Tried calling for 40 minutes...No one answered the phone.
Ahmad Alghamdi
Came here this morning and it was closed, the sign says ‘closed for vacation’.. At least notify your customers by updating the working hours temporarily ?!
Ron Moody
The most disgustingly gross restaurant I've ever been to. These high reviews must be from the same locals who think a restaurant is a restaurant is a restaurant. Hair and green peas in wife's over cooked scrambled egg. Proprietor seemed offended and left the plate with the ruined breakfast not in the kitchen but in plain view behind the counter. Was he saving it? Horrible. Live and learn.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carolina Revollar
It's like having breakfast at your grandpa's house. Lucky interacts with you as if you were family, and he takes and cooks the order for you. The food tastes great and the prices are low, so make sure you tip him well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Bacon and Eggs, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast
Lorna L
I love Lucky’s ~ he’s a one man band and is such a great man to talk to. I can’t wait to go again.Parking: We parked on the street with no issue at all.Kid-friendliness: My sons love coming here. They are welcomed and Lucky talks to them like they are his own children. He even told my son he couldn’t have soda and brought him milk instead ? I love him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 X Bacon Egg and Pancake Combo, French Toast Bacon and Eggs
YS L.
Lucky's Breakfast is really a gem. Lucky himself really does run the whole place single-handedly, from taking your order, cooking, and serving. I have so much respect for what he does. The menu is simple with just a few options- a two-eggs breakfast, omelette, French toast, or pancakes, and you can choose to add bacon or sausage. For drinks, the options are coffee and OJ. There is only counter seating, and the decor/music played are old-timey. Due to the seating arrangement, many of the guests from separate parties make small talk with one another, lending to a sense of community. The food, while simple, is good (especially for the very affordable price) and tastes like home. The toast had a good crunch to it with jam provided, Tabasco was available at the table for my eggs and hash browns, and most importantly, the generous portion of bacon was cooked crispy! At the end of your meal, you get a few fortune cookies. Lucky seems like a great man who is loved by his community, and his business seems to have a lot of regulars (and first-timers, too!). The environment in here is quaint and feels sort of like a time capsule to the past. I heard that Lucky may be retiring soon, so don't miss your chance to visit if this sounds like your cup of tea! It feels like a little piece of San Diego history.
Ashley D.
A must try in Northpark! Great food and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect place to have a cup of coffee and enjoy breakfast. Cash only.
Gabriel B.
One of my favorite places in San Diego. Simplicity at its finest. Lucky is one of a kind and his establishment will hold a special place in my heart forever. My recommendation is to truly lean into the experience, perhaps start a conversation with a stranger while waiting for your food, share a joke with Lucky, and maybe be okay with repeating your order a couple times lol. The food and the conversations will make the wait worthwhile. This place is a neighborhood treasure that will be deeply missed when that time comes. I will always feel grateful to have experienced it for myself.
Jennifer Schellenberg
Lovely greasy spoon. Coffee was perfect, bacon was crispy and the owner is charming. I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julyanna R.
I'm so happy I got to try Luckys before they close. Ive read many reviews and I knew what to expect, but I almost burst into tears when I saw the two people working there. They deserve to retire, but they sure will be missed. I had brunch with my husband, we left 200% tip for how caring and polite they were, but you can tell they started to struggle to memorize the orders (the couple next to us repeated their order 3 times, still got the wrong plate and for some reason I can't explain Luckys took the guy's toast out of his plate (barehanded) and gave it to me. Lol. We were very confused, but it was funny). So if you haven't been there yet, be kind and patient and it will be worth it. The ambiance feels like traveling in time, it's a whole experience. We are coming back with friends soon!
This is such a cozy little time capsule. It isn't extraordinary food - But a simple, ordinary breakfast in this cozy and quaint one man operation is warm and fulfilling. I never got his name, but I was severely hung over and could only stomach eating fortune cookies. He gave me an entire box. Can't wait to go back
C J.
I have a nostalgic crush on this place. Lucky is a sweet, old-school, care about his customers restaurant owner. The food was delicious, our order came out within minutes (9:30am Saturday) and lucky was delightful! Come hungry and ready for a blast from the past, counter stools and brewed coffee refills. And bring cash!
Max W.
really good vibes in there and you couldn't ask for a better breakfast for the price.
kke1021
This is an old brunch restaurant run by an elderly man. They are very friendly, so I think it would be a good idea to visit them at least once if you are visiting San Diego.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis L.
