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Lucky Penny take-away café offers wood-fired pizza, artisan coffee, hand made pastries, seasonal salads, fresh squeezed juices, beer and wine. Enjoy your meal onsite in our picnic area or grab it to go. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. seven days a week, Lucky Penny is the perfect place to stop as you meander along the Urban Wine Trail in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Lucky Penny is covered entirely in copper pennies making even the building a true work of art!
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Why it’s hot: Since The Lark isn’t open for lunch, stop here for wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads and sandwiches during the day. There’s also good, strong cold-brew coffee served on tap (you can even take a growler to go), and beer and wine by the glass. Order at the small counter inside, and grab a table on the shaded patio. Check out the penny wall — just not when the sun is shining. The glare can be rough.
Must-order: The pizzas are really good, especially the LP Classic with San Marzano tomato, soppressata, mozzarella, fresh oregano and chile flakes. The faro salad with grapes and arugula is light and refreshing.
Insider tip: There’s a small breakfast menu served until 11 AM, which includes housemade granola or wood-fired baked-egg dishes served in cast-iron pans with things like salsa verde, fingerling potatoes, chorizo and cotija cheese.