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Steel Penny Cafe

4.6 (171 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Lemon drop & Manhattan 2.12.2026
John H.

My wife heard about Steel Penny Cafe from a colleague at work who lives in Hatboro, so we decided to check it out on Thursday, February 12, 2026. We are glad we did. From the street it has a really cool look and the inside leans into an industrial style with a great aesthetic. It's a comfortable space with a nice vibe. We ordered a couple of cocktails: a lemon drop and a Manhattan. Strategically we decided to split a Detroit-style pizza called the Iron Pig. Good call because one square was the perfect amount for dinner. And now we have a few meals to heat up for the next few days. The drinks were excellent and the pizza was outstanding. Great flavor. Our server Ally was welcoming and friendly and top notch on service. It is the middle of winter so we weren't considering outside dining, but they have a great outdoor space near the street. Looks like a fun place to hang out. It's definitely a place we'd consider visiting again.

Burrata Salad
Philip Y.

Delicious salad with many other selections to choose from. The thick crust Detroit Pizza was unique and delicious. It comes in a rectangular size and you can cut it in 6 squares to share among two people. It was fully of favor and unique taste. Have to try another Detroit pizza if I come again. Highly recommended this place. The service was kind of slow, but the food was great.

Capo Donna Pizza
Sarah S.

We had amazing time at Steel Penny over the weekend. Our server, Emma, was amazing and very helpful. We ordered the chicken cutlet salad and the Capo Donna Detroit style pizza. The chicken cutlet salad was huge and enough for two people for sure. There was a ton of chicken on the salad. My only criticism would be that the dressing tasted like bottled dressing and the croutons were also probably from a bag. The pizza was delicious! I will definitely be returning to try one of the sandwiches or a different pizza. Definitely would recommend this place!

Pepperoni pizza
Neferteri G.

The location of this place is a bit odd and the menu is pretty small. There aren't a lot of options besides pizza. The pizza was delicious though. Not too greasy.

sausage sandwich
Nina G.

The food was delicious. The detroit style pizza had the perfect crust and full of toppings. Our server, Sarah, was so sweet and attentive. We had a great time with good food. We would definitely go back

The smokin Joe  had fennel sausage and the sauce was on point
Chris C.

I was way overdue for trying this place. It's a local find in an unsuspecting location. It's next to the scrapyard which is behind the elementary school! But as soon as you walk in the door you will be greeted by a welcoming staff and a simple and cleverly decorated space. There are high top and standard height tables. They have an assortment of mixed drinks, beer, and wine available. We grabbed two of the traditional pizzas and a cutlet sandwich. The pizza is outstanding and I have to get back to try the Detroit style. The sandwiches are large and served on homemade pizza dough rolls. They're stuffed full of goodness. Our servers were great and I know this will be a frequent place for us.

Nicholas C.

We have been sleeping on Steel Penny! Going down the list, the staff is incredible! They are all so hard working and so attentive to everything. They don't have server tunnel vision, they work as a team and it shows! The vibes are so cool here. I mean, if you're gonna open a cafe next to a scrap yard, you have to lean in to the theming. I love the vibes, I love the appearance. The food is amazing top to bottom. First, their coffee drinks are always spot hitting, partly due to the fact that they roast their own coffee beans on site. The cocktail menu is always enticing an even though I'm not a huge drinker, I'll be working my way around this. The breakfast options are plenty and if you don't get their bacon you are missing out! The lunch sandwiches are served on a house made ciabatta style bread. Packed with fresh meats, cheeses and veggies. Every ingredient is perfectly seasoned and added delicately, not just items slapped on a roll. The Detroit pizza is what initially drew me in. While they have some options with more toppings, I'd say go for some of the more simple Detroit pies to really allow the famous crust to really shine through. My personal favorite so far is the white pie they do with roasted portobello mushrooms. I have only been for breakfast and lunch but with all the craft beer options I need to go back for dinner to sit and relax with some friends and family!

Detroit style Rose Gold pizza
Lisa R.

