Black and White Espresso Bar
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Black and White Espresso Bar is a small, calm cafe on George Street in The Rocks, close to Sydney's historic harbour precinct. It serves coffee, bagels and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. It suits a quick coffee or a relaxed morning, and Barney & Bligh Reserve is a one-minute walk away.
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About Black and White Espresso Bar
Food at Black and White Espresso Bar
Breakfast and lunch are served. Reviewers mention the bagels most, including one with bacon, cream cheese and avocado and another with cheese, with generous fillings. Sandwiches are also on the menu, along with the Good Morning Roll the cafe is known for in The Rocks. The website also lists Tuga pastries and Butter Boy cookies. Vegetarian options are available.
What to order: Bagels with generous fillings
Coffee and drinks
The house blend is Single O's Reservoir, with a rotating selection of single-origin coffees. Reviewers praise the coffee as well made and tasting great, in reviews from 2026.
Facilities at Black and White Espresso Bar
What visitors say about Black and White Espresso Bar?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the coffee, the bagels and the friendly, attentive staff.
- 💬Reviewers describe the cafe as a calm, comfortable place to sit, and some mention the history of The Rocks around it.
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Visitor tips for Black and White Espresso Bar
- ✓The outdoor tables are the preferred spot, one reviewer says.
- ✓It closes by 3pm on weekdays, so a morning visit gives the most choice.
- ✓It has step-free access and outdoor seating, which suits a stop with children.
Getting to Black and White Espresso Bar
Black and White Espresso Bar is at 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000. Barney & Bligh Reserve and First Fleet Park are each about a one-minute walk away, and Foundation Park is three minutes away.
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Does Black and White Espresso Bar have vegetarian food?
Yes, vegetarian options are available. Vegan options are not confirmed.
Is Black and White Espresso Bar good for families?
It has step-free access and outdoor tables. A kids menu and high chairs are not confirmed.
Is there outdoor seating at Black and White Espresso Bar?
Yes, there are outdoor tables, which one reviewer prefers to the indoor seating.