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The Charles Corner cafe

Unit 118/2d Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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Unit 118/2d Charles St, Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

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+61 460 664 863
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Charles Corner cafe

Tucked right beside Canterbury station, this neighborhood corner runs on Campos espresso and warm hospitality before turning into an Italian dinner joint at night. The morning shift serves in-house baked muffins alongside avocado toast and breakfast burgers, offering cushioned corner nooks and undercover dog-friendly tables outside. By sundown, the kitchen switches effortlessly to dinner, firing crisp thin-crust capricciosa pizzas and tossing saucy bowls of spaghetti prawns with white sauce.

  • All-Day Cafe to Pizzeria: Transitions from morning flat whites and breakfast burgers to dinner Italian pastas and crisp thin-crust pizzas.
  • In-House Baked Goods: In-house baked berry and almond muffins and banana bread baked fresh on site.
  • Undercover Dog-Friendly Dining: Comfortable indoor booths paired with sheltered outdoor seating that welcomes pets.
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What's On at The Charles Corner cafe

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose The Charles Corner

Discover why Canterbury locals rely on The Charles Corner from early morning coffee to evening Italian dining.

  • All-Day Transition from Morning Cafe to Italian Pizzeria

    Transitions smoothly from a morning breakfast cafe to an evening Italian dining venue offering authentic pizzas and pastas.

    Great local place serving all hours from breakfast cafe to dinner Italian & pizzeria.

    J W

  • Fresh In-House Baked Treats and Daily Specialties

    Bakes muffins and pastries in-house daily, providing moist, crispy baked goods alongside morning coffee.

    I just had a berry and almond muffin, made in-house, and coffee. The muffin was amazing, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.

    Susana Temple

  • Convenient Station-Side Location for Commuters

    Positioned right beside Canterbury station and local shopping, fitting smoothly into morning and midday travel routines.

    I come here maybe 3 times a week now because it’s so conveniently placed next to woolworths, bws, priceline, and the train station/bus stop and it’s now apart of my routine :)

    Bridget Kearney

  • Reliable Transit Anchor for Morning Stops

    A dependable dining anchor offering hearty breakfast options and coffee before tackling travel or rainy commutes.

    A cafe located next to the Canterbury rail station and shops, I called in for a late breakfast and had a real treat.

    Alan Walmsley

  • Undercover Pet-Friendly Outdoor Dining

    Offers generous undercover outdoor dining areas that comfortably welcome pets alongside cozy indoor seating.

    There's plenty of undercover dog-friendly outdoor seating and food was solid in both taste and price.

    A N

  • Accommodating Space for Family and Group Gatherings

    Accommodates multi-generational family outings and friendly catch-ups with responsive, seamless service.

    The team accommodated our group of 3 adults 2 kids and a baby seamlessly.

    David William Holmes

Hearty cafe brunch staples and freshly prepared Italian dinner mains

  • Breakfast Burger

    I had the Breakfast Burger with fresh orange juice, and she had the Smashed Avo on toast with egg. Food and service were great, and the seating and atmosphere were comfortable.

    Cee Lee

  • Smashed Avo on toast

    she had the Smashed Avo on toast with egg. Food and service were great, and the seating and atmosphere were comfortable.

    Cee Lee

  • Spaghetti prawns with white sauce

    I asked for the spaghetti prawns with white sauce and it came just as i expected, full of flavour, mixed mushrooms was also tasty.

    Bella Mccarson

  • Fettucine Chicken Pesto

    Would recommend the Fettucine Chicken Pesto and the fish of the day

    Danielle

Other favorites

In-house baked treats, fresh juices, and savory dinner sides

  • Berry and almond muffin

    The muffin was amazing, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.

    Susana Temple

  • Fresh orange juice

    fresh orange juice

    Cee Lee

  • Garlic potatoes

    amazing garlic potatoes

    Alec Moseley

  • French fries

    French fries also 👍🏼

    Alec Moseley

Beyond the menu

Distinctive personal hospitality and thoughtful comforts that set The Charles Corner apart.

  • Attentive Custom Seasoning

    The chef proactively remembers recurring family preferences, dialing down chili spice levels on regular orders without needing to be asked.

  • Personalized Crust Preparation

    The owner actively solicits dining feedback and tailors pizza crusts to individual texture requests on return visits.

  • Above-and-Beyond Lost Property Care

    Staff went out of their way to track down a patron two streets away to safely return an accidentally left-behind phone.

  • Cushioned Corner Nook

    Interior seating features a comfortable corner nook furnished with cushions designed for relaxed, lingering visits.

Before you head over

Helpful guidance on timing, transit location, and seating options

  • Plan around the daytime cafe to evening dinner shift

    The venue operates as a daytime cafe and transitions into an Italian dinner destination; if you are after pizza or dinner, visit in the evening or watch for weekday specials like Wednesday nights.

  • Look closely by Canterbury station

    Tucked away next to Canterbury station and neighboring shops, the cafe is easy to miss if walking by quickly, but offers an ideal stop directly along commute or shopping routines.

  • Head to the covered outdoor seating with pets

    If dining with pets or seeking fresh air during wet weather, choose the undercover outdoor dining area, or opt for indoor corner nooks with cushions for quieter relaxation.

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