Pigeon Hole

Coffee was excellent. Baked eggs were just okay, overcooked to the extent of being rubbery. Home made beans were tasty. Service was friendly. I had a table with a view into the kitchen. I wish I didn't because I could see the cook standing constantly touching and looking at his phone, which made me question hygiene and also made me wonder if that's why my eggs were so well done!

Searched for ‘Pigeon Whole’ but navigation took me here, the ‘Pigeon Hole’. The mistake turns out to be a surprise. The vibe is barn like. Started with soup of the day (on that day was green pea an and something) with sour dough. It was absolutely delicious. Can tell the beans are very fresh. Coffee is great, too. Beans are from Villino. Then tried their toasted wrap with scrambled egg and bacon, hands off. I normally hate pickle but that little touch of pickle on the plate really made sense. And I heard some ‘funny’ stories abt their names with ‘hole and whole’ it was quite funny, too.

Great coffee and food selection. Even in the morning rush these guys aren’t too long of a wait. Egg sandwich was excellent. I can see why these guys are so popular.

I don’t ever write reviews but I felt this needed one. We waited 1.5 hours for food and there was no sign of any by the end. I had to bring in the dirty dishes that were from the previous people on our table. They were still where I left them 1.5 hours later with some unfortunate new patron seated beside them. I had to get the menus and water for the table. After asking twice to order food (10 minutes apart) the waitress finally reappeared. When we began to order she interjected asking if we knew what they had in stock… and proceeded to inform us that they do not have more than half of the menu available, so we changed our orders. Coffees took 45 minutes and the place wasn’t even full. When they delivered them, she didn’t know what they were so we had to taste to decipher who’s was who’s. When I went in to see about our food (not even sure they’d started it) the only waitress was unloading dishes from the dishwasher when everyone was looking around waiting for service. The staff were friendly but it felt like no one had any experience working in hospitality as I saw used plates stacked all round the restaurant, tables actively ignored and a general lack of urgency with anything. The only reason I gave it the second star was because they were nice about it but honestly if the business can’t manage a normal morning trade then they should be honest and turn people away or hire more staff. I genuinely contemplated going into the kitchen to lend a hand or behind the machines to make coffees because it was genuinely astonishing.

Lovely atmosphere. The staff are friendly. Food is superb. I ordered baked eggs with sourdough and extra bacon. It was delicious. However i ordered a chai latte but that wasn't the best. My friend ordered a latte also slightly strong. Overall it was a good experience..

Love Pigeon Hole! It’s a fantastic spot to enjoy a weekend brunch with family or a relaxed weekday meal solo. While it’s not cheap, the prices feel spot on for the quality. We always leave feeling like we’ve had good value for money. The food is mostly sourced from their own paddocks, and you can truly taste the freshness. My go-to is usually the omelette, but there are plenty of great options, and they regularly update their specials. My wife and I consider it our favourite brunch spot in Hobart.

The best sourdough bread I have eaten so far. Great food and what attracts even more is their farm to table fresh produces. They had the best homemade mixed berry jam too. Great food combined with excellent service it was and Pigeon Hole Hobart will have a special place in my heart 😍💝

We spent three days in Hobart, and our first meal was at Pigeonhole. Initially, we didn't expect much, but by our last day, we found ourselves coming back. The service was fabulous, and the food unlike anything we've had in Melbourne, was unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back the next time we miss this town.

Pigeon hole is so small yet so cool! I stayed at a hostel next door so this becomes the local coffee shop. Not only there are model boys and girls who work here, but also they HUSTLES! this is the local version of the Bluestone Lane coffee. Keep up with the good work

"That was such a great coffee! One of the best I've had all year!" Rather than just thinking it, I make sure I tell the waitress as she places my breakfast in front of me. I'm usually a poached eggs or fancy pants bircher muesli kind of girl - but I am so taken with the displays of bread at Pigeon Hole that I settle for the simplest thing on the menu: two big slices of toasted sourdough with butter, accompanied by home-made rhubarb and vanilla jam. Perfection. This is wonderful bread and the care that goes in to the presentation (on a wooden board with a vintage knife) elevates this from "boring menu option" to "beautiful and memorable". My companion has the baked beans and almost stabs me with his fork when I lean over trying to sample some. Everything here is good - the wonderful coffee, the simple but considered breakfast items, the friendly and efficient service, the cute interior.... I watch people sit out the front in the sunshine, dogs by their feet, newspapers across their laps and I daydream about moving to Tasmania just so I can make this my local.

Wonderful breakfast of Spanish sardines and fresca on ciabatta bread with large lashings of black coffee. Only wish we had discovered this place our first day in Hobart rather than on our last day.

