Lucky’s Café

I love this café! The Papa Mocha is one of my very favorites and I’ve been going back for it for years. (About 5 now, actually.) The mac and cheese is my favorite dish, and their pastries are great! I don’t like that it gets very full, very fast, which makes the place noisy and a bit suffocating. But that just shows how great everything really is.

I am a very big fan of this place. While I have only been there twice, the food and service are really terrific. How they get the perfect golden crust on their toasted sandwiches is beyond me, but I LOVE it :) Every time I am in Cleveland I will seek an opportunity to eat here. Thank you Lucky’s!!!

Stopped here on a suggestion by my mom. Got the shipwreck and it was amazing! Good portion sizes, flavors were great and the service was quick. The Rest of my family loved their meals too.

Had brunch here on Saturday and loved it! We even saw Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Conchords! He was having a bite to eat on the patio with Arj Barker before playing a concert at the State Theatre. Food was amazing, coffee was tasty, service was excellent, and the atmosphere (down to the fresh flowers on each table) was welcoming. Would absolutely recommend a trip to Lucky’s.

Stopped here for breakfast with a friend during the week. Everything is fresh, local, and organic. The place has a very cozy coffee shop feel. The whole area is up and coming and this place is a great place to stop for breakfast/​lunch or to get coffee and an amazing pastry. I would definitely recommend.
*Note: They are not open for dinner!

Farm to table explains the higher prices. Small quaint room with a large patio had a good feel. I had the lamb burger on flat bread. Came with a spinach goat cheese mixture on the patty. Interesting. Messy. Lamb had a mild taste. I like a stronger flavor. $ 13.50. Ice coffee was very good $ 2.75. Fancier cold and hot coffees cost up to $ 4.50. Girl friend had a scrambled egg veggie dish called Shipwreck. Large portion. Very good. Took half home. Looking forward to trying other dishes. Try out Lucky’s, and visit the shops and galleries in Tremont.

It was our first time here & we really didn’t know what to expect. A $ 70 breakfast for 4 people seemed a little steep especially considering we didn’t even have any meat.
The waffles got a little dry and I wanted syrup, well I could only get more syrup if I wanted to spend $ 4 on it. Crazyyyy!
Food was good but I don’t plan on coming here often. It’s pricey.

Oh. My. Goodness. Cleveland has a real gem in this little place! Great food, service and atmosphere. It has a great vib, and I can’t wait to go back!
I had the waffles, my husband the biscuits – we traded half way through – so very good!!!

We had the gingerbread waffles – and by «we,» I mean me and my 11 month old. We both ate it and I still had some to take home! It was delicious! The cream on top absolutely makes the dish and the waffle melts in your mouth. The dish was about $ 14, but if you can stretch it as a brunch I think it’s definitely worth it!

This was my first time here. I’ve tried coming a couple times over the years but the wait has always been crazy.
I got the biscuits breakfast which was biscuits, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, hash browns, and grapes.
It was a great high quality meal and I had no problem with the service either.
I would definitely come back, and I say it’s definitely worth waiting for when there is a big crowd here!

Searched for breakfast places on our weekend away and this was a top contender. It was chosen basically because it was the closest — I’m lucky we ended up here!
Cute little place in a nice quiet neighbourhood across from a little park. We went on a Monday so it wasn’t busy but you can tell it must be packed on weekends (and in the summer with their huge patio). Service was OK, some of the staff were nicer than others.
We learned they try to do farm to table as much as possible which is great. Lots of things are also made in house. I had a scramble which was massive and excellent. My friend had the mac n cheese which was, bluntly, incredible. We also had huge mugs of tea, which I appreciated. The only stumble in the meal was the famous biscuit we wanted to try — it was expensive ($ 4) and very dry. I could’ve done without it.
Overall, a great place. I would love to come back here. Very unique and very yummy.

Excellent place for the weekend brunch. Suitable for dating and food is excellent. European style is perfect for my friends and me. Staff are friendly. The only thing is they are busy on Saturday usually, visit there Sunday or week day will absolutely make your experience 6 stars.

