Cute local spot with good food and friendly staff, with a nice small-town feel, good background music (MJ's Man in the Mirror was playing as we walked out), and just a nice overall no-frills setting. I had asked about ingredients on some of the menu items, and the server was good about checking on that and getting back to me. I decided on the Cedar Park Special Wrap, which checked the boxes of ingredients I was trying to avoid, and another server came by to inform me that there's been a change to the ingredients - it says that it includes turkey, but they don't stock cold cuts anymore, so they offered chicken instead. I was totally fine with the substitution, but thought it was a bit funny that they hadn't updated the menu to account for that. All that said, everything tasted great - the chicken wrap and the fries, and service was pretty quick. AC was struggling, but other than that, it was a good experience, and I'd be down to go back! read more

Visited Cedar Park for a quick early breakfast today. Staff were super helpful and friendly for our large group. Plenty of seating at opening today. I ordered the Philly Steak breakfast dankwich. This was crazy big- good portion size for the meal. Things came out rapidly as well so no issues with our large order. Ambience is simple and a bit on the older side. But this place is good for a simple classic breakfast is you're not looking for nothing too fancy. Simple and solid. read more

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I've been coming here for years but this is my first time reviewing. Not sure how that happened. Remember back in the day in Philly when there was a diner on most corners in the city? I miss those days, and even though this is a breakfast-midday-spot, it makes me feel nostalgic when I am served the food that used to fuel me from those all-night-late-night Philly diners. Eggs, perfect hash browns, sausage patties (not links) hot sauce and ketchup on the table. Lots of breakfast items on the menu and I had never considered it before but I saw a couple order orange juice to blend with their byo champagne... so if you are inclined. Anyway, I raised my kids in this neighborhood and many weekend morning was spent at Cedar Park Cafe. It serves the kind of diner food that I remember. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I hate leaving negative reviews, but the way I was treated by the owner today was completely unacceptable. I've been a regular customer here and simply asked a basic question about my bill. My fish and grits are listed at $12.50, yet I was charged $15.25. The only addition to my order was cheese on the eggs and grits, which is listed as a $0.50 add-on. On top of that, my breakfast sandwich was missing the bacon that was supposed to come with it. So not only was I trying to understand the price difference, but my order wasn't even correct. Instead of calmly explaining the charge or fixing the mistake, the owner immediately became defensive and actually called me a liar for asking about the price. She also tried to say I'm "not a regular" because I didn't know her name -- which makes no sense. Being a regular customer means you come in often and support the business, not that you personally know the owner. I come in, order my food, pay, and leave like most customers do. Mistakes with orders and pricing happen everywhere. What matters is how a business handles it. Calling a customer a liar and being dismissive when they ask about their bill is extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. I supported this place, but after being treated like that over a simple question and an incorrect order, I will not be returning. read more

Great food not over priced ! Same staff form when they opened have a family environment food always comes out quick never gets the order missed up I enjoy getting food to go or sitting in at the pace read more

Great service,Good food,Very polite Made it through the Pandemic. Hostess is great!!! , read more

I always love going here for breakfast when we are in Philly. Staff is always friendly. I love how they make grits reminds me of my mom and grandma's recipe. I believe they add something to the home fries but didn't confirm and the potatoes are also delicious. Its always a clean and welcoming environment. Thanks for a really good breakfast I have eaten here 4 times. read more

Give the customer a receipt with every order!!! AND food to be served alot hotter!!!!

Took 30 minutes to get a food menu. Took another 45 minutes to order food. Took 30 minutes for the food to come. Food was good. Right after I finished the nova lox omelette I noticed a fly in my drink. Would never return. read more

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Will not be back. Yesterday I ordered a BLT sandwich with pork bacon, extra bacon and they gave me an FN beef jerky sandwich full of beef bacon! The beef bacon texture was so rough that it beat up the roof of my mouth and was not good at all. To add to the waste of my money I immediately got diarrhea after digesting half of the sandwich. Never again. read more

I meant to update this review before the pandemic. My last visit (pre-pandemic) was not as good as some of my earlier experiences. One thing I didn't like is that it seemed like the staff was upselling and upcharging without making clear that certain items cost more. For example, I ordered home fries & they asked "onions and peppers?" like they're a regular part of the dish. However, there's an extra charge for at least one of those (peppers I think?). It's not a ton of $$, but I'd like it if it were more clearly communicated what was included and what was not. Same thing happened with a particular cheese that was offered and chosen for a sandwich; apparently it cost extra but I didn't know that until I saw it on the bill. Here's the food report card, I use ^ to indicate a half-star and * for a full star. So, ***^ means 3.5 stars: ****^ Bacon grilled cheese sandwich is very good **** Veggie home fries are great, especially when they're well done with crispy potatoes *** Tofu vegetable scramble is solid if you like veggies, but want some extra protein in there *** Corned beef hash is solid ** Dankwich was not good, it had home fries in it & was all carbs, with pretty much no flavour Previously, I've also tried the creamed chipped beef (fine), fish (dry, overcooked, flavourless) and poached eggs (rubbery). read more

