Bear With Me

South Hobart’s morning scene belongs to Bear With Me. Mainland visitors and Tassie purists alike treat this lively spot as an absolute non-negotiable. Impeccable lighting. A killer, perfectly-leveled playlist. A vibe that’s buzzing but never stressful. The baristas are absolute machines—pulling shots with a flawless crema and dialed-in extraction even when the morning rush is totally chaotic. But the kitchen is where things get truly wild. They take standard brekkie and flip it on its head. Order the eggs bene—a new-wave masterpiece stacked with smokey ham, bright pea puree, and the tart crunch of Granny Smith apple. Leaning savory? The umami-heavy laksa-style fried noodles and herbaceous sticky pork hit ridiculously hard. Pair it with a hyper-thick Nut Monkey almond smoothie. Fast, fiercely attentive service. Bold, boundary-pushing plates. Just go.