Lucky's Lunch Counter

We drove downtown to go to a 1pm Padres game at Petco Park and we were about an hour early. I didn't really want to go inside the park to pay 400% markups on beer and hot dogs and there are plenty of restaurants in downtown so we went to one of the closest ones: Lucky's. It was amazing to me there were a couple of empty tables outside, completely shaded. We grabbed one and went to the counter to order. There is no server or host. You order at the counter and they'll give you a number for your table when the food comes. We ordered a couple of beers (two Salty Crew Blonde Ales - which were great), the big 1/2lb cheeseburger ($16.75), a french dip (also $16.75) and a Coke ($5). Total was $54 before tax/tip. $54 won't go very far in the ballpark, so coming here was a great idea. The burger was massive (1/2lb!) and the french dip included the au jus. Both were very good. Fries were tasty too. They even brought the food out to us in to-go containers, which was very handy! Overall this place gets a thumbs up and we may stop in here again for future games.

Hands down the best breakfast burrito! The bases loaded burrito name says it all!! This place was recommended to me by my brother and it did not disappoint. It’s a big burrito, so if you’d like to share half of it, you can and it will fill you up. I will definitely return. I also liked that it is super close to the petco stadium, just feet away. That’s a plus !

Ordered the chicken fried chicken. It was good, nothing special. Service was good and fast. Limited seating and menu. There's other places that I would go to first for breakfast but it's worth trying. Overall a 3.75/5

Like a gameday bar but they serve food. Quick and no-nonsense diner for burgers or breakfast. Order at the counter and go or grab a seat at the counter. $20 for 3 item Omlette and coffee.

The Breakfast burrito tastes mostly eggs, few sausage, vegetables and cheese. So it can hardly be called a burrito. Plus, it was 17bucks, which wasn’t acceptable. I don’t understand why it has such high ratings.

This is our second time coming here, while in town and we've enjoyed it both times. The first time we sat outside in 2020 and the table was very dirty, but the food was great. This last time we sat inside. I used the bathrooms and they were clean. The table was clean too. We realized there are two different menus. One was outside and the other was in, so be mindful of that. All of our food was wonderful. Service was OK. We'll come back though since the food was delightful. Stop here for breakfast, then walk around petco park. Get coffee at the French bakery near by, then head to Gaslamp souvenir shop for some great finds!

Cute concept and decent sized portions at Lucky’s in East Village. There is no table service unless you count the dropping off of food you order up front prior to sitting down. I was excited to try the Jalapeño Patty Melt because I love jalapeños and I’m somewhat of a Patty Melt connoisseur. I was left disappointed by the sheer lack of jalapeños on the burger. I wish I would have taken pictures with the bread off to show how few peppers there were. There was one piece on one half and three small strips on the other. Plenty of onions though. The burger was decent sized and cooked well with a nice healthy serving of fries. My partner got the Griddle Combo and said it was decent. The pancakes were large and served with butter. The scrambled eggs were pretty basic but hot sauce helped. Sodas were four dollars which is just highway robbery and upped our bill unnecessarily. Unless your super thirsty I’d say just get some water to save yourself ten bucks. Bottom line is decent food at a no frills diner but don’t expect to be blown away.

A charming establishment conveniently located a mere block from the stadium offers good food at reasonable prices, distinguishing itself from many other establishments in the vicinity.

We drove downtown to go to a 1pm Padres game at Petco Park and we were about an hour early. I didn't really want to go inside the park to pay 400% markups on beer and hot dogs and there are plenty of restaurants in downtown so we went to one of the closest ones: Lucky's. It was amazing to me there were a couple of empty tables outside, completely shaded. We grabbed one and went to the counter to order. There is no server or host. You order at the counter and they'll give you a number for your table when the food comes. We ordered a couple of beers (two Salty Crew Blonde Ales - which were great), the big 1/2lb cheeseburger ($16.75), a french dip (also $16.75) and a Coke ($5). Total was $54 before tax/tip. $54 won't go very far in the ballpark, so coming here was a great idea. The burger was massive (1/2lb!) and the french dip included the au jus. Both were very good. Fries were tasty too. They even brought the food out to us in to-go containers, which was very handy! Overall this place gets a thumbs up and we may stop in here again for future games.

