Lucky Penny Cafe & Deli

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.)

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 spot, only a few (3?) tables. Staff are attentive, polite and funny with great service. I gave -1 star because I had asked for a croissant and instead got an English muffin. It still taste delicious and the vanilla latte was perfect.

Really good nutty Irish latte special going on right now. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito.

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.

11/10/2022 7:26 am.I just woke up right before my alarm going off at 7:30, thinking "Lucky Penny cafe". I live near New York now, so I haven't been here since my freshman year of high school. (2016???- 6 years??)I remember coming here with my friends before and in between some of my classes, for breakfast, lunches, and after school snacks while waiting for our bus back home.I really miss the ambiance and this place will forever be a core memory for me. The lady working then was sweet. Sadly, I don't have any pictures, but I'll definitely have to visit when I visit my hometown!I hope this place is still doing well!

Literally happened upon this place because the cafe down the street that i wanted to try was closed. Im visting from San Diego and dropped off my car rental a few blocks down and just found this place through yelp by its good reviews. Every review about this hidden gem is 100% accurate.Tied for #1 is both the food and the service. They go hand in hand because Penny is the sweetest lady you have ever met who wants to take care of your food eating experience. It was my first time there and she treated me like i was family and wanted to make sure her cooking was the best. You really felt welcomed and that a lot of effort and love went into her cooking. The food itself is out of this world, i ordered the combo fried rice and i am a big boy and i couldnt finish half of it because there was so much she packed in there. But its not just the quantity, it was the best fried rice ive ever had. So much flavor, not overly oily or greasy just really good comfort food.The ambiance is a bit weird because its a super small shop in the bottom floor of an office building but when you walk into the shop you feel welcomed Overall the best surprising experience ive ever had. Im saving this place and making note to come here again every time i visit Tacoma. Plus one more kudos to Penny she really left a lasting impression with how sweet and caring she is to each of her customers if i could give more stars i would.

I only rate 5 stars when it's an experience!!! This was our family's most derisive review yet, but since it's my account, my rating goes! We all enjoyed our food & drinks, but the service was what we will remember! The owner made my son get off his phone to focus on our company & his food Priceless and then wouldn't give my husband salsa until he tried his breakfast burrito as she was sure it would be flavorful & spicy enough for him. It was... Just like her ‍

My husband and I were referred to this small cafe. Penny, is the owner and operator; super friendly to talk to and very accommodating. Her menu is pretty large for the small size of her cafe. The food is fresh and delicious. I had the bulgogi and my husband a BLT. Serving portions and food quality very good; equated to a full size restaurant. I haven't had a good bulgogi in many years. Quality bacon on her BLT. I recommend the food and service. They offer a small area for seating in the lobby.

The food is amazing and made with love and the owners are the nicest people to ever exist!They have the best fried rice and their lunch sandwiches are to die for! Highly recommend!