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Cucina Espresso Concord

89 Majors Bay Rd, Concord NSW 2137, Australia

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89 Majors Bay Rd, Concord NSW 2137, Australia

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+61 2 9743 4088
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cucina Espresso Concord

This Concord staple trades tired brunch tropes for Italian culinary muscle, swapping standard toast for arancini and croquettes. Chef Carlo Calautti runs the kitchen like a trattoria disguised as a sunlit daytime cafe—plating soft poached eggs inside porcini-and-truffle-laced arancini, or setting eggs Benedict over crisp potato-rice croquettes. Longtime patrons crowd the sidewalk tables along Majors Bay Road for six regional baked egg variations, scooping garlicky, chilli-spiked oil and melted buffalo mozzarella onto charred pane di casa. Summer visits call for a frosty glass of whipped crema coffee before diving into sweet plates of Nutella pancakes.

  • Breakfast Arancini: Soft poached eggs and sauteed mushrooms encased in porcini-and-truffle rice arancini, served over truffle cream.
  • Italian Baked Eggs: Six variations of skillet-baked eggs, including options baked in olive oil with garlic, chilli, and buffalo mozzarella.
  • Seasonal Crema Coffee: Whipped, frosty cold coffee served during summer alongside Little Marionette espresso extractions.
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Why Cucina Espresso Concord Stands Out

Why Concord locals choose Cucina Espresso for authentic Italian daytime dining

  • Inventive Italian Breakfast Arancini

    Chef Carlo transforms traditional morning staples into gourmet creations, encasing a soft poached egg and mixed mushrooms in a truffle-infused rice arancini.

    His Breakfast Arancini ($16.90) is a moment of pure genius. To make it, Calautti captures a soft poached egg and a scoop of mixed mushrooms inside a porcini and truffle-infused potato and rice arancini.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Signature Baked Egg Creations

    Morning diners can choose from inventive baked egg varieties, including versions prepared with garlic, chili, buffalo mozzarella, or rich cream and truffle mash.

    Sunday classics with an authentic Italian spin - eggs Benedict with house made hollandaise (that speaks volumes itself considering it needs to be made fresh daily and requires a delicate touch), an epic selection of baked eggs dishes

    The Fat Red

  • Consummate Family Hospitality

    Rocco, Vanessa, and the staff provide warm, personalized service that has cultivated a loyal community following for over a decade.

    A family run cafe, Rocco and Vanessa are the consummate hosts and will make you feel like an honoured guest or family.

    Chris McKay

  • A Concord Community Fixture

    Generations of Concord locals return consistently as part of their regular routine, anchored by hands-on owner-operators and welcoming staff.

    I’ve been coming to Cucina Espresso for over 10 years now, and it’s become a real part of my daily routine. What keeps me coming back isn’t just the amazing coffee and delicious food, it’s the family-feel atmosphere.

    Benjamin Hakim

  • Restaurant-Grade Daytime Pastas

    Lunch patrons enjoy hearty, restaurant-grade Italian mains including savory crab pastas and pasta dishes tossed with prawns and pine nuts.

    “Sue’s Special” has to be one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten. It’s the Spaghetti Con Gamberi e Pinoli with added greens, and the flavours are absolutely incredible.

    Ana Cuk

  • Specialty Seasonal Crema Coffee

    The kitchen serves specialty seasonal cold coffee options such as house crema coffee alongside blended iced drinks for warmer days.

    The crema coffee was probably the highlight of my visit, which is only sold during summer season. It’s cold, creamy, frosty and tastes bloody delicious

    Johnny (jman)

Signature Italian breakfast creations and house-made daytime mains

  • Breakfast Arancini

    His Breakfast Arancini ($16.90) is a moment of pure genius. To make it, Calautti captures a soft poached egg and a scoop of mixed mushrooms inside a porcini and truffle-infused potato and rice arancini.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Uovo Bolognese e Piselli

    to the mind-blowing Uovo Bolognese e Piselli, Cucina is guaranteed to have dishes you've never tried before and will not find anywhere else.

    Chris McKay

  • Spaghetti Con Gamberi e Pinoli

    “Sue’s Special” has to be one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten. It’s the Spaghetti Con Gamberi e Pinoli with added greens, and the flavours are absolutely incredible.

    Ana Cuk

  • Bistecca

    The Bistecca was honestly incredible.The steak was cooked perfectly - juicy,tender and full of flavour with that beautiful char on the outside.

    Kyrstal Klear123

Other favorites

Specialty chilled coffees, shakes, and traditional Italian sweet treats

  • Crema Coffee

    The crema coffee was probably the highlight of my visit, which is only sold during summer season. It’s cold, creamy, frosty and tastes bloody delicious

    Johnny (jman)

  • Freezocino

    Also frozen latte (freezocino) was next level epic!!!

    An Huynh

  • Nutella Shake

    And being a Nutella holic of course I had a Nutella shake and the chef insisted a try Nutella pancakes.

    YYZREVIEW

  • Amaretti Cookies

    We also took some amaretti cookies home and they were scrumptious.

    Jacqueline

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable touches that elevate neighbourhood dining into a personal experience

  • Personal Chef Guidance

    Chef Carlo consults directly with diners at their tables, offering tailored dish recommendations and portions to match customer appetite.

  • Attentive Outdoor Comfort

    Staff immediately light outdoor sidewalk heaters and swap gas bottles on cold, windy mornings so patrons can dine comfortably outside.

  • Custom Condiment Service

    Servers proactively bring house-infused green chilli oil—the cafe's most sought-after condiment—straight to the table to accompany baked eggs.

  • Accommodating Seating Care

    On packed lunch rushes with no free tables, floor staff actively source and set up additional seating to accommodate waiting diners.

Before you head over

Practical advice for making the most of your visit to Cucina Espresso

  • Timing for Peak Hours

    Weekends and peak lunchtime periods can be bustling with wait times for tables and food, so visiting during off-peak hours or arriving early helps ensure a relaxed meal.

  • Signature Breakfast Ordering

    For a unique breakfast twist, try the Breakfast Arancini filled with a poached egg and truffle, or ask for house chilli oil to pair with baked eggs.

  • Daytime Service Hours

    Cucina operates as a daytime cafe and restaurant rather than a dinner spot, serving breakfast and lunch daily until 4pm.

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