Lucky Penny

I came here for brunch, and it was so busy! Luckily I got a table pretty fast! I ordered poached eggs on toast with a side of smashed avo, and it was delicious! The avo was seasoned perfectly! I also got the fresh pressed orange juice, and it was so refreshing! It was just like biting into an orange!
The décor is cute, and my server was so friendly and attentive.

Reliably excellent every time!

I am a fan of Lucky Penny. I like the Scandinavian décor, the art on the walls, the über cool staff that are always happy to help and the 5 senses coffee is certainly a plus.
I like they have a menu that tends to have a focus on healthy dishes and is seasonal. There quite a substantial menu to choose from and I can only review on the breakfast and I loved the innovative choices.
This time I chose the Citrus cured salmon, potato and pea salad, cucumber and herbs with poached eggs, although it was hard to choose between that and the black pudding.
I look forward to many more visits to Lucky Penny as it’s a refreshing change in the area.

Breakfast has become all to cliché now days, especially on chapel street. Smashed avo, cold pressed juices and baristas that take 25 minutes to make a latte with all too much concentration and fanfare.
Lucky Penny has some of this but in a refreshing way. There was enough of these elements to be bearable. White painted brick walls, timber details, fresh flowers & a few hipster staff that were very pleasant.
Breakfast was good, not amazing but good. The coffee was great and the juice was brilliant. Too many times I find my expectations exceed what is delivered. Lucky penny was a random choice and I was pleasantly surprised.
I’ll be back.

There is nothing more Melbourne than a shabby chic brunch spot, complete with bearded waitstaff, avo on toast, and a creamy flat white. I don’t know if Lucky Penny was aiming for quintessential when they opened just a couple months ago, but they’ve nailed it.
White brick, wood, fresh flowers. This café may be a long and narrow space tucked into a row of shoe shops on Chapel, but it’s a breath of fresh air to the area. Grab one of the few outdoor tables and people watch, or sit inside by the painted faux fire.
I’ve visited a couple times now and have been really impressed with the staff, atmosphere, and coffee. The menu boasts a solid selection of breakfast and lunch choices without being overwhelming. I always seem to be torn between options that all sound too good! While I haven’t been blown away by the yum factor of any of the dishes I’ve tried, there have definitely been no complaints either. Lucky Penny is a gorgeous addition to an area lacking in brunch spots, and yes, likely to become a local staple for me.

Yet to try the food but enjoyed our experience for tea and coffee.
Typical filament lights, timber benches, painted brick café scenario. Nice and cozy. Synesso & five senses.
Will come again.
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