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I visit Benchmark frequently, but they do need to lift their game. Coffee is great on a good day, but inconsistent. Service is consistently smile-free…
Brad
Benchmark Expresso
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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 y…
Andrew Collins
Benchmark Expresso
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Horrible service. The staff didnt even look like they wanted to be there. No smile. No greeting. No manners. Would not be coming here again.…
Eunifoodie
Benchmark Expresso
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6 Reviews on “Benchmark Expresso”
I visit Benchmark frequently, but they do need to lift their game. Coffee is great on a good day, but inconsistent. Service is consistently smile-free. Food is cheap but you get what you pay for… good for a quick snack though.
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.
Horrible service. The staff didnt even look like they wanted to be there. No smile. No greeting. No manners. Would not be coming here again.
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 Choripn 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.