A cozy, old-school restaurant with good, classic food and hometown vibes. Food is promptly served.

The food was very good and Lisa my server was attentive, friendly and professional. I will definitely be back. read more

Sinclairs Cafe - three eggs, scrapple, home fries, buttered toast with a side of hollandaise sauce. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

A friend and I met for breakfast. I had been to this place years ago, but have been living elsewhere. They have a great selection of breakfast items, including a few specials. I ordered the little big breakfast that came with an egg, two pancakes, and either bacon or veggie sausage. I had my egg over easy, the pancakes were oat, spelt and quinoa. I asked for blueberries to be added to the pancakes. Not a problem. I had the veggie sausage which was very tasty. I had hot tea and asked for honey. Also not a problem. The restaurant was quiet with only a few other people there. The service is good. The food is reliable. And the prices are very reasonable. I would definitely return whenever I'm in town. read more

Love it here for Sunday breakfast. You need to change your closing time online to 12:30 if that is when the kitchen closes.

First time here. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast so I rarely try anything new. Guess I was showing off today. I had the pumpkin french toast. It was moist and tasty. Paired it with well seasoned sausage and some pumpkin coffee. Made for a good Sunday morning meals. Service was prompt and friendly. Was empty when I walked in but quickly started filling up with the college crowd. Overheard some interesting conversations to say the least..... lol read more

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Wonderful service, fast, so attentive--and HOMEMADE FOOD. As a college student, this is the most affordable ($5-10/meal & $2-3/ special drink) and best tasting. There are dishes here you can't get anywhere else (or cook yourself). Also the best bacon! read more

Interesting breakfast menu at Sinclairs though overall it was average. Norwegian smoked salmon as a variation of Eggs Benedict, similarly Eggs Kennett- eggs and mushrooms on an English muffin. The French toast lacked egg. The cinnamon raisin bread was dry and disappointing as French toast. The pumpkin tasted like an egg was waved at it. Service was very good. Attentive and not intrusive. Not inexpensive - $45/two people for breakfast read more

3 1/2 stars. Sinclair's is an old school restaurant located on Main Street close to the University of Delaware. We ate breakfast there before we explored the school. Service was efficient. I wish the eggs had a bit more flavor but overall it was a good experience. read more

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My fiancé and I like to come here for breakfast while we are in Newark. It's a little hole in the wall that has quick service and good food. This past time we came I got the Eggs Benedict with home fries which was delicious, and my fiancé got the everything omelette and loaded it up! The flavored coffee here is also delicious, she ordered the maple walnut coffee and was head over heels for it! Overall, we always have a good experience here with the friendly owners and waitstaff! We definitely recommend this place! read more

Sinclairs Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Amazing breakfast!! Best I have had in a LONG time!! Get the Little Big Breakfast. It comes with delicious eggs, pancakes and bacon!! read more

Sinclairs Cafe - Little Big Breakfast!!! Delicious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Best breakfast staple in Newark. I only lived in this town for 8 months but man is Sinclair's the spot for me! Great coffee and great breakfast options. Cinnamon rolls are amazing-must try! I had a normal eggs, meat, pancake combo and it didn't disappoint. Good service for a small spot, only thing I'd say is that it is real small so there can be long waits. Parking on the street can be challenging like anywhere "down town" and they seem to have had limited hours. All in all, If you're a breakfast fan in Newark you have to hit this local spot! read more

Sinclairs Cafe - Little big breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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I am a frequent customer for over 10 years. Their food never disappoint me. Crispy bacon. Crazy planet (eggs mixed with your choices). Great service! Feels at home. read more

First time here. Super friendly staff! The food was flavorful and quickly served. Felt like a real, home cooked meal. Thank you, Sinclair's for a wonderful breakfast. We WILL be back! read more

Have loved the food at Sinclair's for years. One of our favorite breakfast places. Our go to is the Crazy Planet Scramble. Bacon and sausage always done to perfection. Great service too. read more

Sinclairs is a small diner that caters to the brunch crowd. The decor is familiar and homelike, inviting many older guests, but shrewd college students can also be found. The menu has a good selection of omelettes, poached eggs, sandwiches and pancakes. There's nothing out of the ordinary here, but keep an eye on the specials board as they do hit upon some great ideas from time to time. Come here for a leisurely breakfast or enjoy a light lunch. The dry cleaners is conveniently located next door, so you can drop off your shirts before you eat. read more

RJ and I were looking for a place for breakfast after we walked 3 miles at the reservoir. We found a parking spot right in front, and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was super friendly. I ordered the special which was a mango salsa omelet, and I think RJ ordered and ham and cheese omelet. My omelet was a little strange, lots of onions in the salsa, and it was actually inside the omelet. I had pictured more mangoes, and that it would be on top. It was still pretty good, just not what I had expected. I ordered sausage which was square and tasted like it was homemade. we would definitely come back again. read more