I’ve been searching for a place like this for a pretty long time. They have an emphasis on locally sourced food, it looks like they have a garden that they might collect herbs from in the warmer months. There’s a unique menu with uncommon flavor combinations. It’s a bit pricey, but this is a case were what you pay is definitely worth it. The macaroni and cheese is honestly some of the best I’ve had in a long time. It has three cheeses, one of which is Brie, a personal favorite. The veggie burrito tasted really good too, the sauce really made it though. I couldn’t peg what was in the sauce but it seemed like a mole with pumpkin spice? The morning drink menu is diverse too, had myself a Thai Iced Tea, and the also had a blood orange specialty soda that day. A bit tart for me, but kind of cool that they have those options. I’d recommend it to anyone honestly.
Oh, there’s baked goods up front and they are far more then you average cup cake or scone. Mouse chocolate bombs, almond lemon layer cake, and the list goes on.

When brunch is the question, Lucky’s is the answer. Sooo many yummy options whether you are looking for caffeine, brooze or just good food! They have a huge variety of coffee and all the food is farm to table. I think our server said all of the farms are located within 100 miles of the place, which I LOVE.
I ate the best sausage and bacon I think I have ever tasted here. The bacon is very unique with a hint of maple. My entrée (shipwreck) was good. but not great. Just a tad dry and I would prefer the hash browns be shredded potatoes as opposed to chopped up potato chunks, but that’s just me. It was decent but next time– I will definitely try something else! The baked goods looked top notch.

Had the Mac and cheese along with the Ruben. As our avid Ruben enthusiast said «this is the best Ruben I have ever had and I have had a lot of Rubens» great farm to table joint. You will not be disappointed

Great farm to table restaurant. Highly recommend making reservations/​call ahead becuase there was a wait when we went there but our group was with 6 people. Very nice staff and you can get coffee or a little pastry/​cookie while you wait.
Food — I shared the mac and cheese and biscuits & gravy with a friend. Both were very hearty and delicious. I was full about half way through the meal.
Service — Our waiter was very nice but not very attentive to our table. I think it was because they were so busy.
Atmosphere — Very relaxed and casual.

Mac and cheese was some of the best I’ve ever had. The atmosphere in this place was adorable — I could have sat there all day and had coffee. Had a soft ginger cookie to go and it didn’t disappoint! Lucky’s café is a must if you are looking for high quality ingredients and outstanding service.

I am always on the hunt for great brunch places, and Lucky’s did not disappoint. I already can’t wait to go back!
My dad and I went around 11:00am before a Brown’s game one Sunday. The place looked packed and we were worried we would not be seated for a long time, but they were able to seat us within 5 minutes!
Our waiter was attentive, knowledgable and personable. Good service always makes an experience that much more enjoyable for me. We let him know we wanted to split meals (a common practice for my dad and me) and that we were thinking the Shipwreck & Biscuits. He said these were their two most popular dishes so we trusted his opinion. He added that we needed to try the Pecan Bacon so we said why not.
The Shipwreck was delicious, but fairly standard. The Biscuits were the most mouthwatering biscuits & gravy I have ever had. I will go back just for this dish. Lastly, I am SO happy we got the Pecan Bacon. It a must have with any dish you get — SO GOOD!
Cleveland has quite the brunch scene, and Lucky’s is one of the best I’ve had!

Very nice!!!
The place is so cute and welcoming! Stuff is really nice and professional.
Food is delicious! Whats most important food is FRESH AND DELICIOUS!!! You can tell from the first bite!
I loved that the menu is not 3 pages long but one small and easy! Enough to choose for your taste!
Huge choice on the beverage list (any coffee or lattes you would only imagine)!
In general, the ambience is warm and very cozy like if you were in your friends home.
would recommend «Lucky’s» to any of my friends and family! And definitely will be back there again!
Good luck to you guys

