Genuinely some of the best food I've had in a WHILE. I was there for a while, and although it was a bit crowded. However, I think that goes to show how much people actually like this place. I was there a few weeks ago, and I'm just now getting to review it, but I feel like I should have done this earlier! I had been coming back from the Brooklyn Museum, and it was raining very badly. I was hungry, and I wanted somewhere to go just so I would not be in the rain. I was with one of my friends who was also hungry and just wanted to get out of the rain. We found this place, and we both loved it very much. The food was served fairly fast despite there being quite a few people there, the servers were funny, the presentation was STUNNING, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. They also warmed our pastries up, which is SUCH a big thing for both of us. We love that it was offered upon just ordering our pastries. Also, the decor in there was beautiful. It was warm, it smelled so good, and I was sitting at the window, so I got a view of the street! The people working there were kind, the people ORDERING were kind, and honestly, I can not say anything bad about how the place looked. Cozy alone does not do this place justice. The prices were fair. They were not exactly cheap, but it was so worth it. Another thing I'm big on is that I'm quite picky. I don't eat much at restaurants because I nearly always find something I don't like or someone forgets to leave something out of my order. They didn't. I have no complaints. Only praise, this place was great, and I am planning on coming back with my friend!! read more

Penny House Cafe - My half eaten grilled chicken sandwich and half eaten cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Kind and friendly staff who looked like they were enjoying their work. Strong coffee. Affordable prices with a good range - something for everyone, fancier options for those with more to spend. Cozy, gently lived-in feeling spot, clean and tidy and nicely decorated without feeling overly polished. On this first visit I just ordered a coffee and a Russian sandwich (bagel, chive cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, capers, olive oil and herb drizzle) and it was fantastic. Each element was great on its own. I sat down to eat for about 30 minutes and it was calm and quiet. The gentleman running the kitchen welcomed me and I asked what his favorite sandwich was and ordered that. He had good rapport with the regulars who stopped in. Penny House feels like a place that's part of the community fabric. Would definitely go here again and try more sandwiches :) read more

Penny House Cafe - Russian everything bagel (smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, chive cream cheese, capers, olive oil and herb drizzle) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My partner and I wanted to grab lunch before walking around the park and discovered Penny House, decided to stop in due to strong reviews.. it did not disappoint! We opted to share a cold brew (which was sooooo deliciously nutty) and the special of the day which was a breakfast sandwich featuring beef sausage. I don't typically have high expectations of bagels from places that aren't solely bagel shops, BUT the everything bagel we had our sandwich on was great in flavor, texture, etc. To top it off, service was super friendly and quick. There are about 4-5 tables inside and a table or two outside, for those looking to dine in. All in all would definitely recommend - we are excited to come back! read more

Penny House Cafe - Special of the day (beef sausage, ghost pepper cheddar, egg, jerk mayo on the side) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best breakfast sandwich in BK. They even played John Coltrane last time is was in there! Ask for za'atar and oil on your eggs if you know what's good for you! read more

I had a Greek omelette on a toasted bagel with avocado. So delicious and filling. Food quality was excellent--flavorful, fresh. Service was excellent--such warmth and friendliness. Regulars and new folks alike were greeted as if being welcomed home. Seating was available. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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My daughter and I came here on a weekday afternoon for lunch. I had a bagel with lox, cream cheese, and tomato and she had a chicken sandwich with avocado. We both loved the food but it took a very long time to get it that's why only 4 stars. It's a cute and small but cozy place. Would try their coffee next time. read more

Penny House Cafe was too good. The atmosphere? So cozy and welcoming--perfecting for a chill bite or getting some work done. What really stood out was the staff. The person at the front was incredibly nice, patient, and made the whole experience even better with their energy. But the real star was the person made my sandwich. Seriously, top tier. You can taste the care and skill that went into every bite--it was a flavorful, fresh, and made just right. You can tell they know what they're doing, I'll definitely be coming back. This place is a gem! read more

