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The Penny Drop
77/100 (1173 ratings)
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"Great pasta and coffee, and beautiful insta-worthy restaurant..."
Juju Zhang
"The coffee and food are always good. We had the pork belly waffle and lamb ribs on the first day out of iso. This is definately our favorite cafe...."
AC
"Grabbed a piccolo latte here today. The service was really friendly and the cafe was air conditioned but unfortunately my coffee was very average...."
Timinmelbourne
"New place at box hill with young crowd. The staff and management is still new so a few mistakes for for drinks. Give it some time hopefully..."
抙ļø The Traveling Foodie
"Had our Xmas lunch at penny drop on the weekend ! Exceptional customer service! There are few of us had special request for our food order! The shop..."
Lynn Cu
"Beautiful cafe with some unique options and wonderful service!FOOD: I ordered the Probiotic Smoothie Bowl and it was definitely something..."
Jianne Yong
"I absolutely loved the food here and also the location.As Box Hill is my old hometown, where I grew up.Since then it has changed..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"This brunch place serves a mix of asian and Western dishes. Some of them sounds interesting and we ordered special menu for father's day. The chili..."
Debby
"Excellent food and service was not bad either. I loved my fish - which came is a soft soy and ginger base with greens and brown rice. I want to go..."
Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis
"Average brunch place in Boxhill with Asian Fusion brunch menu. Great place & amazing atmosphere for a Saturday catchup, but the food's pretty..."
Jelly9449
"The Penny Drop cafe has a menu that is modern with an Asian twist. Had heard alot about this cafe as it seems to be one that is conveniently located..."
AngeLuvFood8
"This café is just magnificent. Even before you walk in you will notice how gorgeous the décor is! It's so pretty and clean inside...."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We were invited to The Penny Drop today which was a lovely bright and modern cafe conveniently located across box hill station and the tram line. I..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We were kindly invited to The Penny Drop for brunch. We elected to go on a Sunday at noon. I really liked the interior of the place: it was classy..."
Willtravelforfood17
"The Penny Drop started its life as a little coffee pop-up store in Box Hill. After seeing how popular it was, the penny dropped for the owners and..."
Gastrology
"The Penny Drop is one of our favourite brunch places in box hill. The menu is interesting is asian inspired, with a twist. We came for..."
Hey Mayolicious
"Very modern restaurant. Nothing like this place near by, so it is a good choice if you are with a lot of people and they all have different tastes...."
Mistermister
"This cafe is so awesome! The interior is neat, well decorated and the place is so big with a lot of tables.We noticed the baristas hard at..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"It is hard to find a nice cafe near Box Hill central unless you walk into Penny Drop. Nice and bright shop with big windows at front. Staff quickly..."
Laurence Song
"I really like the interior of this cafe and really enjoyed dining in the environment. The food came relatively quickly and the smashed avocado..."
Connie
"**3.5 stars** I like this place because you donā€™t feel rushed to order drinks just as you sit down. Staff simply come to you when youā€™re ready...."
Vanessa
"Staff are okay, not over friendly but not too friendly. Nice atmosphere. Been here a few times, serving size is decent for price and food menu..."
Janna Beh
"Excellent food and service, the pancake stack and vegan coffee were particularly tasty. Great ambience and service. Regularly visit here and always..."
Centrepet
"I'm sorry I forgot to bring my phone, as my breakfast was so pretty, I would have loved to share a photo of it.Luckily, it tasted as good as it..."
Evy
"The penny drop is an excellent brunch spot.The moment you walk in, you are welcomed pleasantly into a beautiful and spectacular dining..."
Mr S
"Was in Box Hill and felt in dire need of some hydration and coolness as it was scorching outside, so we came in here and decided to order a drink and..."
Kimmy_desu
"Came here for a business / catch up with a colleague and it found to be wonderful. So busy. Itā€™s a large cafe and here is a lovely amount..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"The Penny Drop is a charming cafe situated in the heart of Box Hill, with the tram terminus just outside. We had a lovely weekend breakfast there,..."
Srslyfoods
"Keeping things interesting, there is an Asian inspired theme that runs throughout the menu. Take the popular Mr Ssam Benedict for example; The Penny..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Great atmosphere and seating in this Box Hill Cafe. Familiar brunch options with an asian influence. Loved the hash waffle benedict! Tasty not to..."
Gdkf
"Good coffee and food (corn dish was amazing). Great friendly, quick but attentive service. Kid friendly. Would go back. Very conveniently located on..."
Coffeelover
"We went to The Penny Drop today with the intention of eating desserts to reward ourselves, and Iā€™m so glad that we went! I ordered the Pancake..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"Ambience is just so fineee! If you're into aesthetics and all things minimal, this is the place to be.Ā The food is pretty good, unlike what you..."
Carissa Lee
"An oasis of calm in usually chaotic Box Hill, The Penny Drop offers some of the best Asian inspired brunches youā€™ll find.Ā  When I think of Box..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Once, they've established their brands and got acknowledgement from food lovers, they expanded from a small coffee shop to the spacious brunch spot..."
