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Oscuro Espresso | Canterbury

1 Broughton St, Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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1 Broughton St, Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

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+61 400 146 654
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Oscuro Espresso | Canterbury

Oscuro Espresso delivers scratch-made Colombian comfort food and specialty coffee in an energetic Canterbury corner spot. Regulars come for the crisp empanadas and stacked arepas, but the real secret is the Colombian hot chocolate served alongside sliced queso—a savory bite that melts right into the drink. Spanish conversation and salsa rhythms fill the compact room, where grocery shelves hold packaged snacks and frozen chorizo to take home.

  • Hot Chocolate with Queso: Sweet hot chocolate served traditionally with sliced queso to melt straight into the cup.
  • Colombian Comfort Fare: Freshly griddled arepas, crispy empanadas, and hearty bowls like frijolada cooked to order.
  • Bodega Pantry Shelves: Pantry shelves stocked with Latin groceries, regional snacks, and Rodriguez Brothers frozen chorizo.
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Distinctive Colombian Flavours & Bodega Hospitality

Why Canterbury locals and Latin expats choose Oscuro Espresso for traditional dishes, coffee, and pantry essentials

  • Authentic Scratch-Cooked Colombian Classics

    Freshly prepared Colombian comfort fare highlights the menu, featuring crispy empanadas, papa rellena, and generous pulled pork arepas.

    The Empanadas: Incredibly yummy, crispy, and packed with flavor.

    John Santiago Pelein

  • Colombian Hot Chocolate Paired with Queso

    Serving traditional Colombian hot chocolate accompanied by savory queso, offering an authentic pairing where melted cheese balances rich chocolate notes.

    The saltiness of the cheese cut through the sweetness of the drinks perfectly.

    Stefan Schulzky

  • On-Site Latin American Pantry and Bodega

    Shelves stocked with packaged Colombian snacks, pantry staples, and specialty items like frozen chorizo bring an authentic mini-bodega experience to Canterbury.

    They also have Rodriguez Brothers frozen chorizo and other latin american bodega items

    Ginette Villasmil

  • Hard-to-Find Regional Groceries Under One Roof

    The cafe serves as an accessible suburban stop where patrons can easily collect specialty Latin pantry staples alongside their morning flat white.

    Also great Latino mini market, with goodies you don't find easily elsewhere.

    Alberto Molina

  • Welcoming Spanish-Speaking Hospitality

    Warm, familial hospitality delivered in Spanish creates an environment where both expats and newcomers feel embraced and instantly at home.

    Claudia la dueña es muy amable y lo hace sentir a uno como en casa

    Andres Londono

  • Immersive Latin Cultural Atmosphere

    Salsa rhythms, lively conversation, and shared cultural warmth immerse guests in a transportive Latin American neighborhood atmosphere.

    Great atmosphere that makes you feel back in latinamerica, even with great Salsa music.

    Gustavo Landín

Handcrafted Colombian comfort staples and signature cafe drinks

  • Arepas

    Buenisimas las arepas!

    Ginette Villasmil

  • Empanadas

    The Empanadas: Incredibly yummy, crispy, and packed with flavor.

    John Santiago Pelein

  • Colombian Hot Chocolate

    I highly recommend the arepas and colombian hot chocolate, all the food is amazing though.

    Girl in Sydney

  • Papa Rellena

    The Papa Rellena: Absolute perfection. The texture and seasoning are spot on.

    John Santiago Pelein

Other favorites

Regional Colombian specialties, traditional refreshments, and pantry provisions

  • Caldo De Costilla

    Highly recommend Caldo De Costilla.

    Veronika

  • Agua de Panela

    el agua de panela que tomamos estaba muy rica y refrescante.

    Maria Fernanda

  • Montanaro

    Boyfriend had the Montanaro which was huge, with delectable blood sausage, chorizo, arepas, plantains and scrambled eggs.

    Izumi

  • Latin American Bodega Items & Frozen Chorizo

    They also have Rodriguez Brothers frozen chorizo and other latin american bodega items

    Ginette Villasmil

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality and cultural touches that make Oscuro Espresso feel like home

  • Hot Chocolate Served with Traditional Queso

    When hot chocolate or dulce de leche drinks are ordered, they are served traditionally alongside sliced queso so guests can melt cheese into the hot drink.

  • Impromptu Birthday Celebrations

    When a customer arrived for a birthday after their specialty tres leches had sold out, the team rallied together to present an improvised dessert complete with candles and singing.

  • Integrated Latin Bodega and Pantry Shelves

    Shelves throughout the cafe stock authentic Latin groceries, packaged Colombian treats, and frozen items like Rodriguez Brothers chorizo for customers to purchase and take home.

  • Spanish-Speaking Immersion and Salsa Music

    Between background salsa music and staff speaking Spanish throughout the dining room, guests experience an immersive cultural atmosphere reminiscent of visiting Latin America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of food can I expect?

Oscuro Espresso prepares regional Colombian dishes such as arepas, empanadas, papa rellena, pulled pork with plantains, and caldo de costilla. More traditional cafe staples like bacon and egg rolls are also available.

How is the Colombian hot chocolate served?

Colombian hot chocolate is served traditionally with queso (cheese) on the side to melt into the hot beverage, balancing sweetness with savory richness.

Can I buy Latin American grocery items here?

Yes. In addition to cafe meals and coffee, shelves stock retail Latin American grocery items, bodega pantry goods, snacks, and frozen chorizo.

Is seating limited or should I expect a wait?

The cafe has cozy, limited seating and can become busy. Because meals are cooked to order, guests should allow ample time for their visit. Dine-in and takeout are available.

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