Penny Farthing Espresso
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Northcote
"The chai is amazing!"(3 Tips)
"try the free range eggs with salmon and bacon"(4 Tips)
"Quality brunch options"(4 Tips)
"The avocado on toast was spot on too."(2 Tips)
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George Forgan-SmithNovember 26, 2015Great coffee. Pictured is pea and sage bruschetta. Not a huge place and very busy this Friday. I can imagine weekends can he hectic.
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Raj DrHumsSeptember 5, 2017I found a 2hr parking in just walking distance behind the shop. Everything is awesome. Fried eggs and chai and latte and what not..UpvoteDownvote- tien nguyenJanuary 1, 2013decent food, good coffee, great customer service, very chill environment. try the free range eggs with salmon and bacon
UpvoteDownvote - Amos RojterSeptember 22, 2015Great coffee, with a slip telling you where it's from. I like that. The avocado on toast was spot on too.UpvoteDownvote
Tom OvermireDecember 15, 2015Staff were super friendly and my coffee was delicious. Great value too- $3.80 for a magic is good these daze!UpvoteDownvote
Vince ©️🇦🇺🇮🇹November 15, 2014Perfect gluten free options available, even for severe celiacs! Everyone loved their dish.UpvoteDownvote
Love this place. Great coffee, good for people watching. Best in the North.UpvoteDownvote
Chloe ChignellSeptember 18, 2014One of the best coffee's in melbourne, all shots are double ristretto. Service isn't speedy so don't go in a rush.UpvoteDownvote- Avocado smash, corn fritters, omelette with mushrooms, oh, and the coffees!UpvoteDownvote
Bonsai FoiFebruary 17, 2011Penny's now does dinner! All meals come in entree or main sizes and some fun coffee cocktails on offer too!
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Mike StevensMay 15, 2011The baked eggs with pumpkin et al is scrumptious. Good job on the coffee, also.UpvoteDownvote
Alister RobbieMarch 20, 2011Fantastic coffee, and a choice of beans. a true Melbourne coffee haven.
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Fare thee well, 5senses. PFE's roasting its own blend and single Os now.Upvote2Downvote
- The chai is amazing! All the nice touches too.UpvoteDownvote
No brainer, but try the coffee. It is sensational.UpvoteDownvote
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