Le Café on St George

Launceston


Crowded with conversations, this local favourite faces onto St Georges Sq on top of the hill in East Launceston. Beyond the beautiful old shopfront (stained glass, art-deco tiles) you'll find fresh juices, cakes, tarts, happy staff and decent coffee. Très bon.


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