Great spot for some yummy breakfast or brunch! We came on a Wednesday morning so luckily there was no wait. If you're into locally sourced and organic food this is definitely your spot! We ordered a variety of things and everything was super good. The shipwreck was bomb - I was able to order it without the bacon. Honestly, the portion was so big, it would have been enough for two people to share. I think it came with for slices of toast or so. They had homemade raspberry-strawberry jam which was OMG so damn good. Probably the best jam I have ever had in my entire life. But as far as I know the types of jam they have rotate. Our table also had the grilled cheese - which looked absolutely amazing, waffles and biscuits and gravy. Everything was definitely 100% legit and recommended. I like to call myself a coffee snob but would give Lucky's the thumbs up. The latte's dairy and non dairy were on point. There's really not much to complain about besides a few minor things. Lucky's is pretty pricy. As a family of 5 (one is a child under 2) we spend almost $90 on breakfast. Additionally, there is no kids menu/meal available so I'd say this place isn't really family friendly if you ask me. Also, parking stinks, we went on a non busy day and had trouble finding parking in close proximity. Other than that, I'd recommend this place for sure! read more

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Our first time here! We had the waffle and biscuits and both were so delicious!! We sat out on the patio, it was really nice! Definitely can't miss this spot!! read more

The food is consistently outstanding. In true farm to table fashion, they don't even have a microwave in their kitchen. The full brunch menu is only served on the weekend (just be prepared for a wait), M-F there is a smaller menu (but usually no wait). Our favorites are the mac & cheese and the waffles! read more

Ambiance: Came here at noon on a Saturday an the place was just at capacity, we only had to wait 5-7 minutes. They have a bench in front of the coffee bar you can order from while you wait. Staff were incredibly friendly and checked on us intermittently through the meal. They provide a bottle of water with your glasses so refills weren't a problem. Food: Started with a cappucino which was quite good with a nice rich medium-dark roast and stiff copious foam. The corned beef hash special was well-executed with their house-made corned beef being moist, not too salty, and having a light sear on the outside to give it some texture. It was mixed with fresh corn which was an unexpected twist but balanced so it didn't overwhelm the other flavors. I've had beefier more concentrated-flavored corned beef hashes but this was a very solid 4/5 for the dish. The bacon was interesting, the pecan layer had a mildly sweet nutty flavor almost like a plain cookie which complemented the salty savoriness of the bacon. I probably wouldn't get it again but i'm not a huge fan of sweet and savory. Finally, we finished sharing an apricot almond scone which had a great crumb and tiny chunks of apricot inside which were delicious. Overall I really enjoyed my visit to Lucky's cafe. The food is quite delicious although it may not be the best i've had. I think given the solid service, good selection, and the attention they pay to their dishes, it is a great dining option. The only thing holding them back from a higher star rating is the admittedly high prices which for something like $12 for a bowl of granola and fruit nicely-arranged just seems excessive. read more

We stopped here during our short stay in Cleveland on a Sunday morning, it did take a while for us to be seated (30 mins) and it took longer for us because they only have a limited amount of high chairs which is a little annoying since we saw people that came after us being seated but at least as we were warned. Once we were seated our waitress was really friendly and efficient. Our food came out super fast, I was shocked because of how busy it was, and it was so delicious! It was a great experience- I do recommend getting some more high chairs since this is a very family friendly establishment. read more

