Dulce Chico

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26 Russell St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Essendon's beloved Latin American bakery for empanadas, alfajores and proper South American coffee.

A cosy hole-in-the-wall counter beside Essendon station, with warm Latin American hospitality and a relaxed, music-filled backdrop.

Authentic Argentinian, Colombian, Chilean and Uruguayan recipes; housemade pastries and custom celebration cakes; Spanish-speaking staff.

Strongly authentic. reviewers from Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay say it tastes like home, with several reviews written in Spanish.

Very affordable. $5 beef empanadas and low daily coffee spend are repeatedly called a bargain.

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Comparing options? See Mi Gente nearby · 4.8
4.7Curateria Score
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Google rating4.7 ★ · 71 reviews
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26 Russell St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Essendon

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