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!! read more

Penny House Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This establishment cannot be trusted. The coffee is terrible. The ownership is unethical. The food has gotten worse over time. The redesign was a failure. The sandwiches initially seem interesting, but then you realize they doesn't actually taste good. I used to come here all the time -- now, never again. read more

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. read more

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

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 read more

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

Penny House Cafe - Bacon egg and cheeses - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'd rate Penny House four and a half stars. Great selection of teas, coffee, and sandwiches. They had around twenty varieties of tea from Harney and Sons. I finally tried Harney and Sons's Paris blend. Sandwich wise, we split the Greek omelette sandwich. On the savory and salty side which I like. Definitely a better sandwich than you'd find at your typical bodega or coffee shop. Service was friendly. There was one gender neutral restroom. read more

Great place! small inside, clean. Friendly service, good latte, and I ate a picture perfect breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Very tasty with olive oil. Was pricey but worth it! Im not from the city. Could be normal pricing here. Forgot to take a photo of the sandwich. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Penny House Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I highly recommend Penny House. I had the best breakfast bagel sandwich I've ever had. The owner is very friendly, service was excellence and it has a great ambiance. read more

Penny House Cafe - Custom bagel breakfast sandwich with 2 fried eggs , salmon, onions, tomatoes, greens, chive cream cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Please change the name of this place. $11 for a mid lavender latte should get y'all shut down. I bought this disgraceful drink last week and left it right outside on the table. Never, ever again read more

Bagel was very tasty with scallion cream cheese, but it was a little bit small. There wasn't enough cream cheese for both sides of the bagel. Disappointing for the price. Cappuccino was mediocre. It tasted a little bit burnt and was not creamy at all. Staff was nice. read more

Amazing bagels, wraps, sandwiches and coffee! Friendly service with light ambiance and seating. They make some of the best damn bagels I've ever stumbled upon. Seriously, the best. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by and get some pressed olive oil drizzled on a everything bagel with lox and cream cheese, then smack yourself for not thinking of it. read more

Delicious bagels, great coffee, and the best service and friendliest staff of any coffee shop in the area. Everything you want in a neighborhood cafe! read more

Penny House Cafe - BEC - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good service. Great food. Some jazz in the background. Definitely small. They have 99% of their seating out front. By the time our order was ready a table cleared out which was cool (although switching to dine in seemed to throw off one server more than another). I forgot how delicious beef sausage is. Get that here. Enjoy! read more

My favorite bagels in the area! I've been coming to Penny House since pretty much the first week I lived in Brooklyn, and can't recommend a better place for a classic bagel sandwich. The bagels are always perfectly chewy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. They have a wide selection of sandwich options, as well as coffees and pastries. The staff are also always super friendly. On weekend mornings the line can hit the door, but it's worth a wait! read more

Delicious breakfast sandwiches on bagels, rolls, or wrap! Got an egg sandwich with turkey bacon and cheese. Cafe uses La Colombe coffee beans which are strong! Would recommend a regular coffee pour compared to a latte. Outdoor seating available and ate in the drizzly rain. We stayed dry with great air flow! read more

Penny House Cafe - a hand holding a sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's pretty pricey I paid over $10 for an oat milk latte with caramel & vanilla. Wasn't really worth it in my opinion especially since they charge an additional $1.25 for oat milk I thought I paid for milk when I ordered a latte which leads me to believe it's overpriced espresso. There are other coffee shops in the neighborhood with better coffee and better prices. read more

Some of the best bagel sandwiches in Brooklyn. If you're a fan of quality cheeses (the ghost pepper cheese is my favorite), they are arguably some of the best I've had on a bagel sandwich. The store is no frills but comes in clutch when the wait at Tom's is too long for your liking and you need a backup read more