Jeffry
"After having dropped into Box Hill over 2 years ago, The Penny Drop is still going strong. Their Loaded Chicken Waffle has a blend of both sweet and..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Penny drop is one of my go to brunch places in Box Hill and itā€™s also one of my favourite places to grab a good coffee! I found the food here..."
The_littlehungrylife
"When you here Box Hill you donā€™t think of brunch but the Penny Drop does a fantastic job of incorporating Asian flavours into a traditional,..."
2wo Fat Girls
"This has to be my favourite cafe in box hill, thereā€™s no other cafe like this around the area. Look how beautiful and fresh the food is, and was so..."
Daniel
"I may be slightly biased as I was fasting before coming here. But I'm very impressed with my visit. Beautiful quality food, and the cakes are..."
CrazyCakeLady
"Located in the same building as the Australian Tax Office (don't let that deter you from coming!), The Penny Drop is a beautiful space - super high..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Though itā€™s in the middle of Box Hill, very close to the central, itā€™s not as crowded as you expect it to be. A nice place to have some coffee in..."
Angela
"Great service and defiantly a big fan of the Big Breaky. Defiantly suggest it as a must do if you get the chance. Easy to get too and the big space..."
Trent Morrow
"Ordered the soft shell crab with filled bean sprouts pancake and was definitely not disappointed. The crab was deep fried to perfection, with the..."
FoodieYeo
"First time trying out Penny Drop and it did not disappoint. I had the smashed avocado with Yarra valley feta on seven seeds bread, was a very light..."
Alana
"Food: Beautiful plating and flavours delivered as well!The Crab-in-a-Wrap was a highlight. Four mini wraps with a generous piece of crab in..."
Nom4423
"No. Of Visit: 3Overall Verdict: Chef understands the art of fusion cuisine. Great brunch place if you're in Box Hill, chic interior and super..."
Lancelthebard
"Nice coffee! Definitely will come back!it is hard to find such a good brunch in Box Hill!..."
Maggie Clinton
"This place is near my house and itā€™s pretty crowded from time to time. Itā€™s also located very near to the Box Hill Central so I guess why dont we..."
Yovita Aurora
"Who knew Box Hill had a 'hipster' cafe? Well Penny Drop was spotted and we simply had to go in. Boy were we NOT disappointed.Ā We tried the..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Always their for their coffee but never for their food maybe because itā€™s situated at food paradise where so many other choice to choose from...."
Nicholas
"Popped in here yesterday with a friend for coffee at around 2.30pm. Our lattes were lovely - nice and strong and were served promptly after ordering...."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Really enjoyed my meal. Ordered the potato and chive waffle. Whilst it looked like a very small serving. It really filled me up. The atmosphere was..."
Ally
"I really love coming here, especially for breakfast. The food is always delicious, the coffee is on point and the restaurant is beautifully..."
Sasha
"Most people who know me will know of my love hate affair with brunch. I often leave underwhelmed, unsatisfied, and unhappy. Plating is never really..."
Cynthia Giang
"The coffee here is incredible! Staff and service are also excellent. The porridge is different to your normal porridge..I personally didn't really..."
BIRCHER QUEEN šŸ‘‘
"Cool vibes and crisp interior/decor. Came for a quick drink but must come back soon to try something on the food menu. Looks delicious! Even open for..."
Samantha Lazaro
"A wine/coffee bar which serves modern cuisine within a bright, clean, crips, modern, non-white linen table environment. A restaurant with a pleasant..."
Markhulse54
"Amazing Soy Chai Lattes & perfectly poached eggs. Open space, perfect for a change of scenery when working or studying away from the desk. Suits..."
Jessica Thompson
"Loved the modern interior of this place! The Smoked Salmon and Cauliflower Salad not only looked spectacular but also tasted great. Don't think it's..."
Harmony
"Based on what I ordered I enjoyed my dining experience here! I loved the pink penny cocktail drink which was refreshing and just the right amount of..."
Pamela Vianne Tan
"Tasty food that is definitely not your average! Great space but would love to see an improvement with coffee.. But other than that service and..."
Fosiodunlop
"Dropped into this place today while the shops were closed and I am so impressed! Very fair prices and accomodating service. The atmosphere was so..."
Aya Jackson
"One of the best cafes in the area also has tap beer ales. The food was really good as well. Barista is 5 stars and the service is..."
Som y
"Excellent fresh food and drinks, comforting interior design and lovely staff. Just a tiny bit on the expensive side, as..."
VL
"Delicious food, spacious dining area, friendly staffs. Will..."
Amy Zhang
"A modern look and feel with spacious dining areas. The food is generously portioned and very delicious. The quality ingredients really shine through...."
Melissa Ngau
"Been here a few times and the front of house team has always been very friendly. On my last visit, I had a smashed avo to share, which was plentiful..."
Michelle Wong