Lucky's Breakfast

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.

Nice staff, good service. Food is average at best, they were out of bacon and out of peppers and onion for their home fries.

I heard lots about this place from a FB food page and I'm glad I came to visit. This place is a blast to the past with the interior decor, feels like an old breakfast diner vibe similar to what you see in the movies or shows (Gilmore Girls, etc). It's a one man show with an older asian gentlemen's that serves and cooks the food! The menu is simple and your typical breakfast foods, has brown, eggs, toast, pancakes, french toast, etc. There's coffee or juice (+$2). Food is nothing too special but it was yummy and reliable! I ate the whole plate and was so full. Lucky also makes sure you constantly have a full cup of coffee which is so generous! You also get a fortune cookie at the end of the meal. This place is cash only and also only counter seating. The community that comes here as regulars are some of the nicest people I've met! The seating makes it so that you're able to communicate with those around you and not be weird about it. There's 2 hour street parking around the restaurant. Just an FYI if you do come, be patient and understanding! This is not going to be the famous, insta worthy breakfast place but it's a homey place where you can get reliable good food at an extremely reasonable price!

The owner is very sweet! He cooks the food and brings it out himself. It is a interesting set up with all counter seating. He moves from the kitchen to the counters, asking what everyone wants and filling up coffee cups as he goes. The food is simple and tastes great! Regular breakfast and coffee making it feel very homey. He also gives out fortune cookies at the end :)

I've been trying to come to this place for a few years and finally got a chance to try it today however it is closed

A classic vintage diner that warps you back into a time where local diners in cities are run by the people who work there. The moment you walk in there is a sense of home that makes everyone in the restaurant feel like family. Run by Lucky and his friend/family(?), the service and food may not be what you get at other restaurants down the street but strangely enough, nothing about that is a bad thing at all. My group of 6 got the gamut of plates there and everyone was satisfied with their meals. The unanimous winners were the sausage so if you were to swing by those are must try!

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.

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!

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!

Lucky's breakfast is a simple place. It's a 1 man run business so please be patient. The food is simple. Lucky is a nice old man. This place has good vibes. The only downside, this place is only open till 12 pm