Benchmark Expresso - Sydney

Very well priced for its location, the coffee is good and you can get great brekky rolls, etc. Came here a couple of times when in Sydney and whilst you can prob go a bit upmarket from here, we found the brekky and efficient service hit the spot.

Have been here for morning tea, cakes, lunch and coffees and all seem to be very good. Servers are always smiling and friendly and the ladies are atttractive and well groomed. No attitude here and they always deserve a tip. Food and cakes also worth trying out. Interesting place to watch others and the QVB across the road is always an interesting building to observe.

Benchmark packs a surprisingly hefty punch despite its petite size. Nestled in a nook between the Cuban Place and Newton's Pharmacy opposite the QVB, you'll walk right past if you're not looking. Once you're here, order your coffee of choice plus a Choripán roll with Chimichurri sauce a house specialty and you'll have change from a tenner. Banter between regulars and staff keeps the atmosphere warm despite being right in the city.During the week, expect a long line of caffeine starved suits until the 9 am mark; even so, you can usually find a seat outside to sit and eat. Of a Saturday, Jim or Gab stick around until 1pm or so, and it's relaxed the whole day.Bonus points to Benchmark for offering healthy fresh juices, Bonsoy; almond milk (so many places in the CBD don't) and no EFTPOS surcharge even on a $3 purchase.

Great coffee and the service and hospitality was fantastic . The seating outside is a bonus ad you get to admire the beautiful QVB building. I tried the Argentino sandwich which was brilliant.

New addition to York St and welcome around QVB as outside of Workshop it can be hard to find a decent coffee on a Saturday. And this is Decent coffee. In fact I had two, along with a super short caramel biscuit and better than usual toasted banana bread. There's a few tables on the pavement for those who wish to linger otherwise as a grab and go heart starter, I would suggest Benchmark is worthy of a try if it's on your path.