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    Penny House Cafe

    4.5 (347 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Allison W.

    After a long redeye flight, first thing I needed to do was to get a bagel in New York. I stumbled across this local place and decided to give it a try, especially since I saw they had a wide variety of bagel sandwich options. It's a small, crowded shop with a couple of tables in the back, but most people were lining up to get their food to-go. I got their Bestseller sandwich on an everything bagel, and it really hit the spot! The bagel itself was nice and fluffy, and having it toasted made a huge difference -- that first crunchy bite was so comforting that it removed the exhaustion from the flight for a moment for me. The turkey bacon and the egg are in good ratio with each other and neither overpowered the sandwich. The sriracha mayo really sold it for me, just a nice kick to elevate the sandwich. The staff were kind and quick, and the pastries in the display also looked really good. If I were to come back, I'd love to try more of their other sandwich varieties!

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    Fawn G.

    I'm always searching for new places to eat in Eastern Parkway pre or post Brooklyn Botanic Garden visit. Today, I decided to go off the beaten path and try Penny House Cafe. I wanted a small bite; bagel and hot chai. I entered and stood about five minutes until I was waited on. That was strike one: an employee was standing near the window on her cell phone and the server didn't notice me. Odd, one would think a patron enters through the door and...? Idk maybe greet her? I ordered a toasted plain bagel with plain cream cheese and a small hot chai with oat milk. Phone employee runs to ring my order up and the grand total is $12.55. I politely ask " Is that my total?" " For a bagel with cream cheese and Chai?" She responds " Yes". Then adds "If I itemize it for you, there is a bagel, with cream cheese, $1 extra for oat milk and then the Chai itself". Gee, thanks!!!!! I really wanted to leave at that moment. Honestly, Starbucks probably would have been cheaper. Sadly, I didn't. Imo oat milk, soy milk, almond milk shouldn't be extra charge unless you are milking a cow in the back. These varieties are not " special" they are part of everyday consumption. I found a table near the ordering station because I wasn't sure if they would serve it to me or I had to pick up my order itself. The server comes to my table ( I had to wipe off the crumbs myself, strike two). He states " Oh, I didn't know you were staying, I'm sorry". Gee, did either of them ask me that when I placed my order? No. The bagel was fresh, perfectly toasted but now here's the worst of it. The Chai was a muddled mess. This concoction was a milky, tasteless brew. I really hate writing non stellar reviews but I have to say, in summary, this is what $12.55 got me: Rude service Unkempt table Not great chai. Prices that don't add up to value (See my pictures of prices posted on their website.) Needless to say, I will choose wisely when going off the beaten path.

    The best service and immaculate sandwich. I wish I lived closer by because this may have been the best breakfast sandwich to grace my Saturday. Thank you!!

    Iced coffee
    Jonah W.

    One of the last few coffee shops I hadn't yet visited in this part of the neighborhood. Not sure why I held out so long! Penny House is a nice if small cafe where you could easily sit and work for several hours, or just for a few minutes while enjoying your drink. I stayed for about 3 hours to get some work done. The Wi-Fi was fast. A small thing that enhanced the experience: The music they played in the shop was calm, a bit jazzy, and all instrumental. I've noticed that when coffee shops play loud club music it kind of detracts from the whole experience. My iced coffee was good although expensive for what it was, in my opinion. Nearly $5 for a regular iced coffee (not cold brew) seems high. I didn't order any food, but the menu is huge and the sausage and egg bagel that my friend got looked great.

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    Sarah P.

    Came here for a quick bite one morning and was so happy with my breakfast sandwich. I ordered the 'best seller' and it was absolutely full of flavor, melt in your mouth good. Definitely a best seller for a reason. This is a small cafe with a few random seats in the back as well as a seat or two on the sidewalk in front. Coffee was fine. Service friendly and fast. This will be a new favorite stop for me in this neighborhood. 4.8/5

    Bacon egg and cheeses

    DELICIOUS bagels!! Staff was also very friendly and accommodating- highly recommend for food and coffee!

    Really charming and cozy cafe / deli near prospect park. A couple of seating & pretty narrow place. There's one cook and one manning the cash register so expect your order to take a while. However, while you wait there are free wifi and attentive service to distract you!

    Valentin S.

    Was looking for a good breakfast sandwich near where I was staying and the reviews on the bagel sandwiches sold me. I gotta say, they weren't lying. I shared half a chicken bagel and egg and avocado bagel. They came stuffed and full of flavor. The coffee was good, too. The people working there were kind and turned out our food and coffee quick!

    Custom bagel breakfast sandwich with 2 fried eggs , salmon, onions, tomatoes, greens, chive cream cheese.

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    Great service and a good atmosphere. My son and I each got a breakfast sandwhich on everything bagels.

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    Cozy place, good coffee & bacon egg and cheese on a roll. Carolyn said her bagel egg and cheese was "cabron de bueno". Friendly crew

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    Early hours, reliable food, good customer service. A neighborhood go to that I recommend

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    Food is delicious, service is fast, the team is super friendly small and cozy place love it

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