The Picnic Basket Cafe

Best Known For

Miss Watson’s signature nut and seed toast, sliced avocado, roasted tomato, halloumi and greens.

There are picnic baskets on the shelves and vibrant murals on the walls at locally loved The Picnic Basket Café on Channel Highway in Taroona. This quaint Hobart diner projects a cosy vibe of polished wood floors, shabby chic tables and colourful cushions, ideal for lingering over a brew and a bite to eat. Stop in for brunch and check out the goodies in the market store before delving into eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, on sourdough, or join a lively lunch crowd for plates like a Buddha bowl of brown rice, marinated tofu, mushroom, roasted pumpkin, zucchini and greens. Perhaps chow down on a beef burger with fried egg, bacon, cheese, tomato, pickle, greens, mayo and fries, or smashed avocado, feta, egg, dukkah, pickled onion and pomegranate on toast.