Expresso Lab

Expresso Lab is a small, well-reviewed cafe at Shop 4/28B Northumberland Road in Auburn, trading long hours seven days a week. Regulars rate the smooth Campos coffee, matcha, acai bowls, cheesecakes and fresh juices, along with chicken sandwiches and a friendly, polite counter crew.

The dog setup

There is no published dog policy, so plan around the outdoor seating out front with your dog leashed beside you rather than assuming anything indoors. The space is compact, water bowls are not confirmed, and weekday mornings are the quiet window for one of the limited outdoor spots. A quick check with staff on your first visit settles it.

For a proper run, Handley Street Fenced Dog Park is in Auburn itself, and nearby Piccolo Me Lidcombe and Urbano Organic Coffee Traders in Homebush are other coffee options on this side of Parramatta Road. More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly cafes guide and the Auburn destination page.