I came here after being turned away from a nearby Pool Hall (Fusco's the Spot) for having a NJ…read morelicense. I don't usually go out in Levittown and was already annoyed when we walked into Sparkys. Well, what a pleasant surprise! The fever dream of a 1990's dive bar come to life. It was all these christmas lights hanging up in the midst of giant inflatables and a live DJ on a Friday night. The ladies at the bar were friendly enough and we took our drinks by the pool table to wait our turn to play. Fair warning, playing pool here is not for beginners and the game is taken way more seriously than I anticipated. Thankfully the crowd was super friendly and we were chatting with most of the people playing pool as we enjoyed our drinks. They even played Elvis Crespo's Sauvemente at one point so we felt very welcomed! The only star I'm taking off is for the indoor smoking. As someone who went out during the smoking era all through the 2000's, I never realized how horrid that was. Even worse how bad it was when you got home and had to bathe and wash your coat and everything you owned. Otherwise, I very much recommend Sparky's for a night out, and hope to see them agan in the future.

Awesome atmosphere, great karaoke crowd, lots of great live bands throughout the week. Not to…read moremention the great bartenders! Truly a great spot to land for good fun and a few drinks.

The St. Patrick's Day special was on Saturday, maybe every day up 'till Monday. I had it and it was…read moregreat! This was my first time visiting since about 1986 and it has grown (me too). Last time I was a kid all I remember was a meatball sandwich. That and the sawdust on a shuffle board table. This time, I saw the game is still there along with the bar and kitchen. A second bar area was added on. We walked through to another large dining area addition where we sat at one of many large tables. I ordered the ham and cabbage special and a side of fried pickles, and went back to the original bar for an Irish beverage. Everything was tasty. Thankfully, nobody pinched me for not wearing green. Hopefully it isn't another 40 years before my next visit!

This place is an OG L-Town Bar if there ever was one. It smells like 60 years of cigarette smoke,…read morebut the buffalo wings are as good as any around - really good.

If you are into dive bars, then this is the one you want to visit! We came here on a Friday night…read moreand there was live music, a great band and the bartenders were incredibly fun. The crowd was diverse and also welcoming, which in 2025 you can never be too sure, so I appreciated not being the only person of color there. The best part was that the bartenders were incredibly attentive and were giving you a fresh drink as soon as they saw your drink getting empty. Overall I would highly recommend coming here on a weekend, and make sure to get a seat at the bar. Just don't come during the middle of the day. I sadly came the first time in the middle of the day and got the complete wrong impression.

For a "dive" bar, I thought the MT was pretty good. The bar is huge, the staff was friendly, pool…read moretables were busy setting up for teams and they had a guy setting up on stage for song bingo. The bartender Miguel recommended wings. I ordered a half dozen (great quantity that not many places serve). On sight they were mouthwatering and smelled awesome. Taste wise they were fresh, sauced well and delicious. The hot sauce was cut with just the right amount of butter and was lip smacking good. Beer list was limited to all macro beers so you're not going to find anything craft or exotic. Lots of TV's surround the bar, I had a good signal on my phone and the song box had good tunes playing. The crowd was extremely diverse and everyone was friendly. Bathroom was extremely small. I can't believe they fit a urinal, sink and toilet in there! Good times at the MT. May not look like much on the outside, but I felt welcomed. Thanks guys and Miguel for the wing recommendation!

I was looking for local bars and I kept overlooking this place but then I decided to give it a…read moretry. It's definitely a local bar in all the best ways. The place was so crowded with good vibes, great conversations with strangers, and their beer selection...10/10. I learned what a pickleback was here. Did I try??..... Absolutely not lol but everyone that had them, raved about it! lol The bartenders were super friendly and definitely saved this place for the next time I'm in town.

