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Collingwood Black Espresso & Bar

35 Collingwood St, Albion QLD 4010, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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35 Collingwood St, Albion QLD 4010, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Collingwood Black Espresso & Bar

Tucked along Albion's backstreets, this rustic timber-and-brick warehouse serves serious espresso with leafy open-air breathing room. Regulars head straight for the outdoor terrace—grabbing their pours through the footpath servery window with their dogs resting beside full water bowls. The counter pulls custom roast profiles alongside morning staples like breakfast tacos and triple chocolate brownie cookies. Come Friday night, the rear courtyard comes alive around food trucks, cold drinks, and a crackling fire pit.

  • Converted Warehouse Precinct: Timber paneling, exposed brick, and an outdoor terrace with a walk-up window framed by cargo box architecture.
  • Dog-Friendly Footpath Setup: Spacious terrace layout welcoming pups on daily walks, complete with supplied water bowls and fast footpath servery pickups.
  • Courtyard Sessions & Food Trucks: Evenings and weekends feature visiting food trucks, live acoustic sets, and an open fire pit in the courtyard bar.
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Why Choose Collingwood Black Espresso & Bar

Discover why locals choose this rustic Albion warehouse for daily specialty coffee, relaxed dog walks, and lively weekend gatherings.

  • Consistently Mastered Specialty Coffee

    Expert baristas serve consistent Seven Miles coffee with custom roast selections and bean options tailored to customer taste.

    The coffee is always consistent and delicious. It’s never a bad coffee.

    Leah Keating

  • Warm and Uplifting Daily Hospitality

    Guests are greeted with genuine personal care and compassion from a dedicated team that elevates daily morning coffee rituals.

    the gorgeous and compassionate team of people behind the counter are what make visiting them such a special everyday ritual.

    Angus Squire-Bisset

  • Spacious Dog-Friendly Terrace & Walkup

    The open-air terrace provides convenient street-level walkup pickup and thoughtful amenities like water bowls for neighborhood dog walkers.

    With dogs we were looking for somewhere with outside or open area seating area, good access to footpath and plenty of seating room. The outdoor terrace beside Collingwood Black Espresso ticked all these boxes.

    Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus

  • Thoughtful Industrial Space for Work Breaks

    The converted industrial barn layout features abundant natural light, quiet nooks, and background music ideal for remote productivity.

    Really lovely Cafe. So much thought has been put into it; the lighting, music and overall industrial feel. An absolute pleasure to work from.

    Pat Wood

  • Lively Weekend Food Trucks & Live Music

    Vibrant weekend and evening activations feature visiting food trucks alongside live acoustic performers and an outdoor fire pit.

    Great place for a meal from the food trucks and a drink, accompanied by a really good solo performer. Atmosphere is excellent.

    Cameron Hopkins

  • Spacious Warehouse Precinct & Hidden Courtyard Bar

    A hidden rustic warehouse setting connects an espresso cafe with an expansive rear courtyard and bar precinct suited for group gatherings.

    Best kept secret in Brisbane - I walked into the front cafe in search of coffee and discovered this gorgeous bar and event space out back.

    Cheyne Grace

Customer-favorite breakfast bites and baked treats to accompany your morning brew

  • Breakfast Tacos

    the breakfast tacos here rock!!

    Craig Holt

  • Triple Choc Brownie Cookies

    small range of snacks but they were decadent, especially the triple choc brownie cookies

    Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus

  • Bacon & Egg Roll

    The Bacon & Egg Roll was delicious too.

    Stuart Delaney (STUPOT)

  • Walnut and Zucchini Bread

    Today I'm having a toasted and buttered Walnut and Zucchini bread, washed down with a naughty all inclusive Iced Coffee...yum!

    Vanessa McFarlane

Beyond the menu

Distinctive, thoughtful details that elevate visits at Collingwood Black Espresso & Bar

  • Personalized Coffee and Roast Consultation

    Baristas ask guests for their exact roast preference and preparation style, offering different beans and light or dark profiles.

  • Dedicated Water Bowls for Dogs

    Outdoor terrace visitors walking their pets are provided with water bowls directly by the staff.

  • Fire Pit and Visiting Food Trucks

    Evening and weekend community activations feature visiting food trucks alongside an outdoor fire pit and live solo performers.

  • Upcycled Cargo Box and Salvaged Fixtures

    Hand-washing facilities feature upcycled industrial elements, including an outdoor cargo box restroom with exposed piping and a rustic sink.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering, parking, and timing your visit to Collingwood Black.

  • Order Inside, Pick Up at the Footpath Servery

    Order inside at the counter, then head to the footpath servery window to pick up your drinks without crowding interior tables.

  • Aim Early for On-Street Parking

    Arrive early in the day if driving; on-street parking along Collingwood Street is easier to find in the morning before weekend crowds build up.

  • Plan Weekend Visits for Expanded Food Trucks

    Visit on weekends or Friday nights if you want full hot meals and rotating food trucks alongside the bar, as weekday food options are more limited.

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