Nice trendy spot conveniently located right by the hotel I was staying at. Two thumbs up! Go check it out. read more

This is the best place in CBD to check out Sydney's cafe culture! The line is always super long but it moves fast and the food/drinks are well worth the wait. I would come here for breakfast every day if it wasn't on the other side of the globe... The regular latte and a chai latte are both perfectly smooth and beautifully presented. We also shared the smoked salmon avocado bruschetta and the feta, avocado and tomato bruschetta which are made with amazingly fresh produce that tasted like there's a vegetable garden in the back. They are served on GIANT delicious fresh baked slices of bread. We also bought a chicken sandwich as a to-go lunch to eat later but it had been consumed within 15 minutes of us leaving the place. Highly recommend! read more

Workshop Espresso - Regular and chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Note: This is outside the mall I got the F.A.T.: Feta, Avocado, Tomato. Delicious. Perfect amount of everything. Fantastic bread too. I also had the lemon and honey tea, where all the honey seemed to be at the bottom of the pot :( I would suggest to them to get the crystalized honey that will melt and disperse as the hot water goes in. Cute pot though. read more

Workshop Espresso - F.A.T. - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

As you alight from Town Hall station the first thing you'll likely see is the throng of people milling around Workshop waiting for their fix. This place certainly looks the part. Attractive design, attractive staff, attractive nibbles. The place is abuzz with acitivity. I counted no less than 6 people behind the coffee counter, 2 out the back making food to order and 1 girl out the front (taking turns with another girl) to hand out the coffees/food. The service was fast. No doubt about that. 5 stars for service. Today I ordered a bacon and egg roll w/ chilli jam AND my standard litmus test, the large soy latte. The bacon and egg roll was a 4-star delight. It hit the spot. Sadly peeps this is where all the fun ends. The coffee wasn't good, and my expectation was already high. After Gumption yesterday, the coffee at Workshop isn't even in the same galaxy. So whilst everything else about the place seems to be working just peachy and is the reason for the popularity, the coffee just does not cut it. Too weak and uninspired unfortunately... Such a shame :( read more

Workshop Espresso - Bacon + Egg Roll w/ Chili Jam, Workshop Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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The fantastic coffee shop culture in Sydney is so varied and top notch that it can quickly turn you into a bit of a coffee shop snob, and I'll admit that when I stumbled across Workshop Espresso I assumed that it was just some overpriced spot that leveraged it's location to get away with otherwise subpar offerings. I was wrong. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? If I worked in a coffee shop where the location was such that lines ten or fifteen folks deep were commonplace I'd probably be a pretty horrible person to be around come midday, but that's far from the case with the staff at Workshop Espresso, who I've decided are actually the reason Workshop lines get so lengthy. Friendly and cheerful even late in the morning, the staff helped me navigate the menu in a way where you wouldn't have guessed they still had to tend to six people in line behind me. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I don't have a ton of experience with cronuts, but I do know that they're typically pretty spendy stateside being a novelty item and whatnot. With that in mind, I was maybe a bit surprised when my salted caramel cronut came to only $5.50. Not huge but also not small, this was decent value to pair with my coffee, which was also priced competitively. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Good? Yes. Great? Not entirely. The consistency and flavor of my cronut was good, but if I'd closed my eyes and taken I bite I'm not sure I would have known that it was a salted caramel cronut. There was melted caramel on the top yes, but given the flaky nature of the cronut that really only made it such that the first two or so bites tasted like caramel. Outside of being a little bit lumpy things were gravy from there. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? I applaud Workshop Espresso for not falling victim to the trap of being able to get away with sub-par coffee and food items due to a great location. I'll be back, and I'll be back often, but I simply can't say that a cash only spot (where I've decided the cash only nature is also a contributor to the lengthy lines) could commonly trump somewhere that takes cards. That's not my only reason for not giving a star here (I should have gone with the normal and cheaper cronut) No Star Granted. read more

