This is one of my favorite places to eat in Tacoma! If you’re looking for a great breakfast or lunch, this is it. It’s located downtown on the corner of 11th and Pacific. The menu has a lot of options; everything from coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and even some delicious traditional Korean dishes. I recommend trying the bibimbap–it’s AMAZING! The service is great, too. Penny is so sweet, and always remembers my order. The atmosphere is very welcoming. There’s plenty of seating if you’re dining in, but you can also order your food to-go. I’ve never had to wait long for my food and it’s less expensive than other places in the area. If you work or live in the area, you should definitely visit Lucky Penny Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP
Brandie Iyo
Love this place! I used to live and work on Pac Ave and would get a bi bim bap once a week from Penny. I moved and changed jobs so I haven’t been here in a while. Found myself in the area and am so pleased that Lucky Penny is still up and running!Vegetarian options: Bi bim bap with just egg
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP, Pork Bul Go GI, Croissant, Fried Rice
Preeti Kashyap
Such a cute place! We ordered some food and it was delicious. Service was great. The building has a few tables and chairs inside, so we sat there and the food was brought to us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP
Derrek Baudoin
Mrs. Penny is a wonderful lady. Treat her with respect and you'll be treated in kind. If she gives you a suggestion, take it and eat it with Gusto! She has never steered me wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP, Toasted Cream Cheese Bagal, Smoky Turkey Sandwich, Pork Bul Go GI, Smokey Mountain
Brian B.
Really good nutty Irish latte special going on right now. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito.
Mary J.
Wow, truly delicious and freshly-made bi bim bap from a small coffee shop in the ground floor of an office building. Amazing find! (photo taken at my office.)
Jenny W.
We ordered a few different breakfast sandwiches and burrito. Delicious! They make it while you wait. Everything is fresh. My latte was good as well.
Meghan LaRue
so friendly! breakfast was fast and really hit the spot. Would definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon L.
What an excellent cafe this is. I've tried this place a few times for work lunches and it is amazing. The menu was absolutely great, a lot of options and the owner is very welcoming and friendly. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a new lunch spot in downtown Tacoma.
Samantha D.
Small mom and pop shop with satisfying breakfast. Loved how quick and delicious it was
The bibimbap was delicious! A ? within the city center!
jared vorosbond
Very quaint little cafe that always has great food and high quality coffee. Family owned kinda place that also offers some traditional Korean food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Johnson
We parked on Commerce Street and failed to find any place open for lunch-seems lots of places closed on an April Monday. Using Google we see that Lucky Penny is open. It's on the Chamber of Commerce building. Plenty of choice and you sit in the lobby next to the lifts. A really interesting building. Excellent food.
Miranda B.
I am here for work and found this place on Yelp. Surprised this place didn't have more reviews! Doesn't look like much from the outside and the definition of a little hole in the wall. The owners were so sweet and kind. I got a Turkey wrap that was a good sized portion, super fresh with crisp veggies & made with care. Will be returning for breakfast or lunch again before I leave!
Kimberly Ling
One of the best bibimbap I’ve ever had! Owners are so sweet and caring! Highly recommend!
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Tacoma! If you’re looking for a great breakfast or lunch, this is it. It’s located downtown on the corner of 11th and Pacific. The menu has a lot of options; everything from coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and even some delicious traditional Korean dishes. I recommend trying the bibimbap–it’s AMAZING! The service is great, too. Penny is so sweet, and always remembers my order. The atmosphere is very welcoming. There’s plenty of seating if you’re dining in, but you can also order your food to-go. I’ve never had to wait long for my food and it’s less expensive than other places in the area. If you work or live in the area, you should definitely visit Lucky Penny Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP
Love this place! I used to live and work on Pac Ave and would get a bi bim bap once a week from Penny. I moved and changed jobs so I haven’t been here in a while. Found myself in the area and am so pleased that Lucky Penny is still up and running!Vegetarian options: Bi bim bap with just egg
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP, Pork Bul Go GI, Croissant, Fried Rice
Such a cute place! We ordered some food and it was delicious. Service was great. The building has a few tables and chairs inside, so we sat there and the food was brought to us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP
Mrs. Penny is a wonderful lady. Treat her with respect and you'll be treated in kind. If she gives you a suggestion, take it and eat it with Gusto! She has never steered me wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bi Bim BAP, Toasted Cream Cheese Bagal, Smoky Turkey Sandwich, Pork Bul Go GI, Smokey Mountain
Really good nutty Irish latte special going on right now. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito.
Wow, truly delicious and freshly-made bi bim bap from a small coffee shop in the ground floor of an office building. Amazing find! (photo taken at my office.)
We ordered a few different breakfast sandwiches and burrito. Delicious! They make it while you wait. Everything is fresh. My latte was good as well.
so friendly! breakfast was fast and really hit the spot. Would definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an excellent cafe this is. I've tried this place a few times for work lunches and it is amazing. The menu was absolutely great, a lot of options and the owner is very welcoming and friendly. I recommend this place for anyone looking for a new lunch spot in downtown Tacoma.
Small mom and pop shop with satisfying breakfast. Loved how quick and delicious it was
Restaurantji Recommends
The bibimbap was delicious! A ? within the city center!
Very quaint little cafe that always has great food and high quality coffee. Family owned kinda place that also offers some traditional Korean food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We parked on Commerce Street and failed to find any place open for lunch-seems lots of places closed on an April Monday. Using Google we see that Lucky Penny is open. It's on the Chamber of Commerce building. Plenty of choice and you sit in the lobby next to the lifts. A really interesting building. Excellent food.
I am here for work and found this place on Yelp. Surprised this place didn't have more reviews! Doesn't look like much from the outside and the definition of a little hole in the wall. The owners were so sweet and kind. I got a Turkey wrap that was a good sized portion, super fresh with crisp veggies & made with care. Will be returning for breakfast or lunch again before I leave!
One of the best bibimbap I’ve ever had! Owners are so sweet and caring! Highly recommend!