Cook & Archies

This place is always packed (always a good barometer), the food is high quality, the staff very friendly/​accommodating & quick… great coffee too

Only been for breakfast/​brunch a couple of times but the food is consistently value for money! They are happy to make changes to your suit what you want, friendly staff. It’s usually a full house for brekky but calms down around 10:30ish. The selection of take away looks just as good as eating in! Good coffee and juices too. Definitely worth a visit!

This was my work local for a couple of weeks while working in Sydney. This place is always busy and you will always be in someone’s way while lining up. The salads are exotic and packed with flavour. They make great Mediterranean inspired sandwiches. The coffees are good though the hot chocolates are a bit watery. Service is good with friendly staff. The owner is very friendly. I will miss this place when I leave Sydney.

Cook & Archies is my work local. Today I decided that I loved them so much that I would write a review. Why?
They didn’t look at me like an idiot when I asked them to put my lunch in a reusable container.
The food is always good, the banter light and fluffy, coffee very decent and though it would be nicer if i was a bit cheaper, I don’t mind paying when it tastes really good.
And they don’t look at me like an idiot when I take my Keep Cup in for a coffee.

This place is always busy! Every time I come for a bite to eat, I find myself glancing at my watch, counting the seconds to receive my food. Partially because I’m generally impatient, but mostly because I hate waiting for the delicious food that Cook and Archies serves. It’s a friendly place with high ceilings, bright ambience, and snug tables. This place is in Surry Hills, not too far from Central station. I love eating breakfast here because the eggs are consistently and perfectly soft-​poached. They are served with a sourdough toast and a choice of different sides. I usually opt for a simple side of greens.
Lunch is also a terrific time to drop by Cook and Archies, especially if you’re a fan of great sandwiches. There are always specials on the menu. The first thing I do when I come around lunchtime is check the blackboard to see if I’m craving any of today’s offerings. There are also standard sandwiches like a hearty chicken club. I would also recommend the delicious smoked trout salad, served with capers, a soft poached egg, and a lemon grapefruit dressing.
Even those who are rushed can enjoy a breakfast here. Last time I passed by, there was a takeaway special available only until 11AM: a bacon and egg roll with a coffee for only $ 7.50.