Delicious food. I had the Western omelette with hash browns and rye toast as well as a side of French toast. They mastered both the sweet and the savory. The service was super quick and the prices were amazing! Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

I used to live in the area and went to sit-in and eat many times! They actually know my name and order at this point! Usually people go for chicken and waffles but this place serves chicken and French toast! I've haven't tasted anything like it! Although the area may drag a few stragglers non the less the food is good. read more

Simple is sometimes better. Looking for a quick bite before a planned activity, my boyfriend and I agreed on this spot. The location was not far from our Airbnb and close to our 11 AM engagement. Fortunately for us, we were able to find parking across the street and were seated upon arrival. The service was okay and a little on the slow side, but to be honest, I was not expecting much. The menu offered a good variety of choices. I love a good breakfast platter and decided on the two eggs, bacon, and grits (with cheese of course) platter. The bacon was crispy, the eggs cooked just right, and the grits nice buttery and cheesy. The portions are on the hefty side, considering the price. Come hungry, and you will leave stuffed. read more

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Beautiful place to have food nice cup of coffee. Everyone was very friendly outgoing. I recommend this to anyone who just wants to sit down and have a great time. read more

I've heard good things about this place for years and was in the neighborhood so I decided to try them out. My little and I ordered waffles and bacon and fried whiting with cheese grits and eggs. The waffles and bacon were pretty good. The fish was fried too hard for my liking but it was tasty. The grits are those good grits that has texture but they lacked taste. The eggs were nasty. Very rarely do I get something that's nasty but they were. Although I wasn't that wowed by my experience I would definitely try them again. read more

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A very unassuming, tucked off restaurant, with good food and great local ambiance . If you find yourself in Philly take the chance to stop by read more

I've been going here since it's opening I have to say that last few times I have been here the food wasn't up to usual par and to have a $20 minum for a credit card usage is ridiculous to me your customers are in the same boat as the Cafe dealing with economy . read more

Great food and the staff make it worth the trip. I frequent this place for breakfast.

Sunday morning in University City/West Philadelphia. I was hungry and happy I ended up in front of Cedar Park Cafe. I was really happy I kept reading the menu until I found the Danwich section. A breakfast cheesesteak with eggs and hash browns. Everybody's on the good traditional roll together. I do wish everybody got mixed together on the grill but little bite discipline takes care of that. $7.50, you know I love that. read more

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Great place for breakfast. Omelets are amazing and the coffee is great. Love this place when in the area

Generous portions Fair prices Tasty food Cedar Park is casual, comfortable, and convivial. I've been on two separate occasions for breakfast - once with a friend, and once with my kids. Each time, everyone left stuffed, satisfied, and happy. The menu runs a good gamut from basic eggs, hot cakes, and bacon to creamed chipped beef on toast points (a personal favorite). There are even pork, beef, OR turkey scrapple offerings. For a tidy little breakfast, expect to pay ~$7, and maybe $12 per person for more sides and fixin's. (Note that credit/debit cards can only be used on checks of $10+.) Juices are the bottled kind, and the coffee's fine. Service has been friendly and courteous, timely and arm's length. This is a recommended breakfast haunt if in the vicinity (or looking for some good scrapple variety!). Recommended. read more

HOLY MOLY!! This is a must stop if you're visiting. The food was amazing, I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes, but these are a must. The atmosphere was great, the service was even better. I'd had never heard of scrapple so immediately I was enticed. So glad I chose it. The omelette smelled, tasted , and looked so amazing. And my dankwhich was on point!!! Super happy I'm going to be able to come more often now that I've moved to Philadelphia! read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No more. $20 for a meat lovers omelette and a coffee today. That's $25 after tip. For breakfast from a diner. Every time I eat here there are surprise charges. The service is great but the people behind the counter jack up the costs and I've had enough. $25 (after tip) for an omelette and coffee is unreasonable and outrageous! read more

Super solid breakfast/brunch at an incredible value! I dined here a few years ago and recently ordered breakfast for 2 adults and 2 teen boys. Everything was delicious and plentiful. I LOVE the veggie home fries, they're full of veg & perfectly cooked potatoes. You do have to season them because I taste almost none but man salt, pepper and a dash of sazon wakes it all up. There was enough food for 4 and we were stuffed at $35 it was a steal. Everyone was satisfied, place is solid! Give it a try. read more