Lucky is the only one to wait on you and cook your food so it can take a while. The place fills up fast. They only take cash. It was a normal breakfast. Little out dated.
Tried calling for 40 minutes...No one answered the phone.
Came here this morning and it was closed, the sign says ‘closed for vacation’.. At least notify your customers by updating the working hours temporarily ?!
The most disgustingly gross restaurant I've ever been to. These high reviews must be from the same locals who think a restaurant is a restaurant is a restaurant. Hair and green peas in wife's over cooked scrambled egg. Proprietor seemed offended and left the plate with the ruined breakfast not in the kitchen but in plain view behind the counter. Was he saving it? Horrible. Live and learn.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's like having breakfast at your grandpa's house. Lucky interacts with you as if you were family, and he takes and cooks the order for you. The food tastes great and the prices are low, so make sure you tip him well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Bacon and Eggs, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast
I love Lucky’s ~ he’s a one man band and is such a great man to talk to. I can’t wait to go again.Parking: We parked on the street with no issue at all.Kid-friendliness: My sons love coming here. They are welcomed and Lucky talks to them like they are his own children. He even told my son he couldn’t have soda and brought him milk instead ? I love him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 X Bacon Egg and Pancake Combo, French Toast Bacon and Eggs
Lucky's Breakfast is really a gem. Lucky himself really does run the whole place single-handedly, from taking your order, cooking, and serving. I have so much respect for what he does. The menu is simple with just a few options- a two-eggs breakfast, omelette, French toast, or pancakes, and you can choose to add bacon or sausage. For drinks, the options are coffee and OJ. There is only counter seating, and the decor/music played are old-timey. Due to the seating arrangement, many of the guests from separate parties make small talk with one another, lending to a sense of community. The food, while simple, is good (especially for the very affordable price) and tastes like home. The toast had a good crunch to it with jam provided, Tabasco was available at the table for my eggs and hash browns, and most importantly, the generous portion of bacon was cooked crispy! At the end of your meal, you get a few fortune cookies. Lucky seems like a great man who is loved by his community, and his business seems to have a lot of regulars (and first-timers, too!). The environment in here is quaint and feels sort of like a time capsule to the past. I heard that Lucky may be retiring soon, so don't miss your chance to visit if this sounds like your cup of tea! It feels like a little piece of San Diego history.
A must try in Northpark! Great food and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect place to have a cup of coffee and enjoy breakfast. Cash only.
One of my favorite places in San Diego. Simplicity at its finest. Lucky is one of a kind and his establishment will hold a special place in my heart forever. My recommendation is to truly lean into the experience, perhaps start a conversation with a stranger while waiting for your food, share a joke with Lucky, and maybe be okay with repeating your order a couple times lol. The food and the conversations will make the wait worthwhile. This place is a neighborhood treasure that will be deeply missed when that time comes. I will always feel grateful to have experienced it for myself.
Lovely greasy spoon. Coffee was perfect, bacon was crispy and the owner is charming. I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm so happy I got to try Luckys before they close. Ive read many reviews and I knew what to expect, but I almost burst into tears when I saw the two people working there. They deserve to retire, but they sure will be missed. I had brunch with my husband, we left 200% tip for how caring and polite they were, but you can tell they started to struggle to memorize the orders (the couple next to us repeated their order 3 times, still got the wrong plate and for some reason I can't explain Luckys took the guy's toast out of his plate (barehanded) and gave it to me. Lol. We were very confused, but it was funny). So if you haven't been there yet, be kind and patient and it will be worth it. The ambiance feels like traveling in time, it's a whole experience. We are coming back with friends soon!
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This is such a cozy little time capsule. It isn't extraordinary food - But a simple, ordinary breakfast in this cozy and quaint one man operation is warm and fulfilling. I never got his name, but I was severely hung over and could only stomach eating fortune cookies. He gave me an entire box. Can't wait to go back
I have a nostalgic crush on this place. Lucky is a sweet, old-school, care about his customers restaurant owner. The food was delicious, our order came out within minutes (9:30am Saturday) and lucky was delightful! Come hungry and ready for a blast from the past, counter stools and brewed coffee refills. And bring cash!
really good vibes in there and you couldn't ask for a better breakfast for the price.
This is an old brunch restaurant run by an elderly man. They are very friendly, so I think it would be a good idea to visit them at least once if you are visiting San Diego.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucky is the only one to wait on you and cook your food so it can take a while. The place fills up fast. They only take cash. It was a normal breakfast. Little out dated.