I haven't been to Ming's for about two years. It did not disappoint. The food is excellent, especially the pancakes and bacon. Reasonable prices also, but bring cash. No credit cards. I will be back! read more

One of the Biggest and best breakfasts in Delco. Inexpensive, huge portions, owner always on site. Good teamwork between the grill and waitstaff. And Clean! They actually move everything around on the tables and scrub it clean. Rarely see that anymore. See my pics. Noteworthy: you can get traditional American breakfasts and Asian lunch items as well. Coffee is served hot the way it should be. Love it here. read more

Always delicious breakfast fare. Hilarious waitresses and really fast service. One of our go-to spots.

Ming's Coffee & Tea is a small breakfast/brunch place that is only opened for limited hours, and they may close unexpectedly due to the owners traveling or for other various reasons - don't be surprised if you arrive and you just see a note that the place won't be open for another several weeks. Their menu offers various freshly-squeezed juices (lemon iced tea, orange juice, lemonade), eggs (that are served with potatoes and toast), omelets, pancakes, French toast, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, hoagies and sandwiches, and Chinese fare (such as mei fun, lo mein, fried rice, and dumplings). We came here for brunch, and we ordered: +French toast - these were actually pretty tasty; came with sliced bananas and a large cup of syrup, the French toast were prepared well with a slight crispy exterior +a cheese omelet - super fluffy and filled generously with cheese, the hubs enjoyed this; this also came with a side of homefries, which were large chunks of steamed then grilled potatoes with peppers +chicken fried rice - this was just okay; wished they just had regular soy sauce and chili oil, as only dumpling sauce was offered +fried dumplings - filled with chicken, these were overly fried and the taste was just not good +orange juice - good juice, but could have been served cold The place seems like a favorite spot for locals, and there were a good number of parties already dining in. It was sweet that if your party included children, they gift lollipops! There seems to be street parking and a lot available, but we walked to the place. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to return again. +French toast +lollipops for children read more

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Once I walked in and they said, "cash only" I knew it was gonna be a great food experience! I didn't have enough cash for their half & half but that sandwich was too good! Got my food pretty fast, the cooks and waitress were great as well. Nice little dining room area, well kept and would recommend anyone to visit. read more

The food and menu are simple, but good. Friendly service. Like being in your aunt kitchen!

We've all had pretty crazy nights, maybe had a little too much to drink, came home too late, and woke up feeling not the greatest. That was me this morning! I needed a little pick-me-up so I stopped by Ming's for breakfast to-go. I ordered steamed dumplings and the ham and cheese omelette (which comes with breakfast potatoes and toast but I chose to skip out on toast). I also ordered their iced coffee with cream and sugar. Everything came out to $20 which isn't too bad. Their coffee was a bit too sweet for me, so maybe next time I'll skip on the sugar. Their steamed dumplings are so good and the dumpling sauce (a blend of vinegar and soy sauce) really made my morning! Ham and cheese omelette was hearty and what I expect all omelettes to be. Potatoes were great and I love that they add scallions on top (my favorite vegetable). Overall, pretty solid food. I can't wait to try other things on their menu. There's a lot of parking in the lot next to the store. Also bring cash! They don't accept credit/debit. read more

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10/10 every time !!!!! very personable and friendly & the food is always amazing especially the potatoes read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Great place! We stopped in for breakfast -Under the radar for sure, but high quality food. read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - Spinach and cheese omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

As I'm eating here today, I had one simple thought. Why didn't I come here sooner in my life? Simply put, I judge breakfast places often by how well made the simplest items are done. For instance, I can tell a lot about your place by how good the French Toast is. Something like that tells me how much pride you take in quality. Are you just slapping it together or do you take care to make sure it's perfect? This is definitely the place that takes extra care. Look at the picture and you tell me. In my mind, this is perfect French Toast. Plus, the iced coffee was so tasty I got a second d one for the road. They tell me it's just as simple as grinding the beans yourself every day. Yep. They know what they're doing here. I now know why they have such a devoted following. They really care. I'm a convert. read more