Items Selected: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Ginger Chewie Blueberry Corn Muffin Pumpkin Brioche Bread Pudding with Currants Ohio Sour Cream Apple Pie with Vanilla Oat Crumb Ohio Sweet Potato Pie with Toasted Meringue Salted Caramel Brownie Tucked away on Starkweather Avenue in Tremont, the space itself long and shotgun straight with a nextdoor garden patio built for al fresco dining when the weather is right, Lucky's Café offers a limited menu beginning at nine o'clock in the morning daily, the more intriguing aspect of the restaurant being a collection of baked goods sold for dining-in, or to-go from a counter up front. Focused on local sourcing and scratch production, daily specials often presenting the market's best ingredients both in the dining room and from the glass cases up front, it was just past 8am on Monmday that I entered the empty space to peruse the options, the start of breakfast not to begin for an hour and thus seeing seven items ordered in two courses, the staff nice enough to rewarm as appropriate, though the lack of a Microwave means this entails a short wait. Apparently visited by Guy Fieri in 2009, his suggestions offered boith online and in-store, it was at a small table near the kitchen that I sat to enjoy the selections, a few patrons coming and going for Coffee or Office orders, free WiFi providing entertainment as bites of two cookies proved well-crafted while the Blueberry Cornbread was unfortunately far too mealy to eat. Receiving hot Bread Pudding after approximately ten minutes, the hefty wedge of Pumpkin Brioche punctuated with dried Currants amidst Custard-soaked cubes beneath a toasty darkened top, suffice it to say that the thinly-sliced Sour Cream Apple Pie is another selection worth the wait for warming, a Salted Caramel Brownie presented more like a flourless Cake Slice topped in Nuts and Icing while the Sweet Potato Pie rivals the best in the business with a lightly sweetened base juxtaposing the nearly weightless Meringue topping. read more

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Yes. My husband and I had watched Lucky's "episode" on DDD but many moons ago and as we were planning a trip to pick up a car at the vending machine there was a faint memory that there was somewhere in Cleveland that we were supposed to go. We arrived at noon on Sunday. Yep. Probably their busiest day of the week. However we were not put off. The wait was over an hour. The Reuben was the best I have EVER had. My hubs had the biscuits and gravy with eggs. A huge hit for him as well. No booze here. Beer and wine would have been nice. Go now. ( food options outside of Cleveland, Warrensville, were dismal. Eat at Lucky's. Take good with you.) read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast places in all of Cleveland. My favorite menu item is the waffles, but I have never had a bad meal here. My only wish is that I could get a half-order of waffles since the portion sizes are rather large. The whipped cream is sweet but not overly sweet and seems fluffier and denser than store bought whipped cream; the flavor and texture just screams professionally made in the kitchen. Joey gave us excellent, friendly, and fast service. I love that they try to use local food, and provide a cozy community spot. read more

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Fantastic coffee. Very pleasant breakfast spot. Great menu selections. Well executed.

I am going to give this place a 5 star and I will give you five reasons for that! 1- I've never had better pancake anywhere else.. 2- They have amazing special menu dishes... 3- They change their menu with the season and bring great additions.. 4) Everything here is organic and straight from the farm.. 5) Anything you get here, you won't regret it.. Also the staff is super friendly and suggests you with the best of things to try.. lol I gave you 6 reasons and trust me there are more than just 6.. I had visited Cleveland over the weekend with my brother and sister in law.. We were looking for a place to have a nice brunch before we headed back to Columbus.. Thanks to yelp! It's a cute cafe with a cozy decor.. Our server welcomed us and told us a little about this place and suggested that we order for their house favorites- Baked Mac n cheese, biscuits and gravy and the pumpkin pancake(this was a seasonal addition on their special menu).. We also called for the freshly squeezed orange juice and Thai ice tea.. Going straight to the food.. The baked Mac n cheese took us to heaven! The cheese sauce was so good and thick!! The biscuits and gravy was so good too! The biscuits were soft as cotton and gravy had a very nice consistency.. The pumpkin pancakes stole the show! They were great! They were served with toasted almond slices, blueberries, cream and creme brûlée( that was a party in our months).. Creme Brûlée on pancakes? What?! We had a great experience.. Their last order is at 3PM.. You all should rush for some delicious treats before time runs out! :) Highly recommend!! read more

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We tried Luckys Cafe while we were visiting Cleveland. It's a warm inviting place with friendly and attentive staff. We were there on Mother's Day during brunch, so it was quite busy. We had to wait an hour for a table, but we were able to get a coffee and sit and relax on their patio until our table was ready. The food came quickly and was very tasty! Definitely worth the wait! read more