Forever searching for the perfect macaroni and cheese, I came to Lucky’s to give theirs a shot after hearing that it was delicious. I was skeptical because Lucky’s is often known for their incredible brunch (which is absolutely fabulous) and I just wasn’t sure that this tiny little café could manage creating the perfect mac and cheese.
I’ve tried MANY macaroni and cheeses. In fact, I often find myself seeking out places specifically to try their mac and cheese, even if it’s just a side dish. I would even consider myself a bit of a macaroni and cheese connoisseur (despite my slight lactose intolerance).
Well, Lucky’s did it. The mixture of cheeses was just perfect and the penne pasta they used was the ideal noodle shape as it filled with the melty cheese and made the dish extra delicious. I will warn you: it’s a LOT of mac and cheese, probably enough to share, but it is so yummy.
Everything we’ve had at this delightful little café has been wonderful and it truly is one of Tremont’s gems. I wish there were a few more seats, but overall it’s a great experience and one that I would recommend to any Clevelander or out-​of-​towner hoping to try something fantastic.

Food is good but not worth the long wait so if you go here especially for weekend brunch go early! The restaurant is small and not too many tables hence the long wait. I prefer egg white substitutes for my omelettes and this is not a option at luckys so that was a downside for me.

Stopped by on Saturday afternoon for brunch and it was so amazing! Service was friendly and helpful and efficient — not to mention we got the best seat in the house next to the window! My friend and I split everything, so it was nice to try multiple dishes. We had the corned beef hash, the tuna melt, and the waffles. Everything was delicious — but my absolute favorite was the tuna melt. I can’t even describe how good it was. The restaurant is «farm to table» so you can expect higher prices, but the quality and flavor of the dishes is well worth it!

I love Luckys. Great food, but a little pricy and always a wait. Be warned that if you’re Gluten free you cannot eat the pecan bacon.

I have been coming here off and on for some years and it’s always been decent but it seems like in recent years they have stepped their food game way up. Now it’s not just decent but grrrrrreat! And this is coming from someone (me) who generally isn’t big on «going out for brunch» (always crowds, noisy, I can make pancakes at home, etc.) and thinks bacon belongs in two crisp little strips next to scrambled eggs on a breakfast plate once a month or so rather than chocolate dipped, on everything, every day. Did I mention that the pecan crusted bacon here is just about the best thing ever next to kittens? That the tortilla soup is better than most Mexican restaurants? The reuben is completely scratch made and has a sauce that doesn’t taste like any Russian dressing I’m familiar with but man was it good, even if its name should maybe be Rudolph rather than Reuben. They have a very impressive pastry case as well. The icing on the cake is the super-​hip servers who look like they would give you the Portlandia thousand-​yard bored stare but are actually really nice, engaging, helpful, and interested in serving you.
Now yes it is small and crowded. Your odds of getting a table are much better if you show up in ones and twos rather than fives and sixes (or just go on a weekday when everyone else is at work). And the menu is a bit changeable (for example, they have different things on the weekend than they do the rest of the week). So I recommend looking at the menu on the web and on the Facebook before you go down there, and having a backup choice picked out if they don’t happen to have the mac and cheese that day or whatever. This shouldn’t be hard as it’s all good stuff. Also, don’t plan on asking for a lot of substitutions — this isn’t your local diner. But other than that, by all means, go to Lucky’s. And eat some bacon. Mmmm, bacon.

Wow! Possibly the best brunch meal we’ve ever had. From start to finish, amazing service, tasty food. Very reasonable for the excellent quality ingredients.
BEST biscuits and gravy EVER. Perfectly seasoned and complex flavor.
And… Coffee was top notch. A must in my book.
Our server Sunshine, was super friendly and efficient.

Very glad we made this a stop! Had the famous sausage and gravy biscuits and wasn’t disappointed. If you aren’t starving or can’t afford to bring left overs home, it’s shareable.
The egg was cooked to perfection, the gravy was rich and creamy… And under it all that biscuit didn’t get soggy! I was only able to eat ¹⁄₃ of the dish but I really enjoyed what I had.
The fiancé had the shipwreck which was also very good.
Service was great, waitstaff very friendly. The room is on the small size but I think it’s all part of the charm.

