Churro Time
A churros and dessert spot on the Cairns Esplanade, rated 4.7 across more than 430 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Churro Time sits on the Esplanade in Cairns, along the city's popular waterfront in tropical north Queensland. A dedicated churros and dessert spot, it's earned a strong reputation for its freshly made churros and sweet treats — the kind of fun, crowd-pleasing place that's become a genuine favourite for a sweet indulgence near the waterfront.
The appeal is that combination of fresh, delicious churros, a great range of toppings and dips and a relaxed setting on the popular Esplanade, perfect for a sweet treat, a dessert after dinner or an indulgence while strolling the foreshore. A spot that's nailed a fun, distinctive treat like the churro becomes a real favourite, and Churro Time has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 430 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The menu, churros, toppings, opening hours and pricing vary, and it gets busy on warm evenings and over the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a plate of fresh churros, it's often just a matter of dropping in on the Cairns Esplanade.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 22:15
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 22:15
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 22:15
- Friday
- 16:00 – 22:15
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 22:15
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 22:15
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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