Home of the Artisan

There is a little cafe in the township of Longford (Tasmania) making a quiet sensation and the secret cannot be kept for long.

By day a very cool cafe with great coffee (Ritual) and daily offerings of savoury muffins of pumpkin/spinach/feta/pinenut served with Bill's red capsicum relish, beautiful old fashioned style biscuits and genuine Portuguese custard tarts (I'm talking oh-so-real-butter!) just to name a few of the delectable. Lunch is seasonal and ever changing, most of the ingredients sourced from within a few kilometres.

Originally the cafe was the old apothecary of Longford and some of the original shelving lines the walls laden with Tasmanian Gourmet Kitchen preserves and gourmet nougat, hand made gifts and accessories. 

By night,

and it is only on a Thursday night,

it becomes a quiet intimate candle lit restaurant.

The menu is simple, seasonal and Tasmanian produce inspired.

The night we dined I was enchanted by the spring bouquets and the candlelight reflecting through the beautiful green water glasses. We chose to enjoy two course; a main and a dessert.

I chose confit duck leg with baby spinach, cherry jus and pomme Anna.

...and for dessert 

A poached pear in a woody flavoured syrup of cinnamon and spice served with an amazing egg-nog ice cream and rapadura sugar topping....

Fine dining without the pretence and the price.

Bookings are a must and do ring early to avoid disappointment as they are routinely booked out well in advance. 

Home of the Artisan

59 Wellington St Longford Tasmania

(03) 6391 2042

Mon-Wed 09.00-16.30

Thurs 09.00-21.00

Fri 09.00-16.30