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Cedar Park Cafe is the epitome of West Philly - comfortable, friendly, and chill. This diner feels homey and welcoming, especially with its friendly staff. The service here is amazing - I'm not sure what her name is but one of the waitresses has amazing memory and can remember your order to the dot without jotting a thing. I got the chicken and waffles and it was so good! The portions are quite big and great for its price. As for the flavor, the chicken is nice and crisp and tastes even better with the complementary sweet chili sauce that is on the side. I also always enjoy the bottomless coffee here. Just another reminder that this place is no frills but just strictly amazing food. Would recommend for a brunch out at west Philly. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'll just get this out of the way that I am a huuuuuuge fan of Cedar Park cafe. Located on 49 and Baltimore, this little diner is a gem. My friends and I came on a Saturday for brunch and there was a ~15 min wait to have the three of us seated. I ordered the #10 which came with 2 eggs, my choice of a sausage, and pancakes. While there is nothing special about the food here, I will say that it is the most reasonable brunch spot. I love being able to come out to ture West Philadelphia and be surrounded by the residents of the neighborhood compared to the university setting. There is a vibe at Cedar Park cafe that is unrivaled and oozes with a sense of community. While there are better quality brunch places in U-City, Cedar Park cafe has my heart as well as my stomach. 10/10 nothin else. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This cafe is local favorite and offers basic comfort food. The chicken and waffles is definitely the most popular dish here and you get a decent amount of food for the price. I ordered the French toast, sausage, and egg and it tasted great as well. The restaurant gets packed especially during brunch hours and the service can be really slow. The waitress I had was very kind and courteous, but I saw other customers wait a very long time for the tables to be cleaned and for them to be seated. The restaurant has great food, but the service could be improved. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The University City area has numerous food spots. This place gets pretty packed during brunch hours, especially on the weekends. As soon as you walk in, you feel a comforting, home-y vibe. There's an eclectic blend of people from hipsters to university students to families who are all coming together for a hearty and delicious meal at a great price. My girlfriend and I love brunch, and Cedar Park Cafe has become one of our favorites spots. Our normal order is Chicken and Waffles and the Dankwich, which we split and share. The chicken is fried to a nice crunch with a well-seasoned breading. The Dankwich has several options you can choose from, and it is basically a breakfast platter in a hoagie roll. It sounds questionable, but you won't regret ordering this. My girlfriend also really enjoys the Corn Beef Hash. Cedar Park Cafe is a staple of West Philadelphia as well as in our hearts. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - cross section of dankwich beef sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries w/ peppers and onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been to this cafe a couple of times. It's definitely your typical neighborhood diner with all the standard breakfast dishes. The food is homey, good, and affordable. Also, the service is what I would consider decent. So on that note, if you live in or are visiting Cedar Park this place will and should be a place you frequent, regardless of what I I'm going to say next lol. The wait is soooooooooo long on the weekends, but it's for those points I made above. Again, this is clearly the neighborhood spot so on the weekends everyone and their auntie, cousin, daddy, and nephew are here. My suggestion to you is to get up early on the weekend or just be prepared for a wait. Overall, this is a good diner type cafe. We always enjoy our breakfast here! The docked star is for the wait and because it's not the most delicious breakfast I've ever had, but definitely good and very filling. Oh they also are cash only. There is an ATM by the door. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - #9 with grits in place of the second meat choice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Mrs Hillary Clinton literally came to Cedar Park Cafe and took a picture with me and my dining friends!!! What an amazing experience!! I never been soo excited to share this moment with my fellow Yelpers and write a review! So we knew nothing about this moment, this was just a typical Brunch Chronicles day where me and my co workers select a place to have brunch. So I randomly choose the Cedar Park Cafe and obviously Mrs Clinton did too lol!! Cedar Park Cafe is a community gem! It offers friendly staff, fast seating, delicious brunch and a opportunity to dine in a diverse setting! I ordered the meat lovers omelette, grits, and whole wheat toast which was all delicious!! Towards the end of our dining we saw these men in suits looking serious scooping out the restaurant we was then told not to leave until the guest arrived, however we had no idea who it was then low and behold Mrs Clinton walks in she was friendly and shook everyone hands!! Cedar Park Cafe not only do you offer delicious food but you will now go in history as being apart of the 2016 election!! read more

