Lucky's Coffee Roasters

Hello! I have broken up my review based on categories! See below!

Location: I came to Luckys because I’ve tried most of the coffee places and I was tired of going to the generic Starbucks. First, let me say I entered this establishment without the knowledge of previous one star reviews where many complained that masks were optional or limited seating was possible or even claims of employees not wearing mask. Had I known this I might have not come however the entrance clearly states that masks must be worn as well as the barista‘s having masks themselves. With that out of the way the coffee here was amazing, but more on that in a bit! A lot of it is opened up to let air come in and out so you can’t really smell the fragrance of coffee grounds but nonetheless it’s still really good! My biggest gripe with the place is that the menus are really small or they have a very big generic menu that doesn’t really suffice what they could do. The full menu is all the way in the front pushed to the person at the cashier leaving everyone else behind guessing until they are at the very front. I didn’t even get a chance to scan it because it was so awkwardly placed I skimmed over it. I think that’s my only “dude what the heck” with this place is the way the menus are laid out.

The Coffee: Much of my experience with coffee has been just black hot coffee. However when trying new places I like to experiment a little to see how far we could go with something. Honey lavender butterfly latte caught my eye as something kind of unique but interesting. Above the name it claims to be caffeine free however the barista‘s were more than accommodating to switch it to be caffeinated by adding cold brew to the mix. Now then another issue I have is that there are NO PRICES LISTED for specialty drinks. Now I might have missed it because as previously stated I did not scan the full menu list due to placement, it left me guessing how much a latte was going to be. Now, apparently they only have 16 ounce cups??? I was kind of surprised not to be able to order a 24 ounce I thought it’s because I came at the end of the day however it is true...strictly 16oz.

Employees: honestly some of the raddest people. This place is a little awkward to get used to at first however the baristas really hammered home a strong first impression. I believe his name was Chase Who really confirmed that I will be returning to this location frequently. Not only did he help me out but he was patient with me as well as informative (If I go back there and confirm his name is not Chase I will edit this). Even offered me a water on the way out!

Overall: The little annoyances such as having the menu pushed to the front, having the specialty drinks without prices, The limit being 16oz, and now the ever looming fear an employee might go maskless due to previous reviews (even though I did not encounter this) knocked off a star for me. I typically rate harder on those who we’re not CDC compliant however I believe those reviews were just one offs due to confusing times in the past. It would be nice to have at least a 24 ounce option and the full menu be moved closer to the door. The staff is wonderful and the area is really opened up to let airflow through. The coffee here is really really good however I have yet to try a simple espresso or black coffee due to the price almost being the same as a specialty coffee.

Good location, lots of parking. Nice looking store, modern and well designed. Peaceful place to relax. Excellent drinks and pastries. I go a bit out of my way to stop here and feel that it’s well worth the visit

This is at the end of the Upland downtown strip. The drinks are really good and the interior is big and comfy. The drinks and pastries 🥮 look really good too. The rabbit hole was good, the honey cinnamon was good too. The location right off the main downtown Upland strip is not busy, and easier to park or walk around this side of Upland, CA.

One of my favourite coffee shops in all of Upland. The baristas are always super friendly and genuine. Plus plenty of parking compared to the other downtown spots.

Excellent coffee and even better service. I’m not sure why you’d go anywhere else in Upland for coffee. I’ve come here on a regular basis for years and have never been disappointed.

Best coffee I’ve found in the area, way better quality than a big chain coffee shop. Coffee is roasted locally at the Claremont location so it’s always fresh. Staff is always friendly and it’s a great place to study or meet a friend and hangout for awhile.

I am loving that we have this great cafe right down the street from my house. I love walking downtown and knowing I can get a great cup of coffee or chai or matcha, good stuff! I wish they had more options for food and baked goods, but their drinks and ambiance are great!

This is the only coffee place in downtown upland that I know of that has has delicious coffee and has a homey vibe, as well and enough seating for studying/working.
There are plugs you can use that are part of the high tables to charge your devices.
I like that they offer non-dairy milk options such as oat and almond milk. Their lattes are great! Well made and tastes delicious.

I also had their seasonal drinks. The pumpkin latte was very warming and reminiscent of a pumpkin pie. I did like that they put pumpkin purée in the drink.
I also had their honey cinnamon latte which is my go to. If they will offer it on their regular menu I will definitely be getting this all the time.

Love the establishment and the staff is always kind and friendly! Warm hearted with great coffee and our favorite the VEGAN CARROT CAKE DONUT 🍩

Lucky’s coffee is a fantastic local coffee shop!

They have their own beans, and the staff is very knowledgeable! If you’re wanting to try something new, I would recommend asking them for their opinions.

Their seasonal options are great to try, and they have some pretty great baked goods! I would recommend trying it out if you’re nearby.

Something to note, that they take their time to make a quality coffee/latte/tea. So do not expect a quick turnaround.