Smolt Kitchen

Context: Sunday morning brunch for two at 8 a.m. Smolt offers a unique atmosphere for a Hobart brunch spot, with upbeat disco music and a vibrant contrast of bright colours against clean white backdrops. The space feels eye-catching and inviting. I ordered the Steak Sandwich, one of the Sunday specials. It was flavoursome and filling, and the provided cutlery made it easier to tackle the generous portion of steak. For my drink, I had a large soy dirty chai. While the milk was smooth, the coffee itself tasted a little weak and I found myself ordering a second. On a future visit, I’d likely request an extra shot, as I hadn’t clarified how many were included in the large size. My dining companion ordered the Smashed Avocado with a well-done egg, which was prepared perfectly to their request. The staff were friendly and attentive, with our server showing genuine enthusiasm for our selections and ensuring we were well looked after throughout. I’d be happy to return to enjoy that sandwich again — thank you, Smolt.

I went for brunch today. Very disappointing. Waited 30 minutes to order coffee, then had to ask to order food. Food was okay but service unfortunately meant we will not be returning as so many other options in Hobart to choose from. They need extra staff, one to make coffee, one person to take orders and receive payment and another to clear the tables. Just one extra person would make the difference. Luckily we didn’t seat at the reserved table that had to be vacated in an hour as our meals did not arrive until we were there 60 minutes. Think they could do better as when we ordered, most people had either finished their meals and many were having coffee only. When l asked to order, l was told l didn’t know you wanted food. A sharp knife to tackle the sourdough bread would be appreciated as just too hard with a normal knife.

Absolutely delicious! The pizza, fresh salad, and crispy chips were all outstanding. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Smolt!

Really nice food and coffee. Unfortunately we waited a long time for everything. Our coffee order had a waiting time of over 45minutes and they forgot half of the coffees we ordered. Food took even longer.

Lovely atmosphere bit of a throw back vibe! Great coffee and portion size for breakfasts. Service was excellent, thank you ☺️

Enjoyed our dinner at this consistently good local cafe. Half price parmies with any drink purchase on Wednesday nights is a good deal. Garlic pizza delicious as was the pork sausage and mushroom pizza. Beef burger got 10/10 too! Friendly staff and quick service. Recommend booking as it was full on a Wed night.

Seriously good mushroom toasties and decent breakfast options. Dog friendly table outside. Pricey (toastie was $18) and service was a bit slow.

Great place for a brunch with plenty of parking close by. Quick,, friendly and efficient service. You can choose from a multitude of food and drinks. I had the Grilled haloumi yesterday which is delicious, but all the meals are tasty. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but I recommend booking between peak times. There's also a limit of about 2 hours for each booking. Dogs are welcome outside and the even provide a water bowl for them :)

Smolt Kitchen, I'm a fan! Despite being in a kind of weird location (though I am all for good dining in suburban spots), this spot is light and airy and a perfect funky little bistro. The fit-out makes me smile. It's almost like a laundromat. The service is cheerful, and after just one visit I was ready to be adopted by the woman who looked after me on my solo lunch voyage. I stuffed my face full of some delicious meat and the most delicious smashed potatoes, and washed them all down with a bloody mary (though I will admit, of those, I've had better). Now I'm looking at my photo of those potatoes again, I gotta get back to SK ASAP...

What do you get when you mix minimalism and a Scandanavian playground? Answer- the graphic decor of Smolt kitchen with its geometric lines and bold splashes of red, yellow and green. It's got a welcoming open plan design and port holes to look into the kitchen to see where the magic happens. This is a hard look to pull off without looking too mismatched and kooky, but Smolt's strong attention to detail and artful planning earns it top marks. Dishing up European and South American inspired meals, they also highlight local Tasmanian produce at its finest. The menu reflects seasonal produce and supports sustainable and ethical farming practices. I enjoyed my spiced dukkah eggs with rice salad and avocado which waa fresh, filling and ideal for summer. Overall the food is farm to table with lots of love. Smolt is good for everyone from caffeine addicts, organic smoothie goers, wine drinkers, nibblers, brunchers and kids. If I could bottle up the child like energy and buzz, I would spritz myself daily

Yum! It's not often that I look at a menu and wants one of everything. Smolt offers an excellent array of deliciousness, fulfilling portions and food that made my tummy smile. One visit was not enough. I'm coming back for more.

It's good to be welcomed with an hello. It's good to be served excellent coffee. It's good to enjoy the breakfast meals as much as we did. It's good to be a regular but sadly I've only tomorrow's breakfast at this excellent diner before I head home.

Disappointing and overpriced menu. Decor feels like ikea cafeteria, not quirky just cheap. Such a shame as the bones of the building and cafe have great potential. Smolt Salamanca nails it but Smolt West Hobart misses its demographic.

What an odd choice for West Hobart. Have they done their community demographics research ? Wouldn't a Melbourne style cafe suit this authentic WH dwelling better - instead it seems we have landed a kids playroom (although the outside is stylish). Have only tried the coffee at this stage (up to scratch) and viewed the menu which seems short (hopefully this suggests quality). Great light and spacious feeling with ceiling and floor upgrades. Is it a bar, cafe, restaurant ? - it seems they tried to capture all three - hope for their sake it takes off.