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BEST breakfast place in west philly. Food.....good home cooking meal, taste great, great portion size and.....best price. A must order......Chicken and Waffles. I've also been able to swap the waffles out for pancakes also. Love that they are flexible like that. Their omelette are great also. They come with a side of hash browns, which they also give a lot. Pancakes are popular also. Love that this is a mom and pop place. I've been here many times and have had many meetings here. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Chicken and pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When my friends and I arrived, there was a little bit of a wait to be seated but it was good we got there when we did because after being seated, the line was longer. The decor of the place is no frills and very casual/chill. I decided on the classic chicken and waffles. The meal came with 2 thickly crusted fried chicken tenders which I loved and was happy I didn't have to deal with bones. The chicken was incredibly well seasoned, tender, crispy and yummy! The waffle was covered in butter and powdered sugar. I wasn't a huge fan of the waffle- It was kind of bland. I ate the waffle with the chicken but couldn't really discern the waffle taste. It was also not as crispy as I would have liked. Also on the plate, there was sweet chili sauce on the side which actually went really well with the chicken. My friend ordered some chocolate chip hotcakes (pancakes), which I got to try and MAN, they were delicious! There were tons of chocolate chips and powdered sugar sprinkled on top of the pancakes as well as a dab of butter. It was very chocolate-y, the way I like my chocolate chip pancakes to be and the chocolate just melted in my mouth. The hotcakes themselves were also great- Fluffy, warm and full of buttery goodness. I also got to try some of my friend's hashbrowns which were so good! They were perfectly crunchy and the potatoes were flavorful. Service was decent and the pricing was very reasonable. I believe every meal on the menu was under $10. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Cedar Park Cafe is one of those spots you stumble upon while casually walking back to your apartment in West Philly. Along with the very homey vibes it gives off, the smell of freshly baked hot cakes is what got us to pay a visit. The menu had many options for different brunch items, but what caught our eye was the super affordable prices! A lot of cafes seem super overpriced for their pancakes and egg benedict, but this spot had some really good deals. The reason I gave 3 stars was because of how unsatisfied I was about the egg benedict. As much as I love my eggs, this one was just not cutting it. It was way too watery and also felt a little cold. Aside from my displeasure, I really enjoyed the hot cakes and waffles! We got chocolate chip with fruit and whip cream on the side. They actually gave us the whip cream bottle which was both unique but also a little worrisome. We stayed just until it was closing time. Another great aspect about this spot is that it gave off the type of vibes I would expect from a Philly spot. I would definitely come again for the hot cakes and homemade fries! read more

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Best place in West Philly, hands down. It's got everything you want a diner type place to have. Never had a bad meal here. They really care. Only place I regularly tip when I'm just getting takeout. And not for nothing but it's one of the only places I've ever seen in the city that has a truly diverse staff. Everybody kind of gets along. It's reflected in the food. Their chicken and waffle dish is a straight up Black and Asian fusion. Obviously 'Chicken & Waffles' is a southern Black thing but the chicken they serve here with the waffles is a spicy, crispy Chinese chicken. It's incredible and it definitely sets it apart, been going here for 7 years don't plan on stopping. read more

Cedar Park Cafe - Beef Bacon, Egg, Cheddar, Tomato on Rye. Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had without making it myself. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I use to go here before covid every Sunday after church. We started going back shortly after, but then we stopped because they were catering more to take out. We started coming back since January. Today is our final day of patronizing a dishonest business. Arrived around 11:12, didn't get food until 11:55. A table that was behind me got served before we did, and we were in there 20 minutes before them. The nasty, disrespectful chines person who sits at cash register gave part of my food to that table, then tried to give it to me when they told her it wasn't there's. I asked for something different. When my food finally arrived, it was cold. I lost my app read more

I came here on an average paced Saturday morning for brunch and I was pleasantly surprised by this local cafe! I got their grilled tilapia breakfast platter and boy was I stuffed afterwards! The fish was soft, tender and nicely seasoned. The potatoes were definitely plentiful but I would've appreciated a bit more sear on them. My friends had gotten their chicken and waffles and that was also a wonderful choice! Overall balance of saltiness and sweet was good and chicken was juicy, tender and had just the right amount of breading. Would definitely recommend for a casual breakfast meal. read more

I had myself all set to enjoy this breakfast after setting filters and skimming reviews I set out for my meal. Only to arrive and find that the hours were inaccurate, whos to say if the business has accurate hours to correct or just operates unprofessionally, but if the hangry walk served any purpose, I know I will not bet on this restaurant. read more

I've been dying to eat here for months and when I finally got the opportunity to, I wasn't really pleased. To begin with, the lines were out the door. Luckily we've only been waiting for 15minutes or so. They need a host by the door to seat people because things were getting hectic. Anyways, service was kind of slow. I understand the server was backed up but it took her a while to get us drinks/take our orders. The food came out very fast. I asked for my eggs well done but instead it was cold and wasn't cooked well. Everything else was okay. This place reminds me of IHOP. I'm glad I gave this place a try, but there are definitely other places in the area that's better. read more

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A friend recommended #cedarparkcafe. So we went on Monday night. The wait staff was great. The problem was when we wanted some addtnl condiments; ketchup, mustard, etc. The Asian female manager lost her mind and put on an unnecessary display at the table in front of the other customers. She wanted to charge us $1 extra for each item. The main problem was her attitude, not necessarily the cost. I will not suggest this restaurant if the manager is there. Her actions were uncalled for. read more