Frankie's Coffee House — Restaurant in Launceston

A bit of a disappointing experience. You don’t just get your own water here (which is common) but you even have to get your cutlery, salt/pepper, nothing is on the table. But that aside isn’t the end of the earth, its just poor service. What isn’t Ok is when front of house staff write down you’d like your poached eggs medium, not runny or hard and they come runny. And to top it off, when they came back out they came with cold toast. Like being punished for sending the eggs back. My friend paid $6 for 3-4 slices of avo on the side, which was a bit steep. A side of avo or mushrooms is often about $4 but if you are going to charge more at least don’t be scabby with the serve. Coffee is not for coffee lovers in that you need an extra shot to even taste it. I don’t think we’ll be back, as one thing amiss is nothing, but when it adds up to 4 then thats too many. Maybe it was just a bad day. Lovely venue...

My daughter and I popped into this little cafe this afternoon after I had spotted it while walking around the city and earmarked it for a visit. It was definitely worth it! A beautiful little place; boho decor, eclectic furnishings, funky, interesting, welcoming, lots of artwork on the walls, and a relaxed and homely feel. The music playing over the speakers was just right for the atmosphere, and just at the right volume too. The options for drinks available suited our needs perfectly, and the service was first class: warm, friendly, professional, and had an interesting conversation about England and music systems to boot! There are even books lying around for customers to peruse... one of which provided a magical reflection for the day, which couldn't have been more accurate for us and gave us much to think about! This is my new favourite cafe, and will definitely be...

Frankie’s is a relative newcomer on the Launceston cafe scene, a short stroll from the city centre at the bottom end of George Street. Delicious menu with a health food kick. I had avocado and feta on sourdough with pickled tomatoes which elevated the dish. I asked about them, they were that good. They’re made in-house, always a good sign. The ambience at Frankie’s is deeply casual, with rickety little tables and bare brickwork walls adding to the ambience. This place was opened by Lara and Chris, owners and creators of the Cabin Coffee in Exeter, my own neck of the woods. Chris is a coffee fiend and business maker, and Lara is the stylist and marketer. What a clever duo. Frankie’s is now the plaything of new owners who look set to carry on the great traditions of food and atmosphere in dependable style. Do visit!! Apple Island Wife - more articles on Substack and...