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Sparky's Cafe

4.2 (27 reviews)

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Divey
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Menu October 2018
Regina M.

The first thing I noticed as fellow Yelper Dee M and I approached Sparky's Cafe was that it's surrounded by industrial buildings, old chemical storage tanks, and empty lots. How she ever found this place is something of a miracle, or Yelp magic. The second thing I noticed as we got out of our parked car is that the cafe shares grounds with the Emergeny Training Services Center, and that this center has a gun firing range. How do I know that? Because right after I got out of the car I heard gunshots, and I nearly 'hit the deck'. I am sure I at least ducked, then Dee (the child of a police officer) calmly said "Oh, they're on the firing range today." Thank goodness. My heart stopped racing after a few minutes. Sparky's is a nondescript cafe attached to part of the Training Center. The restaurant is on the small side but not cramped, not fancy but very clean, with a counter for ordering and the owner coming out to take your order if you want to eat in. He came out to us shortly after we sat, wiped the table for us and handed us menus. My first impression: Prices are awesome! Menu is very typical breakfast and lunch foods, nothing fancy, and the most expensive item was the 'Spanish food" plate that had choice of pork chop fish or shrimp, rice & beans, fried banana and salad...for $11.00. Wow. I ordered the french toast, with Scrapple, while Dee got the $4.99 egg special (3 eggs, choice of meat, home fries and toast). My french toast was very good, not soggy, crisp on the edges. I used only butter on them, too, they didn't need syrup for me to enjoy. Scrapple - on the flat top, the only way I'll order it - was a seriously thick piece, nicely crisp on the outside, mushy on the inside. I tend to like my Scrapple thin cut and crisp, but this was still really good. We were never rushed, the environment was pleasant and the owner a super nice guy. It's a great place for an inexpensive, not fancy breakfast or lunch. I'm definitely going to be back, and prepared this time in case officers are practicing on the firing range.

Open everyday 6 am - 2 pm
Murray W.

We love Sparky's for breakfast or lunch! Chris is the chef and every thing is prepared perfectly, and very generous portions too. Tucked away in the Delaware County Emergency Training Center, Sparky's is a hidden gem!

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Dave L.

If you're here for classes or actually work at the Emergency Service Training Center, you can't beat the convenience of Sparky's. And they're actually good! (If only they were open evenings!) Go for any of their lunch specials du jour. (Cash only, last I checked.) Their menu is pretty diverse for a lunch cookery, plus everyone's friendly. There's plenty of seating indoors (if you need to escape the heat) and out. Parking's cake since they share the ESTC lot.

Kids meal pancakes and scrambled eggs
Leah L.

A hidden spot that can go unnoticed, one day I came here to renew my first responders license and noticed this place. I must say the breakfast was very cheap we were a part of 4 and everything was $22.00 I will definitely be back Enjoy this place as much a we did it was quiet a one man show and everything still came out.

Steak and eggs w hash browns, avocado, gluten free toast and a large coffee!
lightiel h.

This place is a hidden gem Don't let the industrial neighborhood or building fool you! There's some fantastic gluten free, dairy free eats here. I mean tasty!!! I got a giant slab of juicy ribeye steak, 3 farm fresh eggs, crispy hash browns, avocado, gluten free toast and a large coffee with almond milk creamer for just over $10 bucks. An absolute dream of a breakfast and a great deal!. This is $20-30 meal where I live in Cali. The owner Chris is totally Amazing and cooked us a fabulous meal! He's a great guy to chat with and even brought me some beef bacon on the house because I asked him what it was. You can't go wrong here, in fact I wish I could order the entire meal over again just writing this review. If you just took a flight to Philly go check out Sparky's it's worth the short drive!

My grandson's loved their breakfast.
Harmon W.

My grandson found Sparky's Cafe on the internet after our long flight from California. We really enjoyed our breakfast and Chris was a marvelous host.

Hungry Man Breakfast. So good!
Cameron L.

Delicious diner, quintessential mom and pop type. Food is fast and cheap and DELICIOUS! Very friendly staff.

Western w/Swiss side of rye.
Rob M.

I had the western omelette plate with home fries and coffee all for $5. Perfectly cooked. I'd say looks like private property but go in the first gate bare left and try and park. We'll worth it. a/c was kicking and he seated me in perfect view of TV. Let's make a deal.

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Nasty. I ate most of it cause I was hungry. Brown oil covered the eggs. In other words, used/burnt oil. Gross. Dude was cool though.

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Went here for breakfast and found it to be excellent. Food was hot and cooked to order, service was prompt and tasty. I will be back again

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4 years ago

When they say they are open...they should be OPEN...waste of time going to find closed doors...get your web page up to date....

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Very friendly mom/pop breakfast/lunch spot. The owner are super kind and the foods great!!

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Breakfast at Sparky's is a pleasure. Fresh ingredients expertly prepared by a seasoned chef. Kind and warm folks and greeting.

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