“We want to deliver a nourishing menu as well as an opportunity for individuals in the community to change their circumstances. I’ve always been interested in creating social change without forcing people to change their behaviour. Hamlet allows people to do something they enjoy anyway, like going out for coffee, yet creates social value out of it.”

Brown rice Buddha bowl with toasted wakame, kimchi, and seasonal vegetables; big Hamlet breakfast; and gluten-free choc-almond brownies.

Some cafés dip their toes in ethics and sustainability; Hamlet goes for full immersion. It’s a not-for-profit social enterprise that offers migrants, under-privileged Tasmanians, and the long-term unemployed the chance to learn hospitality skills.

Founder and chef Emily Briffa knows her way around a best-in-show brunch menu. Here, a four-grain chai coconut porridge with salted caramel and poached fruit colludes with the crackling open fire to brace against the Tassie winter. Locals drop in with surplus backyard produce, and there’s a mug library so you can borrow a proper mug for your takeaway coffee.

Hamlet is housed in a hip converted warehouse on the CBD edge with an alfresco area that has views of Mount Wellington. If the sun’s shining, settle in with a coffee made using Hamlet’s own almond milk, and soak up the good vibes.

“When you’re at Hamlet, remember you’re doing more than enjoying some good regional food and drink, but supporting something great.” –Claire Todd, Delicious