Ming's is the best breakfast place ever! She cooks the best quality foods, serves you so quickly, and is always very kind. We have gone there for over 20 years and her family is our family. You feel like you are visiting your Aunt's home for breakfast every time you sit at her table. The pancakes are amazing, bacon is always crisp, the potatoes are delicious, and her attention to detail is incredible! Cash only** read more

What a food spot. My breakfast at Ming's was miraculous. I got the pancakes and bacon. The service was nice, quick, and on-point. The atmosphere was really calm. Highly recommended. read more

We went around 9:30 on a Thursday so it was not busy. We could sit wherever we pleased and after ordering, our food was out in 5-10 minutes (so I would definitely recommend it for someone who's in a rush or wants a quick but filling breakfast). Their egg meals come with 2 slices of toast and a large portion of potatoes.I got 2 scrambled eggs and rye toast for $5.25, and my boyfriend got the crisp bacon and scrambled eggs with white toast for $7.25. I don't think the bacon was worth the extra $2, but the prices in general are very affordable.  For anyone who likes their coffee on the sweeter side, I'd recommend the ice coffee with sugar and milk! It was the perfect morning pick-me-up for only $2. The hours for the place were a little confusing. The menus said they were open 6:30-1:30PM on Tuesdays to Friday and 7:30AM-1:30PM on Saturday and Sunday, but the sign next to the door said 7:00AM-1:00PM every day.  TLDR: good food (esp the iced coffee) + affordable prices + fast service *Cash only & only open until 1PM/1:30PM* read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - two eggs with potatoes & rye toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

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I finally had the chance to experience Ming's for breakfast, seeing I am always at another location. Nice little spot to enjoy a pretty good meal, that was somewhat packed. I was suprised to see this place was somewhat packed during the week, in the summer no less. I could only imagine what kind of mayhem is unleashed during the weekends with the limited seating . I ordered the pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs and ham for my breakfast. One thing I will say is this, they covered my whole plate! Great googly moogly (snickers commercial ) they are no joke with this. I've heard the tales and the rumors of Ming's being plate fillers. The rumors are true I tell you, my pancakes that I had ordered were GINORMOUS. It is so big that they had to fold part of it to fit onto my plate, this is so the scrambled eggs and complimentary sliced bananas could fit. The pancakes were good, not too fluffy though, not that this bothered me. The eggs I had were scrambled with cheese (my choice) they were ok, a little runny, but still were good. Gotta love it when you see Sriracha on the table waiting for you to go crazy with it! My last and final side was a slice of ham I opted for. This too is not small, a nice thick cut that came off the grill. Service was fast and friendly, so the wait time is barely there. I am assuming this is this way they run things, due to the lack of seating. The place is clean and bright, but you would think different from the outside looking in. Parking can be tricky, there is metered parking along the street , but do not park in the lot next to Ming's. This is reserved for the Rite Aid customers, you will get towed. In all a nice little spot to get a pretty descent meal , better yet a filling meal to say. I'd gladly come back to peruse their menu some more. read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Crowded but worth the wait. Portions are large enough for leftovers. Ask about their special - they had soups but all Chinese specials turned out to be available, including their famous dumplings. Glad we asked. Chicken Mei Fun was huge! Friendly service too. Still cash only. Limited parking. read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - Chicken Mei Fun special. Delicious. Served with savory sauce on the side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

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A decent place to get Breakfast! This dive in Drexel Hill is a very clean restaurant. Just make sure you arrive early on the weekends, It can get quite busy especially on Sundays after Church. I have eaten here twice now because I had cash readily available. I hardly carry cash, it's plastic for this patron. The coffee was piping hot and it didn't take the food long to arrive after we ordered. The French toast was okay I was just expecting 3 pieces. Especially after I saw the pancakes They are HUGE, they take up the whole plate. Bacon was very crispy. Sampled the wife's hash browns, they were okay as well. They were browned and scattered with scallions. Just wished for maybe some peppers and a little paprika. All beverages are served in plastic cups. I guess to keep the dish washing to a minimum. Have also had the eggs which were good as well. So if you are in the area and looking for a tasty breakfast give Ming's a try, you will not be disappointed. Just remember to bring your CASH and some change for the meters. Parking is on the street, you are not permitted to park in the Rite Aid lot. read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - French Toast & Bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

