Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 972 reviews

What Tamara Sherif likes about Penny University:
Another favourite of ours and top pick for cafe. Has been our go to lunch spot for a number of years. Best coffee in the city and love the freshly made salads every day. Also very reasonably priced for serving size. Definitely recommended. View all feedback. What SAFireBear doesn't like about Penny University:
I went to this cafe for tea and cake mid-afternoon. The staff were friendly but the cake was very stale. A strong smell of bleach as the staff washed the floor around me also did nothing to enhance the experience. Won't be going back!! View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Ola
14.08.2017 - 14:34

If you don't look closely, you'll miss it! This small eatery is tucked away on a little Street off Rundle .. decent coffee but the best thing about this place i...

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Rosario
14.08.2017 - 14:34

Coffee wise, this is one of the better places I found during my short stay in Adelaide (there seems to be an awful lot of terrible coffee shops). Food wise, I w...

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Triin
14.08.2017 - 14:34

Whilst only a small hole in the wall penny's is a lovely environment that managed itself very well. Yes it's a small space with limited seating but once you're...

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Percival
14.08.2017 - 14:34

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Marcus
14.08.2017 - 14:34

Ok breakfast at penny university. Service was friendly but slow. Food took close to 20-25minutes to come out. They were good enough to make me my requested eg...

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Penny University in Adelaide is a popular but busy cafe that offers a mix of decent coffee and average food options. Some have found the prices to be high for small portions, while others have praised the delicious desserts like the snickers cannoli. The environment is described as cozy and homely, making it a great spot to visit during a lunch break. The menu offers a variety of salads and meat dishes that you can mix and match to create a satisfying meal. Despite some minor flaws like chipped plates and slow service, the overall experience at Penny University seems to be positive, with highlights being the French toast, smoked salmon dish, and Shakshuka. So, if you're willing to overlook the hustle and bustle, Penny University is definitely worth a try for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 45 reviews
Eloise
27.07.2023 - 12:35

pennys is close to the office so we often come here for lunch, the chicken and fish with optional salads are always a wonderful healthy choice. pennys is an ins...

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Ardith
27.07.2023 - 12:35

Had a take away coffee yesterday which was good, so went back for breakfast today. Coffee again was excellent, but our food came out on the cold side of barely...

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melissaandjared
27.07.2023 - 12:35

Very busy upon arrival and staff a little stressed but trying to keep up service. The salads in the window looked fresh and delicious. I asked if I could stray...

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Suzannah
27.07.2023 - 12:35

Excellent From start to finish ...... recommended to this cafe for breakfast from a lady in Rundle Mall selling shoes. I did ask where we should have Brunch.......

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Clemmie
27.07.2023 - 12:35

Great coffee and service smashing people and good easy location t find. Next to Rundle mall a great shopping area

INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 426 reviews
Tamara
29.01.2024 - 19:31

Another favourite of ours and top pick for cafe. Has been our go to lunch spot for a number of years. Best coffee in the city and love the freshly made salads e...

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foodiej
29.01.2024 - 19:31

Tucked away from the busy Rundle Street, Penny University is one of those busy little cafes serving up delicious food. Went there for breakfast on two occasions...

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Derek
29.01.2024 - 19:31

Great coffee and lunch today. Fast and efficient service too.

Jessica
29.01.2024 - 19:31

One of my favourite spots in the city for a quick lunch on a workday. Their range of salads are fresh, delicious and always changing. I'm not normally one to wa...

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Foodie
29.01.2024 - 19:31

Just yum! A regular interstate visitor. Divine every time! A tad disappointed there is no longer porridge on the specials menu. And it can get a little noisy bu...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 101 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 22 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 155 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 82 reviews

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