It's been years since I've been here, but between Jay's making lists for top dives in NJ and top…read morebeer lists in the country I have been meaning to get back. Prior to going I looked up their beer list on Untappd and was overwhelmed by the beer selection. Unfortunately (but fortunately because it made my beer selection decisions much easier) many of the craft beers listed were sold in cans. The beers on the numbered list on Untappd are the beers available on tap (all other beers listed are in cans or bottles). They still had a nice variety of craft beers on tap and I really enjoyed the few I tried. They seemed a bit pricey though and even the lower ABV beers were served in smaller glasses. We got two seats at the bar around 6:30 on a Friday night. All night people were coming and going and there was nobody really standing around waiting for bar seats for too long. The bartender was nice and he was the only one working when we first arrived but after a bit there were multiple people behind the bar. It definitely felt divey inside. My dad said the bar top was the same bar top from years and years ago when he used to come here when he was my age. We split wings with medium Buffalo sauce and cheesesteak fries. I frequently see Jay's wings mentioned on SJFS and for good reason. They were top notch and I'd come back just for the wings. They might even be at the very top of my wing list (although I'd try a different sauce next time). Incredibly crispy and weren't chewy whatsoever. The cheesesteak fries (cheesesteak served over a bed of waffle fries were also surprisingly good. While at Top Golf earlier in the week our bay host recommended them and advised all the food at Jay's is very good. I wasn't expecting to spend $100+ at a dive bar between two of us but the experience was very good. If I lived a little closer I would definitely be there all the time. Even though the beer list is good I'd probably stick with drinking a domestic draft or bottle the next time I go to avoid spending as much as we did on smaller glasses of craft beer. I will definitely be back and will be looking forward to trying more menu items in the future.

This is a dive not in the certain specific decor since, but in that it is a small spot to grab…read moredrinks on the cheap. And that being said, this is a nice spot to grab a drink on the cheap. However, they do not have food, they just have menus for you to order food to them. So if you're looking for a lunch spot, this is not it. If you're looking for a nice friendly local watering hole, not a bad spot to enjoy a gently priced beer and chat with the regulars.

I was pleased that first impressions aren't always right because I gotta say this looked a bit more…read moredive bar than I could swing - lol! We went to support a friend playing in the band and it turned out that the people were really nice , drinks were great (heavy pours, low cost ) and band played great covers. I don't think I would go often, but hanging with group of friends and listening to the band is always a good time! My lesson leaned is to not judge a bar by the neighborhood or the door, fun can always be found in surprising places :)

Great food and drinks in a cozy setting! Servers are always attentive. Can't go wrong with this…read moreplace!

Food Good and plenty Service very good…read moreOnly club in Ewing that features frequent acoustic music free. Only gripe is like every restaurant a side of side of coleslaw is one bite

A quintessential dive bar of the best variety. Don't feel shy walking in; you'll be looked at, but…read morethen made to feel like family. Service is friendly and efficient. I forget our bartenders name but she's of the same essence as Stevie nicks. Frozen Feds pizzas are offered. Beer of all types. Pool games, great music & even better conversation--what's not to love ?

FARMINGDALE: Tom's Tavern is a great locals bar and dogs are allowed inside!…read more It is a small place with a full bar, small food menu with specials, a pool table, and friendly people. Don't be intimidated by any motorcycles parked outside. We thank somebody we met in our travels for telling us about this place. It has a great hometown vibe and inexpensive.

Had all the essential elements: locals hang out, good beer cheap, obligatory sports support, and…read moreresponsive staff behind the bar. Did not try any food but will definitely be back!

The epitome of a "dive bar" & it's awesome. Clean place with a great liquor & beer selection. Great…read morelunch specials. The bartender was beyond friendly & really nice to talk to. The food menu looks great, typical bar fare which is nice. They have touch tunes system so you can play some tunes if you choose. A lot of regulars frequent this place and the ones I met were very nice & welcoming. Will be back soon. A lot of people on yelp complain about them being a "cash only" place. That's their choice, get over it. If you didn't see the 4 cash only signs that's your fault. Besides, not paying credit card surcharges helps keep their liquor & beer prices reasonable.