Hands down the best breakfast burrito! The bases loaded burrito name says it all!! This place was recommended to me by my brother and it did not disappoint. It’s a big burrito, so if you’d like to share half of it, you can and it will fill you up. I will definitely return. I also liked that it is super close to the petco stadium, just feet away. That’s a plus !

Ordered the chicken fried chicken. It was good, nothing special. Service was good and fast. Limited seating and menu. There's other places that I would go to first for breakfast but it's worth trying. Overall a 3.75/5

Like a gameday bar but they serve food. Quick and no-nonsense diner for burgers or breakfast. Order at the counter and go or grab a seat at the counter. $20 for 3 item Omlette and coffee.

The Breakfast burrito tastes mostly eggs, few sausage, vegetables and cheese. So it can hardly be called a burrito. Plus, it was 17bucks, which wasn’t acceptable. I don’t understand why it has such high ratings.

This is our second time coming here, while in town and we've enjoyed it both times. The first time we sat outside in 2020 and the table was very dirty, but the food was great. This last time we sat inside. I used the bathrooms and they were clean. The table was clean too. We realized there are two different menus. One was outside and the other was in, so be mindful of that. All of our food was wonderful. Service was OK. We'll come back though since the food was delightful. Stop here for breakfast, then walk around petco park. Get coffee at the French bakery near by, then head to Gaslamp souvenir shop for some great finds!

Cute concept and decent sized portions at Lucky’s in East Village. There is no table service unless you count the dropping off of food you order up front prior to sitting down. I was excited to try the Jalapeño Patty Melt because I love jalapeños and I’m somewhat of a Patty Melt connoisseur. I was left disappointed by the sheer lack of jalapeños on the burger. I wish I would have taken pictures with the bread off to show how few peppers there were. There was one piece on one half and three small strips on the other. Plenty of onions though. The burger was decent sized and cooked well with a nice healthy serving of fries. My partner got the Griddle Combo and said it was decent. The pancakes were large and served with butter. The scrambled eggs were pretty basic but hot sauce helped. Sodas were four dollars which is just highway robbery and upped our bill unnecessarily. Unless your super thirsty I’d say just get some water to save yourself ten bucks. Bottom line is decent food at a no frills diner but don’t expect to be blown away.

A charming establishment conveniently located a mere block from the stadium offers good food at reasonable prices, distinguishing itself from many other establishments in the vicinity.

Lucky's is a simple lunch counter - nothing pretentious just great food. I went there for lunch on Sunday, had a pastrami sandwich and a beer. The pastrami was tasty and hearty - it was served with a side (potato salad) and a pickle The potato salad was good (not awesome). The pickle tasted like a good kosher Dill spear (the lunch counters I went to in Chicago generally had these in crocks on the tables). The service was good too - I will definitely be back

2.5 Stars... Looking for a nice brunch joint in my new hood, and Yelp led the way! Nice local beer selection and a great mix of brunch and lunch items... Chose the jalapeño patty melt, and was a bit disappointed. Took quite awhile to get it(my wife's sandwich was delivered 5 minutes earlier) and it was overcooked. I tried to eat it, but decided I didn't want to settle on my first visit. The second one they brought me was marginally better, and took almost 15 minutes to receive. Ambiance is updated lunch counter, service was at the counter, and prices are in line with the area, but food quality just didn't match. This joint does not make the list.

I would not think of San Diego as the place to get a great pulled pork sandwich, but in this case, I would be wrong! I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries! The barbecue sauce is sweet - unlike a NC style sauce - but still amazing. And the quality of the pork was excellent - no excess fat, and perfectly tender. Delicious! The food was served quickly, and the outdoor seating was wonderful, given the great weather we were having.

We drove downtown to go to a 1pm Padres game at Petco Park and we were about an hour early. I didn't really want to go inside the park to pay 400% markups on beer and hot dogs and there are plenty of restaurants in downtown so we went to one of the closest ones: Lucky's. It was amazing to me there were a couple of empty tables outside, completely shaded. We grabbed one and went to the counter to order. There is no server or host. You order at the counter and they'll give you a number for your table when the food comes. We ordered a couple of beers (two Salty Crew Blonde Ales - which were great), the big 1/2lb cheeseburger ($16.75), a french dip (also $16.75) and a Coke ($5). Total was $54 before tax/tip. $54 won't go very far in the ballpark, so coming here was a great idea. The burger was massive (1/2lb!) and the french dip included the au jus. Both were very good. Fries were tasty too. They even brought the food out to us in to-go containers, which was very handy! Overall this place gets a thumbs up and we may stop in here again for future games.