Lucky's Cafe - Latte on the patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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we had an amazing breakfast at Lucky's Cafe! The pecan bacon was heavenly, as was the honey latte. Waffles with strawberry rhubarb compote? cheddar chive biscuits? I could eat here every meal for a week and each meal would be a delight! read more

We really wanted to try this place. We saw people waiting outside while we looked for parking. After finding a spot down the road, by the time we walked up there was a hand written sign stating they were closed for the day. We could see people seated inside. Very disappointing. read more

The food was delicious - 4-5 star worthy easily. The wait time was LONG, but it was a Sunday morning. The 3 stars stemmed from the cost. There were 4 of us and a child and our bill was $90!! NOT budget friendly at all!! read more

Great Breakfast spot in Tremont. Tiny place so be prepared to wait in line on the weekends.. which might be ok on nice weather days but stinks on cold or rainy days. I love their breakfast biscuits and gravy and their pecan bacon is amazing. Last visit I was I was with a friend who is gluten free and while they claim it isn't an issue it literally became an issue as we had to wait at least 39 extra minutes for our order than the 2 tables that had bee seated after us, all do ti the fact that they put our order off to the side to accommodate the gluten free request. The food was great when it came. My friend enjoyed the shipwreck a hash brown, bacon, veggie, cheese mash up that screams comfort food, I chose the biscuits and gravy which is just the right nod to the south with a northern twist of cheddar scallion biscuits meets meaty sausage gravy. While we waited we got to see a variety of orders passing by ave the waffles looked yummy a warm fruit compote served over 2 hearty looking waffles. I'll definitely head back to Lucky's as they are still in my top 5 for great Cleveland BreaKfast/Brunch stops. read more

Let me first say that the food is great. Getting to try the food is the hard part and attention is NEEDED. No call ahead seating. Drove an hour and arrived at NOON just for the barista to shout at me across the bar "we're not taking any more tables". When they close at 2pm. Two hours in advance must not be enough notice?! I was going to place an order for a coffee to go, but the barista who rudely turned me down put her hand up to my FACE and shouted "no more orders we're understaffed" and walked away. I never write reviews, but service needs major help. Lucky's lost a customer today. read more

Had found this as a highly rated cafe in the Cleveland area. Needed a few hours to have some coffee, grab some breakfast, and hopefully get some work done before business meetings in the area. Had that, but with a few bumps along the way. First off, Papa Mocha on ice was a great pick me up that got me to work! Got right into the emails and everything. I was expecting to order the Shipwreck, but didn't realize they could not do substitutions. A lot of the foods have onions, which I'm allergic to, which limited my options. The idea of hash and potatoes were still in my head, so I ordered the strawberry waffles with a side of home fries. The waffles were delicious! But I wish the whipped cream wasn't right on top, since I felt the Waffle get softer and softer if I couldn't eat fast enough. The home fries I regret ordering as someone with an onion allergy. The waitress said the onions are "strands which are easily removable". But I found myself having to be super cautious with every bite, not allowing me to enjoy my meal. My stomach didn't sit well with me after, so must've ended up eating some of the strands of onions within the potatoes, despite trying to pick them all out and separate them. It didn't sit well for me. Finally after everything, I still had a few hours to go and wanted some tea. This is the first cafe I've been to that doesn't refill their tea or re-steep or even add hot water if finished. It was strange to hear that since usually I've heard of places at least adding hot water. Had mango tea, nothing out of the ordinary or expected though. Overall, I had expectations of this place and some misperceptions about substitutions and comparisons with other cafe experiences definitely affected my experience. I understand how it's so popular and how the farm to table would be typically appealing! Just wasn't for me as someone with an allergy to a food that's in almost every dish! read more

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The biscuits that they are known for are so good! They also have amazing jams. We bought a jar to take home! Also, do yourself a favor and get an Earl grey latte/London fog. read more

Yum! Lucky's is the bomb.com. I've never had a meal that wasn't a 10. Staff is efficient and considerate, ingredients are always fresh and the menu is creatively delish! And the coffee is always hot and strong. I look forward to returning! read more

