Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

The Penny Royal

Suite 2/563 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

Recommended by 0 people

Updated

Find The Penny Royal

Suite 2/563 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 416 817 073
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Plan your visit

About The Penny Royal

Tucked in a sunlit Mosman walkway, this buzzing hole-in-the-wall pairs strong morning flat whites with rich, fragrant beef noodle bowls. It runs on the effortless charm of a beloved neighbourhood haunt—counter staff greet regulars by name, memorize custom coffee orders, and cook off-menu scrambles without missing a beat. Outside, patrons settle among umbrellas and fleece blankets while Daisy, the resident dog, wanders by for a gentle lap-warming nap. Lunch shifts straight into comfort: steaming bowls of spicy beef rib pho alongside crisp peanut-sauced rice paper rolls and pulled pork.

  • Vietnamese staples meet cafe classics: Morning flat whites and sourdough toast share the counter with slow-simmered spicy beef rib pho and rice paper rolls.
  • Personalized counter service: Staff remember regulars by name, custom coffee orders, and off-menu dietary preferences with ease.
  • Resident greeter and laneway charm: Daisy the resident dog greets visitors across the sheltered walkway seating.
RestaurantCoffeeCafe

What's On at The Penny Royal

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose The Penny Royal

Discover why Mosman locals rely on The Penny Royal for daily specialty coffee, Vietnamese favorites, and personalized courtyard hospitality.

  • Reliable Coffee & Morning Staples

    The cafe delivers handcrafted breakfast essentials, from artisan fruit toast to custom espresso drinks prepared consistently for morning regulars.

    Can't go wrong with bacon and egg roll (on a milk bun) and their amazing flat whites — best coffee in Mosman.

    Kris Fordham

  • Authentic Vietnamese Lunch Bowls

    Alongside classic cafe items, the kitchen crafts traditional Vietnamese noodle bowls and street food, featuring slow-simmered beef pho and rice paper rolls.

    The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was so tender.

    Senny Sun

  • Sheltered Laneway Respite

    Tucked off the busy Military Road corridor into a sheltered walkway, guests unwind in an open-air courtyard equipped with blankets and sun umbrellas.

    It’s a cozy outdoor setting that makes you feel relaxed and sheltered from the hustle and bustle of Mosman.

    Reegan Saiani

  • Tranquil Courtyard Setting

    The venue features an open laneway setting where patrons relax outdoors and meet the friendly resident dog greeting tables on cold and sunny mornings.

    Fabulous spot in a quiet courtyard with the sweetest, kindest most welcoming staff!

    Andrea Seifert

  • Personalized Neighborhood Care

    Hospitality is built on genuine familiarity, with staff taking note of individual customer names, dietary requirements, and exact coffee orders.

    Sam and Emmy remember everyone's names and the type of coffee you like.

    Lourdes Moreno

  • Heartfelt Family Hospitality

    The team accommodates guests of all generations with attentive table service, tailored meal adjustments, and a family-like dining environment.

    It felt like a family business that treated us like family.

    tmne

Signature Vietnamese dishes and essential morning classics

  • Beef Noodle Soup (Pho)

    The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was so tender.

    Senny Sun

  • Bacon and Egg Roll

    Can't go wrong with bacon and egg roll (on a milk bun)

    Kris Fordham

  • Pulled Pork Banh Mi

    I choose to eat a pulled pork bah Minh & sticky chai, very tasty & enjoyable.

    Anushiya Selva Rajah

  • Rice Paper Rolls

    rice paper rolls & peanut sauce

    Lauren Gumley

Other favorites

Specialty sips, sweet sides, and morning comforts

  • Chocolate Milkshake

    the best dang chocolate milkshake I've had

    Lauren Gumley

  • Matcha Latte

    One of the only places in Mosman I can get a matcha latte and their food is out of this world!

    Ashlee Lauren

  • Artisan Fruit Toast

    the best artisan fruit toast in sydney (with whole apricots and dates etc inside) served w plenty of butter

    Claudia Chambers

  • Porridge

    porridge was nice with the almonds and oat milk. Berries paired perfectly with the warm porridge, they had mixed and gave a perfect creamy sweet taste.

    Scarlett Rose

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and hospitable touches that elevate this Mosman laneway cafe

  • Custom Off-Menu Cooking

    The team accommodates custom requests and dietary adjustments off-menu, from tailoring scrambled eggs on a soft bun for an elderly guest to whipping up custom fruit salads.

  • Warm Welcome from Daisy the Resident Pup

    The friendly cafe dog Daisy circulates through the outdoor seating to greet guests, offer belly rubs, and curl up as a cuddly lap warmer on colder mornings.

  • All-Weather Outdoor Comfort

    To keep the laneway courtyard comfortable in any climate, the cafe provides cozy blankets during cold mornings and large shade umbrellas in the heat.

  • Personalized Recognition & Little Extras

    Staff build genuine personal connections with regulars, remembering names, custom coffee builds, and food preferences, complete with thoughtful treats for visiting kids.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, weather comfort, and seating in the laneway

  • Expect a compact outdoor lane setup

    The cafe features a cozy outdoor lane setup with limited seating that can see a crowd and a buzz, so expect a compact footprint during peak morning coffee hours.

  • Explore Vietnamese specials and custom orders

    Beyond typical cafe options, explore Vietnamese lunch dishes like spicy beef pho and rice paper rolls, or ask staff about custom off-menu dietary adjustments.

  • Comfort amenities for all seasons

    Staff provide thoughtful amenities including blankets in cooler weather and large umbrellas when it is warm in the tucked-away laneway courtyard.

Explore more places in Sydney

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Sydney.

Browse all Sydney venues