Love this location! Although the syrups they use for the coffee aren't my favorite the food options are really tasty! The breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito with the chipotle sauce is amazing!!!! Everyone is always really nice and the vibe is always super chill. read more

Came across this coffee shop while in modesto downtown and has easily become my go to coffee shop! The coffee is 10/10, if you want lattee art you have to ask for it, they don't do it always. Staff is nice and welcoming. Lots of space to sit inside whether you wanna do a study date or just a coffee date. read more

Penny University - Chai latte and maple rosemary latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Friendly and attentive service when I stopped in for my first visit. The freshly home-baked goods on display looked quite enticing, although I ended up ordering avocado toast. The toasted sourdough bread was fantastic and made locally. The avocado toast had extra touches that made it special. I would definitely recommend going! read more

This place is a complete vibe, from the friendly staff to the amazing decor. I could drink coffee here everyday. The Carmel bourbon latte was delicious! read more

Penny University - Carmel Bourbon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Stopped by for a quick coffee and breakfast with a friend. The coffee was good and the food was delicious. The informal seating was cute and the place was super clean. Cannot wait to go back. read more

Penny University - Breakfast sandwich and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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I LOVE this place! Favorite coffee shop in town. The service is excellent and the vibes are great! It's the perfect place to meet up with friends or go on a date. The coffee and food are top notch! Penny University is a must visit if you have yet to go! read more

Penny University - Hot Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Lavender latte 5/5. Black drip coffee 5/5. Black iced tea 5/5. Breakfast sammie 5/5. Ambiance is quiet and relaxing. Outdoor seating in the sunshine is also nice. This will is a coffee shop that stays in rotation for me. read more

Service was GREAT and so fast! The breakfast sandwich was DELISH and the brown sugar cinnamon latte was so yummy! The inside is so spacious and it isn't super loud. You can enjoy coffee, yummy treat, AND have a good conversation without yelling over music :) I would 100% come back and recommend to others! read more

Great ambience & friendly staff. Ordered a basic iced latte, unaware that they use cold brew. Didn't like it, but they immediately replaced it with an espresso one. Loved it. read more

Breakfast burrito with sausage & bacon with a side of avocado salsa and the caprese toast so yummy read more

Penny University - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Nice coffee shop that serves coffee, food, and pastries. The place is very spacious with plenty of seating area. Stopped by with my kids today and got myself the Butterscotch latte with oat-milk, Vanilla foam cold brew for my husband, and chocolate chip cookie for the kids. Service was great. Everyone greeted us, even the owner, so that was sweet. Prices were reasonable too. 2 drinks and a cookie was $15. Butterscotch iced coffee was really good. Vanilla cold foam cold brew was okay but not wow. Kids enjoyed their cookie. Next time, I'd like to come back and try their food! read more

I had a really great experience. I spent almost a whole day at Penny University and their service was simply wonderful. There were enough spaces to sit, the cafe was not crowded on a weekday, and most of the seating had enough electrical sockets. The latte and sandwiches I ordered were also great. Overall it's simply a great work or study spot near downtown Modesto. read more

I had given this place a few trys. Unfortunately, the coffee is not good. I tried different drinks but each one is unpleasant. I could never finish them. The coffee is expensive which I don't mind paying if I did enjoy it. read more

Butterscotch latte was just perfect. I had the BLT and my husband had the breakfast sandwich with bacon. Both were delicious and we are definitely coming back. read more

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Good bakery and coffee spot. Thanks for the good sandwich and delicious fresh pickled vegetables.

Such a good vibe and overall great service/food. Will definitely be going back to try new things. The bourbon Carmel latte iced and hot were delicious. The caprese toast and breakfast sandwich had amazing flavor. 10/10 recommend read more

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Penny University is such a breath of fresh air to downtown Modesto. The ambiance is so cozy and comfortable, it feels like a place you can stay for hours and hours. I had a pumpkin spice latte, the breakfast sandwich and biscuit with jam. The latte was delicious, not too sweet, huge fall vibes. The sandwich was really tasty with crispy bacon (I hate soggy bacon!) with a spicy mayo that really set it off. And the biscuit and jam was seriously top notch. Everyone I talked to was very friendly, service was quick, it's overall a great spot. I'll be coming here again and again! read more

