Ugly Duckling

Ugly Duckling Ugly duckling Cafe is the go-to coffee and casual all day dining venue for students, CDU staff and locals! Restaurant

Offering quality beans from Seven Miles Roasters in Sydney at an affordable price for all students, staff.

22/06/2026

☕️Bold flavour.Smooth finish.
Experience the unique taste of Arnhem Blend, brewed fresh and made to brighten your day.
✨✨One sip and you’ll be back for more.

18/06/2026

Fresh.Healthy.Delicious🥬☘️
🍉Mixed Fruit Cup
🥣Muesli Cup
🥥Chia Pot

The perfect grab-and-go breakfast or healthy snack.
Made fresh daily with quality ingredients and packed with goodness in every bite.

✨💫Come and discover your new favourite today !

Your schedule might be packed, but your lunch shouldn't be boring. 🥪🌪️We know the feeling: you’ve got ten minutes betwee...
18/05/2026

Your schedule might be packed, but your lunch shouldn't be boring. 🥪🌪️

We know the feeling: you’ve got ten minutes between classes and a hunger that coffee alone won't fix. That’s why we keep our cabinet stacked with a literal 'choose your own adventure' of fresh options. From the loaded rolls that keep you full until dinner to the freshly prepped salads that won't give you that 3 PM slump.

17/05/2026

There is the library for the grind, the lecture hall for the listen, and then there is here. 🦢🌿

We like to think of our cafe as the 'third space', that middle ground where you aren't a student ID number or a deadline-chaser, just someone enjoying a perfectly pulled Seven Miles brew. It’s the place where the hum of the espresso machine replaces the buzz of notifications.

Whether you’re claiming a corner for a solo deep-dive or meeting a mate to finally talk about something other than uni, we’ve set the stage. Come find your seat and let the day slow down for a minute. ☕️✨

15/05/2026

There is no sound quite like the first grind of the morning. 🌪️🫘

Before the doors even open, we’re back here dialling in our Seven Miles beans to make sure the extraction is exactly where it needs to be. We’re looking for that perfect, tiger-striped crema and that heavy, chocolatey aroma that tells us the coffee is ready to do its job.

These beans don't just happen; they’re roasted with precision and ground to order so you get every bit of that hidden energy. If your brain is still in 'snooze mode,' come follow the scent to the counter. We’ve got the cure. 🦢☕️

There is a specific kind of music in the shop that has nothing to do with our speakers. 🎶☕️It’s the sound of pages turni...
15/05/2026

There is a specific kind of music in the shop that has nothing to do with our speakers. 🎶☕️

It’s the sound of pages turning, the soft 'clink' of a spoon against a ceramic mug, and the low hum of a deep conversation over two Flat Whites. We love looking out and seeing our space being used exactly how it was intended, as a sanctuary for the thinkers and a clubhouse for the mates.

Whether you’re hidden behind a laptop or catching up on the weekend’s news, we’re just glad to be the backdrop to your morning. Thanks for bringing the life into our four walls today. 🦢✨

Think of us as the official circuit breaker for your brain. 🧠⚡️When the walk between Building A and Building Blue starts...
10/05/2026

Think of us as the official circuit breaker for your brain. 🧠⚡️

When the walk between Building A and Building Blue starts to feel like a trek across the desert, or the library's silence is getting a bit too loud, we are the perfect halfway point. We’ve designed this space to be the 'reset button' for your day. 🧘‍♂️☕️

It’s a chance to drop the heavy bag, trade the screen glare for the smell of fresh Seven Miles beans, and grab a loaded sando before heading back into the fray. You don't have to stay long, just long enough to find your centre again. 🦢✨

Some pairings just don't need an explanation. A rich, syrupy Seven Mile latte and a golden, flaky croissant is one of th...
09/05/2026

Some pairings just don't need an explanation. A rich, syrupy Seven Mile latte and a golden, flaky croissant is one of them. 🥐☕️✨

We love watching the ritual: the first sip of bold espresso followed by that unmistakable 'crunch' of a perfectly baked pastry. It’s a texture game, silky micro-foam meeting buttery, shattered layers of dough. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you slow down for five minutes, even when your inbox is screaming.

Treat yourself to the gold standard of morning breaks. We’ve got the machine fired up and the pastry trays ready. 🦢🙌

A sandwich shouldn't just be 'food', it should be a masterpiece of engineering. 🏗️🥪We’re tired of seeing sandwiches that...
08/05/2026

A sandwich shouldn't just be 'food', it should be a masterpiece of engineering. 🏗️🥪

We’re tired of seeing sandwiches that fall apart after the first bite or leave you with nothing but a mouthful of dry crust at the end. Our kitchen team builds these with a focus on 'edge-to-edge' coverage. We’re talking fresh, crusty bread that can actually handle the weight of premium fillings, perfectly layered so you get every flavour in every single mouthful. 🥖✨

We exclusively pour Seven Miles because we’re obsessed with the complexity they bring to the cup. It’s not just 'bitter ...
04/05/2026

We exclusively pour Seven Miles because we’re obsessed with the complexity they bring to the cup. It’s not just 'bitter caffeine', it’s notes of rich chocolate, a hint of fruit, and that syrupy finish that lingers long after your first sip. 🍫✨

We treat these beans with the respect they deserve, dialling in the grind every single morning to make sure that the hard work of the farmers and roasters ends up as the best part of your day. Come taste the difference of a bean that’s been treated right. 🦢🙌

Address

Charles Darwin University, Building Red 1, Ellengowan Drive
Casuarina, NT
0810

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+61889466163

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