Just across the street from the Padres stadium and on our way out of town, we stopped by Lucky's Lunch Counter. Order at the register and take seat at the long lunch counter or one of their many outdoor counter height tables which line the street or regular lunch tables along the building. Our family of 4 ordered a combination of breakfast and lunch options. *Me- Chipotle Chicken Sandwich 10/10. Crispy and buttery bread with a flat top grilled chicken breast that was seasoned well and had all my favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato and onion. Delicious. *Kids- old fashioned scrambled eggs with a side of hash browns. Can't go wrong! *Husband- Pulled pork sandwich. Sweet pulled pork sandwich with coke slaw and fries. We all thoroughly enjoyed our classic diner style of meals. It was cooked to order so it wasn't incredibly fast but it was worth the wait. Lovely to eat outside in the fresh air! Worth stopping by without a doubt.

Found this joint walking my dog early morning and tried their hotdog & fries. Well I had starbucks coffee and sandwich in my hand, but their deco and classic diner ambiance stopped me to try this place. Pros: Hotdog was so juicy and delicious! One of the best ones I've tried. Cons: trucks go by alot, loud, and sometimes disturbing. Perhpas this was because I set outside. Nonetheless, I would recommend coming here in the morning time to avoid crowd and possibly homeless.

After the tour at Petco Field, we were quite hungry. Across the street was Luckys Lunch Counter. Breakfast and hot sandwiches. They have converted dining by the street. We decided on a Ruben with fries. The sandwich came out pretty quick and the fries were hot. The Ruben was delicious it just seemed to not have enough meat. Other than that I reccomend the Ruben. Close to the entry at Petco its convenient to grab a bite before or after a game.

This was a delightful surprise. An outstanding pastrami sandwich and the nicest people behind the counter. I don't leave reviews very often and my visit was last week while I was at a conference yeah I remembered to leave a review when I got back to my home. This place is close enough to the conference center in hotels and is worth the walk. Outside seating was a bonus.

Kind of a disappointing patty melt. The beef was overcooked so it ended up kind of dry with no sauce to help it along. I spent an extra $1 for a cup of thousand island to solve for the dryness but that's not something I should have to pay extra for to save a sandwich.

A nice stroll down 5th Ave brought us to Luckys!! Not too busy for lunch we ordered and were served in 5 minutes. Portions were bigger than expected and super tasty!! The only downside is the homeless lingering. It's hard not to notice! I'd recommend eating inside as the fly's were pretty distracting while trying to eat. No fault of Luckys, great little Diner!!

This is a hidden gem in the Gaslamp. Great place to come for lunch or breakfast. Basic diner style menu, where you order at the register and they bring your food to one of the tables outside or the bar seating area inside. Very reasonable prices, considering you are in the San Diego Gaslamp district. And portions are very generous. I ordered a simple egg omelet, hashbrowns, and white toast. The food came out fast and was delish! Ended up coming back for lunch another day.

I highly recommend the Reuben Sandwich ($15.50) from Lucky's! Their pastrami is the absolute best! The meat is perfectly flavored and just the right thickness, it is not paper thin like most places. I also love their sauerkraut, it compliments the entire sandwich so well! I did pay extra for grilled jalapenos ($1) and added fresh tomatoes for free. I recommend the grilled jalapenos and forgo the fresh tomatoes. I also recommend getting the sandwich grilled because they do it really well here. This sandwich was enough to share with another person and it comes with a free side so I think that the price is justified. There is parking right at 6th and K Parkade garage, but you have to pay and they do not validate. However, if you're at the Petco Park or Gaslamp looking for great sandwiches, Lucky's is the place to go!