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Great little place. Yummy food albeit small menu. Extremely friendly staff. Will return when in town. :)

Best drip coffee you can get, and the food is all made from scratch, sourcing local vendors. The ambiance is thoughtful, calming and beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

Such a gem in downtown Modesto. Both the inside and outside seating are nice and spacious. Customer service is great. Love the different coffee options and different bakery items. The bathroom is clean and street parking is not hard to find. read more

Such a cute place! This shop looks like it belongs at beach. The coffee and food are so delicious! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Would go every day if I could. read more

One of the best coffee shops I have ever visited in my 50 years hanging out in these venues. Excellent staff and great coffee. The breakfast sandwich is extraordinary and they have both carnivore and vegan items on the menu. Also excellent biscuits. read more

Great coffee! They also have wine and beer on tap! Great place for brunch. I absolutely love their sourdough BLT sandwiches; they're fresh, flavorful, and seriously delicious. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a bite. Ambience is nice! read more

Best espresso in Modesto. Have been here a few times and each occasion has been an awesome experience. Staff is friendly and the vibe at the shop is great. read more

Coffee and breakfast burrito were both well executed. The coffee was outstanding. The burrito was from scratch, healthy, but a bit mild flavor. The space is bright and airy. It feels like they needed an additional employee. read more

We showed up at 8:03 and the were closed. No sign or anything. They're posted hours online and in the door say different. Do better penny university read more

What a great coffee shop! The butterscotch latter on the Fall menu is great. I tried a delicious berry cupcake today. The employees went out of their way to acknowledge me. read more

Penny University - The Butterscotch Latte ready to go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

By far the best coffee and atmosphere you can enjoy in Modesto. Breakfast or lunch, they've got you covered. Modesto's new favorite spot! read more

Penny University - Bacon breakfast sandwich, biscuit and jam, cappuccino and cortado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

First time I went there I got a cold brew. It was literally so nasty so I asked for a different drink and ended up paying for two drinks. I asked for a latte and they told me it was cold brew based??? so a cheap cop out why is a latte not made with espresso?? so I went back and tried a second time got a latte with an extra shot medium $9.50!!! And yet nasty again, nice staff disgusting coffee read more

The atmosphere is absolutely amazing here! The food and drinks are really great! The staff is so friendly and a perfect spot for Downtown Modesto! I love how late the shop is open during the week! One of the best spots in Modesto! read more

Service was friendly and the environment was trendy, but $14 and not even a bag of chips! The sandwich was small, with a few slices of turkey, some cucumber, spinach leaves, with a slash of chipotle sauce. I understand food is getting expensive, but this sandwich should have been twice the size for the price. read more

Penny University - Chipotle, turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Delicious food and great coffee, overall it was a great experience. Best coffee shop in town.

The service wasn't good at all. Coffee took over 20 minutes to come out and was mediocre.

This is not the review I had hoped to be leaving. The 2 stars are for the great job they have done with the space and the excellent staff. However the Peppermint Mocha was substandard at best. Certainly not the quality that I have come to expect from Penny University based upon my farmers market experience. It had very little detectable peppermint and the chocolate itself was rather unpleasant. read more

The flavor of their decaf cold brew is the best I have had EVER!. The woman who took my order was so kind and helpful when I told her it was my first visit. She asked me questions about my flavor preferences then made a few suggestions. They have a separate section with books to read and a sofa n comfortable chairs with a large table for groups. read more

I had a iced vanilla latte and it tasted very watered down, could be a lot more flavorful. Waited over 30 mins for my food that was to go and it was just sitting there by the kitchen window for over 10 minutes before they called my name out and put it in the counter for me to grab. All this while one of the girls is just standing on her phone. Just to get half a breakfast sandwich for $12. Not worth it. Don't waste your money. read more

Tried it out for the first time. I got an iced brown sugar cinnamon latte with espresso instead of cold brew and when I tried the coffee it tasted very watered down & unenjoyable. Plus I didn't taste brown sugar or cinnamon; Service was fast but when I asked the server a question I got ignored which didn't feel great. I'll have to try it out again but very skeptical. read more

Great coffee, great atmosphere, great service! So glad Penny opened up in Modesto's downtown!