I don't understand what the rave is about. I be been here a couple of times and each time, the food was very basic and the prices didn't match the quality of food. The service was good, but it's an average breakfast spot at best. read more

Hands down the best breakfast place in Cleveland. Nothing comes close, their service is out of this world. The food is your standard breakfast fare plus a little bit fancier. Their French toast is amazing, order extra strawberries and fruit it's well worth it. Also the pecan bacon is amazing and well worth it. The downside is that the place can get packed and there might be a wait, but on the upside there is usually free water and coffee outside. read more

This place is wonderful for brunch! I tried waffles, shipwreck, biscuits, potato soup, and Lucky's latte! They're all good! My favourite food here is biscuits and the soup! The latte is really good and pretty filling! I highly recommend it! read more

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Stopped here before going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Had the Biscuit. See picture. It was awesome. Chocolate milk was great too. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Simply called Biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Solid brunch place, I've been here a few times with friends. I've had their mac n cheese and shipwreck, I don't know how I manage to finish the entire plate because it's pretty big. I guess there's the food coma afterwards. Pretty heavy, but I guess that's typical of brunch food. Would like more menu options! read more

The atmosphere here is always great. The food is phenomenal. I have no complaints really. Little bit pricy but it's worth it. One of the best brunch places Iv been to in CLE. read more

Lovely staff and pastries. But overall the Food was not great for the price. Everything sits really heavy after consumed. A friend joined us and has diary allergies. They could not accommodate any breakfast items other than curried tofu, which is very specific flavoring for people. The biscuits as a side very dry and didn't come with butter or a spread. Their menu is small with not much variety. read more

There is much ado about Lucky's and while I quite liked it, I do think all the hype may have created higher expectations than they can fulfill. My wife and I went here for brunch on a Saturday. The place was packed and the wait was about 35 minutes (we ended up being seated in 20), which seems standard for brunch most places. They do use an app for the wait list, so you can go out and about while you wait for your turn. The interior is small, and I really liked that they clearly did everything they could to maximize their space. It's definitely very loud, so if you have trouble hearing this may not be the spot for you. The service was also outstanding - they were very quick, efficient, and friendly! The food was solid. My wife got the waffles, which she thought were good. I got Mac n Cheese,which was also quite good. It comes with applesauce to eat it with - weird to many, but I grew up doing this so it was natural for me. The Mac n Cheese is VERY heavy, so the applesauce really breaks it up a little. Without it I don't think I could have eaten half the dish! I'm not sure if the Mac n Cheese had time to set properly either - while it was cheesy on top, it was soupy in the middle. I was left with a basin half-filled with cheese soup after I was done. The drinks were also good - the fizzy was a standout! It was refreshing and packed quite a punch of flavor. My wife's hot chocolate was creamy, but not very chocolaty or rich in flavor. A decent brunch, but not the sort of place we'd go out of our way to visit again. read more

Excellent food! My girlfriend got the biscuit and gravy and i got the Ruben sandwich. We both like the food very much. Their service is fast and the prices our very affordable. We definitely coming back. read more

This cafe has all the makings of a five star joint, except that our service went from good to meh. Even with its popularity in the neighborhood and on the Food Network, we were able to get a table within 15 minutes of arriving. They had a large pitcher of cucumber water available while we waited (nice touch!). Lucky's has its own organic garden, short but delicious menu, full pastry case, and an eclectic vibe that makes Tremont so great. I really like this place! The food was positively divine! Straight from food heaven. Between the five of us, we enjoyed their famous rueben sandwich (that clove!), biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito, and oatmeal waffles with rhubarb compote, homemade cream and toasted pecans, with brown sugar bacon on the side (not worth the hype, sorry!). The coffee was also robust, and every bite was worth the calories. The only major issue we had was that one of our orders arrived after the rest of us had finished (and it was the second of two orders of biscuits). We had to remind them to bring it out, and they barely mentioned it, even though it was their error - seemed strangely dismissive. Ah, well.. I suppose you can't be perfect every time. Thankfully, our portions were big enough to share, so our friend got to enter in to our food bliss while he waited for his order to arrive. Carrot torte, salted caramel brownie, and key lime tart for the road. It was a good day. read more

