Elaia Cafe Restaurant
240 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
About
Nestled in the heart of Launceston, Elaia Cafe Restaurant invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the flavors of France. Our cozy atmosphere and expertly crafted dishes, complemented by our private dining options, create the perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience.
Features & Amenities
Reviews (5)
Terrific place to eat in Launceston. The Greek food is delicious, the coffee is good and the staff are very friendly, efficient and attentive. There's plenty of seating and the outdoor tables add to the atmosphere in this leafy section of Charles St. Had Souvlaki and Greek salad for dinner and the went back for lunch the next day for Spanakopita (spinach slice?), delicious tender calamari and of course, Greek salad.
Where do I start? We arrived at 9:00am, were greeted politely, and told we would be seated shortly โ a good start. However, the experience quickly went downhill. There were no โreservedโ signs visible and only one couple seated outside, so we asked if we could sit at the table for six near the window. We were met with an abrupt and unfriendly response that it was reserved. We then asked about sitting outside, but were told tables could not be joined. An inside table at the back was offered, but with the condition that we would need to leave within an hour and a half. When we asked if a small table could be added outside, we were told it wouldnโt fit and that we could โsquish inโ if we liked โ again, delivered with poor attitude. When we tried to decide between ourselves, the staff member responded with, โWell, Iโll leave you two to sort it out,โ which felt dismissive and unprofessional. As a result, we chose to leave and went elsewhere. Unfortunately, the unwelcoming attitude meant you lost our business before we even had the chance to order. A more courteous and flexible approach would have made a big difference to our experience.
I had the omelette with spicy salami, feta, and olives. It just tasted like egg. I tried to find the added ingredients to get some flavour, but it just wasn't happening. The breakfast menu is very "egg" heavy, so if eggs are not your thing, there is no other option.
Very much enjoyed and it was everything I needed. A busy schedule with no breaks for months I booked a table for a late Sunday breakfast/brunch as a treat and a reset moment with my husband. Wonderful service and excellent food. Everything was perfect and exactly the reset moment Iโd hoped for. Well looked after.
Amazing cafe and restaurant Food was so tasty and filling !! Service was amazing !! Was a fabulous experience and will go back again and again !!! Thank you for a beautiful night!!!

