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Lucky Penny

4.1 (922 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Bars, Italian
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Raymond P.

The lunch special is the best! The salad and pizza combo is the perfect amount for 2 people. Great to have the chance to try the food without overly committing to a larger pizza. Salad was fresh and delicious. The pizza was fantastic, the best in Santa Barbara. Placed an order at the window and picked it up, found seating on our own in the courtyard there. A fun casual experience.

Alejandra C.

We had a great experience at Lucky Penny! The pizza was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance was really nice. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back for the pizza!

Wild Arugula Salad
Meredith S.

Beautiful outdoor resturant where you order at the counter and then a service member brings you your food. We got the Arugula Peach Salad that was a perfect size and so flavorful, we also got the hot girl pizza which was SO TASTY!

Checking out the penny wall - apparently there are roughly 164,000 to 165,456 individual pennies
Hiromi R.

My mother, who isn't much of a pizza person, liked her pizza so much that she wanted to come back here a second time before we departed Santa Barbara. So, we came here for a second visit during our 3-day visit, at around 3pm and it was very empty. We ordered the same thing, Salty Surfer with mushroom, and my kid added pepperoni this time to his kids cheese pizza. It was just as tasty as last time, and everyone even ate the crust lol! Service here is so friendly. The staff are super chill and casual, and were all really nice to my 7 year old kid. Our table was a bit sticky and we put a napkin over the sticky part, and when a staff was clearing our table, he apologized for the sticky part for not cleaning it. Not a big deal at all, but really nice it was acknowledged in such a respectful way. This will now be my go-to when we come back next time!

Lucky Penny Cheesy Bread
Ronnie S.

Lucky Penny It's been in a while is a spot that never disappoints. An Iconic eatery where I had their Amazing Meatballs not to long ago. Today I chose the Cheezie Bread with Garlic. Yum Yum Always great service and that patio makes for great spot for a picnic. A garden like setting The drink selection has something for everyone in your group or family. Thanks Lucky Penny for another great experience Ronnie S

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Lorena L.

My family and I tried this place and it was just OK It wasn't completely bad,. We didn't receive a warm welcome. We ordered two pizzas and a salad.(pizzas are medium size) , after about 20 minutes, they brought one pizza out and the salad and then the second pizza took about another 20 minutes. That was very unexpected. because we kind of expected both at the same time. Then the pizza really is not very cheesy so just a little disappointing. The seating area was uncomfortable. Not enough shady spots, few umbrellas. Overall, I probably wouldn't go back.

Salty Surfer
Alina L.

Long line when we got there for dinner! Didn't realize it stretched all the way to the back of the building where the ambiance is a little more classy. We ordered a Confit Garlic Bread and Salty Surfer based on other recommendations. I honestly wasn't too much of a fan of the Salty Surfer as it don't stand out compared to usual pizzas I would get elsewhere, but I really enjoyed the Garlic Bread. Very cheesy and the basil is a good addition! Would definitely want to try something else on the menu next time!

Sheena Erin O.

Put in a pick up order for 9 pies- big family get together! Ordered online and picked up. The place is cute and looks prefect for large parties. Unfortunately, when we got back with our pizzas home, more than half were burnt. Not "wood fire" yumminess, just burnt. After spending over $220+ I'd hope for more quality control and standards. The parts that were not burnt to a crisp did task good though and our pizzas were ready... although we would have traded in time for non-burnt pizza.

.., our first time, love the vibe
Chuck A.

.., this Review is from our experience on Sunday 2/22/26. Giving my lovely girlfriend full credit on suggesting this delicious find! On the last day of our weekend getaway, we were craving pizza. We both hit Yelp, & it was easy to see that Lucky Penny was our winning ticket! Located in a hip little district new to our Santa Barbara adventures, we immediately loved the vibe. Outdoor seating, inviting set up, with the Strokes & other indie rock tunes playing. We were comfy right off the bat. We walked up to order & were greeted with great service. Got water from their service station and then proceeded to get cozy on a picnic table/bench set up enjoying the scene. For starters, our appetizer was their refreshing take on the Caesar salad. For all those who know their Caesar salads, I prefer my dressing on the thicker/creamier side. It always throws me off when Caesar dressings have a strong vinaigrette profile to it. Lucky Penny's Caesar dressing was on point! It wasn't thick, nor did it have that vinegary profile I just mentioned. Easiest way to explain it is that they had their own take to it and it hit just right. My apologies for not taking a picture of it but we were starving, and after that first crispy bite I had forgotten my phone existed. For our main entree, we went with their East Coast Pepperoni. Damn, that was good pizza! To me, all pizzas have their own distinct character. Lucky Penny definitely has character. We devoured that pie, crust and all. I did have to dab my last 2 slices with a napkin due to the oil from the pepperoni cups, understandable. But that doesn't stop me from liking it. This place is honestly one of my more favorite pizza spots and we enjoyed everything about it. Great service & staff. Lucky Penny has now joined our rotation of favorite spots here in SB whenever we're in town! Helpful Tips: -Beverages are sold, but they also have a water station. -Outdoor seating only, check the weather for personal comfortability. -Bathrooms are located next door inside Pearl Society (a hip spot for drinks that we also recommend). A short walk to the right & you're there. -Family friendly

Margherita Pizza
Emma J.

Yum! We went here before we headed to the airport based on a recommendation of friends back home who are from the area. We ordered the Margherita pizza - typically, not my go to, however, the table next to us had it when we sat down and it looked so good, we couldn't' resist - and I'm really glad we didn't, we devoured this pizza! My only piece of advice would be more about the ambience/environmnet - there were only two tables that had umbrellas and we were there in the middle of summer on a hot day. I'm assuming since they're near the coast they usually have a nice breeze, but us and all the surrounding tables around us not shaded were definitely struggling with the heat and lack of shade which did contribute to making eating the hot pizza a little less enjoyable.

Brianna L.

if you're in the mood for some warm and yummy pizza this is the place for you! we ordered the birds and the bees pizza and it was a good size for two people if you're looking for a snack in between meals. would definitely recommend ordering more if your coming here for a meal. the pizza came out super warm and flavorful! would recommend if you're in the area!

Italian Chopped Salad
Julia R.

Lucky penny has quickly become my go to pizza place in town. The thin, wood fired crust is crispy and the flavors of the butcher shop pizza are insane. It has the perfect amount of kick and the portion feeds 2-3 easily. We tried the Italian chopped salad which was also incredible. Tons of fresh herbs and veggies with a light but flavor packed dressing. The front patio seating area is so cute and intimate. A must visit when in the funk zone!

Italian Chopped Salad

This is some of the best food I've had in Calif. The pizza was solid and the chopped salad was so delicious. The staff was kind and gave me plates and forks gratis and I loved the vibe outdoors there. I'm going to recommend this spot to everyone visiting SB! They also had a great BOGO deal on door dash.

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VERY GOOD! Gluten free pizza hit a home run, thank you for an amazing delivery. We will be back!

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Do you have vegan & gluten-free pizza?

They definitely have Gluten Free crust! It's like $4 to $5 more to the menu prices, not bad. Not sure about Vegan options.

Do you order at the counter or is it table service?

Counter.

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