Workshop Espresso - Salted Caramel Cronut: $5.50 - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Sumatra single origin, I can sense the beautiful aroma of flowers and dry finished. It's so nice and strong with pleasant finished for who love the single origin coffee. read more

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This is the first place I have ventured into after bookmarking it based on a few yelp reviews. Exciting times. This little venue pumps out great food and coffee, in a timely manner in the middle of the CBD. I had previously always thought the CBD was a bit of a let down when it came to food and drinks but the last year has seen a few gems popping up. Aesthetically this place has an Italian feel, crossed with trendy, crossed with practicality so pretty much ticks all the boxes. Being in the middle of the CBD I guess it gets a massive amount of Takeaway trade so I was lucky to find a little stool to perch on this morning, albeit a little cramped. I copied a fellow yelper and totally went with the salmon recommendation of Chris H. And boy was it divine. My food came out a smidgen before my coffee which is a pet hate but man they were slammed so I will give them benefit of the doubt this time round. Coffee was solid, although lacking in rich crema, and a bit on the milky side but I might grab a different style next time. All in all I would for sure go back! Loved the feel, loved the staff, loved the food and yay! There is finally some decent coffee in the CBD! read more

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I have been to this place a couple of times for an early morning caffeine hit and the coffee is consistently good. The place is always flat out! With lines sometimes going down the street, which attracts more people to lineup (how I first tried it!) I haven't tried any food from the workshop but the food selection seems simple and tasty. I believe in most cases that simple is tasty. I will defs go back and maybe get a bacon and egg roll.. read more

Workshop Espresso - Mmmmm small flat white $3.50 - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This tiny hole in the wall on George Street became the Go To coffee place for many who work around there! The service is always fantastic. I often grab breakfast there - the chorizo roll is yummy. Be warned. Limited choice on the food menu (not many healthy options...) and it can get very crowded. read more

Workshop Espresso - BAT - bacon Avocado (smashed) Tomato - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Awesome coffee and phenomenal sandwiches. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Sydney. During my stay there, i get my skinny latte from them every morning. The line is always long if you don't go early enough but it's worth it! One day for breakfast I had their BAT sandwich (bacon, avocado, tomato) and i was... blown away. Thick, juicy bacon with generous amount of avocado. I'm a fan. I'm a huge fan. Then I scarfed down the sandwich in 30 seconds. read more

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Workshop Espresso is consistently one of the best coffees in Sydney. Whenever I am in the Town Hall area I stop here and get a coffee. It's a charming little place whose only problem is that it is frequently busy due to its high quality and popularity. It is also a stockist of Sonoma bread (perhaps the best sourdough in Sydney). Get in early if you want a loaf as they disappear quickly. read more

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What on earth is clogging up the footpath? I'm just trying to cross George Street here and hoards of expectant looking coffee drinkers are blocking my path. So of course I just join the queue! This is how I discovered Workshop Espresso. A classic case of 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.' And I'm very glad I did! These guys know their coffee and churn them out in impressive fashion. I'm always a bit dubious when the line moves too quickly - a proper coffee takes some time! - but my wait was just right and my skim cap was gooooood! I now have a coffee card and from now on I shall be doing my bit to block the footpath! read more

Workshop Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Great coffee, great food. Tempted to leave the review at that ;) A friend tipped me off about this place (thanks Mim!), I would not have expected to find this place where it is, nestled in a funky little shop amongst the tall steel and glass buildings surrounding it. The place is only small, but there is a nice, little bench and table to sit and chill, if you feel like it (at least, I was there on a quiet day, not sure if this place gets busier during the week), or just grab your stuff to go and head to the park. I originally just went for the coffee (Tobys estate, btw) en-route somewhere else to get lunch, but the sight of the smashed avocado and smoked salmon bruschetta persuaded me to pull up a bench and order one as well. Two of my favourite things in one dish :) read more

Workshop Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This was one of my first and favourite encounters with Sydney's coffee culture. On George Street opposite the Queen Victoria Building, Workshop is distinguished by the queue that eternally lingers around its premises. The queue is worth joining, too, for the gorgeously silky coffees that it produces. It's the smell that hits you first, about 20 metres down the street, a rich, caffeinated waft of freshly ground coffee beans. They offer the usual varieties of coffee - cappuccino, long black, latte, flat white, hot chocolate, mocha - but made with skill, pace and perfection. Coffee is only one aspect to Workshop. They also offer a delicious range of mueslis, yoghurts, toast and other breakfast-items, chunky sandwiches made with Sonoma bread, baguettes, loaves, rolls, pastries, tarts and nibbly biscuit things for dunking into coffee. Yum. It's popular because it's delicious. But the main reason that people continue to stand in the queue, rather than nipping down the road to another café, is because the staff are just so NICE. Despite frothing out coffees at about 100 mph, they still have time to smile, chat and make each customer feel like a million dollars. Some are on first-name-terms, and conversations that start with 'the usual?' are always a good indication of a fantastic shop. Make sure to visit Workshop for an authentic and uplifting encounter with Sydney's coffee culture. read more

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Little shop front outside the Galeries on George Street that serves excellent coffee. I've only ever bought coffee to go as there isn't much room to dally about and the place is forever busy regardless of day or time. This is prime real estate! They have a quick system to ensure you don't wait too long for your coffee and they manage not to mess up orders. read more

Coffee is a dying art in the states. It's only slowly receiving after the onslaught of Starbucks chains. Not in Sydney though. Throughout my crave of caffeine, my friends wife told me of this gem, and that I had to go if I am a true coffee enthusiast. Let's be real, a cup of joe is cheap, fast, and does not need cream or sugar. That's what this place supplies. However, if you want something fancier for your sweettoooth they will deliver as well! I'll be sure to come back on my next trip! read more

Super friendly staff with great strong coffee. We wanted a cronut so we stopped by and we're pleasantly surprised the staff was so friendly and helpful! Besides the Delish coffee, that's why they get 5 stars. We ordered a regular coffee, latte and cronut for 13.50. The only downside was the seating, it was a little cramped, but they made sure you were comfortable. read more

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After being in Sydney a few days, I fancied a good coffee (one that wasn't from McDonalds or Starbucks), and decided to give Workshop a try based on the Yelp reviews. Queues seem long here (or rather masses of people waiting for their beverage seem huge), but people are served efficiently, and amazingly no one's order seems to get muddled. I tried a latte which was near-perfect. A well-pulled shot of espresso, and milk steamed so well that there were barely any visible bubbles. Everything about the drink was smooth and tasty. They seem to serve a few breakfast bits too, but as there is barely any seating, it might not be easy to enjoy a meal here--though what little seating there is would be fab for people-watching. Definitely worth a try if your in Sydney's CBD. read more

This is a great LITTLE little whole in the wall. Staff happy and friendly and quick service. read more

I think this might be one of the best coffee shops in Sydney. If you judge it by the throngs of people that are constantly lined up outside. I have to say I always stop by and get a coffee when I am hanging around but it can be a little bit hit and miss. If you go in rush hour be prepared to get a fairly rushed coffee. The service is very fast here but fast doesn't mean good. I like a strong coffee and sometimes when I order one when they're busy it often tastes like milk. Thankfully I work weird hours and often go when there is no one their and I have to say that's when the coffee is at it's best. When they take the time and care to make it! Pay attention to the sign in the food cabinet though. The awesome brownie really is the best brownie I've ever had! read more

I know this place gets rave reviews, but I'm not a great fan. Firstly, its primarily a take away joint meaning you're going to be drinking from a paper cup. It is possible to have your coffee in a proper cup, but then you need to squeeze up against the wall. The coffee I had was very nice, but I guess the main complaint is the size of the shop. It's not really big enough to enjoy what they produce. Come here if you need a caffeine fix on the run and you're in the area. It kills any of the chains like Starbucks. read more

If you can score a place to sit, you're doing well. If not - grab a coffee to go anyway. It's delicious, and open Saturdays! The awesome brownie is decadent and rich. Friendly attentive staff and a great place to go for a morning hit of caffeine. read more

Due to our usual coffee shop being closed so early in the morning, my partner and I ventured into new cafe territory. Workshop Espresso offered a good latte without the slightly sour taste I've found in some Sydney coffee shops. The bruschetta with avocado and tomato was tasty, with a good amount of toppings (not skimpy like some). My partner enjoyed her chai latte as well. Although we sat at the little table near the front, I'd recommend choosing take away from here due to limited space inside. It's good and I would happily return (especially for the bruschetta--I'm more or less addicted to avocados) but it doesn't have that special something that would inspire me to rate it a 5. read more

Great coffee in the heart of the city. Really friendly staff and very quick service. They also serve delicious quick snacks like sandwiches with various toppings. Everything is reasonably priced for its location read more

A huge fan of this place because of its location, the coffee, and finally it also opens on Saturday. read more

Workshop Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

My fellow caffeine junkies, take note. For Christmas (in July) this year, Santa has brought Workshop Espresso a shiny new toy: a custom-built KvdW Spirit, which also drives the witches' brews at my all-time favorite Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville (and costs a pretty penny at around $23,000 retail). The Spirit + Toby's Estate coffee beans = definite grounds to sue a place for causing heart attacks. Workshop debutted this beauty on July 1, but I think they're still working out some of the kinks. I stopped by July 6 for a takeaway soy cappuccino ($3.5 (base) + $0.5 for soy), but found the end product surprisingly weak (underextracted for my taste) and too milky. I've had good cups here before, so I suspect it's just a matter of the baristas getting used to the new machine. Will come back soon for a reassessment (and another peek at the curves on that body!). read more

I was in search of a hot breakfast, and a coffee. Workshop Espresso was a close enough walk from Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, about 10 minutes. They are a small café, tucked into the side of busy George Street. You can tell that when the locals are queuing up, that it can't be that bad. I was lucky enough to miss the rush, mind you the baristas have had plenty of practice, and are very efficient. Now being a small, busy place, I wouldn't go bringing the family down. Parties of 1-2 are best. If you are claustrophobic I wouldn't advise sipping here. The piccolo I ordered was good, but not the best I've had. A little on the lukewarm side, with a lack of punch. It had enough flavour to get me through it. I would definitely return for a drive-by coffee, but not for a sit down and chat. Check this place out if you don't drink chain coffee, and you're looking for a quality local spot. Keep up the good work guys. read more

It's one of well known and popular around here in SYD. I tried piccolo and it was yumm

Good coffee and breakfast. There is always a line in the morning but service is fast so it is acceptable. There are so many choices for coffee in Sydney CBD I am feeling so spoiled! read more

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Alright coffee, however, I am not a fan of Toby Estate beans. You can get a better cup of coffee from Blue Birds or Klinks. Which are both round the corner. The food was good - but the pre made sandwiches were average. If you are going to eat there make sure it is made from the menu and not the pre-made stuff. Saying that the staff are extremely friendly. Tried breakfast. Really good. Beacon and egg roll was awesome. If you want food make sure you stop here but if you want coffee I'd keep on moving. read more

Cash only and best for take-away. no Wi-Fi. Amazing coffee and little pastries though! Often busy, so be prepared to wait a sec

I have tried this cafe quite a few times and while the coffee has been great, I have never had velvet crema here. Not to sound too picky, but I do get around to my fair share of cafes in my unending search to find the perfect cup. The last two times I came to the Workshop my dbl macs were a little over espressed and had too much milk for my liking. That said, I am sure that anyone ordering a cap or a latte here will not be disappointed. This cafe certainly falls into the top 5% of cafes in the Sydney CBD. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 9/10 Coffee beans - Workshop coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A read more

Coffee so good you can order it black. Mmm, Sumatran Blue Batak... coffee that's deep, rich and jungly. I can almost see a Sumatran rhino peeking out from the undergrowth (yes, they exist, check it out). Actually, I love a good coffee, but the comparative worth of single origin varities is quite beyond me. But when I stopped by for a takeaway a couple of days ago, this was the coffee du jour and it was more than good. In fact, every time I've had a cuppa here it's been on the superlative scale, not at all the burnt-tasting digestive-tract scarifying fare I usually risk when ordering black coffee. So, by all means try the coffee - if you can get past the crowds that is. This place is tiny, with a coupla stools set up against a bench and one solitary table, and a queue stretching down the street. They serve Sonoma breads - the sandwiches served on funky wooden chopping boards - if you're lucky enough to grab a seat. Otherwise, killer takeaway to sip as you wander the CBD. read more

Workshop Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I'm not much of a coffee drinker, so for me to actually like the coffee from a cafe enough to go back is really saying something and that goes for Workshop. It's probably one of the few good cafes located in the CBD and this one's probably the closest to the heart of the city (or what I think of as the heart, which is the Park St and George St intersection). There is always some sort of a line at this place at any time of the day, but if you're lucky you can sometimes get it when there are only a few people in the queue. This is not really a sit down cafe, its more the kind of place to grab your coffee on the go. The ricotta cannoli are good here too. The service sometimes vary, but apart from that a good place to come back. read more

THE... BEST... MOCHA... period. A large mocha - a pretty large coffee - is $4.50. A standard regular coffee is $3.50. To get through the 15 people waiting in line doesn't take long at all. Why? A super efficient production line if I ever did see one - reminds me of the Cuban cigar factories in that sense - one person for every aspect of creation. One person on the till, one person on the coffee machine, one person on the milk, one person serving the food and one person handing out the coffee. It's baffling how the girl handing out the coffees knows who's coffee is who's given she didn't take the order. Teeny tiny kitchen. Ten or seat so don't expect to linger if you do find a table. Mocha lovers go here now. read more

Workshop is an impressively slick but tiny cafe right in the middle of Sydney. Based on the friends I stay with when in town it's conveniently located opposite QVB and right about where I get off the bus. You have to be prepared to wait or cluey enough to time it well however, because Workshop seems to be permanently packed. If you have a moment in your day, take a seat and not only enjoy your coffee, order the spelt fruit toast. It'll knock your socks off. read more

Great coffee, Really nice pre-made sandwiches with wonderful Sonoma bread. I really recommend this hole in the wall place. Staff are lovely and service fast and efficient. Get in quick though for lunch as the sandwhices run out quick! read more

I don't drink coffee and I LOVE this place. Amazing hot chocolate and the best iced chocolates known to man. The toast with avocado is always delicious but I, someone who eats bacon maybe twice a year, love the bacon-egg-chilli jam roll. Reasonably priced - breakfast and a drink will cost you around $10. The staff are all super nice and helpful, and service is always fast in my experience. I've never seen this place without a substantial queue, but if you can't get a seat, take your coffee and find a bench or table in the Galeries Victoria. I really cannot say enough nice things about Workshop. ETA: Having recently sampled more of their desserts, I can attest that the chocolate brownies are amazing - fresh, moist and so very, very chocolatey. The pear and raspberry muffin is homemade and mindblowing - layers of fresh pear throughout, tons of raspberries, it was lovely. I've never once been disappointed at Workshop. read more

Food was excellent and the coffee were strong - exactly what you need in the morning. Good prices too! Bacon & egg sandwich was $6.50 and BAT (bacon, avocado, tomato) was 9.90. Cheaper than things I found in Melbourne CBD. read more

Workshop Espresso - Bacon & egg sandwich w chili jam - Cafes Near Me - Sydney, NSW

They let one of their douchebag regulars cut ever so obviously in front of me and I haven't forgiven them since. Coffee is just ave Sydney coffee, I don't get the hype. read more