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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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
3 months ago
Great spot! Very cool atmosphere with both a cafe in the front and the restaurant towards the back. Detroit style pizza is usually too buttery for me, but this was perfect. Large portions that are easily shareable. Salad was great, too! They have a nice drink menu with some seasonal options, as well as a decent wine and beer list. Service was great! We were told the pizza would take 30 minutes, but it was actually much faster. read more
22 days ago
The food here was amazing. We got the Rose Gold Detroit pizza and the Steel Cutlet sandwich. Vodka sauce was flavorful and the sandwhich was large. Definitely ordering here again!! Also got the blueberry latte and it was tasty. The server was very nice. It wasn't too crowded but could see it becoming loud as it is one small dining room. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
9 months ago
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! read more
3 months ago
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. read more
3 months ago
4 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
1 year ago
First off, it's important to note that Steel Penny does not allow customization of menu items. They're very rigid about substitutions or adjustments, which feels a bit off-putting and inflexible, especially for those who like to tweak their orders. That said, the Firenze sandwich was phenomenal. It comes with Burrata Cheese, Basil Pesto (nut-free), Arugula, Tomato, Balsamic Glaze, Sicilian EVOO, Salt, and Black Pepper, and you can choose between a chicken cutlet or Prosciutto di Parma. I went with the chicken cutlet, and it was an excellent choice. The rustic Italian bread roll was the perfect base, crusty yet soft enough to hold everything together. Every bite was flavorful, fresh, and well balanced. I also tried the Rose Gold Detroit-Style Pizza, which was very good. The crust was thick but still light, and the vodka sauce was delicious. I added pepperoni, which definitely elevated the flavor. The only real downside was the size, it's only six small slices, and for $20, that feels overpriced. Lastly, I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I asked for it extra hot, but it came out just warm. The flavor was fine, but I would have enjoyed it much more if it had been served steaming hot as requested. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars. I'd definitely go back for the chicken cutlet sandwiches as they're worth the trip. I'd hesitate to get another pizza at that price point, and I'd skip the latte next time. read more
3 months ago
5 months ago
2 months ago
What a gem this restaurant is! Tucked away between two literal steel mills is this great restaurant. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent amount of parking can be found to the left of the restaurant. As soon as you walk in you hit the coffee shop, although I'm not a fan of their drinks of the month because they are too sweet for my liking, I do enjoy their normal espresso drinks. In the back is the indoor seating and you can even get a peek of the kitchen where I'm pretty sure I saw them baking their bread fresh. The star of the show here is the Detroit style pizza. My family from Michigan said their deep dish was their favorite meal they had while visiting. They also have the best Caesar salad dressing on the planet I swear. Service is friendly and quick and we were greeted by who I assume is the owner who had his daughter coloring in one of the booths, so double thumbs up for being a family owned small business. I can't say enough good things about this place they haven't disappointed us yet. read more
10 months ago
We've been here for lunch before and decided to try the breakfast. The whole boiled eggs in a sandwich seemed so weird but was actually quite tasty. The egg salad sandwich with bacon and Sriracha was absolutely delicious. Coffees were unique and delicious. read more
5 months ago
4 months ago
8 months ago
Last year, a guy from Detroit recommended this place as the best Detroit style pizza in the Philly area. We checked it out, and keep coming back! Last night we ventured into their traditional pies and got a Dolcezza. Wow! Everything here is fresh, well executed. They have a great beer/cocktail list as well. Next time, we're diving into their sandwiches, which look incredible as well! read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
7 months ago
A hidden gem. The area doesn't say much but the reviews were so good that I went and gave it a try . Excellent service , good variety of wines and the sandwich amazing !! Huge portion and great quality . read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
3 years ago
Seeing the billboard on Street Road day after day, we couldn't put off, checking out the Steel Penny any longer. We were quite anxious to try the "Detroit style" pizza and were pleasantly surprised what a crispy crust, and Uzi gooey cheese! The sandwich I was disappointed with, as I specifically asked if it was a hot chicken cutlet, and was told yes, and what I received was similar to a deli style sandwich with a cold, cutlet and toppings - tasty but disappointing since I specifically asked if the chicken was hot or cold. The place is small yet comfortable. Decorated in rustic metal, steel, exposed wood and pallet boards all put together perfectly to fit the entire theme as it sits right next to a scrapyard. Service was a little slow but the pizza was good, my lunch date even better and my meal satisfying. read more
1 year ago
@steelpenny_ never disappoints! Amazing pizza, salad and cocktails! Rebecca C. Was a great server who had a wonderful sense of humor. The music that was being played was such a great mix. So fortunate to live so close to this wonderful hidden gem!!! read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
1 year ago
Oh My Goodness! I was craving some really good Detroit Pizza , I tried a few other places and they just were a sad disappointment in quality and the pizzas were just lousy! Lo and behold , I came across this place when looking and decided to give it a try today ! This pizza is Delicious! May be even better than the ones in Detroit! Just pure yum! 2 pizzas and a sandwich and Everything was delicious! That sandwich is ridiculously good. So don't pass this place if you see ! Pretty busy order ahead but Worth Every Steel Penny! read more
8 months ago
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