okay, penny university isn't that expensive by cafe standards. they've raised prices though (the menu on their website is outdated). 

just wanted to have a leisurely lunch and a nice place to spend some time in, so i wasn't expecting much. i got the muddy espresso ($5.50) and the turkish eggs ($8.60). 

the turkish eggs was greek yogurt + poached eggs + homemade harissa sauce, and came with a slice of toasted sourdough. the combination was surprisingly good. it has never occurred to me to try to make a combination like that at home, but it works. the tangy yogurt went well with the slight kick of the harissa. combined with the slightly chewy toasted sourdough, it made for an easy eat. speaking of which, i really liked the sourdough. i wasn't that hungry, but wish they could've been more generous with the bread. the poached eggs that was supposed to be the star of the dish were both sadly overcooked, so no #eggporn. 

the muddy espresso was on the milky side, but with the caffeine kick was sufficient. 

i was okay with the food, but i doubt i'll be back in a hurry. too many better places to check out along east coast road.

penny university
402 east coast road
http://www.pennyuni.com