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Penny for Pound - Camberwell

387 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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Find Penny for Pound - Camberwell

387 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Penny for Pound - Camberwell

Pastry obsessives map their mornings around this Camberwell bakery for serious viennoiserie with a crisp, buttery base. Plain croissants showcase distinct lamination and a gentle chew, while the savory counter leans bold with caramelised onion and Gruyère or Vegemite and cheese. Morning regulars know the cases clear out early, especially on weekends. Nab a seat by the picture window overlooking the town hall with a freshly pulled flat white and an almond danish.

  • Laminated Viennoiserie: Croissants feature distinct laminated layers, a tender pull from the crumb, and a crisp, buttery bottom.
  • Savory Bakes: Savory counter favorites include caramelised onion with Gruyère and Vegemite and cheese croissants.
  • Neighborhood Roost: Large picture windows frame views of historic Camberwell City Hall in a bright, relaxed space.
  • Early Morning Run: Counter selections and plain croissants often sell out well before the midday rush.
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The Penny for Pound Experience

Why pastry lovers and neighborhood locals choose Penny for Pound in Camberwell

  • Precision laminated pastry and crisp buttery flakiness

    Bakers laminate croissants to balance tenderness and structure, delivering distinct buttery flaky layers with an authentic crunch and crisp base.

    Lamination was perfect as well and the inside was cooked through well allowing for a little chew but not too much where it is noticeably undercooked. Flakiness and crunch were good, not perfect, but i did enjoy the pull from each layer and the crispy buttery bottom.

    aurelia lamont

  • Artisanal savoury croissants with generous rich fillings

    Creative savoury baking pairs French pastry craft with bold fillings like caramelised onion, melted Gruyère, and Vegemite with toasted cheese crust.

    Tried caramelised onion and Gruyère croissant and banana bread. Savory croissant tasted delicious. I love it with plenty of caramelised onion inside. Smells so good.

    Ti-Ying Yang (俶滎)

  • Relaxed streetscape viewing opposite Camberwell City Hall

    The bright space offers counter seats against large picture windows, providing a tranquil vantage point across Camberwell Road toward historic architecture.

    Staff are very friendly and although the cafe is small, it is relaxing to sit and watch the street pass by whilst looking out onto the historic Camberwell City Hall.

    Lisa Gardner

  • Boutique cafe ambience with warm hospitality

    A well-lit room, balanced acoustics, and welcoming team members create a comfortable, cheerful neighborhood atmosphere.

    The indoor space is well lit, the indoor temperature not too warm, the music is reasonable in quality and volume and the overall ambience is pleasant.

    Evad

  • Elevating daytime treats and comforting pick-me-ups

    Generously filled morning pastries and sweet cruffins offer an instant, mood-elevating treat during busy workdays or neighborhood walks.

    Was working around the corner so popped in for a little pick-me-up and SO glad I did.

    Shauna Ryan

  • House-crafted touches that brighten comfort drinks

    Guests delight in unique in-house specialty touches, including artisan hot chocolate accompanied by crafted marshmallows made on-site.

    Friendly service with yummy bakery items and hot chocolates with delicious store made marshmallows.

    Emilia

Handcrafted sweet and savoury laminated pastries baked fresh daily

  • Plain Croissant

    The flavour was on point, not too sweet and not too savoury. Lamination was perfect as well and the inside was cooked through well allowing for a little chew

    aurelia lamont

  • Cruffin

    Cruffins are phenomenal.

    Mitchell

  • Caramelised Onion and Gruyère Croissant

    Savory croissant tasted delicious. I love it with plenty of caramelised onion inside.

    Ti-Ying Yang (俶滎)

  • Vegemite and Cheese Croissant

    crispy cheese on top of the vegimite and cheese croissant

    S K

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, artisan cakes, and sweet cafe accompaniments

  • Hot Chocolate with Store-Made Marshmallows

    hot chocolates with delicious store made marshmallows

    Emilia

  • Fresh Grinded Decaf Coffee

    fresh grinded decaf coffee

    Y O

  • Banana Bread

    Banana bread smells really ‘cinnamon’ and tastes so good.

    Ti-Ying Yang (俶滎)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    beautiful flourless chocolate cake I ordered; it was absolutely divine!

    Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit Early for Full Selection

Arrive earlier in the morning for the best pastry selection; popular staples like plain croissants frequently sell out by midday.

Explore Savoury Croissants

Don't miss the distinct savoury viennoiserie options, including caramelised onion & Gruyère and Vegemite & cheese croissants.

Plan Around Limited Seating

Indoor seating is cozy and limited, so plan on a takeaway stroll or be flexible during busy peak morning periods.

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