Would have preferred 3.5 stars if possible, but bumped it to 4 for some of the uniqueness of my gf’s dish.
Like many have said: the place is TINY. Any more than 2 people together and you’ll have a harder time getting seated… though we saw planet of groups 4+. The tables are all very close together and you’re squished in. I think this was an old house renovated. It’d be great if they could expand in the future as there’s always customers to fill those extra seats and a little more room would be nice.
Food: I got the shipwreck. At the time, I thought it was crazy delicious. Looking back now, I think it wasn’t that spectacular — think I was mainly just hungry for the drive up from Columbus that morning. Also asked for hot sauce to use on the side. Now that was awesome, definitely get some to use. It’s got a great kick and flavor to it (it’s house made). My gf got a special: pumpkin brioche French toast. You could really really taste the pumpkin filling and it was really cool and unique. Between the two of us, we really should have only gotten one entrée, as we had to kind of force our way to finish everything (French toast woulda been no good as leftover and we were out exploring Cleveland all day). I guess it justifies the price, as these plates were pretty expensive. I think the bill came out to around $ 40 for two plates and two coffees. Each plate is 1.5 persons worth.
Parking is pretty easy actually as there’s plenty of street parking on the same street.

Excellent grilled cheese & tomato bisque. Not a bad thing on the menu at Lucky’s.
Parking can be a bit hairy but it’s worth it for a great breakfast, brunch or lunch.

I lived in Tremont for years but had never had brunch here until last weekend when my cousin was in town. They got there early and got a table and brunch was amazing! My husband and I both had the Shipwreck and it was life changing! We could have easily shared one but my god, was it tasty! We will definitely be going back and taking friends. Get a seat early and enjoy!

Yummmmmm! What a tasty brunch, and it doesn’t get more farm to table, than this place. Downsides– it’s small, so you’ll probably be waiting for a table, and saddest of all, they don’t have a liquor license, so no mimosas for brunch. They attempt to make up for it with great coffee and a variety of non-​alcoholic drinks.

The food was ok but I was early and my friend was late so the host literally said in front of crowd of people: «still waiting? Guy stood you up?»
There was no accommodation for anything on the menu. Like we couldn’t order over easy eggs on the side. My salad was romaine drenched in mayo w few cubes of beets.

As a visitor in Cleveland, I was excited to meet with my friend at a local organic café for breakfast. I was hoping for a better experience, unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed.
I was running late and they would not seat my friend and proceeded flask loudly if she had gotten stood up! Haha not so appropriate
I ordered the waffles which were pretty good, came with caramel iced apples and cinnamon flavored. I asked for a side of eggs over easy, which I was told could not be done; they only made them scrambled :/​.
No substitution are accommodated, if that’s An issue for you.

Really enjoyed eating here. Saw it featured on a Food Network show and, since our kids live just east of Cleveland, put it on our to do list and finally were able to eat there. We got there early on a Sunday as we were on our way back to Detroit, a bit too early! They are open for baked goods to go earlier than the restaurant starts so we sat and had coffee until then; as a plus we were able to find parking on the street right outside the front door.
I ordered the Biscuits & Gravy that had been featured on the show and was not disappointed; I may have trouble with same at other restaurants in the future. The Pecan Crusted Bacon is an absolute must! My wife had the Shipwreck and found it to be overly salty but the server took it back immediately and the chef re-​made it after agreeing that it was too salty; much better the second time. The staff are very friendly an accommodating so it is difficult to get upset with them, and did I mention scratch made and delicious hot sauce and ketchup as well as their fresh herb garden? I just wish they would move to the east side.

Let me start by saying the Reuben is delicious. Even at $ 15, it’s worth the price, and is worth a trip to Lucky’s all by itself. There’s no sandwich that compares in Cleveland, and it’s worth 2 – 3 stars alone.
However, the rest of the Lucky’s experience leaves a bit to be desired. The food is good. Well above-​average, even. But to wait in a line for an hour, and pay the price point that Lucky commands… I’m over it. There are plenty of other places within walking distance for comparable (if not better) food, at a more competitive price range.
And worst of all, I’ve come to Lucky’s a few times for my 2:00pm coffee, and I’m amazed by the short cuts they take with their coffee service. Ask for a latte, and you’ll get a «shot» of espresso from a pre-​made cup sitting on their coffee maker. When was it brewed? Who knows. The milk is steamed quickly, and poured, and the frothing mug is left on the counter (for the next person, perhaps?). I’d say its because they’re too busy, but this is what to expect even when there’s nobody in line to pay. This special drink will run you just shy of $ 4.
If this is standard practice for a place that’s supposed to be as good as Lucky’s, it makes me wonder what else they’ll do to save time.

