The Slice-a-licious competition was a two-week event held by Launceston Central to find the best slice in the city.
Nine local businesses participated, each offering a unique slice for people to purchase and vote on. The competition was part of a larger campaign to encourage people to visit Launceston’s city center and support local businesses during the winter months. The winner was determined by public vote.
Media release – Launceston Central, 2 September 2025
VOTERS CROWN LAUNNIE HEIGHTS WINNER OF SLICE-A-LICIOUS
Launceston Central is pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural Slice-a-licious competition is Launnie Heights with their signature Tassie Laddu Slice.
Running over the last two weeks of winter, Launnie Heights has taken the top spot in the competition to determine who in Launceston has the best slice. Inspired by the popular Indian pastry, their signature Tassie Laddu Slice proved the most popular among the 9 entries.
Launnie Heights with their signature Tassie Laddu Slice
The runner-up for Slice-a-licious was Mad Apple Café with their Apple Crumble Slice.
Slice-a-licious is one of several foodie-themed competitions delivered by Launceston Central as part of their campaign to encourage people to visit the city centre and support local businesses during winter. Past competitions featured searches for Launceston’s best soups, toasties, and cakes.
This year’s competition was the first to focus on slices, and enthusiasm for the classic pastry was high. Many participating venues reported increased sales and even selling out of their nominated slices throughout the two-week competition.
A special thanks to everyone who voted, and to the participating venues for Slice-a-licious:
• Winner: Launnie Heights: Tassie Laddu Slice
• Runner Up: Mad Apple Café: Apple Crumble Slice (v)
• LeKoh: Kinder Bueno Slice
• The Grain Grocer: Almond Croissant Slice (v)
• Sabina’s Petit Gateau: Ferrero Rocher Slice (gf)
• Grain of the Silos Cafe: Peanut Butter Slice (v)
• M&B Cafe & Smoothie Bar: Caramel Slice (gf, no-egg)
• CWA Shop: Lemon Slice
• Oak Tree Cafe: Birdseed Slice (gf, df)
Tasmanian Times (TT) is a community-based news and current affairs service covering the island state of Tasmania. It exists to provide a diverse presentation of Tasmanian issues. TT creates and supports independent media content utilising the best of modern technologies and tried-and-true practices of public-interest journalism.
Support us in expanding our coverage and developing new content by and for Tasmanians.
New initiatives on the way include:
- a weekly podcast covering current affairs
- a revamped website
- a monthly cartoon competition
- a user-friendly app for both Android and Apple devices
- a weekly roundup of key stories
