Miss Penny Cakes
216-218 Melville Rd, Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia
Open nowToday 07:30 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A beloved Brunswick West bakery whose rare 4.8 rating signals real craft and consistency.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- FridayToday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Tucked along Melville Road in Brunswick West, Miss Penny Cakes is the kind of neighbourhood bakery that locals quietly hope stays a secret. It has built a devoted following in Melbourne's inner north, and the numbers tell the story — a 4.8 rating across more than 160 reviews is rare air for a small suburban shopfront, and it points to consistency rather than hype.
The appeal here is craft over flash. This is a spot for picking up something special on the way home, lingering over coffee and a slice, or sorting out a celebration cake without trekking into the city. Brunswick West's leafy, residential streets make it an easy, unhurried stop, and the cakes do the talking.
If you're planning a visit around a particular cake, a custom order or a specific opening time, it's worth a quick message or call first, as small bakeries often sell out and keep their own hours. Check current details directly before you head over.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 168 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 87
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 67
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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