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Reviewed 17 September 2019 via mobile

Wow this ace was a great little surprise! Came here for the reviews on the coffee and quick eats and was surprised to find amazing Korean fusion style food that is worth the visit! Love the menu with plenty of options and popping with flavour....The coffee is on point to a tee. Service was quick, super friendly and willing to help and make fresh. Definitely worth a try for something different and amazing coffee!More

Date of visit: September 2019
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shoeboxcafe, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2019

Thank you Aaron for your visit! I’m glad you were able to find what you liked! Pop in anytime again for more!

Reviewed 8 January 2019

Lunch time and time for a "Ho hum" sandwich I thought... How wrong was I? Friendly little place with fantastic wraps. From your generic to the gourmet... Their peking duck... To die for and their unusual Japanese omelette roll wow... We will be back...

Date of visit: December 2018
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Shoebox H, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2019

Thank you for visiting! And glad you chose the duck wrap, it's our most popular dish on the menu! Hope to see you soon!

Reviewed 3 October 2018

I used to be a regular at the Shoebox and after living overseas for a couple of years I made a beeline for it on a visit back to Hobart. The duck was as good as ever, the staff still great and the new layout...really works. Congrats Shoebox - as good as ever.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Shoebox H, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2018

Thanks heaps!! The good old duck wrap

Reviewed 2 July 2018 via mobile

Went to shoebox for the first time today after having consistently having heard good things about it from friends and it definitely lived up to expectation! Staff were absolutely lovely and efficient, food was tasty and amazing (lots of vegan and veg options too!) and...coffee was tasty too. I don't normally like coffee but here I did. Thanks so much guys!More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Shoebox H, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2018

Thanks for the great comments. Glad we were able to provide everything, food, service and coffee, to you what you expected👌

Reviewed 2 July 2018 via mobile

Very friendly service, great food and outstanding coffee. Pretty much faultless, and busy to boot, very much a good thing!

Date of visit: July 2018
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Shoebox H, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2018

Ohh. Such a great comments. When we hears compliments, it makes us appreciated what we do at our end too. So thank you

Reviewed 7 December 2017

Thats my regular call. Sometimes i get evils from the barrista's over my choice. Not here! And great coffee.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed 8 November 2017

What a little sunny spot on Elizabeth Street. Fabulous coffee, just the right amount of food choices, to linger or to eat and run. The eggs in buns are fabuloso. They seem to have food combos down pat, with tarty rhubarb relish enhancing creamy scrambled...eggs in tasty buns.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed 25 October 2017

Great coffee of a morning, very friendly staff and a great start to the morning, sandwiches taste too

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed 5 September 2017 via mobile

I go to the Elizabth St store for the best mochas in town. Sammy who owns the cafe is always super friendly with a massive smile on her face. Highly recommend the scrambled eggs and rhubarb relish when eating in or the take away bun...version. Sesame seed wraps are also amazing 👌More

Date of visit: October 2016
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Shoebox H, Owner at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2017

Thanks for the positive review Alicia. All the best in Queensland and we will miss you all Mocha girls! Hope you discover a cafe over there that does a good mocha how you like 💗

Reviewed 11 August 2017 via mobile

This was a great find as we walked through the mall, it's not big but they pack a lot in! The coffee is amazing and the slices top off a quick snack. Worth finding!

Date of visit: August 2017
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Shoebox H, Manager at Shoebox Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2017

We are glad to hear you found us! Thanks for the review and possitive comments.

Reviewed 11 April 2017 via mobile

Great coffee! Tasty food! Good value! Charming service! What's not to like? This is obviously a fave among locals if the regular stream of walk-ins is anything to go by.....even drive-ins, as people pull up outside and dash in for a coffee. The food is...delicious too - always crisp salads and fresh ingredients - and an interesting menu with daily specials as well as a few stalwarts. The seating is limited, though, so get in early if you want a seat at the table and be prepared to share!More

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 17 February 2017 via mobile

I rarely write reviews.. but this is necessary. I had never heard of this cafe until I thankfully decided on a tofu sesame wrap at the winter feast (dark mofo) last year. I then visited the cafe to see if they were as good as...I remembered. Each time I've been back to shoebox cafe since they have been equally as delicious every time. I can honestly say this is my absolute favourite lunch time treat. If you are a meat eater they also have different meat options. Do yourself a favour and go experience one of these delicious sesame wraps. You will not be disappointed and you're welcome in advance. Thank you for this heavenly creation guys!! Keep up the delicious work.More

Date of visit: February 2017
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Reviewed 9 December 2016

I've wandered by this cafe often and this morning decided to try a takeaway coffee and check the place out. It's a nice, quirky little space with a welcoming atmosphere. Lots of tempting yummies on display, but I was only there for a caffeine hit....The brew was delicious and served at a perfect temperature. At $3.80 for a small flat white, price is on a par with most of Hobart's coffee shops. Staffed by friendly, tattooed chicks :)More

Date of visit: December 2016
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Reviewed 14 November 2016

Quaint corner café, stools to sit on around the café or nearby seating in open area. Grabbed a coffee, bit slow in making but was worth the wait. Food options were good, no your average salad sandwich, however did provide the ever popular meat pie....cakes, slices and sliders, all quite yummy. price a bit more than expected but most seem happy to pay when on the run.... Toilets nearby and definitely accessible for wheelchairs. Very friendly staff.More

Date of visit: November 2016
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Reviewed 21 June 2016

This stop was a relaxing spot for morning coffee. Coffee was excellent and service solid. The Shoebox seems to have a second outlet in Centrepoint but we visited the Elizabeth St outlet

Date of visit: June 2016
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Shoebox Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5