Switchman Espresso
Switchman Espresso at Sydney's Central Station offers convenience for travelers but delivers mixed experiences. While some customers praise the fresh sandwiches and quick service, many report inconsistent coffee quality, card-only payment with controversial surcharges, and variable customer service. A practical stop for train passengers in a hurry, but expect basic offerings rather than specialty coffee.
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2 weeks ago
⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️🚫🚫🚫 ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC SERVICE GUYS …. The girl was just chatting with some friends and burnt my sandwich & I asked her to cut it half and was not done. Is it because they don’t care and “Centrally “ located … I am going to take it up with the the rail authority for sure ! Because this is unfair to passengers in a hurry No smile BUT only cold attitude Please make sure you get your basic stuff elsewhere before boarding the train … 📛📛📛📛📛🆘🆘
2 months ago
I had an oat mocha — rich and chocolatey — and the coconut bread was so fragrant and tasty. The staff were kind, even though they were super busy and couldn’t take cash. Long queues, but worth the wait. Great spot to stop by if you're passing through!
3 weeks ago
Ok;after reading reviews It wasnt just us. They don't accept cash but add a surcharge on to the cost which is illegal by Accc.so they actually must include the cost of the surcharge on the price of the goods or services. When questioned about it she the abused my partner. Didn't get anything as we got a refund and was told it would take 1 or 2 days to get a refund.
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