For as long as I can remember my family and I have come to Montello, Wisconsin every November for the Gun deer season. Along with this tradition comes the tradition of going to Sparks Grill for breakfast. Sparks is quick, filled with friendly employees, and delicious. It has quickly become my favorite breakfast spot to date.
Sparks Grill has a way of making you feel at home any time you walk in the door. The hostess is very intense and determined to make the restaurant run smoothly but, if you follow her aggressively straightforward instructions, she treats you like family. You may even be called "honey" or "sweetheart", with an occasional "love you". All the wait staff treat you like royalty and cater to your every need. They're always ready to refill a coffee, fix and order, or anything else you need. Their parking lot is always packed, but there always seems to be a table waiting for you. Instant service is always a staple at Sparks.
More importantly than the service, the food is outstanding. There's no wonder why in the small town of Montello, almost everyone can be found at Sparks on a brisk Sunday morning. The corn beef is sliced daily and is always fresh, which makes corn beef hash one of the best items on the menu. Along with the corn beef hash, eggs benedict is another plate they have perfected. Thick slices of Canadian bacon over a buttered English muffin, served with a side of perfectly cooked hash browns. I have yet to find a place that does it better. For lunch, all their burgers are fresh never frozen patties, and piled high with whatever you want, served with a side of crispy french fries. The Sparks Burger, in particular, is their specialty. Sparks takes one of their mouthwatering 1/2 lb burgers and tops it with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, multiple slices of thick bacon, crunchy onion straws and sweet barbecue sauce. All that served on a pretzel bun. It's one of the things they do best. Everything is reasonably priced, but cash only. Usually, 2 people can eat breakfast for $15-$18.
With such good food and such a packed parking lot you may think it will take forever to get served. In any other restaurant this would be true, but not Sparks. At Sparks, you walk in, you're seated and followed by the waitress. She hands you your menus and takes for your drink order. "Someone will be right with you," will never be a phrase you hear. Once your drinks arrive, your waitress will take your order. The grill is right out in front, so you can watch the cook make your meal fresh every time. Everything is fresh, cooked quickly, and delicious.
Sparks Grill is ultimate breakfast spot for any time of day or any day of the week. The American diner is classic and always ready to take your order. read more