Placed a to go order and I didn't check before I left. Corned beef on rye with deli mustard only, no lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickle or mayo. Verbatim order. Loaded with more lettuce, tomato and pickle than corned beef, and smothered with mayo is what I received. I despise the taste of pickles and mayo on corned beef so unfortunately really ruined sandwich for me completely. Have been here before and enjoyed so I'll give it another chance but I'll try to remember to check first if I've ordered to go.

Nice, clean lunch spot! Plenty of indoor and outdoor dining. Pet friendly. Within walking distance of petco park. We ordered the hamburger comes with fries and a club sandwich comes with fries as well but switched it for kettle chips. All sandwiches served with a side. The kettle chips taste homemade and fresh. They also serve breakfast and have a create your own salad/sandwich option. A little pricey but good portions, fresh quality ingredients and made with love. Minimal street parking available.

Food was good. I had chicken sandwich which was pretty delicious. I liked their service as well

The best chorizo breakfast meal I can recall. The location is small so there is limited seating with much of it outside. And the menu is not big, but the taste was fantastic. I gravitate to chorizo on any menu and have experienced it in Spain and Portugal. This place serves chorizo that is among the best - tasty, tangy without being overly spicy. A minor complaint is the inability to get a cup of hot tea - so maybe 4.9 stars overall - still rounds up to 5 stars if you like chorizo.

Quick, easy and good. I had a few minutes to grab lunch and could only go a short distance away from the convention center. This is a small diner style eatery with counter style eating and some outdoor tables. I opted for a special - Chicago style hot dog. It was tasty. I combined it with a cold Topo Chico and some crispy fries. Solid lunch! Service was quick and friendly. I hit it before the crowd came but they still seemed pretty efficient.

Cute concept and decent sized portions at Lucky's in East Village. There is no table service unless you count the dropping off of food you order up front prior to sitting down. I was excited to try the Jalapeño Patty Melt because I love jalapeños and I'm somewhat of a Patty Melt connoisseur. I was left disappointed by the sheer lack of jalapeños on the burger. I wish I would have taken pictures with the bread off to show how few peppers there were. There was one piece on one half and three small strips on the other. Plenty of onions though. The burger was decent sized and cooked well with a nice healthy serving of fries. My partner got the Griddle Combo and said it was decent. The pancakes were large and served with butter. The scrambled eggs were pretty basic but hot sauce helped. Sodas were four dollars which is just highway robbery and upped our bill unnecessarily. Unless your super thirsty I'd say just get some water to save yourself ten bucks. Bottom line is decent food at a no frills diner but don't expect to be blown away.

I had the breakfast burrito before heading out of town. It was really good. The perfect weather made eating outside a treat, but service was awesome too.

Best bfast in East Village. They stick with the basics but do them right. I had two eggs, hash browns and one pancake. Been here multiple times. Why do I like them so much? They don't price gouge! Service is good and they have a steady stream of people but they don't push you out. You order, pay, get a number and they bring the food out to you. Only one small critique- wish my hash browns were a little warmer but the eggs and pancakes came out nice and hot. They don't serve fancy dishes, it's the basic breakfast fare but it's really good. Cute diner decor. It's right across from the ballpark. They offer diner-style lunch foods too. One of my favorite places in the neighborhood.

Ordered: #7 Jalapeño Patty Melt (~$13): grilled steak burger on griddled rye with caramelized onions, jalapeños, Swiss, and cheddar cheese served with side of choice (French fries) Aya's take: Surprised at the high ratings at Lucky's given my extremely mediocre experience here. Every part of the sandwich was dry - from the burger meat to the bread. The jalapeños tasted more like green peppers and the onions were barely caramelized. The fries also lacked flavor/salt. The one pro is the fairly quick service so if you're just looking for a quick bite and something to hold you over, this spot will do.

It was good but not impressed.. We had the turkey primanti with a fried egg, a fresh oj and grape soda pop. The coleslaw was missing everything. It was a dry sandwich with dry slivers of cabbage. The oil and vinegar and herbs or seasoning were missing in the slaw. We spent about 30 on a sandwich and drinks, then asking for a little ranch cost 80 cents.. I'll pass and soak it with Tabasco and ketchup. The orange juice was really tasty. The music was fun to listen to. I didn't see hooks under the counter to hold my backpack, so I had to keep it on so it's not on the ground. The seats were awkward and made for tall people, but regardless, the sandwich should have a little sauce..

