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Cupcake Espresso

Shop 2, 38 Bolton Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

Closed until 6:00pm

Facebook4929 1990
7.37.0Coffee7.5Atmosphere7.9Service

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  • 6.5

    40 reviews  ·  7 months ago

    A well made coffee. Good temperature. Good froth. Nicely pulled shot. The blend was nothing memorable but the coffee was decent enough that I would go back when in the neighbourhood. Definitely better than the coffee from the big chain across the road. Also, the cupcakes are amazing.

    1 Soy Flat White

  • 5.3

    33 reviews  ·  11 months ago

    Dropped by on the weekend - there was a magician there working his absolute best with what seemed to be very poor ingredients. Espresso was rough and I opted for a long black rather than a soy product due to the brand of soy milk provided (worst choice ever).

    The shop is called... Read more

    1 Espresso, 1 Long Black

  • 10

    15 reviews  ·  8 months ago

    So impressed with everything about this place! Rushed in a few minutes before they were due to close and was greeted with warm friendly smiles and made feel super welcome. Left with an AMAZING coffee, 6 yummy cupcakes and feeling great after the top notch service. Well done guys. What hospitality... Read more

    1 Flat White

  • 8.0

    16 reviews  ·  10 months ago

    smooth coffee

  • 3.8

    15 reviews  ·  11 months ago

    Staff were so busy trying to up-sell us on the cupcakes that they nearly forgot out coffees... which maybe we should've taken as a sign not to bother, as in the end they were pretty disappointing for a shop with the word 'espresso' in the title... just hot milk over espresso, not much texture to... Read more

    1 Cappuccino, 1 Long Black

  • 5.5

    12 reviews  ·  10 months ago

    Love love love the cupcakes... coffee on the other hand... did I mention the cupcakes? Enough said

  • 8.8

    14 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Cupcakes!!!!!!! I looove cupcakes and these are to die for!! Such a huge range! And these boys know thier coffee, they run one called Ona that I've seen more and more here in Newcastle, it's pretty good! Staff are so friendly! My hubby and I were greeted with big smiles at the door! Awesome place!

  • 6.8

    10 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Brand new shop about three weeks old. Shop is fresh and clean (as you would expect). Great selection of freshly made cupcakes and macaroons on display. Takeaway coffee was great temperature, coffee art on top, nice mild roasty coffee tones with no bitter flavours. Can recommend this cafe especially... Read more

    2 Flat Whites

  • 9.3

    9 reviews  ·  8 months ago

    Coffee is lovely especially with a beautiful cupcake. A few months ago i learnt to avoid a certain barista, but no longer have that issue. Always consistent and barista is amazing and so friendly. Everyone is lovely and feel very welcome when i enter the shop.

    1 Flat White, 1 Espresso

  • 9.8

    15 reviews  ·  8 months ago

    Consistency is great. Perfect temp, texture, pretty patterns but the taste is key and always spot on. Staff are super dooper friendly. Not to mention amazing array of delectable sweets on offer. Getting fat just thinking about it!

    2 Piccolos, 1 Flat White

  • 8.5

    85 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    When you walk in to this cozy cafe, to your right there is a big glass front cabinet full of delicious cupcakes to choose from.
    My wife and I felt very welcome when we entered.
    We had a coffee, cupcake and a macaron each which were all very delicious.
    The coffee was well made... Read more

    1 Latte

  • 7.3

    9 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Great Coffee! and delicious cupcakes, great staff and a cozy little place

    1 Cappuccino

  • 4.5

    4 reviews  ·  11 months ago

    Lovely cakes, great selection. Coffee was very average, overheated and burnt I would say though I'm far from the expert!

    1 Soy Flat White, 1 Skinny Cappuccino

  • 4.8

    4 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    great staff, amazing cupcakes but unfortunately the coffee was not great, very bitter.

    1 Skinny Flat White

  • 4.3

    4 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Love the cupcakes!!!

  • 7.8

    4 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Sooo many cupcakes, I should of never brought my children here, now its "Mummy, Mummy, when are we going to cupcakes". Who could blame them as they are amazing cupcakes. We got cupcakes for all and of course a coffee to go with it, it was well made, very nice & easy to drink.

    1 Skinny Latte

  • 10

    2 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    Cupcake espresso is absolutely amazing I would go every day if I could, I buy 6 packs at a time. Best thing ever to come to Newcastle. Obviously the majority of people agree of there wouldn't be 3 stores with a 4th on the way ( so I've heard). The coffee, hot choc and mochas have also been great... Read more

    1 Skinny Cappuccino, 2 Skinny Mochas

  • 7.5

    3 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    i also find it hard to agree with the comments of eightaday, noticed that person had a 10 out 10 glowing review on another similar local business, possibly some turf war going on!! always good to see, but i also prefer cupcake espresso's set up, i've had a few coffees from espresso's, pretty... Read more

    3 Skinny Cappuccinos

  • 8.5

    2 reviews  ·  6 months ago

    Wasn't expecting the coffee to be as good as it was. A very well extracted, smooth cup. The barista seemed really passionate which is always a good thing. Cozy little place with a funky vibe and killer cupcakes.

    1 Ristretto

  • 3.8

    2 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    I love cupcake espresso, but I have to agree that the coffee is always pretty substandard. It's not undrinkable, it's just often weak and mine has been burnt a few times. Cupcakes are always great, though!

  • 8.3

    1 review  ·  4 months ago

    I don't know what eightaday is talking about! Cupcake espresso is one of those places where you can sit, enjoy a delicious coffee and watch the world go by. The staff were so friendly to everyone who walked into the store. The variety of their cupcakes is phenomenal and are super fresh! It is... Read more

    2 Skinny Cappuccinos, 1 Skinny Mocha

  • 8.3

    1 review  ·  4 months ago

    Always good coffee & amazing cupcakes

    1 Cappuccino

  • 9.8

    17 reviews  ·  8 months ago

    Loved the warm, smooth feel of a great coffee. Sat down and enjoyed great service as well as two cupcakes and can't wait to go back.

    2 Cappuccinos

  • 9.0

    1 review  ·  8 months ago

    I have just started working around the corner and have had great coffee and service every day. Delicious Macarons !!!

  • 8.0

    1 review  ·  1 year ago

    Cute little cafe with a wonderful selection of cupcakes- reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and greeted us at the door. Totally recommend!

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Name Cupcake Espresso
Address Shop 2, 38 Bolton Street, Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
Phone 4929 1990
Email info@cupcakeespresso.com.au
Equipment Wega
Beans Peaberrys - Seattle Blend
Opening Hours
Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday6:00pm - 6:00pm