I was here for breakfast late morning. It was so delicious, fresh & piping hot! Coffee is good too. I ate half of the cheese mushroom omelets & will finish it tomorrow. read more

Great food, affordable, and reliable service. Has never disappointed and is very consistent. Probably one of the best neighborhood breakfast spots in Drexel Hill. read more

This place used to be really good. I would not go to this place again. The orange juice was old. My omelette was brown and there were egg shells in it. My wife's breakfast was terrible. This place was a waste of money don't go here. read more

This place has really good solid food. You don't come to Mings for decor or fancy ambience. You come here for a hearty breakfast (or Chinese food) that warms your soul. It's a no nonsense kind of joint and that's just part of the appeal. It's also two hard-working people that serve up delicious food, quickly at affordable pricing. These guys cut through the bullshit and let their food speak for itself and it says "I'm damn good." read more

My coworker informed me of this little breakfast spot. I ordered a veggie and cheese omelette with bacon, and home fries. The portions are huge, and I had enough for 2 solid meals. The food was good; typical, but fresh breakfast foods. Seating looked limites, as it's a small mom and pop shop. I called in my order, and it was ready by the time I arrived (about 15 minutes). I would recommend for a quick breakfast option. read more

AMAZING! I had to make my return special. I live a couple blocks from Mings and its really the only place I eat breakfast at. Its a little corner shop has a good amount of tables and space. The food is remarkable fam. They have the best home fries on the planet. French toast is fire as well family. The food comes out very fast. Since they feed so much they have a-lot of stuff pre-made but your eggs, pancakes etc comes out fresh. They do have lunch as well but if they're busy with breakfast they either wont make it or you have to wait awhile. The ONLY downside is they close randomly. And I mean RANDOMLY. It might be a holiday and instead of them closing for the day, they end up closed for 3 weeks. I think they keep closer longer to re-up on supplies, but they deserve it honestly. If you're in the area and they're open. Please stop buy to get some bacon & home-fries at least. And as usual. Tell them CJ sent you read more

Don't judge the outside, this place looks like a dive with the peeling sign. The food is plentiful and very delicious. We ate omelettes, French toast and bacon. The server was friendly, it was fast. The bathrooms were clean. We stayed at the holiday inn nearby (I do not recommend it) and I am so glad we did not pay for their expensive breakfast because this place was a treat. It's a family business and this is one that is well worth supporting. Bring cash, they only take cash. Perhaps a sign in the window to indicate this would help the out of towners. read more

The best breakfast place here in Drexel Hill. Big portions too! My Sunday's are not complete without Ming's breakfast.

I've always order take-out when ordering from this establishment. The pancakes are very huge and fluffy with a nice and light buttery taste. The mushroom and cheese omelette is good too. The French toast is very delightful. Their home-fries are to die for. I don't know what's in it except for deliciousness and topped with diced scallions which gives it an eye rolling behind your head experience. YUM! Overall, you will never worry about not being satisfied. read more

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This place has the best breakfast in the area. From omelettes to pancakes and those potatoes they serve on the side are incredible. Service is great too and prices are great! read more

4.5 stars tbh. Great food. More than enough, always need a box. Fair prices- not gauging you like the diners in the area do. Not sure how I've lived in DH for so long and never thought to come in here! Beware- cash only. I had to run over to rite aid for cash back. read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - Big giant pancakes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

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I have been a patron of Ming's for years. I've noticed that each time I order the same meal I get charged a different price each time. I went in Mings today and with a friend. I received a thimble full of eggs while my friend received an enormous portion. When I went up to pay the cashier asked if I was paying together and rang up $24 for two platters. I then said that we were paying separately. I was charged $11.65 for my minuscule portion and my friend was charged $10.00 for his. I have been experiencing this for years but haven't said anything. Today was the last straw. Also, another pattern is that she reuses the tea leaves. I pay for a fresh cup but receive a cup derived from the refuse of tea she sold earlier. BEWARE read more

I have heard about this place for years and last week a coworker had breakfast at Ming's. She told me that it was great, so I decided to give it a try. Wow!! What have I been waiting for?? The food was great. I will definitely be back read more

