Deep in the heart of the Fremantle market and wedged between a homewares stall and a cupcake stand, Black Cherries espresso is one of the shining lights in the Freo coffee scene. It’s not a cafe, but it is an authentic coffee experience. Barista Tim Lock mans a table tennis table sized stall that contains a Cimbali espresso machine, five stools and a small counter for resting your coffee on. Despite its humble appearance however, the coffee is top quality, easily some of the best south of the river, and Tim obviously loves what he does. Using local coffee producers Toby’s estate and Dark star coffee, there is a different single origin bean on offer everyday. Unfortunately those days are only Market days – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday Mondays. You also have to elbow aside other market stall holders on their coffee breaks, but the service is snappy enough that the wait is never too long. Black Cherries is an ideal place to stop for a mid market pick me up before heading to buy your fruit and vegetables, or, being Fremantle, your dream catcher and healing crystals.
