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Penny for Pound

This venue is a finalist for best treats in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Penny for Pound’s signature twice-baked red velvet croissant.
1 / 5Penny for Pound’s signature twice-baked red velvet croissant.Supplied
Broccolini and bechamel danish.
2 / 5Broccolini and bechamel danish.Supplied
Inside the Richmond bakery.
3 / 5Inside the Richmond bakery.Supplied
Rolling the pastry by hand.
4 / 5Rolling the pastry by hand.Supplied
Outside the Richmond store.
5 / 5Outside the Richmond store.Supplied

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At Penny for Pound’s Bridge Road bakery – much bigger than its original hole-in-the-wall location at the rear of Mayday cafe –croissants are filled with almond frangipane and tangy blueberry jam, while orange-poppyseed escargot is so zesty it’s like bathing in citrus. Crack through the chocolate glaze of a peanut butter cup cruffin to reveal its oozing salty-sweet centre.

Good to know: Nab a pack of pre-made croissants or pain au chocolat to bake at home and impress your friends.

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Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/penny-for-pound-20250605-p5m58b.html