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Samuel Pepys Cafe
Review
About
Samuel Pepy's Cafe works to give gluten intolerant people back the choices other people take for granted when it comes to dining out. It is dedicated to preparing and serving food that is 100% free from gluten. This includes cafe style meals along with a range of cakes/biscuits/slices as well.
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy, Australian
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available, Street Parking
Does this restaurant accept bookings?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 8:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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4.5
498 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
28
Poor
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Terrible
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Rohan H
Canberra2 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
I'd you're looking for gluten free food and want to be treated like a human, this is the perfect spot. There is a surcharge for stupid gluten questions, because the place is 100%GF. Read the entire menu: there are several pearls of humour that had our whole table laughing. AND: the GF bread tastes like real, soft, crusty bread! I know!
Written 17 April 2024
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Lachie B
Launceston80 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Popped in here for breakfast and had an enjoyable time.
The food was great and the waiter really listened to our specific requests and got it spot on.
Bacon and poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the avocado on toast was perfect.
We will definitely be back again.
Written 14 March 2023
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Christine P
Newcastle32 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
We stumbled across the best place for breakfast in Launceston quiet by accident. But what a wonderful find. The staff were friendly knowledgeable and very welcoming. We ordered the Bacon and eggs ( cooked perfectly) and the house made fruit toast that was delicious. The cafe decor is an added bonus and a delightful talking piece during breakfast. Highly recommend even if it’s just to pop in the grab a coffee.
Written 18 November 2022
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Serena R
15 contributions
Aug 2024 • solo
Paid for a coffee and then was Ignored left without a table
When I finally inherited a dirty table full of dirty dishes I waited and waited
Other customers got their orders but not me
Eventually the sarcastic man brought a coffee in a dirty cup with lipstick on it and a mismatched saucer
It was easier to leave it and walk out which I did
I didn't want to catch anything
Written 9 September 2024
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Belle C
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • solo
Over the past two years I've dropped in a few times for a coffee and cake, and each time have left disappointed. The cakes and slices from the display cabinets have invariably been too dry to eat. I'd hoped the first time was just bad luck but I never tasted a single thing that didn't feel stale. Vibe of the interior is generally greasy. The male manager (owner?) has each time been loud and apparently hungover, though he's greeted happily by regulars. Coffee is unremarkable. The building itself is interesting, although the upstairs back room feels like the smoking area of a pub. Overall it might be cosy if you're part of the in-group but for the casual customer passing through, there's plenty of better options throughout town.
Written 11 March 2025
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Maree C
30 contributions
Sept 2022 • friends
We were a group of 10 women out for a weekend away and had booked here for a 10.30 breakfast. We were all up and ready to go early so we rang the restaurant to ask if it would be possible to fit us in an hour earlier. We stressed that if it was inconvenient in any way then we would be happy to keep our original booking. We were advised that it would be fine. When we arrived we were asked to order as quickly as possible, which we did. We all had just finished our breakfast when, I assume the owner, came to us and very patronisingly told us we needed to learn a thing or two about how kitchens work and how difficult we made it for everyone in the kitchen because we arrived early. I told him we had rung and checked and were told it was all fine to come in early. It was obvious that this man was in a very bad mood and felt the need to take out his temper tantrum on us, his valuable customers. I have heard since then that this is not the first time this has happened. Needless to say, we will never return and would not recommend going and being dressed down by a man that can’t control his bad mood.
Written 15 November 2022
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Kalene B
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Samuel Pepys would have to be one of the friendliest cafes I have visited.
My partner had eggs Benny with a generous serve of hollandaise and the delicious home made tasting sort, not the store bought.
I had the most delicious home made fruit toast, it was sort of damper style - yum!
Half of the people who walked in while we were there got a hug from staff, maybe next time we will too :-)
Written 28 March 2023
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G_gal12
Melbourne100 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Toasties (with lactose free cheese, and gluten free bread) were a major highlight!
Having an entire gluten free menu must be really great for those who are allergic or coeliac. As the risk of contamination is high in mixed establishments.
The breaky burger was too sweet, and the waffles were obviously gluten free (tougher) - but nothing significant enough to stop me from returning to try other items.
If you have intolerances, would recommend a toastie without any hesitation
Written 31 March 2023
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Liz_D27
Brisbane365 contributions
May 2021 • couples
We popped in here on our way out of Launceston based purely on the reviews. I was super excited to learn EVERYTHING was gluten free!! The coffee was amazing & the gluten free toastie was delicious. I would definitely recommend stopping in here, even if you don’t need gluten free! I was a little sad we wouldn’t be in town longer to allow me time to work through the menu. Even my husband who eats “normal” food was impressed with the toastie! Highly recommend stopping here.
Two large coffees & a GF toastie were $22, very well priced!
Written 1 May 2021
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A.Riches
67 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
Absolutely the best place for a gluten free breakfast!! We were welcomed by friendly staff and an atmosphere that truly whisked us back in time. The place was clean and our table upstairs had a picturesque view of the busy street below. The coffee was beautiful (although could’ve been a little hotter) and very reasonably priced! All complimented by the most amazing food! We had eggs benedict on salmon and a half serve of the fried chicken waffles with bacon and maple syrup (just as well too as it was extremely filling!) the service was quick and the food was lovely and fresh (with the best gf fried chicken and waffles I’ve ever had!). Don’t miss this place when visiting Launceston - it’s well and truly the best.
Written 7 December 2021
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Margaret W
Launceston513 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
The first thing you notice is the quirky decor - an eclectic mix of everything odd! In contrast there is nothing odd about the food or service - the menu has a good selection of dishes and the front of house staff are excellent. Service was timely and all our dishes were tasty
Written 7 October 2023
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Andrew E
Brisbane74 contributions
Sept 2024 • solo
You know when you have an an experience that is stand out and you just want to share- this was my breaky here this morning
Feels a bit like walking into someone’s house with lots of welcoming smiles from the staff - as if they are actually engaging with you!!!! My waitress could not have been more genuinely friendly
I stumped up for the Avo Smash - very generous proportions and the beetroot jam was a delicious addition
Very glad I stopped in for breaky this mornin
Written 23 September 2024
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John R
11 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
We had 2 families of four with 3 teen age boys and managed to satisfy them all. All of our breakfasts were very nice, my son still raves about the KFC chicken and waffles. The service was very friendly making you feel right at home. We sat upstairs where there was plenty of room. The coffee was very good also. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone especially families. $205.00 to feed 8 people. The Local tea was a hit as well.
Written 28 January 2022
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Dom
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • friends
A must-see for Breakfast in Launceston!
Walk into a quirky cafe decorated in spoons. The owner Jason made an instant first impression to our group of six.
Without a booking we were welcomed to a menu made for GF/DF tummies without any fuss. We just wish we found the cafe sooner!
Written 10 December 2020
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Allan W
Sydney Olympic Park10 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
My wife is gluten and dairy intolerant and this place was wonderful (she could eat almost everything on the menu without needing to modify it). Service was great, food was tasty (not just "good for gluten free" properly good), staff were personable and knowledgeable. Will return, no question.
Written 2 April 2021
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