This is tough. Parking sucks given the location, especially if you are traveling from other parts of CLE to get here. But once you manage to park and get there, you can enjoy the morning waiting to get in. I am confident you will get stuck in a line, possibly a long line. But, in this case, it is a testament to quality of the food. It has been worth every minute.
The food is locally sourced where possible. The portions are huge. In most cases you can share. The menu options are very creative and change on a regular basis. There is a bake shop up front if you want something from there.
There are even signs on the table reminding you that other people are waiting for your seat. It is not rushing you out, just trying to gently remind you.
So big thumbs up.

My boyfriend told me about Lucky’s and I was hesitant at first. But it’s just sooo adorable! When I first went here, I felt like I was a manic pixie dream girl in a cute indie movie or something. Or a little girl who rode her bike to a cute café with her golden retiever. Or a southern belle who is on the road to her next adventure and had to stop for lunch and it ended up being a totally rad adventure.
This place makes you feel some type of way! I had the best tea I ever had here before, it was called fruity something?
The coffee /​lattes here aren’t that great. I mean, the baristas need to up their game with latte art and such. I wish they served food longer too and had a LITTLE bit more on their menu.
Overall, it’s a nice place. It’s not really the best location, so if you come here, plan ahead. We went on a day the Tremont farmers market was going on, so that was nice. Come early to get brunch and tea, and perhaps sit in their garden. It’s so dreamy.

My roommate looooves this place. I wish I could love it as much but there’s just something missing. Firstly I’m vegetarian so I’m alway missing something, but this place seems to want to cater to vegetarians except it just misses the mark.
I had the shipwreck the first time I was there. It was just, bland.
I wish they had more tofu things.
It makes me very sad every time I see the menu with biscuits and gravy and remember they don’t have a vegetarian gravy.
oh well. i’ll go back when they up their game on the menu.

Lucky’s is one of my go-​to breakfast spots. With that being said, I’ve had the opportunity to try many different items on the menu. Some are insanely good (shipwreck, waffles, pecan bacon), and there are others that are just OK (burrito and Mac n cheese). Whatever you get, you will not leave hungry!
If you want to get coffee, the French press is awesome, but $ 7. After you exhaust your French press, regular coffee refills are on the house, though! The espresso drinks are well-​made, but you might have to wait 10 minutes to get them.

Could this place be any cuter?
(No. No, it could not be.)
Their brunch is divine, & as much as I want to order from their normal menu, the specials keep snagging me. Like CORN CAKE WAFFLES WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE. Seriously, everything on their menu sounds fantastic — & looks it, too, from the peeks I’ve sneaked at the tables around mine. I would order basically anything here — & I will ALWAYS order the pecan-​and-​brown-​sugar bacon, which one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Try the honey latte, too!
Everything is made with fresh &, when local ingredients, assembled into creative & uncommon dishes that you won’t find at standard brunch joints. They’re committed to supporting Ohio farmers & business, & their food is so well-​plated that everything looks pretty & appealing — &, of course, tastes just as good.
Go here for brunch. GO HERE FOR BRUNCH. Stop reading this. You should be eating brunch.

I love this place.
It’s small. But good.
I love they are about local food sourcing and even have their own garden right outside their door!
It is literally the best quality and the food is made with the most love you will get anywhere!
the plain coffee is the best around and the foo foo coffee drinks r soooo good (you’ll be like, Starbucks who?! Haha)
I also love the iced coffee w/​a shot of Carmel and vanilla, yum yum!
Foods I’ve had…
the Mac and cheese-​good, the biscuits and gravy-​AMAZING! Reuben was very good, burger that had egg on it was sooo good! The cheese sandwich w/​bacon & spinach was good.
Some reviews complain about rude/​bad service. I can say I’ve had great servers! I felt they were nice, efficient, they explain everything!
A bit pricey and always busy when I go, but worth it!