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got here early with my dad for Labor Day breakfast and man am I glad we got there when we did. Seems like they were about the only place open that morning and everyone was coming here for breakfast! Fast and friendly service, our waitress was really nice and explained everything that was on the menu. I must say after reading all the other reviews about "no substitutions", I am really glad that I'm not a vegan or vegetarian or have any food allergies like the lady at the table next to us....she literally got a coffee and that was it. Couldn't eat anything on the menu at all because they wouldn't substitute for her. I found it really strange that her breakfast partner ordered a big meal and ate it in front of her though....I would have left and went somewhere else so we could eat together, but that's just me. Dad got the waffles....uh, $4 extra for a tiny pot of maple syrup, you've GOT to be kidding me. Next time I go, if I feel like waffles I'm smuggling in my own maple syrup. I got the oatmeal and shirred eggs, the fruit compote on the oatmeal was very nice. Lots of food on the plate, I couldn't finish it all. I must say that your prices are WAY too expensive for what you get though....this in itself will limit my trips to your cafe. Oh and the hot chocolate was good, but when I order one, I expect to actually get a full mug of hot chocolate instead of the mug only half-filled and the rest covered with a pile of whipped cream to save money....when I'm paying this much for a drink, don't cheap out on me. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Oatmeal and shirred eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The service was great, I thought the food was average. Seemed like the cinnamon roll was a little stale.

An artisanal take on brunch, I ordered the Biscuits and my husband got the Shipwreck and we were both very happy. Our server also suggested an order of the candied bacon, so so good! read more

I'd give Lucky's 2.5 stars. In my opinion it's overpriced for what you get. (and over-hyped thanks to Lucky's national tv appearance) Yes, everything is local, freshly made, etc. - as I heard in the 5 minute, unenthusiastic speech given by my server before my meal - but still... I dropped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon with some coworkers. I thought there were going to be 8 in our party, so I asked for a table for 8. The hostess/waitress literally "harrumpf-ed" and gave me a dirty look after I said that. I know larger parties can be a pain, but the restaurant was pretty empty. She seated me outside on a picnic table in the blazing sun. Once my coworkers arrived, we realized our party would only be 6 people and our cubicle dweller skin couldn't handle so much sun, so we went back inside and asked for a table. More audible sighs and glares followed. At this point, had I not been with a group, I would have left. But we stayed and had a decent meal. Our server was very ostentatious and at times, condescending. Maybe it's because we were dressed in work attire and she despised us for not being a hipster like her, but our money is just as green. I had the canoe wreck, a mediocre tofu scramble with potatoes and about 3 pounds of peppers. I've had better elsewhere. (and could make a much better meal myself) For $13.50, I expected it to be mind blowing, and I was honestly pretty disappointed. In our party, the only person who seemed to really enjoy his meal was the guy who got the grilled cheese with pesto minus bacon. I nearly fell out of my chair when they let him make a substitution. I know how strict they are about not altering menu items. For my money, I can get a much better tofu scramble at Grovewood Tavern or Beachland Ballroom and not have to deal with attitude. I can honestly say I'll never go back. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Vegan canoe wreck - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

