Convict Coffee

4.5(143)

28 Church St, Ross, Tasmania, 7209

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Services:TakeawayDine-In

Known for PiesGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

ScallopsScallop pieVanilla sliceTakeawayDine-inCoffeeBreakfastWheelchair accessible

Why Choose Convict Coffee?

Convict Coffee is a traveller's find in Ross, known locally for standout scallop pies with creamy, peppery fillings and genuinely fresh scallops that outshine versions elsewhere. The counter serves breakfast through lunch with good-value savoury pies, pastries like vanilla slices, and honest coffee, backed by a genuinely friendly team and a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere that feels run by real people.

About Convict Coffee

Convict Coffee is the kind of bakery cafe you hope to find on a drive through Tasmania's Midlands. Sitting in the village of Ross, right near the Post Office, it does early starts for breakfast and keeps going through lunch, with a counter of sweets, coffee in a few sizes, and ice cream on the side.

Pies are what the place is known for, and the scallop pie gets the most talk. We hear it comes with a creamy, peppery filling and scallops, and it has won over travellers who've tried plenty of versions elsewhere. Gluten free pies are on offer too. One local grumbled that a scallop and prawn pie was light on seafood, but visitors often speak well of the place.

Beyond pies, the vanilla and custard slices get praise, and so do fresh sandwiches and a loaded burger that's considered good value. Staff are friendly and down to earth, and in winter there's a fire going.

You can dine in or grab takeaway and go. There's a toilet, wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, free street parking and a car park, and cards and tap payments are accepted. A small gift shop with souvenirs shares the space, which suits a road-trip stop. Check the opening hours before you head in.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“their scallop pie surprisingly tasted really yum!! I've had it in a few places, but this one was the best!! the scallops were fresh and the curry wasn't overly salty.”

Value

“The best burger we had in ages - fully-loaded, super tasty, excellent value for money.”

Staff

“Great small business with very friendly, down to earth staff and a good atmosphere. It's so nice to find a place that feels like it's run by actual people.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Convict Coffee

: Convict Coffee is best known for its scallop pie, a peppery, creamy filling packed with fresh scallops that regularly gets singled out by travellers passing through Ross as one of the best versions they've tried. The vanilla slice and custard slice also come up often, along with good value sandwiches, savoury toast and a solid coffee menu in a few sizes.
: Yes, gluten free pies are available at Convict Coffee, so travellers with dietary needs can still enjoy the pie counter that this Ross cafe is famous for. It's worth asking staff on the day which gluten free options are on hand since pie counters can vary.
: Both options are available. Convict Coffee does dine-in and takeaway, serving breakfast through to lunch with a counter of sweets, coffee and pies, plus ice cream on the side. The spot near the Post Office in Ross is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, entrance and toilet, and there's free street parking and a free car park nearby.
: It's a popular pick for people driving through Tasmania's Midlands, often mentioned as a break point on trips between Hobart and Launceston. Visitors like the quaint village setting, the gift shop with local craft, friendly and down to earth staff, and the option to sit outside on nearby benches for a picnic-style stop.
: Convict Coffee takes credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments such as tap and pay, so cash isn't essential for grabbing a pie or coffee. For current pricing on pies, slices or coffee, it's best to ask the bakery directly.