Reba Sear

Reba Sear is a cafe and gift shop on the main road through Huonville, and the sort of place where locals, commuters, families and travellers all end up sharing the same room. The tagline, "coffee, brunch and homely things", is a fair summary of the whole feel. People keep coming back for the locally roasted coffee, which gets plenty of praise, including from a self-confessed coffee snob who rates the latte art alongside the good spots in Melbourne.

The food is cafe fare done with care. We hear a lot about the toasties, the Mediterranean one in particular, and one visitor called the bacon and egg roll the best they'd ever had, right down to the crunch of the bread. The cabinet is full of homemade cakes and treats, banana bread among them, and it's hard to leave without something sweet. There's a frittata on offer too. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and they also do catering and takeaway if you'd rather not stay.

The room itself is spacious, with natural light, a mountain view and outdoor seating. It suits kids, with high chairs on hand, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park. A corner of the shop is given over to gifts, cards and local art, so it's a handy spot to pick up something for someone.

What really comes through is the welcome. One group meets here weekly after their exercise class, and another visitor arrived just after the kitchen had closed and still got offered toasties or anything from the cabinet. Locals describe it as more than a cafe, a place where friendships get made and the Huon Valley community comes together. Hours run most of the morning into the early afternoon, with a slightly later start on weekends, so check the hours before heading in. For a bakery-style treat and a proper coffee in Huonville, Tasmania, it's an easy stop to recommend.