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XS Espresso UNSW

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XS Espresso UNSW is a busy campus cafe on the ground floor of the Biological Sciences building at UNSW Kensington, known for all-day breakfast and brunch plates and over-the-top thick shakes. It has a bright, open room with outdoor tables, and Michael Birt Gardens is a 2-minute walk away.

Student lunchBreakfast and brunchDessert and shakesWeekday meetupsOutdoor tables

About XS Espresso UNSW

Food at XS Espresso UNSW

The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with vegetarian options and a kids' menu. Reviewers name the XS stack, a three-topping omelet, an almond croissant and a Biscoff crepe. Dessert is a feature: the thick shakes arrive piled with waffle, chocolate sauce, cookies and lollies, and reviewers also mention the Berry Blast and a gluten-free brownie.

What to order: Biscoff crepe · XS stack · Thick shake

Coffee and drinks

Reviewers mention a mocha and a pistachio latte, though one found the latte too sweet. Coffee is a side act to the food and shakes here.

Facilities at XS Espresso UNSW

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌾Gluten-free
🧒Kids' menu
🌤️Outdoor seating
♿Step-free entry

What visitors say about XS Espresso UNSW?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Breakfast plates and sweet dishes such as the crepe and almond croissant get repeated praise.
  • 💬The thick shakes are a draw, though reviewers describe them as very sweet.
  • 💬Staff are described as welcoming, and the room fills at lunch but tables are usually found.

Near XS Espresso UNSW

Visitor tips for XS Espresso UNSW

  • ✓The cafe is inside the campus building and hard to spot from outside; look for the Biological Science building (D26) before heading in.
  • ✓It closes at 4pm on weekdays and is shut on weekends, earlier than the other XS locations.
  • ✓Lunchtime is crowded; sit outside if the room is full.
  • ✓Michael Birt Gardens and Library Lawn are both a 2-minute walk for a takeaway coffee.

Getting to XS Espresso UNSW

G05 and G05a, Ground Floor, Biological Science building (D26), UNSW Kensington campus. Enter the campus and follow signs to D26; it is easiest to find from inside the campus.

FAQ

Is XS Espresso UNSW open on weekends?

No, it opens Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.

Does XS Espresso UNSW have outdoor seating?

Yes, it has outdoor tables, and reviewers often sit outside.

Is there a kids' menu at XS Espresso UNSW?

Yes, there is a kids' menu, along with vegetarian options.

Which park is closest to XS Espresso UNSW?

Michael Birt Gardens is about 125 metres away, a 2-minute walk.