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Worst breakfast I've ever had. My husband's omelet was only giant pieces of onion and ham, no cheese. The potatoes were not seasoned well, and the Eggs Benedict sauce was way too lemony. Skip this place and go somewhere else. I love to give positive reviews to places I think deserve to get service and this is not one of them. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Sinclair's! The only thing that dropped it a couple stars for me was that there was an odd old person smell when you first walk in. It didn't smell like delicious food. However, I felt that they had plenty of classic brunch options and everything was very reasonably priced. If you're looking for a more reasonable brunch than Stone Balloon or Grain, Sinclair's might be your spot! read more

Have been here in the past and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately they are closed on Sundays. Too bad because Main Street can use more places open for breakfast on Sunday mornings. read more

Stopped in for the first time this morning. The black coffee was very smooth. We had the big little breakfast with almond whole wheat pancakes. Yumm!! The food portion was perfect and very tasty. The service was prompt, the server was very friendly ans welcoming. The pancake special changes weekly and we hope to return for the oat spice pancakes next week!! read more

Cute little diner that reminded me of going to my grandmas house. The eggs were really fresh and the pancakes were well made and flavorful. The home fries had some sort of spice that seemed out of place and had a kick to it but they were well cooked. Not much of a kids menu but they at least had the single pancake option. read more

Sinclairs is one of the best values in Newark for brunch. The chef and wait staff are like family, they have tasty specials and great standard brunch favorites. The outdoor seating is nice, but can be hot if you get a sunny summer morning. read more

Exploring all the breakfast places in Newark and I would rank this pretty low on the list. To start, the cafe looks like you're eating in your grandmother's tacky dining room from the 50's. However, the staff didn't seem to mind as they were very friendly. Now for the food. It was not a cheap breakfast and I was forced to get either whole wheat pancakes or pumpkin flavored. They apparently don't carry a regular pancake mix. I got blueberry whole wheat pancakes and they were bad. No way to sugarcoat it. They weren't very fluffy and the blueberries tasted like they were just unfrozen. The bacon was decent but they didn't come with the meal; it had to be ordered as a side for a couple more dollars. Based off that experience, I will not be eating at Sinclair's again. As I was paying with my credit card that has a chip in it, my waitress said I had to tell her how much I wanted to tip her because they couldn't go back and add it to these types of cards. I thought that was strange and worth commenting on. Either way I would just stay away from this place. read more

Love love love love love love love Sinclair's! Tasty, healthy food cooked with love, delicious coffee, friendly and quick service, and daily pancake specials. Eggs Benedict are awesome, and their multigrain blueberry pancakes are worth the pants-unbuttoned walk of shame to the car. They're only open for breakfast and lunch, and they close (and give you the stink-eye) promptly at 2pm. If you want lunch, I wouldn't arrive any later than 12:50. It's a mild schlep from Wilmington, but totally worth it. read more

Sinclair's is a true Newark staple. What with new restaurants and "developments" constantly popping up around town to appease UD students, I am beyond happy that this cozy, hometown, healthy diner is still thriving after all these years. Their recent decor changes just made this place all the more charming, too. Their pancakes are always great (especially the specials of the day). I normally get the "little big breakfast" or their Eggs Benedict. Oh, and their hot chocolate is beautiful. My only small complaints are that their home fries are hit or miss, there can be a bit of a wait with little room to stand, and if you need a hair-of-the-dog, they don't serve alcohol. Overall, with the wonderful owner always present, great ambiance, and yummy food, it's Sinclaire's small-town charm that makes my heart happy - and I hope it never changes (well, unless it became a farm-to-table, because THAT would be perfection). I highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Across the street from a job I was working. Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Place looked nice. The food was TERRIBLE! How do you make eggs tasteless?!?!? And I really really wish people would stop chopping up potatoes in four pieces and calling them hash browns.my friend and I both got omelettes he got a bacon I got veggie we both had coffee and orange juice so tell me how our tab was $30????!!! Avoid this s*** hole at all costs. read more

Medicine is second nature to me, yet not once have I experienced a single disease state, until now. Change the name to 'Sinclairs Relflux Cafe' and it will be more accurate. I have never had GERD in my entire life, up until just now. I needed some pills just to feel better. The interior is lackluster and effortless. It was cold, empty and lacked personality. Sinclair would be the kid in high school everyone makes fun of. The color scheme didn't have rhyme or reason. Greens and whites. The service was interesting. Walking in, I was greeted with a stare from 10 feet by a man behind the counter who appeared to be visually strip searching me. It was awkward. The sign said seat yourself, so I proceeded, with difficulty as I could not find a place to sit that appeared comfortable or in a 'nice' spot in the restaurant. I sat down, looked at the menu that was built by a 1st grader. After I placed my ordered, within 2 minutes it came to my table. Holy crap that was fast! One star for speed! The food is comparable to hospital food. I had the Meat Omelet with turkey sausage. I've eaten hospital food that tasted the same and looked the same. It was good cheap food that was not cheap. Eggs appeared to be premixed and the turkey sausage, I'm pretty sure, was gyro meat. My toast was weighed down with butter and my home fries were too chunky and not seasoned enough. I was pretty hungry so I ate the whole thing. Overall, Sinclairs is a cheap establishment with a price. Everything about it is cheap except the name. Its like buying a used Geo at the price of a Benz. I would have to be extremely drunk or deprived of hospital food to ever come back here. read more

