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Penny Four's

485A Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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485A Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

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+61 2 9572 8550
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Penny Four's

Balmain morning routines revolve around this Darling Street viennoiserie counter. Shatteringly crisp lamination yields to an airy, butter-soaked crumb. Sydney pastry devotees zero in on the 'Boss' ham and cheese croissant, packed tight with melted fillings. The truffle cheese danish holds its own, as do pear tarts balancing subtle fruit sweetness over delicate pastry. Space is minimal—more of a dispensary than a sit-down cafe, with barely a table or two—so order at the counter and take your pastry down toward the park. The counter rotates weekly specials alongside torch-peaked lemon meringue tarts and fresh sourdough loaves.

  • Flaky Viennoiserie: Airy, deeply buttery layers form the base for savoury builds and delicate seasonal fruit tarts.
  • The 'Boss' Croissant: A standout savoury morning staple loaded with savoury ham and melted cheese inside crisp pastry.
  • Dispensary Format: A compact, counter-only setup geared for fast morning takeaways and walks rather than lingering indoors.
  • Rotating Specials: Weekly surprises rotate across the glass cabinet alongside spiked lemon meringue tarts and crusty loaves.
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The Penny Four's Advantage

Why Balmain locals choose Penny Four's for artisan pastries and morning takeaway

  • Flaky, Butter-Laminated Viennoiserie

    Bakers achieve crisp, layered lamination and high butter richness across classic plain, chocolate, and almond bakes.

    The croissants are hands-down the best I’ve ever had — perfectly flaky, buttery, and packed with flavour.

    Vanessa Ung

  • Artisan Loaves with Crisp Crusts

    Fresh loaves are baked with a delicate, thin, and crackling crust reminiscent of croissant pastry.

    The crust was thinner than usual, crispy and almost croissant like.

    Greg Duggan

  • Streamlined Dispensary Takeaway Setup

    The compact footprint is dedicated entirely to pastry production and fast counter takeaway rather than cafe seating.

    A couple of small tables marked this more of a dispensary, which is great.

    Brent Maxwell

  • Portable Fuel for Morning Walks

    Handheld pastries and takeaway coffee make convenient morning fuel for local walks and sunny park benches.

    my husband and I love to grab one before our morning walk.

    Irene Choong

  • Creative Savoury Pastry Variations

    Inventive variations like 'The Boss' ham-cheese croissant and truffle cheese danishes introduce elevated savoury flavor profiles.

    The savoury danish is insanely good - truffle cheese and perfectly crafted.

    Brent Maxwell

  • Rotating Sweet Seasonal Specials

    Weekly specials highlight distinct sweet pairings such as coconut cream with fruit, ricotta almond, and seasonal danishes.

    My hands down favourites are the variations with coconut cream and fruits - deliciously interesting.

    Denise Kirkpatrick

Top-rated signature pastries and croissants

  • Croissants

    The croissants are hands-down the best I’ve ever had — perfectly flaky, buttery, and packed with flavour.

    Vanessa Ung

  • Almond Croissant

    Was so happy this Sunday morning with my almond latte and almond croissant! There is a nice park down the road, get your treats from Penny Fours and enjoy it in the sun before winter comes!

    Ian Clifton

  • Ham & Cheese Croissant 'The Boss'

    The best ham & cheese croissants I've ever had. The 'Boss' is my fave - crunchy, airy, light and delicious - my husband and I love to grab one before our morning walk.

    Irene Choong

  • Lemon Meringue Tarts

    Penny is also the absolute best and even made some of the best lemon meringue tarts for my baby shower. Everyone raved about them. They were gorgeous to look at and had the most insanely delicious crust and the lemon meringue was to die for

    Irene Choong

Other favorites

Seasonal tarts, cookies, and specialty bakes

  • Pear Danish

    Walked past randomly and I picked up a pear danish on a whim. Oh my days IT WAS AMAZING. So buttery, crispy, perfect layers, balanced with the natural sweetness of the pear.

    claire

  • Ricotta Honey Almond Croissant

    The ricotta honey almond croissant is crunchy at outside yet soft at the inside the ricotta melts in your mouth.

    Bangyun Wang

  • Mushroom and Goats Cheese Bacon and Egg Tart

    I had the mushroom and goats cheese bacon and egg tart. Oh… my… goodness! The pastry melted on the tongue and the filling was perfection.

    Cin I

  • Hazelnut Choccie Cookie

    Followed with a hazelnut choccie cookie which was ooey gooey scrumptiousness.

    Cin I

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there indoor seating or space to dine in?

Penny Four's functions primarily as a compact takeaway bakery with minimal seating. There are only two to three small outdoor street tables, so most visitors pick up pastries and coffee to go or head to a nearby park.

What is the best time to visit to avoid sold-out items?

Popular items like almond croissants and specialty pastries can sell out quickly, often by late morning. Arriving earlier in the morning offers the widest selection before shelves clear out.

Which signature pastries and tarts are most recommended?

Customer favorites include savoury options like 'The Boss' ham and cheese croissant or mushroom quiches, as well as sweet specialties such as pear danishes, frangipane tarts, and spike-topped lemon meringue tarts. Large celebration cakes can also be pre-ordered a few days ahead.

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