Make a point of trying new foodie delights

CASSIDY PEARCE

Iconic food venues Burger Point and Flappy’s Fried Chicken have finally made their way to Penrith, with their first ever hybrid venue opening in the Manufactor Precinct on Castlereagh Road earlier this month.

With locations for both currently exclusive to the west, Penrith Branch Manager Pauline Ferrer said it’s about time Penrith got a taste of Burger Point.

“Penrith is known for burgers, so Burger Point making its way here really puts us on the map. We’re levelling up our game,” she said.

“We’re hoping more people will come to know Burger Point here, because when someone says ‘burgers’ or really anything savoury, you think of Penrith.”

But, with so many burger venues in Penrith, one may wonder what sets Burger Point apart.

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Aside from their fusion of American and Filipino flavours, which sees sweet and savoury seamlessly combined in each dish, Ferrer said that the freshness of their food and impeccable service makes Burger Point unique.

“Our burgers are freshly made every day, so there’s no doubting that the freshness is there,” she said.

“Our staff are very welcoming as well. We love caring for people, I think that’s part of what people can experience here.”

The shared space is a first for Flappy’s and Burger Point, which Assistant Operations Manager, Mia Bernardez-Daguno, said is a great opportunity for both the brand, and customers.

“I think it’s a good chance for us to welcome Flappy’s, because before, we only had a take-away shop for Flappy’s, and now we have a dine in restaurant,” she said.

“It will give Flappy’s a chance to be just as well known as Burger Point, and it will give people the opportunity to try both when they come here and get the best of both worlds.”

Though the menu at Burger Point has remained consistent with their other venues at Wentworth Point, Edmonson Park, Castle Hill, Marsden Park, Eastern Creek and, soon, Circular Quay, the menu at Flappy’s is brand new, with some very exciting additions.

“Flappy’s has a lot of new items for people to try,” Bernardez-Daguno said.

“This branch has milkshakes, waffles, desserts, sandwiches – before it was just tenders and slices of bread on the side.”

If you’ve never tried Burger Point before, Bernardez-Daguno recommends the classics, with a reminder that any burger can be upgraded to their Marvin Glaze – a doughnut glazed bun, topped with grated cheddar and maple bacon bits.

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