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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 90 reviews

What Emmalee Abernathy doesn't like about Pen Cafe:
I work in Pyrmont so I have been to this cafe many times. Given there aren't many cafes in the area, the competition isn't rife. Despite this, service is un-attentive even though there are only tables and a few takeaway customers (oh wait, there are no waitresses in the morning) extra hot coffee is questionable, toast is either too light to burnt, wraps are too soggy. You used to be great Pen- don't rest on your laur... View all feedback. What Magdalena Rolfson likes about Pen Cafe:
Great Coffee, Amazing Food!!. This has to be the best day-time cafe in Sydney. I just moved into the area when a client of mine suggested meeting at this art-deco style cafe. I was impressed to say the least. Coffee was smooth and full-flavoured (far better than what most CBD cafe's have to offer), the waitress was energetic and fun and combined with the Bircher muesli, fruit and yoghurt I enjoyed, Pen provided me wi... View all feedback.

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Menulist
2.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Darion
30.11.2022 - 21:33

overpriced takeaway tee and Spinat/feta filo $11, please! Why did I just pay for it, I'm meeting. beyond that the tee was weak and the filo soggy. I feel stupid...

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Damaris
30.11.2022 - 21:33

beautiful salads that are creatiw and tasteful. a popular breakfast and lunch for everyone working in pyrmont.

Pasquale
29.04.2022 - 10:49

no thanks. terrible service and eating there are so many other excellent places to go!

Emmett
29.04.2022 - 10:49

SUCH A FAILURE !!. The food is overpriced (charging too much for a bistro meal without table service), minute portions, Poached chicken salad arrived not resemb...

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Rosanna
29.04.2022 - 10:49

We had a meeting few days ago in there. We expected sumthing fabulous as same as the price. I order vege pattie salad, then I found a piece of SCOURER stucked i...

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Despite some negative reviews about overpriced and disappointing food, lackluster service, and mix-ups with orders, Pen Cafe in Pyrmont shines with its great coffee and amazing food. The art-deco style cafe offers a smooth and full-flavored coffee, energetic and fun staff, and delicious dishes like Bircher muesli with fruit and yogurt. While some customers have had mixed experiences, those who have enjoyed their visit highly recommend Pen Cafe as the best day-time cafe in Sydney.

INT Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 75 reviews
Skeeve
04.02.2024 - 18:55

So dam smart

Google
4.6 ★ from 11 reviews
Tripadvisor
2.9 ★ from 4 reviews

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