Benchmark Expresso - Sydney

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.

Benchmark, despite its petite size, packs a surprisingly violent blow. Nestled in a nook between the Cuban place and the Newton's pharmacy opposite the QVB, you go over immediately if you do not search. As soon as you are here, order your coffee with the choice as well as a Choripán role with Chimichurri sauce - a house specialties - and you will switch from a tennner. Beer between regulars and staff keeps the atmosphere warm, though she was right in the city. Expect a long range of caffeine hunger suits until 9:00 am during the week; Nevertheless, you can usually find a seat outside to sit and eat. From a Saturday, Jim or gave up until 1 pm or something, and it's all day relaxed. Bonus points on benchmark for healthy fresh juices, bonsis; Almond milk (so many places in the CBD) - and no EFTPOS surcharge up to a purchase of $ 3.

Great coffee and service and hospitality was fantastic. The seating outside is a bonus suit that you can admire the beautiful QVB building. I tried the Argentino sandwich that was brilliant.