch and in-betweens.

There's always a good selection of cakes and biscuits to enjoy while reading the newspapers and a blackboard displays the daily specials. These are often comprised variously of simple bruschettas and salads, heart-warming soups (like cream of parsnip) to wintry braises, egg and bacon pie and Asian-accented stir-fries. Servings are generous, there's a small, well-priced wine list to help things go down and the service is casual and… well, casual.

Graeme Phillips, July 2007

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Sarah
July 18, 2008


The food is delicious, the coffee's the best in Hobart, and the service is relaxed and friendly. Drop in for a tasty breakfast and coffee or grab some hearty lunch. The menu reflects the great locally sourced seasonal produce. You can expect hearty winter stews with delicious aioli, tasty bruschetta, yummy pies and a selection of indulgent home made treats. One cafe where within a few visits you're a regular, right down to knowing your desired coffee preferences and seating arrangements.

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tf
October 16, 2009


http://www.criterionstcafe.com for the menu and more details

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Kathy
May 16, 2010


Fantastic food and service - will go back anytime.

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