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Penny University
Café$$$$
Central Region, Singapore
"They have soy milk!! :) The Muddy Espresso is really good."(7 Tips)
"Perfect avocado cheesecake and excellent coffee)"(4 Tips)
"Great espresso with milk!"(3 Tips)
"Great ice cream sandwiches"(5 Tips)
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A very cozy cafe with just the appropriate amount of hipster-ness; I don't appreciate hipsters but this place works. Strong reliable free wifi as I can stream Netflix here. Coffee is above average.
- Nice place to chill and great coffee. Wifi password: flatpenny123
Vally AzarOctober 28, 2014Chic wood themed interior design excellent and varied spots to chill, quite delicious espresso, and laptop friendly.
LavinSeptember 1, 2015Portobello w soft charcoal bun n fries.rm was juicy with huge portion of spinach leaves and puree. Well blended . Avocado cheesecake w light hint of avocado and cheese is dense and creamy. Bk for more
Zeight 17October 17, 2015Espresso is good! Get the English breakfast! Very filling. The espresso comes with tea art. Instagram worthy!
Trond HovFebruary 1, 2014Very nice place with good service, cakes and food that looks and feel real home made, exellent coffee as well ! worth the trip from North Norway :-)
Dennis ListJanuary 19, 2015The muddy espresso just never disappoints. To get some work done, gets crowded during lunch time obviously. Great team working here, food is good, try the Turkish Eggs they are surprisingly good!
Good coffee, stylish interior, their Turkish eggs are the best and WiFi won't let you down. Oh, and try their ice cream sandwich!
Grilled cheese sandwich and of course good espresso! It is self service, so order at the counter. F&B will be served to your table. Ice water is self service as well.
Ozlem Savas DayiogluDecember 7, 2012I like the long black and the staff was very friendly. But the most surprising one for me is they serve one of the Turkish style eggs made with yogurt. As Turkish I can say it was delicious.
Adrienne MMarch 12, 2017If you need to plug in while you caffeinate, the table at the back in the corner is next to an outlet. 👍🏻
Hani AzahariSeptember 10, 2017Good hearty brunch. Quite pricey but worth it. Great place to hang out w friends over cups of coffee
Naveeshini NairOctober 15, 2017The English breakfast was quite filling and the avocado cheesecake was interesting.It gets crowded during the weekend.
Clara ASeptember 12, 2014Amazing coffee. Seriously delicious! Could've ordered 2 coffees for myself. Give the waffles a miss though, not only was it a 15 min wait but it wasn't anything special.
jovan zhNovember 3, 2013muddy espresso with cold milk and ice cream sandwich are delectable! you can't go wrong with peanut butter cheesecake for the ice cream flavour.
Great piccolo. Poached eggs on sourdough with marmite and cheese for less than SGD 10!
BillieMay 25, 2014The best soy milk latte in Singapore! Cute vibe, nice staff, kitchen closes at 4pm (on Sunday). Favourite place in the east :)
They don't serve latte/cappuccino stuff. Only espresso with/without milk. It has deep taste. I am going to try the muddy espresso next time 😝
D CNovember 24, 2013It gets packed by 9am on a Sunday morning. They open at 8.30am on Sundays but kitchen only opens at 9. Come early for a good seat.
Ange SSeptember 14, 2013It can get crowded. Just wade in and wait around for tables to free up. Try not to hate on the people taking up space with a single coffee cup and stacks of notes.
SaudadeApril 27, 2013Reminds me of The Plain but not too bad a coffee joint. Try the ice cream sandwich and order the espresso with milk and chocolate syrup.
VotreX TanDecember 11, 2012Breakfast / Brunch portions aren't huge. Try the Turkish Delight, may not be for everyone but i found it unique and delicious!
Paul PaffettDecember 19, 2014Atmosphere is very 'laid back cafe'. Good place to meet up with friends. Coffee good and Lemon Drizzle cake better!
Juliana SallehMarch 14, 2015Needed to remind them of my orders twice otherwise the cakes can match ps cafe.. Just not the size. Love the hummingbird cake though. Drinks was average. Iced chocolate not nice and small.
LeleApril 23, 2018A little crowded and dark but the atmosphere is intimate and their flat white is worth coming back for
Thomasina OwchJune 9, 2013Perhaps it was a bad day, but if i wanted judgemental stares from the cashier I'd have included that in my bill. The el primero tried very hard to make up for it - it may have executed it well enough.
elly.September 8, 2014forgettable ambience for a renowned cafe. seriously, taylor swift concert soundtrack for cafe music? eggs ben was decent, very filling but eggs weren't runny enough. coffee was less than impressive.
Derrick SeeJune 23, 2013A really nice place for good coffee and food. White people loooove this place. And of course the locals too.
Lareina NgMay 24, 2014It's a nice place. Be prepared to wait at peak hours. Oh, and plug in earphones if you like very quiet cafes. This is not it. Friendly service
CamilleAugust 6, 2016Decent coffee and food. The selection and is good and there will be something for everyone- Hassan El NahasAugust 25, 2013Two great street-side tables if you take your dog along for your java fix. Service was slow - by the staff are very courteous and trying hard.
Hu-Lin TayMay 3, 2015The muddy espresso was really not bad! I liked the granola with fruits & yoghurt too :)
R .March 19, 2019Excellent coffee! Nice and smooth, it well get to the center of your mind in seconds.👅
Food EsteemFebruary 15, 2013Nice ambience, and friendly crew! Will be back to try their mains! http://foodesteem.blogspot.sg/2013/02/penny-university.html Read more
Manhattan27April 4, 2013Try out the Muddy Expresso w Cold Milk / Request for 2 1/2 caps of Roasted Almond Syrup for a refreshingly strong Nutty Latte.
rui qing tanJuly 14, 2013Get the Millionaire's Shortbread if you like salted caramel. Sweet and gooey! Yum!
Great place to chill. But it can get crowded. Good coffee and cupcakes are sold out quick!- Hassan El NahasMarch 21, 2014Holy S*** the Earl Grey cheesecake is beyond fabulous.... Coffee is good too.
Best coffee east of Chye Seng Huat. Cool place to relax too, when it has room...- Thomasina OwchJune 12, 2013Service excellent now. Agreeing with the "fat waiter/cashier" comment. Fantastic chai steamer! 😮
Elizabeth LeeAugust 15, 2017Flat white was pretty strong and their avocado cheesecake was definitely flavorful.
Nice place and so many delicious cake and love they ice chocolate
Favorite coffee place in the east. :) Really, really good coffee.
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Penny University is an artisanal cafe born out of a love of coffee discovered in London, serving all-day breakfast, a rotating selection of fresh pastries and cakes, and great coffee using local blends.
Closed until 8:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 8:30 AM–7:00 PM
+65 6345 9055
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