I came here many years ago, when I first moved to Brooklyn. I just went today after all that time since I work in the area now. It's just as good as I remembered it to be. Today, I ordered the Pennyhouse Club and it was the best!!!! The way that the grilled chicken is seasoned, the turkey bacon combined with the flavors of the chicken, the mayo, lettuce, and tomato.... Chef's kiss! Sending all my love to the chef who has dreads and wore a cap tofay. If you see this please know that: You're awesome! This sandwich is special to me because this was the first lunch that I was able to eat after having strep for a week. Lol. I also ordered a dirty chai latte with almond milk. I'm pretty satisfied with it. Next time, I definitely have to get coffee. I remember my coffee being really good that one time I went - it was my first Brooklyn coffee experience. So glad I went today. This is definitely on my list for lunch spots when I forget to bring my lunch to work. :) read more

Penny House Cafe - Penny House Club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bagel sandwiches and iced coffees are a must here! I got the penny house club and a hazelnut iced coffee and it was perfection! The size of these bagels are huge!! Definitely fills you up just after the first bite! The staff was super friendly and extremely helpful. I didn't catch the name of the man working there but someone asked for a stir stick and the employee ran out the restaurant to stir his coffee!! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Penny House Cafe - Penny House Club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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

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

Great food, good coffee. It's a La Colombe blend, made in a commercial drip machine into a carafe- all well cleaned and cared for- so it's on the high-quality end of generic non-single origin drip. The service sucks though. The employees have a habit of serving people in whatever order they feel like which I imagine comes from the fact that orders are handled personally and serially. So if you don't stand out and they're somewhat busy be prepared to wait for no good reason. Like I've waited 20 mins for a coffee that comes out of a carafe here. Not because they had to brew more but because there's just no organization. There's no POS or pad-and-paper order system. People are waiting for their orders at the same place they're placing them. Imagine what it's like to work here and have to remember who has and hasn't ordered, and what they ordered, all while trying to focus on making good food and drinks in a sanitary manner. Of course you can only handle one order at a time! Of course people are waiting forever to place simple orders! Of course orders are taken in order of who's the cutest chick in line first! Nobody can remember all that crap all the time, so they start being dragged along by instinct. And yo maybe I've got it wrong but after having experienced this myself the last 5 times I've been here and seeing it echoed in other reviews I feel like I'm not crazy and this is a real problem. Also, malding in Yelp replies isn't going to improve people's stress level when you get slammed or keep people from having bad experiences. Be better. If you don't like someone's feedback or energy then don't take it. Amplifying negativity just makes you look pathetic. read more

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The $5 credit card minimum is annoying, and especially weird for a breakfast cafe to have since they serve coffee. My friend's bagel and cream cheese was fine, but very skimpy on the cream cheese. And then when you ask for more they give you a MOUNTAIN load of cream cheese on the side which is truly a waste. This cafe also just rubbed me the wrong way from the moment I walked in. Side note: Omar, the owner who responded to this review clearly doesn't value customer experience or feedback. He laughed at it. Didn't even message to ask WHY I felt rubbed the wrong way. My interaction with him even post review is a shame-- he is a prime example of what not to do as a business owner. Never laugh at real feedback. read more

The eggs, veggies, pastry and rolls are ALWAYS fresh, delicious and prepared to order! Mo, Abbey, Mathamet, Huney, and the lovely young lady make you feel welcomed and like you're part of their family. Of course the coffee is hot and fresh too! Gina Brooklyn read more

was looking for a new coffee spot to try out and this one had great reviews. The coffee was slammin', probably the best I've been able to find thus far since moving into the area. Staff is super friendly and personable. The location itself is small but comfortable with pretty decent seating. Food was also very good, I'm happy they offer turkey bacon since a lot of places don't. I'll definitely be stopping back in!! read more

The moment you walked into the cafe you are greeted by friendly staff. The robust smell of coffee greats you with a warm embrace. Coffee is full bodied, and food is equally delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

Stopped in for the first time today and was not disappointed! The service is stellar; both cashiers were pleasant and helpful, as well as the other employees who acknowledged me as soon as I walked through the door. I got the Greek Omelet (minus the olives) and an Iced Latte (with an added vanilla syrup) and thoroughly enjoyed both! I will definitely become a regular here as they also have free Wi-Fi and had seating available at noon on a Sunday-- both indoor and outdoor! read more