There are a few cafes in Hobart that seem to consistently generate interest. Tricycle Cafe, Jackman & McRoss, Machine Laundry Cafe etc...Whether it's for their menu, coffee or ambience they're normally very good recommendations for a quick bite to eat or a catch up with friends. We hadn't eaten at Pigeon Hole previously, but not for a lack of trying! Every time we had stopped by for breakfast it was always jam packed with singles, couples and families getting their weekends off to a relaxing start. So it was with great anticipation that we walked through the doors and sat down for a light meal! The size of the cafe is a little deceptive at first glance, and it would be easy to think that they only had a few tables seating three people at most in the front and side of the narrow room. Fortunately, the room opens up at the rear and there are numerous tables out the back more suitable for larger groups of four or more. There was a great ambience within the cafe, with obvious regulars drifting in and out, ordering their regular weekend kickstarters 'to go', or a loaf of freshly cooked bread from the numerous varieties on offer. While at the same time there were quite a few families with children in tow, reading their papers and generating a buzz at the rear of the cafe. It was pretty obvious that most, if not all, had been before and they were coming back to an old favourite. The menu was very appealing, ranging from typical breakfast fare, through to a soup of the day and a number of paninis. While not extensive, it gave enough options to satisfy most cravings, including those of the vegetarian or gluten free type! We had walked in with the expectations of breakfast, however after reading the descriptions of the paninis we very quickly changed our minds and decided to give them a go. For myself it was the Porcetta Panini with Aioli and Hazelnut Gremolata ($11.50). While for my wife it was the Wagyu Brisket, Pickled Carrot and Gouda Panini ($12) and a cappuccino. Other menu items that appealed included the (very epic sounding) Eggs en Cocotte, with Jamon, Soused Onion, Leaves, Preserved Lemon and Parsley, with either Grana or Teleggio cheese ($12.90), or the popular Natural Yoghurt and Gluten Free Crunch with Strawberries and Agave ($11.90). I have to say that they must have these paninis pre-made and ready to throw on the grill-press, because it would have been no more than 5-10mins between placing our order and having them served up on rustic wooden chopping boards at our table!! Points for efficiency, but it certainly cut down on time to relax/chat. The paninis smelt wonderful, and the fillings looked delicious, with sticky gouda cheese oozing deliciously out of the wagyu panini, and the vibrant green herbs of the gremolata in my porcetta panini catching the eye. To taste? The fillings themselves were wonderful. Fresh, interesting flavours that worked very well together; particularly the porcetta panini, which was a bit of a surprise to us both as we were expecting the wagyu panini to be the better of the two! Simple combinations, but they work effectively together on the taste buds! BUT!! Unfortunately the meal was let down quite a bit by what can only be described as extremely liberal application of oil during the toasting of the paninis. As you can see from the photos, both paninis were served in a tiny pool of oil, with a little extra on top, just for good measure! While I don't mind oil per se, the texture and volume really did detract from what was otherwise a very good meal. In the end it was a great start to the day. While perhaps not quite reaching the heights that we expected for such a Hobart institution, it's a cafe that we would certainly return to another day (but hopefully with a little less oil next time!).

Excellent little cafe with friendly staff. Food is fantastic particularly the baked eggs, and ham toastie. Great coffee too

Pigeon Hole's got a bit of a cult following in Hobart and I can easily tell you why. Their fresh bread is renowned across the city, and available from many a store around town, as well as right here at the mother ship. This is one of those places that seems to have gained a bit of recognition as a Hobart icon, so lots of tourists will have Pigeon Hole on their "must visit" list. I have to admit, I'm a little underwhelmed by their breakfast options. I think it's probably worth putting emphasis on the bread here as being the must-try, and to be honest, maybe that's why the menu's so brief? Come here for a simple breakfast. One that includes bread. For example, you should probably try the avocado on toast, because this is a locavore's delight--the avocados are from South Spreyton Avocado farm, up at the top end of the state, and of course the rye & molasses bread is Pigeon Hole's own. The Spreyton avocados are small and full of flavour... though currently served just sliced in half, allowing you to do your own scooping and spreading. This would be fun (though I could really just do this at home, guys) if the avocado's skin wasn't so flaky, and if I was served with a spoon and a knife, instead of a fork and a knife. Surely I'm not the only person who scoops their avocado with a spoon. Anyway, apologies in advance if that meal continues to be served up as DIY as I got it, because I failed to speak up that morning. Maybe next time. There's not a great deal of seating, though remember to check down the back of the cafe before giving up and getting takeaway-- the space down the back is larger than it appears from the front! Also don't be afraid to share the bench outside with strangers if it's a nice, sunny day. The coffee is very good here, and I'm sure I'll up my rating from 3 to 4 stars once I've communicated my grievances about the menu.

Good coffee and quality food. Not a huge selection, but what they do have is pretty special. This is not a large place, and my only criticism is it can get a little cramped on occasion.

Delicious food and coffee. Be prepared to wait for your order, but it is worth it. The bread is spectacular.

Some of the best bread I've ever had in my life! True artisans are baking this bread, a fantastic barista will be making your cup of coffee and some wonderful chef is stirring the porridge to make it come out just right. Goldilocks recommended!!! Goodness- can you all move to my neighborhood in California. Please!! :-) YUM

Food was tasty - however service incredibly slow but friendly. Menu not suitable for young kids and sold out of both specials + the soup by 1245. Seems like the beginning of a great idea let down a little by the execution

The quality of the food is great. No question. However a slightly more expansive menu would make this a four or five star. The lack of the usual bacon and egg with extras is a big miss, particularly for those Sat / Sun morning breakfasts. On the health side a Bircher would be great. I'm not sure if the lack of orange juice was a temporary thing or just a miss. Surrounds are great. Staff are helpful and friendly. Coffee is excellent!

One of the best little places in town and I can also pick up the best bread in town here too, bonus!