I’m well aware of the cliché, but this year more than ever it seems that time really does fly when you’re having fun! On that note, I cannot believe that we’re already into June, and I still haven’t finished writing up my trip to Tasmania from the beginning of March. I can’t remember where I first heard of Tricycle Café in Hobart, but in my research for the trip the name popped up as a must-visit over and over again. Well-known for their solid breakfast menu and more substantial lunch fare, I was really looking forward to visiting.
After a nice lazy morning browsing the Salamanca Markets, we eventually found the café, tucked away in the Salamanca Arts Center, and snagged one of the last tables, just in time for brunch. I start with a long black, a fine specimen, and one of the best of the whole trip (second only to Ut Si Café).
Steve had the scrambled eggs on sourdough, which were as light and fluffy as they look. All in all, a perfect specimen, which he enjoyed, accompanied by a vanilla milkshake. You see, Steve isn’t a coffee drinker, and if there’s milkshakes or spiders on the menu, he’ll totally order one.
Tricycle’s Breakfast Trifle made Gourmet Traveller’s list of Australia’s great breakfasts so I knew we had to try it. It was a lovely combination of seasonal poached fruits (ours contained strawberries and peaches) with rolled oats, natural yoghurt and pureed apple, topped with flaked almonds. I loved how it looked, but I just wished the yoghurt was sweetened a little with honey. But it’s still a must-try!
The daily specials were written on a little blackboard that the staff would move around to every new table. I couldn’t go past the organic tomato bruschetta with goat’s curd and basil. The tomatoes were a gorgeous, vibrant red and were full of sweetness. This has got to be my favourite kind of lunch in summer and I loved the super simple preparation that allowed the great produce to shine.
Tricycle is a really great brunch spot, definitely worth checking out for a coffee after a pleasant morning of strolling around the markets. I loved all the quirky decor and the tricycles strung up around the café. The staff were genuinely lovely and the food was great. Check it out if you’re ever in Hobart!
Tricycle Café – 77 Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS