Simon Food Favourites: Espresso on York

06 February 2018

Espresso on York, CBD Sydney (31 Jan 2018)

Corner York Street & Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
https://www.instagram.com/espressoonyork/

$3 coffee all day long

There's plenty of coffees in the CBD for $3.50 but $3 is a pretty rare find. Cappuccino ($3) using Schibello Caffé coffee had a good hit of flavour. There's a few stools for a casual sit down. Only takeaway coffee cups available but I guess you could always bring you're own as well. They don't do loyalty cards or BYO cup discounts which is reasonable since the coffee is already so cheap. Back in 2010 I remember visiting when the coffees were only $2.

08 September 2010

Espresso on York: Best value espresso coffee in Sydney (7 Sept 2010)

Cnr York & Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Cheapest good coffee in Sydney?

I first read about this tiny unassuming coffee kiosk on The Internet Chef and had the opportunity to check it out today after finishing my lunch from QVB Gourmet Seafood and noticing Bacco Wine Bar Pasticceria will soon be opening a new shop in the Queen Victoria Building. SMH Good Living mentions Espresso on York in their research article about Coffee Chains Stores and how Tony Diakis serves up an impressive 300 coffees a day. With no one waiting before me it only took him a minute or so to make my Cappuccino ($2/small) with one sugar which was pretty smooth with minimal bitterness and provided a decent depth of flavour throughout the cup and finished off with a slightly milky brew. For only $2 Tony sure makes a decent cup of coffee that I'd be happy to order again — I can't think of anywhere else that can make a decent espresso coffee for less.

If you're passing by and in need of a caffeine fix then give them a go and let me know what you think.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Very cheap, Decent coffee, Friendly and down-to-earth service

CONS: Potential delay when busy, No table seating available

MUST TRY: Hot chocolate next time to compare to Caffé Due Mondi

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