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Wide Awake Specialty Coffee

271 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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271 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

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+61 415 075 664
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wide Awake Specialty Coffee

This minimalist Elizabeth Street nook pulls serious coffee from dawn, welcoming morning dog walks and daily commutes. Regulars swear by the citrus-noted cold brews, clean batch pours, and flaky morning buns picked up curbside. Inside, light wood and an intimate seating alcove offer a calm perch away from the strip. For the dedicated, baristas hand-grind beans on a Comandante for manual V60 filter brews before the rest of Hobart wakes up.

  • Hand-Ground V60s: Manual V60 pour-overs prepared with precision Comandante hand grinders for dedicated coffee lovers.
  • Dawn Street Service: Doors open at 6:00am, complete with walk-up street service that caters directly to dog walkers and commuters.
  • Brews & Buns: Clean batch brews, bright cold brews, and buttery morning buns enjoyed either curbside or inside the seating alcove.
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Why Choose Wide Awake Specialty Coffee

Hand-ground specialty brews, dawn openings, and uplifting daily service in North Hobart.

  • Precision Hand-Crafted Pour Overs

    Filter and pour-over selections are crafted with deliberate precision, including manual V60 brews individually prepared with Comandante hand grinders.

    Our V60 coffee was hand ground with a Comandante, very impressed!

    Ema Souness

  • Consistent Specialty Coffee Quality

    Patrons rely on consistently exceptional coffee quality across visits, whether opting for batch brews, flat whites, or fruity cold brews.

    premium coffee every single time

    Toni Dimoski

  • Uplifting and Warm Personal Connections

    The team brings a warm and uplifting spirit behind the counter, remembering orders and making each customer feel genuinely valued.

    making every customer feeling valued and coming back for more. I always end up with my taste buds satisfied and feeling emotionally uplifted.

    Raghuveer Rai

  • Contagious Positive Energy

    Customers return regularly to recharge and begin their day with the enthusiastic, welcoming atmosphere provided by the owners and crew.

    Keep going back to feel the happy energy that Elwick and the team serve.

    HG J

  • Dependable 6:00am Dawn Opening

    Operating from 6:00am, the cafe offers an essential early morning stop for dawn commuters, long drivers, and early risers across Hobart.

    open early enough for coffee on my way to work (6am!)

    TheLifeof Marissa

  • Curbside Street-Facing Dog Service

    Walk-up street-facing service makes it effortless for neighbors walking their dogs or passing by on the sidewalk to order seamlessly curbside.

    They serve straight onto the street so we can wait with our dogs but also have lots of indoor seating.

    Chris W

Precision-crafted pour-overs, chilled brews, and milk coffees

  • V60 Coffee

    Our V60 coffee was hand ground with a Comandante, very impressed!

    Ema Souness

  • Cold Brew

    I ordered a medium cold brew and it has very strong fruity tones with hints of citrus.

    Jill Jill

  • Batch Brew

    Batch brew is clean and easy to drink.

    Z Z

  • Soy Latte

    Soy latte tastes smooth and nice with hint of red bean, dates and dried longan.

    Z Z

Beyond the menu

Distinctive service touches and craft details that stand out at Wide Awake Specialty Coffee

  • Hand-Ground Comandante V60s

    For filter enthusiasts, V60 pour-overs are prepared individually using manual Comandante hand grinders rather than automated electric grinding.

  • 6:00am Dawn Service

    The cafe opens its doors at 6:00am, catering to early morning commuters, travelers, and dawn-shift drivers looking for specialty coffee.

  • Street-Facing Window Service for Dog Walkers

    Walk-up ordering allows locals out walking their dogs to order and receive coffee directly curbside without needing to leave their pets outside.

  • Personalized Regular Recognition

    Baristas quickly commit regulars to memory, recognizing orders by the second visit and greeting customers by name.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early does Wide Awake open for coffee?

Wide Awake opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays, 7:00 AM on Saturdays, and 7:30 AM on Sundays, making it a reliable dawn stop for early workers and travellers.

Can I visit or order with a dog?

Yes, staff serve straight out onto the street so you can easily order and wait outside curbside with your dog.

What specialty brew methods are available?

Beyond standard espresso drinks, Wide Awake offers specialty options including hand-ground V60 pour-overs (ground with a Comandante), batch brews, and citrus-toned cold brew.

Is there seating available to sit in?

Yes, the cafe offers both indoor seating—including a converted, retro alcove area—and outdoor bench seating on the street.

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