Good food, service, and nice local bar with atmosphere. Just free relaxed and welcome.read more

Molly is a good bartender the other two ladies always seem to have an additude like their doing you…read morea favor kind of a shame I like the bar and they guy that's on Friday nights big guy says I'm allot of work cause I ask to get my phone back plugged in behind bar .. Like I said I like Molly the others not so much big additudes at least with me and I spend and tip heavy Not no more I won't be going back there ... Take care Moll keep that shine

Deli Fresh is a new Delicatessen in the Penndel Shopping Center occupying a space that was a…read moreSubway. There is plenty of parking out front in the large parking lot. I understand the owner is a local food veteran so this isn't his first foray in sammich construction. I've seen him working away on the few trips I've made so far. The inside kept the same basic footprint of the subway, but the walls are now decorated with large iconic pictures of our beloved sports teams and a few booths were removed to make room for deli takeout equipment. A large deli meat case now sits smack in the middle where the fixins/sandwich prep area of the Subway used to be and a classic pickle barrel is seated to the side of it. Their front window and menu advertise that they roast their own beef, pork and turkey. Their seeded and non seeded rolls are made by Corropolese. So far I've tried three of their offerings: Hot Roast Pork - slow roasted to perfection with gravy (long hots extra). I had it with sharp provolone. They toast the roll and all in all it was a good sandwich that wasn't too sloppy. Hot Turkey - slow roasted (we roast our own) choice of american, provolone, swiss or cooper sharp cheese. Had it on a seeded roll, not bad, but I was expecting thicker cuts of turkey. To me it just came off like deli meat slow roasted with gravy on top. Old Italian Hoagie - sharp provolone, Genoa salami, capicola, pepperoni, roasted peppers, topped w/ peppered ham. Seeded roll. The roll was fresh, the meats were each double layered and the roasted peppers were a nice touch. I would pay extra (and I hope they push it more or make a new variant) to add the extra sharp provolone. The cheese needs a bit more of a bite/presence to make this sandwich shine. Don't get me wrong it's a decent hoagie, but I need more bite. The peppered ham is a welcome addition and provides some punch. Examining their hoagie menu I see no prosciutto. Maybe it'll come in the future (hint hint) :) .... I'd be a huge fan of a mix of meats that included some along with extra sharp provo. The portions are fair as are the prices. Small for most Hoagies are $7.50 large between $8.75-$9.75. The specialty sandwiches will run you a buck or two more than the large hoagies. They also have "farm to table" fresh salads that I'll be trying as well as wraps. I wish these guys luck in Penndel (unfortunately they have it spelled as Pendell) and hope they grow into a staple sandwich maker in the area. They have a good product and the people working there are very kind and friendly so it's easy to root for them to succeed!

The new Deli Fresh Deli in the Penndel Shopping Center is the creation of local hero Johnny G, who…read morehas operated many kitchen eateries in the vicinity. He took over and remade a former Subway, bringing full delicatessen sensibility and local color to a commercial zone that really needed a bright coat of paint. Johnny was on hand to take my order yesterday and introduced himself. I got the short story version of his colorful restaurant history, and I realized that I had eaten in his former place on Brownsville Road a few times and enjoyed it tremendously. My expectations rose accordingly. The large front window sign proclaimed the roast beef, turkey and pork were all roasted on site. Good enough suggestion to order a large Roast Beef Hoagie (w provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, hot pepper hash and sweets) on a handsome sesame seeded long torpedo roll. Wrapped tight in white, and our conversation concluded (after sampling the tortellini salad), I drove home to open it up on the kitchen table. First glance at the stuffed sub and my salivaries exploded. It was visually compelling. First bite confirmed that it all worked together perfectly to tantalize my tastebuds. It was a tremendous chomp and chew. Excellent crustiness, followed by folded layers of pink roast beef, provolone and all the rest. This was a mouth party to beat the band. Texture and flavor combined to have me close my eyes and savor the moment. I managed to eat about a third of it, and rolled up the remainder for later enjoyment and family sharing. Deli Fresh is the real deal for Italian style deli delights. They even have a pickle barrel for those who love cukes soured in brine. Its time is now.