La Penini Cafe

11A Downard St, Braeside VIC 3195, Australia
+61 3 9580 8589
$$$ Cafe
(59 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to La Penini Cafe, a charming little spot nestled in Braeside, VIC, that promises to be a delightful escape for your taste buds! At 11A Downard St, this cafe is becoming a local favorite for both its inviting atmosphere and its mouth-watering menu.

Step inside La Penini and you’re greeted by a warm, friendly vibe that immediately puts you at ease. The cafe is meticulously maintained, with both indoor and outdoor seating that caters to every guest's preference. Whether you’re in the mood for a peaceful moment indoors or a leisurely brunch under the sun, you’ll find just the right corner to unwind.

The menu offers a splendid range of hot and cold meals, alongside a delightful assortment of sweets. Start your day off right with their hearty Big Breakfast, boasting perfectly fried eggs, crispy bacon, a golden hash brown, grilled tomato, juicy sausage, and sautéed spinach all atop fresh toast – a true feast that promises to energize you for the day ahead. If you’re leaning toward something lighter, the Veggie Breakfast is a fantastic choice – vibrant grilled tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, creamy avocado, and hash browns served on toast will surely make any vegetarian smile.

No visit to La Penini Cafe would be complete without indulging in their delightful homemade treats. The Sweet Box is perfect for sharing (or not!), filled with an assortment of irresistible slices and muffins, perfect for a gathering or just because you deserve a delicious dessert. And for a little nostalgic joy, try their Homemade Jam Biscuits – each bite is a comforting reminder of home cooking, paired with a cup of expertly brewed coffee that you’ll savor right to the last drop.

Customers rave about their experiences at La Penini. A regular patron, Allara House, describes it as “a great hidden gem” and emphasizes the cafe’s fantastic value for money. Sharifa Khan couldn’t agree more, sharing her joy over a delicious smoothie and hot dog, noting the lovely cookie surprise she received upon ordering. It’s these personal touches and outstanding customer service that elevate La Penini Cafe above the rest.

For those looking to enjoy a delightful meal paired with genuine hospitality, La Penini Cafe is a treasure trove just waiting to be explored. Whether it’s your first visit or your weekly ritual, you’re sure to leave with a smile and a satisfied palate. Make sure to call ahead at +61 3 9580 8589 to secure your table, and experience the charm of this local favorite!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

06:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

59 Reviews
Sharifa Khan

09 Oct 2025

This cafe is amazing! I ordered a smoothy and hot dog.. Was absolutely delicious! If I knew this place existed, I'd be ordering from them earlier. Thank you for the free cookie guys, it was nice. Just ordered again :) thanks guys, great job. #Supportlocalbusiness

Allara House

09 Sep 2025

Great little hidden gem in Braeside. Lovely staff, great selection of hot and cold meals, fantastic value for money. You won't find better in Braeside. We come here weekly and have done so for many years.

Tony Ahdore

09 Sep 2025

Wonderful clean, tidy cafe with great indoor & outdoor facilities. Staff very welcoming. Had coffee & egg/bacon roll with cheese & was delicious. Highly recommend

Cass Nash

06 Sep 2025

THANK YOU FOR MY FRIENDS BIRTHDAY CAKE/MUFFIN TRAY!!! With the added extra sign even saying happy birthday!!! Thank you! This is just above and beyond. Such a good cafe…great service! Fantastic value for money!! Good coffee and chai made with love! Thank you for the bakery treats you’ve sent us, much appreciated x

COM DRIVE

26 Aug 2025

The only letdown here was the $3 chicken tender. You only get a small one and it's the exact same spicy one you buy from coles/aldi in the big packet so they're making bank with this ripoff. Mine was also undercooked on inside.. other than that everything was great! Rest of my review is postive, I ordered before 10am on a monday: The chips however are perfect. Good portion for $7 or so, comes with the correct serving of gravy and man these chips..they're perfectly, lightly seasoned all round, in fact they could even do with less salt since the taste is fantastic! props to the chef, they're Not oily or burnt either! Gravy has a nice complex flavour with great consistency.. And Anyone who wants more salt than this needs to go to a different place cause the chips here are amazing! Was not expecting it to be this well done! Get the chips and gravy! The $2 potato cake doesn't compare to my local (for price or taste) but it was decent and not oily, if a bit on the slim side in actual potato. There's MANY places that can't even get a potato cake to be this edible, definitely edible 4/5 stars. sandwhich quarters present great value, great variety and taste (better deal than coles sandwiches), only downside is a few are white bread(unhealthy white bread is unhealthy) Overall a decent joint for uber eats delivery too. You won't be disappointed unless you order a chicken tender! Oh and the popular berry smoothie thingo is fantastic value with a divine taste, for around $8, you can't beat it, Eat your heart out boost juice! I wanted to grab another once I'd finished it!

Paul Hainsworth

22 Aug 2025

Got the bangers and mash for lunch today as I absolutely love it it’s one of my favourite meals. Never tried it from here before gave it ago with not much expectation. It absolutely was on point, while it wasn’t sausages. It was chorizo. It was one of the best takeaway meals of bangers and mash that I’ve had you guys nailed it.. I got banana smoothies and they were nice. The cups weren’t quite actually because they spill in trouble so that was really well done as well..

David Toleman

16 Aug 2025

Food is always outstanding, staff always friendly. Whenever we are near Braeside we eat here

Ben M

28 Jun 2025

You always make a perfect coffee and breakfast bacon and egg muffin! Delicious! My go to place for breakfast!

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