Lucky Penny

Randomly walk in luck penny, of course based on other people's review, we decide to try. Nice services, staff is welcoming, provides good advices on food! Salmon is very fresh! Good presentation as well! Even it is not very big place, but still feel quite spacious, not crowded!! I am not big fan sitting along the street, it is already narrow as it is! Only view is people walking along and cars driving by, it is much better inside, i like simple decor!!

Lucky Penny has been around a few years, I’ve been here several times – usually for coffee with eggs on toast. I don’t think much has changed with the interior, but it still feels new and current. I decided to try something different and have the green eggs and ham. It was a really interesting flavour combination with the ham hock, apple, wasabi peas, hollandaise and snow peas. All in all, it was pretty good and the combinations worked – my only comment (very minor) would be that the ham was a bit wet so getting through that ham was a bit laborious. I’ll stick to the classics in future, but I’ll always be back for the coffee. Consistent as always.

With a simple but charming interior, and manned by wonderful waitstaff who made us felt right at home, I knew that I was in for a treat. Quirkily named, The Corned Supremacy was indeed a supreme dish. The clever use of mulberry compote in a savoury dish added a distinct sweetness and tartness to lift the flavour profile, and the lemon myrtle contribute a zingy taste. Further, the richness of the hollandaise and the meaty corned beef was mellowed down by the pickled cabbage. A great play with flavours throughout. Another dish with a name that was bound to catch my eye was the Peanut Butter Jelly Time. What a divine creation the peanut butter foam was. Creamy yet airy, it was unlike the usual consistency of peanut butter but tasted exactly like peanut butter, maybe even better! The Belgian waffles had a lovely crisped outer layer, but sadly a tad dry inside. A minor inconvenient when the rest of the ingredients marry together so perfectly, creating a dish that was full of flavours and so incredibly decadent. I wasn't a big fan of the fresh berries smoothie, as it merely tasted like strawberry milkshake to me and was missing the tang from the yoghurt which was listed as an ingredient. I swapped this with my partner and happily finished his skinny latte instead, which was the more superior drink.

Super unique menu with a cool twist on lots of classic dishes. I got this Shak this time around and you can see, but will be back to try more of the menu. The Shak was worth recommending and the outdoor area wasn’t huge but I was lucky enough to snag a seat ; ). Follow @brunchordiemelbourne if you’d like more brunch inspo. Thanks Lucky Penny

I really enjoyed the place, service and chai. My husband really enjoyed his meal. I ordered the vegan Bento and on paper it sounded amazing but unfortunately wasn't. The vege broth was very salty along with the pickle and kimchi. 3 very different salty dishes along side cold rice and cold mushrooms. It would have been nice if the mushrooms and rice were warm. The tofu was great and warm but together it just didn't go..... We will be back to try other meals! It's not a write off!

I have been going to this great cafe for years. I don't live in Melbourne but having an office down there it is my go to place with the staff. The food , ambience and staff are all five star. The reason i am writing this review at this time is that I saw today on the Outsiders show on Fox , some horrible people are writing bad reviews and giving one stars. This type of person is a disgrace and their reviews should be deleted. Keep up the good work guys and see you next time we are in Melbourne.