Came here twice for lunch working across the street at Omni hotel... the service is ok... bring your own ranch because they charge you for a side of it. The first time I had a BLT sandwich and it was a 6/10 the second time I got the #19 "super chicken" sandwich LOL it's was horrible thin as cardboard and the fries on both meals smh all scrap bottom of the bag b.s!!! Next time I'll be ordering breakfast for lunch if I decide to come back to this place. Definitely not worth $23.24 + the tip!!!!

5 stars! Burger was delivered to us on the deck. Breakfast burrito was a banger. Great place to swing in and eat.

Great Food and great location for pregame meal. The turkey primanti had great flavor. The bratwurst was great also

Lucky's Lunch Counter is delicious! Here's why... Starting with Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito... Peppers, onions, sausage, cheddar cheese. Nom! Also had hash browns inside, super crispy, and the eggs oh-so fluffy! Salsa that came with it, delicious and not too spicy. Other standouts: - Turkey Club. I mean look at the pic! Hella sandwich; very satisfying! - Ruben Sandwich. Changed the bread to sourdough (sorry, I hate caraway) and it was perfect! Pastrami was so good! - French Fries! Absolutely crispy outside and fluffy inside, just how I like them. Side of thousand island and I was set! - Nitro Cold Brew Coffee on draft. Winner! Go ahead and skip: - Pulled Pork Sandwich. Sauce was way too sweet which overpowered the house smoked pork. Maybe order without the sauce? On early game days the line is out the building and for good reason, Lucky's is awesome!

Not bad... Awful I left there feeling like I had a spoonfull of SALT...! The mish mash soup was a disaster and the reuben's sandwich had some meat bunched in the middle so when they cut it in half it looks like there's a lot but actually is very skimpy.

Turkey Club Sandwich A solid simple sandwich. Very filling (was 2 meals for me) and flavorful. Fries were excellent. Sourdough was yummy, maybe would be even better toasted.

The establishment provides excellent service and is an ideal location for breakfast or lunch. Its proximity to the nation's top-ranked ballpark is a notable advantage. The culinary offerings were delectable and served promptly while maintaining freshness. Additionally, the establishment is pet-friendly and demonstrated exceptional hospitality by providing water for our canine companion during its meal of pancakes and eggs.

High 3s/ low 4s. Cute little lunch spot near Petco park. I love how huge the serving here is. This sandwich was around $16 + you get a generous serving of side (I chose the crispy chips.) The pork tenderloin is crispy and big but I hope the sandwich itself came with some sort of an aioli or cheese. It was a little bit bland apart from the natural flavors coming from the veggies and the buttered brioche.

2nd time here and both times the sandwiches were good The pregame meal for us were cheeseburgers. I had potato salad and wife had french fries. Several beer taos were out so I tried their Buena Cerveza which was tasty lager. Nice array of sandwiches for different palates. Short walk and I mean short to Petco Park entrance gate.

Stopped by for a quick lunch while attending a conference at the convention center. Service is friendly and fast, and the sandwich was fresh, hot, and the fries were so good! Not a lot of tables but plenty of counter space! They do take out too!

The food was fine, but be warned: the prices advertised on their page are not the true prices. The breakfast burrito may have been a great deal at $11.50, but for $15.50 it was overpriced. I have to give the staff their flowers for friendly and efficient service, though!

We were waiting for the baseball game to start and was looking for a quick place to grab some breakfast and found Lucky's just a few blocks away from Petco Park. They had a good selection of breakfast items so we stopped in. My wife had the sausage, egg and potatoes breakfast but I decided to try their Philly cheesesteak sandwich since it was basically close to lunch time. My wife enjoyed her breakfast and I really loved their Philly cheesesteak sandwich. And unexpectedly, their black iced tea was excellent! Very refreshing and found myself wondering what they put in their tea :) I definitely recommend Lucky's if you're looking for breakfast and lunch options.

Delicious food! We sat outside with our dog. The overstuffed roast beef sandwich was SO good and my husband loved the BBQ chicken salad. Everyone working there was super nice too. Can't wait to go back!

