Retroespresso

Retroespresso Coffee and great service
Open Monday to Sunday 5am - 1pm
Phone and Text orders 0429 541 832 Thursday afternoon, the perfect place for a milkshake after school!

We are a community driven café by day, bar by night, passionate about customer service. Our mission:
To serve great and fast coffee at breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. We serve delicious avocado on sourdough, gourmet fruit toast, banana bread, toasted sandwiches, wraps, cakes, milkshakes, smoothies and so much more. After 1:30pm Thursday to Sunday we also open ou

r bar menu offering light meals/tapas. Come down Thursday afternoon or Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings to try everyone's favourite Prosciutto Pizza, or one of our sharing platters over a bottle of bubbles. (Vegetarian and gluten free options available; wine, beer, spirits, juices, soft drinks available). Friday night: Frenchy Fridays with Lanson champagne and food on special!

“Sunday Session” every Sunday afternoon, with free live music from 3 until 5pm in our outside courtyard! We are open for functions (for info and bookings contact [email protected])

Pop on in tomorrow morning for your FREE Coffee, first 100 coffees! We all know you need a win and it tastes like a warm...
08/05/2026

Pop on in tomorrow morning for your FREE Coffee, first 100 coffees!
We all know you need a win and it tastes like a warm beverage on a cold morning 😁⭐️☕️

FREE COFFEE... Get a Coffee on us this Mother's Day (10/05) at Retro Espresso in Wavell Heights.

Hello Retro community! This weekend we will be holding an early mother’s day celebration! What’s better than one celebra...
26/04/2026

Hello Retro community!
This weekend we will be holding an early mother’s day celebration!
What’s better than one celebration? Two!
There is nothing stronger than a bond between a mother and their child besides our coffee! 😉
Come join us and our neighbours to celebrate this day!
We will be offering coffee deals throughout the day for the day only so a mother or not - come see us for good coffee and even better deals 🫶🏻
Most people don’t know but we have a courtyard behind our cafe!
Pop in next door at Yvette jewellery for free sweet and savoury treats and a viewing of their amazing gem collection
Then come on over to us for coffee and a great hangout spot including a chalk board and a big chest of toys for the little ones 🧸👧🧒
We hope to see you all there 💐💞

Hey everyone! This Saturday is Anzac day and we will be shut the whole day! Not to worry though!We will be open again on...
20/04/2026

Hey everyone!
This Saturday is Anzac day and we will be shut the whole day!
Not to worry though!
We will be open again on Sunday the 26th ☺️
Lest we Forget and have a great weekend. ☕️🫶🏻

Big news! Our coffee shop has a new owner from 20 April 2026Don’t worry it’s still the same team, same coffee, same grea...
19/04/2026

Big news!
Our coffee shop has a new owner from 20 April 2026
Don’t worry it’s still the same team, same coffee, same great vibes you love.
The new owner is excited to be part of the community and keep everything you enjoy just the way it is.
Thank you for all your support over the 16 years we have owned Retro.
It’s been a privilege serving you, and I’ll be working closely with the new owner to make sure the transition is
smooth.
See you in the shop! 😚☕️🙏

Good Morning to our Retro community! After some time away from social media to focus on our cafe, we have decided to bec...
18/04/2026

Good Morning to our Retro community!
After some time away from social media to focus on our cafe, we have decided to become more active on our socials! Due to past technical difficulties, we have made a new instagram account that we will be using to post new updates, events and more! Come follow us and see what we have going on 🫶🏻🤎☕️

https://www.instagram.com/wavellretroespresso?igsh=MTZva3FpdWxoZDdmbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

31/10/2025

We are hiring 2 x Barista All Rounders Casual Full Time

We’re on the hunt for an experienced, bubbly, and confident Barista / All-Rounder to join our vibrant team at Retroespresso! We’re all about great coffee, friendly vibes, and building lasting relationships with our cherished regulars. If you're passionate about coffee, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a fun, close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For
- Availability to work 32-38 hours per week during early morning shifts (4:45 am–1:00 pm).
- Own transport to reliably start shifts at 4:45 am.
- At least 2 years of barista experience, with the ability to handle high coffee volumes and maintain quality under pressure.
- A customer-focused attitude and the ability to create positive, engaging experiences for everyone who walks through our doors.
Ability to work seamlessly in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running.

Your Responsibilities
Preparing and serving high-quality coffees.
Engaging with customers and delivering exceptional service.
Assisting with food preparation and general café duties.
Managing daily cash handling, including counting the till.
Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to hygiene standards.
Why Join Us?

At Retroespresso, we’re more than just a team—we’re a family. We’re a tight-knit group that values collaboration, good laughs, and making every customer feel like part of our little coffee community. If you’re ready to bring your skills, personality, and coffee passion to the table, we’ll make sure you feel right at home.

Job Details:
Employment Type: Casual Full Time

Schedule:
4-8 hour shifts (5 days).
Morning availability Monday to Sunday.
Rotating roster with some public holiday and weekend shifts.
Location Requirement:
You must be able to reliably commute to or relocate near Wavell Heights, QLD 4012 before starting the role.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, reach out to us and tell us why you’d make an excellent addition to the Retroespresso team. We can’t wait to meet you!

Send a message to learn more

We’ve heard you—and we’ve listened! We know times are tough, so to make things a little easier, we’ve worked with our su...
20/05/2025

We’ve heard you—and we’ve listened! We know times are tough, so to make things a little easier, we’ve worked with our suppliers to reduce costs and have removed our EFTPOS and weekend surcharges. We hope this helps, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

Due to maintenance we will be CLOSED 9AM onwards tomorrow (30/04). We apologise and thank you for your understanding!
29/04/2025

Due to maintenance we will be CLOSED 9AM onwards tomorrow (30/04). We apologise and thank you for your understanding!

Good morning coffee lovers! We're brewing from 5am–12pm this ANZAC Public Holiday, rain or shine! Swing by for your coff...
24/04/2025

Good morning coffee lovers! We're brewing from 5am–12pm this ANZAC Public Holiday, rain or shine! Swing by for your coffee fix.

Happy Easter Weekend from Retro Espresso!Wishing all our amazing customers a safe, happy, and relaxing long weekend. We’...
17/04/2025

Happy Easter Weekend from Retro Espresso!
Wishing all our amazing customers a safe, happy, and relaxing long weekend. We’ll be OPEN right through the Easter break with adjusted hours: 5AM – 12PM daily so you can still get your coffee fix!
Please note: A public holiday surcharge will apply.
Thanks for your continued support – we can’t wait to see you!

Address

194 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights
Brisbane, QLD
4012

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 1pm
Tuesday 5am - 1pm
Wednesday 5am - 1pm
Thursday 5am - 1pm
Friday 5am - 1pm
Saturday 5am - 1pm
Sunday 5am - 1pm

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