Ming's Coffee & Tea - Breakfast potatoes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Never disappoints, always on point! Love the veggie omelet, been to a lot of breakfast joint, but if you want a classic breakfast,this is my all tom go to breakfast joint! Mings is friendly and funny. Pays attention to her customers,knows your orders (lol) , everyone is friendly and working. Quick breakfast and large portions. Im not a homefries person, but when i go to Mings, its the only place that makes home fries on point! Everything is fresh and tea with lemon and honey compliments any meal! They are not open on mondays and cash only joint! read more

food has always been great here. until the lady taking my order was picking her nails the whole time. and knowing she also does the prepping totally grossed me out and couldnt eat my breakfast. so gross read more

Had the best pancakes today. Super fluffy with crispy edges. Also the fresh squeezed OJ is amazing. Prices are so reasonable. Easily my favorite breakfast spot in DH. If you go, get some soup to go for lunch! The wontons and dumplings are all homemade. read more

This place is random. We drove by it like 100 times before we saw a Yelp review about its amazing breakfasts. What???? Drive by it again. Stare skeptically at the faded sign. Try it. Ok so the french toast is amazing. The pancakes were pretty good (they are huge) but not as good as the french toast. Potatoes as others have said were really good. They also scramble a good egg and know what over-medium means. Coffee--not a fan. Plus it's served so ridiculously hot that it takes my entire meal to actually become drinkable. Pass. Orange Juice, pretty good...seems freshly squeezed but that might be a pipe dream. It's cheap. Packed on the wkds. Cash only. But it's a must try. French toast! read more

Yes, there will be a line. Yes, you'll sit at mix-and-match tables. And yes, you'll have to deal with the vagaries of a parking lot shared with a Rite Aid. But the lines move quickly, the seating is comfortable, and parking is always a problem in Drexel Hill, so why should your visit to Ming's be any different? There's no better place for breakfast, anywhere. Ming's pancakes are remarkable -- moist, buttery, and flavorful beyond imagining. Ming uses only the freshest of ingredients and keeps a watchful eye over her small but prodigious galley-style kitchen (which runs like clockwork) and table servers who are young, but skilled. Everyone works together to keep things moving. Ming's coffee is the best French Roast I've ever tasted -- and I'm not a fan of dark roasted coffees, especially in the morning. It's hard to know if all of her coffees are the product of a hand-press, but that's how every cup tastes. Never had a single cup delivered to our table which tasted stale, overbrewed or bitter. My wife loves Ming's teas, which are prepared to perfection. So, take a ride to Drexel Hill and enjoy breakfast at Ming's. You'll be delighted. read more

Our first time, today, and not our last. Pancakes are huge, Potatoes with the Breakfast Menu were more than enough for the heartiest of appetites, there was a little serving of bananas with my Pancakes. My Wife's Ham and Cheese Omelet would have been enough, HOLD those Potatoes. The down side; Cappuccino had to have been pre-made and not with an Espresso Machine. On the very, plus side, the Orange Juice WAS Freshly Squeezed and with all the Pulp i wanted. They had just opened, on a Sunday Morning, the Crowds that overwhelm the place must have been on their way, because we had a nice, quiet breakfast. We heard about their Dumplings due to Yelp, when we are in need of a late morning alternative and in the neighborhood, we're there! read more