Love this place! Today, Corned Beef Gash and Eggs for me and a Tuna Salad Sandwich for the wife. Excellent service every time!

Best Ruben I have ever had!!! Plus they had Sprecher's root beer!!! Staff were also so friendly and the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Very clean inside as well.

Great food. Got the breakfast burrito added Mushrooms yum. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Definitely gonna keep it on my list for when I'm in town again and need a quick breakfast!

Had a quick lunch here while traveling through San Diego. Great location near convention center and ballpark. Had the salad with chicken and fries. Both perfectly done, generous portions and counter service is great. Prices are quite reasonable. I can see why this place has so many great reviews.

Had an awesome breakfast burrito; however, they got to do something with the city because it smelt literally like a dumpster outside cause there were so many up and down the street. Had to move inside and was almost not bearable. Very sad, cause the food was great.

Great lunch spot. I was greeted by their friendly staff within seconds of walking in. Ordered a turkey club with the kettle chips. It took less than 5 minutes to get my takeout order. The turkey and bread were fresh and delicious. The bacon was outstanding. Will definitely go back!

Lucky Lunch Corner is located Dowtown San Diego in the Ball Park district and is adjacent to Petco Park. They are open daily from 7am to 3pm serving some up the finest cook to order breakfast and sandwiches while having specials throughout the day. Ordering is made simple here by simply placing your order at the front with the cashier and you will receive a number you put at your table. After that you can just sit back and enjoy the beautiful views of Downtown San Diego by facing the street, or dining outside at one of the many dining tables provided. I went ahead and ordered the chicken. Fried chicken which is a hand battered chicken breast smothered in sausage gravy. It also come with hashbrowns and 2 eggs anyway you like and I chose 2 medium. Two slices of any kind of toast is also provided so I chose sourdough. The dish came out looking stunning and all I wanted to do was devour it! The chicken was huge and golden fried brown to perfection! It was so juicy and packed with flavor I even forgot it was a breast. The creamy sausage gravy complimented the dish perfectly while dipping the fried chicken in the gravy made everything taste better. The star of the show was the 2 medium eggs with the yolk oozing out and combining the hashbrowns, chicken, and gravy all in a one piece bite. I ended up getting the sourdough bread using is like a sponge to clean up the plate leaving it nice and clean. I'm looking forward to come back and try the pastrami sandwich or more breakfast items in this lovely establishment. The staff was incredibly nice while the food knocked it out of the park. The prices are very reasonable for the location and not to forget their huge portions!

The Reuben sandwich is pretty much perfect. Crunchy rye bread, fragrant corned beef and delicious Russian dressing. Order the coke slaw side and you're in sandwich bliss. Counter service and find a spot outside. Service is perfunctory but pleasant as they're pretty busy.

WOW!! this place was so, so amazing. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which is cheese, bacon, and scrambled eggs on an everything bagel. This was so, so good, I could only eat half because it filled me up so much. The hash browns it came with were also so good and crispy. My boyfriend got the make your own breakfast burrito, which comes with eggs, potatoes, and 3 ingredients of your choice. He loved it so much & literally didn't leave a single bite left. Would definitely come back to this place, Im so happy we discovered it in the first place! So great.

Delicious. Great sandwiches. I had a turkey sandwich (hot). Recommend adding cheese. Small little hole in the wall in the gaslamp. Definitely recommend.

No frills. Only 4 different breakfasts you can choose from. Can't beat eggs, bacon, potatoes, and coffee for $7

Food was good. Needed a little salt and pepper, but overall great breakfast! Playing great music! Sat outside and enjoyed the weather. Wait staff were super sweet and attentive.

Great spot for a quick breakfast, loved the loaded breakfast burrito and salsa, had to get another side because it was so too good not to.

So glad that I found this spot in San Diego! I was looking for a restaurant that was opened before 11:00 AM for lunch while in San Diego. A local shared this spot with me as I couldn't find anything open around 10:40 AM. I'm so glad I found this spot. I ordered the turkey sandwich and it was delicious. It had so much turkey that was extremely fresh. They also put a lot of fresh bacon and avocado in the sandwich which was very yummy. I'm looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu. I was happy to see that at this time, both breakfast and lunch were available.