In Remembrance…
With sadness, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that have shuttered in 2025. Restaurants come and go, but when a family favorite closes up, it’s almost like losing a loved one…
Lucky’s Breakfast / Lucky’s Golden Phenix Restaurant (1975 – 2024)
A landmark in North Park, Lucky’s Breakfast, started out serving Chinese-American food as Lucky’s Golden Phenix Restaurant in 1975. After the death of his wife, Wong Suey “Lucky” Chong (1938-2024) alone served inexpensive, no-frills American-style breakfasts. It was indeed a “one-man diner.” Sausage, bacon and eggs. Hash browns. Toast. OJ out of a gallon jug. Coffee. All served with with an honest love for his customers. He’d remember your order. If you ordered too much, he’d say “Oh don’t get that — you’ll be too full.” His breakfasts were all under $10 — a price point he refused to go over…