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Penny's Cheese Shop

Unit 6/127-139 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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Unit 6/127-139 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 422 412 608
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Penny's Cheese Shop

Potts Point locals line up early for Sydney’s benchmark takeaway toasties, blistered inside and out on 36-hour fermented PiOik sourdough. Daily batches are strictly capped—barely 30 on weekdays and 50 on Saturdays—so showing up before midday is essential. Each sandwich layers a rotating blend of seven cheeses like raclette, smoked scamorza, and Oaxaca, balanced with weekly additions like jalapeño salami or ham and onion. Beyond the takeaway grill, experienced cheesemongers curate fridges packed with Australian wheels, imported Époisses, and pantry accompaniments. Snag a brown paper parcel and head across the street to eat by the El Alamein Fountain.

  • Cult-Status Toasties: Capped at 20 to 30 portions on weekdays and 50 on Saturdays, featuring a rotating seven-cheese blend on 36-hour fermented PiOik sourdough.
  • Curated Cheese Retail: Operates as a dedicated cheese counter with fridges of local and international wheels, condiments, and deli goods for takeaway only.
  • Expert Monger Guidance: Cheesemongers offer personalized guidance without any hard sell, helping assemble pairings for harbour picnics and home platters.
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Why Choose Penny's Cheese Shop

Why food lovers and cheese enthusiasts choose Penny's Cheese Shop for artisanal grilled cheese and curated provisions.

  • Artisanal Small-Batch Toasties

    Toasties are prepared in capped daily batches using multi-cheese blends melted onto artisan PiOik sourdough.

    Cheese toasted on the outside and the inside, with an incredible depth of flavour.

    Leah Kid Bucket List

  • Daily Capped Production and Morning Run

    The kitchen produces limited quantities daily—around 20 to 30 on weekdays and 50 on Saturdays—consistently selling out before midday.

    you will have to get there early in the day to tell for yourself as there is a limited supply of this sought after treat!

    Ash van der Spuy

  • Curated Domestic and Global Cheese Retail

    The store stocks a curated inventory of local and imported cheeses alongside accompaniments like crackers, baguettes, and relishes.

    Great range of international and Australian cheeses are stocked, as well as complementary products such as relishes, crackers and baguettes.

    Kate Cole

  • Tailored Selections for Picnics and Gatherings

    Operating purely as a retail fromagerie and counter takeaway, customers can quickly pick up selections tailored for home entertaining or outdoor picnics.

    we enjoyed our carefully curated cheese selection over many days. Picnic at the botanic gardens, morning tea with view of the harbour.

    Anna-Selina Young

  • Pressure-Free Specialist Consultations

    Knowledgeable cheesemongers provide personalized guidance and recommendations without high-pressure sales tactics.

    Fantastic recommendations and accompaniments and the best just NO hard sell.

    Martin Jones

  • Guided Flavor and Variety Exploration

    Staff actively direct visitors through unique and unfamiliar cheese styles suited to group size and personal preferences.

    knowledgeable staff who will guide you on a journey of discovery into interesting cheeses you may well not have considered before.

    Sim Bryce

Artisanal small-batch grilled cheese toasties crafted on PiOik sourdough

  • Cheese Toastie

    I stopped by for their famous cheese toastie and it lived up to every bit of the hype.

    Will Taylor

  • Ham and Onion Toastie

    the ham and onion add on is a must!

    Johnson Huynh

  • Salami with Jalapeno Toastie

    This week it was Salami with Jalopeno.

    Danny Merrey

  • Wagyu Kimchi Toastie

    Wagyu kimchi combo was definitely to my liking absolutely perfect on this miserable rainy winters day.

    Dale T

Beyond the menu

Distinctive artisanal touches and tailored care that elevate every visit

  • Tailored Consultations Without Pressure

    Penny and her team offer personalized, pressure-free consultations, tasting guidance, and recommendations tailored precisely to group sizes, personal taste preferences, or special family celebrations.

  • Rotating Multi-Cheese Blackboard Blends

    Each week's bespoke toastie composition features an intricate blend of rotating cheeses—such as Cheddar, Raclette, Oaxaca, Smoked Scamorza, Rhamtaler, and Mont Priscilla—publicly listed on the shop board.

  • 36-Hour Fermented PiOik Sourdough

    Toasties are built on 36-hour fermented Epooro sourdough loaves sourced specifically from PiOik Bakery in Pyrmont, delivering exceptional crunch and structural balance to the molten cheese filling.

  • Inside-Out Double-Cheese Crust

    Toasties are pressed with cheese grilled directly onto both the exterior crust and the molten interior, creating crisp, caramelised outer edges alongside rich melted layers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I arrive to get a cheese toastie?

Arrive before midday or as early as possible. Penny's makes a limited batch each day—often around 20 to 30 on weekdays and 50 on Saturdays—and they regularly sell out by noon.

Can you sit down and eat in the shop?

No. The shop functions strictly as a cheese retail boutique and deli counter, so all toasties, cheeses, and accompaniments are takeaway only. Customers frequently enjoy their orders across the street at the El Alamein Fountain or in local parks.

Can staff help assemble cheese selections for picnics or gifts?

Yes. Staff provide personalized recommendations tailored to party size and taste preferences, pairing artisan cheeses with accompaniments like crackers, relishes, meats, and fresh bread.

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