So there used to be a time when I would wake up on a Sunday morning and say, "Boy, I wish I could wait in line for an hour and then eat an amazing breakfast!" This thought process treated me well and afforded me many a great breakfast at the Morning Glory, Sabrina's, the Griddle (LA), Jinky's (LA) or the Home Plate (SF). Those really were the days. I wish I could say that I gave that up because I just don't have the time anymore, but that's not true. I could still easily wait an hour to have breakfast on a weekend. The only issue is that boredom has started to set in. I realized that I could be spending that hour reliving the adventures of Ponce De Leon with the hope that a great breakfast will await me in the end. The new mission: find great breakfast joints that are way off the beaten path. Now of course, I know that I can't expect to have La Colombe coffee, a frittata with salmon, asparagus and goat cheese all the while not having to endure long wait times. Instead, I am in search of atmosphere. Places that feel a bit more real than a bunch of yuppies waiting in line at the awesome breakfast shop that all of their friends had been talking about. Based on a tip from a good friend, we decided to check out Ming Coffee Shop. Located out in beautiful Drexel Hill, just next to the Rite Aid. Ming Coffee Shop does a great breakfast business. The have all of the classic offerings (omelets, pancakes, french toast, eggs..), nothing too fancy. Feeling a bit under the weather, I started with a hot tea. Usually when I order tea, I get a tea bag and some hot water. Today however, that was not the case. Just like restaurants brew coffee, they had already brewed the tea. Personally, I like that much better. For breakfast, I got the cheese omelet. It came with toast and home fries. Everything tasted great and the price was around $4.50. Now the true pleasure in Ming Coffee Shop is the atmosphere. We were seated at a long Rubbermaid folding table. Behind us was a large table filled with a basketball team. Apparently they were pretty popular because lots of patrons would go back and talk to them and wish them luck with their next win. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. All in all it was a pretty good experience. As for the the three stars: I'm glad that I had the opportunity to experience Ming Coffee Shop. If I'm in Drexel Hill and looking for a place to eat, I will probably stop by. Otherwise, I feel like I've been there and done that and need to continue my explorations. read more

A hidden, local, favorite. At Ming's, not only do you get great food, but a lot of personality when you have the chance to know Ming, herself. Some of the regulars do, and I've seen her whack an old man in the head with a newspaper if she's feeling ornery. (Of course, this old man loved it and like many of the every day regulars, comes for Ming's antics.) On the weekend, the place is jumping for breakfast. Highlights are the pancakes (I don't even like pancakes normally, but these are SO GOOD), the french toast (extra sugary), and all the breakfast sandwiches (bacon, egg & cheese, scrapple egg & cheese, etc). I definitely recommend a side of home fries and an extra large coffee or tea with any choice. If you're a tea fanatic, Ming's has a good selection of exotic ones that she puts straight into hot water and strains into a paper cup. In the case of the Asian food on the menu, you can't go wrong with any of it, especially the mei fun with shrimp, which is my personal favorite. There are only two downsides to Ming's. 1) Sometimes there's a little wait on service. However, once you order, it comes out fast. and 2) The servers are young high school girls who really could smile more. Altogether, GO HERE for breakfast and thank me later. read more

Mings is totally awesome! It's a hole in the wall in Drexel Hill full of charm, character and delicious food. I came here craving a hearty and tasty breakfast with my sister and brother on Sunday brunch and was pleased with the short wait. Once sat we started with really good coffee and fresh squeezed juice- what could be better?? Shortly after we ordered breakfast (all different variations of the standard 2 eggs, meat, toast, potatoes etc...) and it came out super fast. I don't know what part was best, I think each food is tied for 1st place. The bacon was crisp, the eggs were flavorful and the potatoes the best I've had in a while. I will absolutely be back to Mings and suggest everyone else try it too. But not so many that I can't get a seat! read more

Are you looking for breakfast? Well you've found the only place worth eating at in the area. Ming's is consistently good. Pancakes, French toast, omelettes, home fries, were all fresh and tasty. The house made orange juice is so delicious. It's phenomenal. I would go here just for the juice. The ladies that run this place are so sweet. I've gotten takeout a million times and dined in. I've watched them treat their customers like family. The plates of food are huge! In most cases, it's enough to share. You won't need a microscope to see the meal on your plate here unlike other breakfast places in the area. There is a 90's vibe inside. I'm a 90's child so I find the vibe nostalgic. I'd much rather dine at Ming's in the 90's eating good food than in 2013 with Sabrina's nasty food and disappointing lemonade in a blue mason jar. Ming's doesn't need hip dishes for their food to be attractive. I only wish they were open on Mondays. It's Monday now and I want some. :-/ read more

I went there on a Friday around noon. I tried going the day before, but noticed that they close at 1:30 pm. I ordered the locally famous pancakes with a blend of coffee and french vanilla? The pancakes were HUGE! They must have been on the biggest pancakes ever made! The other poster was correct in stating that they were so large, it was folded halfway on the large plate. Pancakes were delicious and coffee was pretty good, not excellent. I will go again, but will try another breakfast entree. I recommend supporting this local jem! read more