The best breakfast place in Newark. They close early in the day. If you want something a little cheaper, try the Post House (edit: closed). Edit: yes, Greg this is Delaware. Don't drive here from Philly to get breakfast, I guarantee you'll be disappointed. Just because I live in a town with relatively mediocre food doesn't mean I'm going to rate everywhere 1 star, though. read more

It may be the best place for breakfast in Newark, but it was overpriced and mediocre. I'd hate to eat at the next best place to eat in Newark if this is the best. This tacky hole in the wall seems to be frequented by local college students. Had we known that was this was the food we'd get, we'd would have stayed home and make some scrambled eggs and toast. The home fries were overspiced with hot curry powder of all things, and nothing was seasoned well. The wheat toast was good, but that's probably because they didn't make it. Their special today was huevos rancheros, and I'm sure they just slopped on salsa out of a jar onto a small portion of eggs with a slice of cheese, and with toast that was $8. The omelet was barely 4" long, and that platter was about $6. Pancakes were miserable. With OJ, $33 for 3 people, before tip. Where I'm from, we'd get 2x the food, 2x the taste for 4 people for $20. Never going back. Save your money and go elsewhere, or better yet, make your own. read more

Overall average. Food was alright, service was good & fast, and the decor was just weird. Came for brunch, not sure if we would come back! I got "Lisa's Eggs", which lacked some flavor and had some soggy English muffins underneath. read more

Sinclairs Cafe - Lisa's Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

The pancakes were great. They had two choices, lemon cornmeal and whole wheat. The potatoes were a little hard and service was slow.

Nice decor Prompt service Friendly Reasonable price Like the one or two Eggs Benedict option read more

I had read some reviews about Sinclairs Cafe, some good and some bad and I wanted to check out this place for Breakfast. I really have to side with the bad reviews on this place. First of all BREAKFAST WAS Way to expensive. Breakfast omelet with a side of bacon and coffee for 1 adult and a short stack of pancakes with ham for a child with a 12 oz. cup of milk was almost $ 24.00 before tip !!!!! It was nothing special at all. In fact not very good. The coffee tasted like some cinnamon was added without me asking for it, and the home fried potatoes had a very strange spice also added to them. NOT AT ALL TASTY! If the food was decent I could really over look the decor, but I can not. Looked very old, dated worn out and even leaning on the dive end of the spectrum ! OH POST HOUSE WHERE HAVE YOU GONE, Your going to be missed !!! read more

I. Love. Sinclairs. I always order Lisa's eggs with a side of bacon because the bacon is hands down the best bacon I've ever gotten from any restaurant. Thick, crispy, tastes so good. The Lisa's eggs are a nice treat too because many restaurants won't do true poached eggs, I often have to settle for over easy instead. Not here! And the home fries are delicious too! The service is great, they know my order, and when the owner sees it come back he always comes out to say hello. Truly a great place, great staff, and the best breakfast I could ask for. I only wish they were open 24/7! But as they say, distance makes the heart grow fonder. read more

The bacon and breakfast potatoes were enjoyable cause I was hungry. But overall this is a pretty basic breakfast spot. I think you'd be better off just cooking at home or going to a chain restaurant. The staff was really nice though. read more

Sinclairs is my late father's favorite place, so we go a lot now. My brother brought home this fantastic cinnamon bun that was so excellent that I had to write about the taste from heaven. There ratio of the perfect cinnamon blended spices which were covering all of the roll, thank you. And the perfect vanilla icing for the top that adds a perfect amount of soft sweetness. just perfect. read more

Their pancake combos may sound strange, but they're always tasty! Best breakfast in Newark. read more

Stopped in for brunch with my sis. She's never been but I have a handful of times. Today I had the veggie omelet with spinach broccoli and black olives with pepper jack cheese. The home fries were good too. It's a nice little place to get "home cooked" breakfast. It's a little pricey but I've never been disappointed! Most likely will return read more

Sinclairs Cafe - Veggie Omelet with broccoli, spinach and black olives laced with pepper jack cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Good for a small café. We like having brunch here. Recently had their banana bread french toast, spinach and bacon omelette with home fries and hazelnut vanilla coffee. I am glad they had a high chair for my little one, a real sippy cup that came with her apple juice and a plastic kiddie plate for her when I asked for a little plate. Definitely kid friendly. read more

This is a proper breakfast place. I've been in town for 3 days and just discovered this place. I feel cheated that I didn't find it sooner. For starters, the coffee is good. The omelets are fantastic. Pancakes were delicious. Bacon crisp. The order came out quickly and accurately. Everyone was very satisfied with the meal. $42.25 for 4 men. read more