Samuel Pepy’s 100% gluten free cafe – Launceston, Tasmania
I was lucky to visit Samuel Pepy’s 100% gluten free cafe on a quick visit to Launceston in northern Tasmania.
According to their Facebook page, it was “born from a dream to create a coffee house to linger in, with the comfort of old world decor and 100% gluten free sumptuous slices and light meals”. It does have an old world quirky charm, and someone certainly has a teaspoon fettish as they cover many spaces on the walls!
Note: New owners have taken over the cafe since I visited, but it remains 100% gluten free and the menu is similar.
It is a little bit off the beaten track in Yorktown Square (off George St), so it is possible you won’t find it just by wondering around the city. They have an A-frame sign in the lane way leading to the square and also a nice big sign on the shop so that you won’t miss it!
My friend (who is a local) likes to eat there, so that is always a good sign when someone who does not eat gluten free likes to go there!
On entering, the counter displays some tempting looking sandwiches (called a bunsky) and the day’s specials. The takeaway menu is also at the counter if you want lunch on the run.
I was sorely tempted by the burger and chips, but opted for ‘The BRT” of bacon, rocket, tomato and aioli on Turkish bread ($15). It was very tasty and pretty filling seeing it was effectively two serves! My friend chose breakfast and enjoyed her poached eggs. (NB Breakfast is not available all day on the weekends under the new ownership.)
If you are into desserts, you should try the waffles as I saw some very impressive looking dishes go past me! The waffles are available all day and are also dairy free and you can mix and match toppings. Banana & nutella will be my choice for next time 🙂 If you just want coffee & cake, they have a wide variety of milks (full cream, soy, lactose free etc.) for coffee and milkshakes and biscuits at the counter. Are they the biggest macaroons ever???
You can see the menu on their Facebook page, which includes a kids’ menu. Vegetarian and dairy free options are marked up and they are happy to help with other dietary requirements.
I love 100% gluten free cafes as it is just amazing to eat out without any anxiety about getting the wrong meal or cross contamination. It is also lovely to support the small businesses that are making safe gluten free eating possible. (See below for links to more 100% gluten free cafes!) I would love to go back to Samuel Pepy’s and try out more of their menu.
If you are heading towards the West coast from Launceston, make sure to stop by Fish on the Edge in Burnie. It isn’t 100% gluten free but with a coeliac owner, you are taken care of there!
Samuel Pepy’s Cafe
23 Yorktown Square (off George Street), Launceston, Tasmania 7250
Mon-Fri 8.30am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. Look out for dinner openings over the summer period.
For more 100% gluten free options and travel ideas, please check the following links:
- 100% gluten free Melbourne
- Spirit of Tasmania – sailing between Melbourne and Devonport
- Burnie – Fish on the Edge
- 100% gluten free London
- 100% gluten free England (over 70 businesses!)
- Foddies, GF & fructose friendly in Albert Park (Melbourne)
- Melbourne airport
- London Heathrow & Gatwick airport gluten free options
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