Penny University

Penny University, Adelaide 1/7 Union St - Adelaide

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Last update on 18/12/2023
4,0
41 Reviews
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Last update on 08/08/2023
4,7
144 Reviews
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Last update on 23/01/2023
3,8
20 Reviews
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Last update on 23/01/2023
4,7
89 Reviews
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Last update on 23/01/2023
4,0
72 Reviews

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Tamara
+5
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.
Nov 05, 2018
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Asha
+3.5
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 is their salads... Yum yum and more yum... This cold noodle salad and Gado Gado r my favourites.. never tried their chicken meal but it seems to be a crowd pleaser too!
Jul 05, 2017
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Hungry
+4
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 was also pleasantly surprised. Although it took over half an hour to get my food (noting that I was the first and only person who appeared to have been eating at the time I went) it was worth the wait. Yum is an understatement. It reminded me of a hearty home cooked meal. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Adelaide.
May 11, 2017
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Ally Sinclair
+4.5
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 in there it is comfy and homely. The selection of food is normally several salads or veggies and meat dishes that you mix and match to create something delicious. Definitely give it a go during your lunch break.
Feb 15, 2017
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Jessica Douglas
+4.5
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 want a salad for lunch as I dont them all that satisfying, but these are so tasty, and are also filling. Servings are massive! Love the chicken/salmon pieces with a salad, as well as their rolls. Kind of wish they had bigger premises with more seating though. I tend to only grab takeaway.
Jan 06, 2017
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_foodiej
+4
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 last year and it was such a delight being greeted with happy baristas and cooks. The space is very tight so try get there early if you want to have breakfast!

Ordered the Shakshuka the first time and it was so so yummy! It may look like a simple tomato and eggs with rockets breakfast but I think the way all the flavours came together was just really nice. Hot chocolate was a lovely combo to start off my day.
Aug 23, 2016
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Foodie
+4.5
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 but they always play good tunes which add to the charm :)
Aug 15, 2016
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TresHungry
+5
Took away a lunch combo of Chicken + 2 salads. I chose chicken breast, as opposed to chicken leg, and the salads I chose to go with my chicken were the Lentil & Sweet Potato, and the Chickpea, Spinach & Feta. Also on offer today were some sort of broccoli salad and a pasta salad.

Before I rave about what turned out to be a delicious feast, let me begin by saying that the serving was INSANELY huge. The piece of chicken was absolutely monstrous - I'd say the size of a typical fist. Roasted with the skin still on, the breast stayed juicy and succulent - none of the dryness-syndrome that a lot of chicken breast suffer from. It was also well-balanced in flavour and not salty at all, which was kind of surprising given that it looked rather heavily seasoned.

The salads were fresh and extremely filling, especially the lentil salad. The chickpea salad wasn't that exciting, but I still enjoyed it. The addition of feta worked really well in the salad; I think without it the salad would have been slightly bland. The lentil and sweet potato salad was fantastic! The lentils were cooked to perfection; I'm always scared of lentils either being overcooked and becoming mushy, or undercooked and too hard.

For $12, this meal deal is an absolute bargain. Seriously the best $12 I have spent on food for ages. I'm already thinking about my next visit.
Jul 06, 2016
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Joanne
+3.5
Coffee was decent. Food was nothing too spectacular. Shared the French toast and poached egg w salmon with a friend. Thought that they were a little too expensive as the portion was pretty small.
Apr 11, 2016
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Michelle Su
+4
Personally really enjoy the lunch experience there. Healthy lunch with big portion. A bit like canteen style but good quality. Too bad it only opens Monday to Friday. Not much space inside the cafe...better for take away or quick lunch.
Nov 20, 2015
5
Catherine Gibson
+5
Beautiful coffee and breakfast, I felt like I was at a warm and inviting family table. Don't invite jerks here, they don't deserve it. Lovely service, delicious food. I added mushrooms to my order of smashed avo and it was amazing. Will definitely return.
5
Derek Matthewman
+5
Great coffee and lunch today. Fast and efficient service too.
5
S Lou
+5
I bloody love this place. Coffee is sensational, so good, possibly the best in Adelaide. I haven't had their breakfasts as it is open mon-fri and I am usually rushing to work and have no time to sit. Service is really great too...and did I mention the coffee? :D Magnificent. Get on it.
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Tom Lindeback
+4
Loved the freddo coffee but not the best place to eat in. Better as a takeaway place.
5
Alexandra Ilicic
+5
Always the best coffee and customer service! My favorite place to come and relax and have the best coffee
5
Stephen McKenna
+5
The brekky wrap was absolutely delicious and unfortunately i forgot to take a photo before eating. I just dived right in lol. And the coffee was quite nice. I will definitely be going back that's for sure #that_brunch_guy
5
YiZhong Zhuang
+5
Good coffee, great food selection, outdoor seating, good service.
5
Scott Patchett
+5
Really good food and coffee! Had an amazing Brekky roll to start the day!

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Now Open
Monday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

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