Steel Penny Cafe was consistent the whole way through. Other restaurants should take notes. This was a great experience from start to finish. No doubt it was busy when we arrived. The parking lot is enough to deter you from wanting to dine in but thankfully we found a spot within a minute of arriving. The host added my name to a waitlist and stated it would be a 30 minute wait but we didn't wait that long. I'd say the wait was around 15 minutes. Our waitress showed up to our table promptly and took our drink orders. I love that they offer Boylan sodas. Carbonated drinks taste so much better in a glass bottle, am I rite? I ordered the diet root beer. The primary reason I wanted to visit Steel Penny was for the Detroit style pizza. Every single pie on the menu sounded incredible and looked appetizing. I ordered the rose gold - a thick square slice smothered in cheese and vodka sauce. What a dream. The dough was fluffy and crispy on the edges. I could've devoured the whole thing but I wanted to save some for dinner. I also ordered the Molten pie to-go (not pictured) and the recipient was extremely pleased with it. I'll be back to try the coffee and sandwiches next time. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order here.

Portobella & Roasted Garlic
Jim R.

You would have to have heard about this place from someone because the odds of driving past it are slim! It's in a very industrial area but don't read that as unsafe looking. Their claim to fame is Detroit style pizza, which we had never heard of. We looked it up and it is characterized by ". . . a very thick crust and thick layer of sauce and cheese, usually with pepperoni and is baked in a heavily oiled, deep, square pan that gives it its characteristic crispy crust." There are 7 to choose from and with the recommendation from our friendly server Ashley, we went with the Pig Iron. It contained Sausage, cupping Pepperoni and Bacon. Not only was it delicious it was gigantic! There are also traditional pizzas on the menu. There are also a collection of great sounding sandwiches. We shared the Portobello and Roasted Garlic Cutlet. Among other things it had melted mozzarella, portabella mushrooms, homemade chicken cutlet, arugula, pecorino romano cheese, balsamic and lemon vinaigrette. Again gigantic and delicious. There is a small collection of sodas and canned/bottle beer on the menu as well as coffee and tea. There was enough food leftover to enjoy for dinner that night. Well worth another visit.

Shannon S.

The dining room is shabby, chic industrial. It could have been a bit cooler during this hot spell. The service was adequate but I think they need another server. The Detroit pizza was the star. Thick, fluffy, but crusty, crispy and cheesy. The crust was delish to say the least. The homemade vodka sauce did it for me because it's my favorite. We will definitely be going back to try more menu items.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the Detroit-style pizza, house-made sandwiches, and unique atmosphere. The friendly service and creative drink menu are also highlighted.

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Great drinks and pizza! Staff were amazing, helpful , inviting and friendly. We will definitely be back to try other dishes.

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We loved the airy Detroit style pizza and the Steel Penny sandwich on homemade bread. Perfect meal

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3 months ago

Hot and delicious, fresh and tasty! Always! Love this local gem. Walk here for coffee some mornings with the kids.

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2 months ago

Charming atmosphere, great service, and amazing food! I'm still thinking about the prosciutto sandwich and can't wait to go back!

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4 months ago

Good service, great drinks and even better food. We need to go back soon to try the sandwiches.

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5 months ago

Great pizzas, and the chicken pesto sandwich is incredible, made on homemade roll and has great flavor.

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2 months ago

Pizza! Chicago deep dish. What to get? Everything!!! You can't go wrong with any of them. I highly recommend!!

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3 months ago

Great spot for a meal. Everything is great Never disappoints. We wanted to stop today but they are closed on Monday.

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Hmm...so this is the spot in the area if you are looking for gluten free options…read more I get the mom and pop shops have to charge a bit more to stay in business but I never feel like I am getting good value for my money when coming here. I ordered the crabmeat with penne entree and informed the person taking my order please sub out the penne for spaghetti. Not only did I get my meal with penne but it had a minuscule amount of crabmeat in it. I am talking this crabmeat must have all been in the sauce or something as I could not even see it. This entree was not cheap by any means. My girlfriend got a chicken dish and the chicken was very thin.....is this a good thing? Is this the trend now in restaurants? My girlfriend enjoyed it but again is twenty plus dollars reasonable for chicken with gluten free pasta? They have a bakery that makes many options and most are gluten free, which is nice as I feel for those that must adhere to a gluten free diet and the options can be sparse at many restaurants unfortunately in the US. I do not plan on coming back but there is nothing wrong with the place, just imo a bit overpriced. As always people SYOY!!!

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