Penny Four's

Balmain’s undisputed champion of viennoiserie. Sydney pastry purists will tell you this tiny Darling Street dispensary easily rivals the elite boulangeries of Paris. Impeccable laminage—shatteringly crisp exteriors giving way to an airy, profoundly buttery honeycomb crumb. The move here? The 'Boss' ham and cheese croissant, an absolute masterclass in savory lamination. But do not sleep on the truffle cheese danish or the flawless pear tarts balancing natural fruit sweetness atop a pristine pâte feuilletée base. Space is tight—just a couple of small tables—so treat it as a grab-and-go operation. Super friendly staff sling phenomenal escargots, lemon meringue tarts with insanely delicious crusts, and killer weekly specials. The ultimate morning flex.