The River Mouth Cafe – Cafes in Tasmania

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About The River Mouth Cafe

Set just a short stroll from the coastline in Scamander, this cozy cafe offers a relaxed spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a distinct seaside feel. Mornings here tend to draw those looking for a hearty start—think Canadian pancakes, the classic bacon Benedictine, or a colorful vege stack—paired with carefully brewed coffee or a well-rounded tea selection. The outdoor seating, especially on the deck, is a quiet place to watch the ocean shimmer while sipping your drink or enjoying a light bite.

Inside, the atmosphere stays casual and welcoming, catering well to solo diners working on laptops or groups gathering for a laid-back brunch or dinner. The kitchen leans into freshness and simple, authentic flavors, offering a range of options including small plates and prepared foods with vegan and vegetarian choices thoughtfully included. Evenings often see a more relaxed vibe where pizza is the main feature, alongside a modest selection of wines, beers, and spirits.

The venue carries a gentle, community-oriented spirit. It's women-owned and creates an inclusive space that feels comfortable for families, locals, tourists, and LGBTQ+ visitors alike. Practical touches like free parking and accessibility ensure that most guests can come and go with ease. Dogs are welcome outside, adding to the laid-back coastal charm. Whether you're after a casual breakfast watching a sunrise or a quiet spot to unwind with friends in the evening, this tucked-away cafe blends good food with quietly attentive service and a view that invites you to slow down.

Amenities & Services

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

    Takeaway

    Dine-in

    Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee

    Great dessert

    Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Solo dining

    Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

    Wheelchair-accessible entrance

    Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol

    Beer

    Coffee

    Prepared foods

    Quick bite

    Small plates

    Spirits

    Vegan options

    Vegetarian options

    Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast

    Brunch

    Lunch

    Dinner

    Dessert

    Seating

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets

    Toilet

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Cosy

    Family friendly

    Groups

    LGBTQ+ friendly

    Tourists

    Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

    Debit cards

    NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

    Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

    Free parking lot

    Parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

    Dogs allowed outside

What Locals Say

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Sarah-Jane Bedington From Google 5

The best mushrooms I’ve ever had! Excellent coffee . The waitstaff are delightful and sitting out on the deck was so pleasant. Extra praise for the binoculars they had for us to use. The ocean just glitters from this perched vantage point. Really great experience. Thank you

Flower Power From Google 5

We love this cafe. This is a genuine gem in Scamander. The best place to eat!!!! Nowhere else. Everything is so fresh and tasty. The menu is impressive, so many delicious authentic dishes to choose from. Their sweets are also amazing. We stayed at Scamander for 4 days, and thank God this place existed. Just wonderful! The service is also impressive, very helpful and super friendly staff. The location is also fantastic! Honestly!! This is highly recommended!

rubby dhindsa From Google 5

Suddenly We saw this cafe and stop on this place. Perfect location and beach vibes. Amazing food and freshly served by staff. Staff was so kind and welcoming. Highly recommended. We had breakfast and lunch at this place.

Eric Walling From Google 4

Came here given that it's one of the best reviewed locations in Scamander. Went for dinner, hoping to have a steak sandwich (given all the reviews I saw about their sandwiches), but was informed that they were serving pizza only for dinner. Tried the meatlover pizza on the (kind of?) recommendation of the staff. It was okay, but if the other pizzas are like it, I likely wouldn't go back. It felt like a mix of many things, the crust was neither thick nor thin, the selection of meats wasn't necessarily what I would expect (I don't know if there was any pepperoni, it was hard to differentiate), and there was so much cheese (which tasted fine) that the pizza stayed scalding for a good 15-20 minutes. Best part was the caramelized BBQ sauce at the end of the crust. Definitely not bad, just nothing that I'd recommend. I also had a jam donut which was pretty decent. I think there's salt on it (?), which I really appreciated given that it really develops the flavor profile and is often forgotten. For 5 AUD it's worth a try to make up your own minds. Despite my okay experience at dinner, I had seen how so many reviews praised the breakfast options and decided to return the next morning. I ordered the eggs and bacon and the meal was fantastic. I'm not sure about their lunch options (I didn't get to try any), but their breakfast is definitely worth it and their strong suit based on my experience. Service was good at both dinner and breakfast, though in both cases cutlery wasn't out and their were no napkins (as in, none in the restaurant) when I went for breakfast. Gorgeous views of the beach and ocean as well!

Gin Yellow From Google 5

A lovely cafe for breakfast while traveling to East Tasmania We enjoyed the sunrise with their nice muffin and coffee

Fan From Google 4

As we were on the way to Saint Helens, this was a good spot to take a quick breakfast. It offers a great view on the ocean, and has comfortable seating. The menu is quite extensive, but the muesli dish with yoghurt was very disappointing as it even had popcorn in it. It was not tasty.

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Opening Hours

Monday 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday 06:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 06:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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