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.

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 :)

Funky local establishment offering all day dining The in-house breakfast porridge took me back to my childhood. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon is generous, tasty and well presented. The coffee is strong and the apple juice tall. Service is friendly and tables well spaced. It's very popular on weekends so it may pay to book if you are are larger group.

overpriced for what the quality of the food was very dry gnocchi and has to ask the waiter for my drinks twice because he forgot the vanilla thick shake is good though :)

I was pretty excited to dine here, I liked the aesthetic of the venue and the options for food. But goddamn was the service bad, I arrived, no service, I walked to the desk thinking maybe I need to order there and they told me the full menu is “table service” so I grabbed a menu and sat down. When I was ready to order I looked over at the counter with the waiter and waitress, I kept looking, I turned my chair to face them and kept looking. After about 30 mins finally someone came to take my order. AND IT WASNT JUST ME! The guy sitting next to me ordered a steak sandwich. Waited and it never came, turned out his order just got lost in the ether. How did I remember it better than the staff? And it’s not like this is a big place either, it’s literally one room and some outdoor seating. I’ve worked in hospo so I have some sympathy but this was pretty bad service.

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.