As a New Yorker, enjoying all that Cleveland had to offer, this home like cafe conversion was one of the best parts of my stay in town. Had a really wonderful experience having brunch in their outdoor backyard section next to the vegetable garden which was a nice touch to what the cafe had to offer. The food was delicious and was plentiful. We had pretty much everything on the menu given that we were a party of five. I had the biscuits, which was mouth-watering good. Homemade biscuits topped with scramble eggs and a gravy sauce, home fries and grapes, which is a must have, along with a side of thick cut pecan bacon to compliment the meal with a hint of sweetness. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Decided to check this place out after my friend in California saw it on the Food Network and adamantly wanted me to go. I came here on a Sunday morning and was taken aback by the massive amount of people outside waiting to get a table. When we put our names down, the hostess told us that the wait was going to be 2 hours long O.O WOOOWWW! But I love the Tremont area, so my boyfriend and I just walked around and got a little snack right next door at Lilly's Handmade Chocolates :) When we finally got seated, it took awhile for the server to take our orders (side note: all of the servers looked a bit angry, probably from being so overworked). Some things we tried from the menu: - Shipwreck: this is seriously a brunch item made for a GIANT. The portion size was so generous! It was quite delicious as well :) - Biscuit and gravy: Always a great brunch item :) I wish there were more meat in it though! - Thai iced tea: Not very impressed by this drink, but I guess I shouldn't have expected too much from an American brunch place? Overall, I liked Lucky's. Don't know if I'll be coming back any time soon though because of the terrifying wait time...Maybe I'll try a weekday? read more

Lucky's Cafe - Biscuit+gravy (back) and shipwreck (front) with thai iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This place has consistently satisfied even the pickiest breakfast-eaters among my friends. What I would boldly go for: - the shipwreck (omelet heaven goodness; don't forget to try the house hot sauce with it and ask for HOUSE JAM to go with your toasts) - the mac & cheese (oven-baked with penne pasta and served with apple sauce! Hot cheesy mac & cheese go really well with cold tart apple sauce) - pecan bacon (on a thicker side, coated with pecan bits and shined with maple gloss. I tried similarly configured bacons at numerous breakfast places Columbus, which I don't think even compare to Lucky's) Other honorable mentions: - the waffles with seasonal toppings: these are hit or miss depending on the seasonal fruit and compote. Sometimes I was in love, sometimes I had left overs that I didn't want to take home. - biscuits & gravy: it's good, but on a saltier side. But then I'm a salt police. So you make your own call. The only thing to watch out for is how long you may have to wait in line on weekends. I suggest going with a relaxed heart if going for a Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Also, I would focus on the breakfast items rather than the pastry/cake section in the front. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Pecan bacon, mac & cheese, the shipwreck - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

A great brunch place worth checking out in Cleveland. I highly recommend their latte and the shipwreck especially if you are looking for a meaty breakfast dish. I got the omelette which was well cooked but I was overwhelmed by the amount of spinach and mushrooms in it. read more

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My first time at Lucky's was a success. I came in for a hangover breakfast on a rainy Monday. The huge mug of coffee paired with a mango iced tea had me feeling rehydrated while waiting for my meal. Everything looked really good on the menu-as they were serving both breakfast and lunch. Debated on the special: pesto/mushroom/swiss grilled cheese but went with the Canoewreck (a veggie version of the famous Shipwreck) with curried tofu. It was a lot of food served with 4 slices of their como toast as well as a slice of watermelon, pineapple and orange. We both enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent, maybe because we were there on a not-so-bumpin' morning. I had no complaints about the place at all. It would have got the 5th star had it not been so pricey for breakfast. For the 2 of us, it was $33 including tip. Wish I could have sat in the picnic area outside, but I suppose I'm gonna have to wait til spring for that. After looking at these pics, I'm pretty sure I'll be mowing on their reuben on those picnic tables next spring. read more

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Love this place!! Ali did a great job taking care of us and working with us on menu items for the kids. Food is awesome and love the Shipwreck breakfast!! Thanks Ali!! read more

If you want amazing service and even more amazing food, then you've come to the right place. Naturally, I found myself here because the Food Network did--so I already knew it was destined for greatness! When we arrived, we were seated immediately...however, I came on a weekday. Please note, it can be pretty packed on weekends. I know from previous experience. Anyway, our server was wonderful. Super polite, had a sense of humor, and made great recommendations. I ordered the Biscuits, which consisted of their house made jalapeño cheddar biscuits and eggs, smothered in the most scrumptious sausage gravy. It was SO good...to the point where my cousin finished off my plate--and you can see (in the picture) that she started off trying to be healthy w/salad and fruit. Everything was full of flavor and tasted great. This place exceeded my expectations in every way. I'll definitely be back. read more

Lucky's Cafe - Biscuits! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio