Stopped here for a late breakfast on a recent wintry day. I was looking forward to their pancake special they advertised on their website. I quickly changed my order I learned that the syrup they use is not maple syrup. So I opted for a couple of eggs with Burt's bacon and a house made biscuit. The eggs were nicely over medium as ordered. As opposed to most cafes, these appeared to be made in a skillet with real butter. Thank you!!! The 4 slices bacon were a thicker slice and nicely prepared. Home fries were too few and bit soggy but decent in flavor. The biscuit was not what I expected. Although fresh, it was not at all flaky and was more like bread than biscuit. Jelly requested came out in small paper cup. Coffee was fresh. Service was pleasant as was the decor. Come for the eggs. Bring your own maple syrup Get Burt's bacon. read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Eggs over medium, Burt's bacon, home fries and biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

There is always a wait for Shortys but it never takes long and there are plenty of places to sit and wait. The menu is stacked with options for breakfast & lunch and have additional specials to check out too! The potato bomb was everything you need in a breakfast bowl. It also came with so many choices for bread including biscuits and zucchini bread. The iced coffee is also delicious. The staff here is so quick and attentive even though they are running around like crazy! Always a good experience! read more

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Cute, quick breakfast with outside of the box menu items! Sunflower Cafe is next to our local gym, so we typically behave in heading home after, but changed it up to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Was sat readily with seat of choice and was greeted quickly by our server. My husband decided to try the Hot Mess Omelet, a side of Scrapple (his signature must try) and my being The New Green Deal. The Hot Mess had an unusual, tangy sauce which was a fun surprise. All food was well done. A curve on the thin sliced scrapple, but tasty. Tried a slice of the cornbread - there is one recommendation in it being a bit dry, so needed some warmth and butter. My Green Deal was lovely! Never had quinoa and egg scramble together, but I will again as an at home replicate! It was fresh and refreshing, nothing greasy about it. Portions were large so I am eager to have my leftovers for breakfast!! Solid job in food, service and quality for price. Sunflower's is certainly a local recommendation!! read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Hot Mess Omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Long wait but good food. Waitresses are very nice. They close at 2:00, so plan accordingly. read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - French toast with banana and whipped cream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Oh Wow - this spot beats any other breakfast spot I've ever been too. Their menu choices are vast and diverse - essentially offering specials that have never had. It was fresh, fun and playful - I'd come back read more

The food is excellent. Service is quick and friendly. Ambiance is relaxed and comfortable.

10/10 experience. Found this little gem to meet a best friend of mine halfway as we wanted to shop at the nearby outlets. Food - Amazing, got the breakfast platter. I love some or most of their food is locally sourced. The BISCUITS... omg... do not miss out. Also was very impressed by their creative specials... will try one next time. Service - Very friendly, and attentive staff! Ambiance - We saw outside on a lovely fall Sunday afternoon. Overall - Definitely worth checking out! read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Breakfast Platter. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

My friend and I with our 80 lb dogs enjoyed an outside seating at Shorty's. Great atmosphere and our dogs were on good behavior especially with Shorty's turkey bacon which they loved while I enjoyed a grab dip grill cheese sandwich and my friend a special omelet which were both good. Their cornbread was delicious and their zucchini bread also good. Staff were efficient and nice. I recommend Shorty's!!!! read more

This is my second trip to Shorty's - because the first one was pretty good - this second trip was not very good. It was a good comparison, because I got the same thing both times....the Brickhouse turkey on sour dough. The sandwich was ready when I arrived, and they got it for me pretty fast. But when I opened it up, the whole bottom layer of the take out container had liquid in it, and the bottom layer of sour dough bread was soaked. And it wasn't as tasty as I tried to eat it, remembering my first order which was more like a "4" rating. When I read the reviews, they are mostly about a great breakfast; maybe I should try that because the lunch sandwiches have been mixed quality. read more

Great food and service is #1.it has a home town feel. I have been going there for years its the best!

Place has great service,great food,and some of the best coffee around,I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a decent spot!

Shortys in Pottstown is a true Gem, family owned/operated. The staff is so willing to make your visit an experience-and I mean great breakfast experience the plates are unique flavorful and plentiful seating can be limited in cooler season when the outdoor area is closed. read more

I tried to give a new review on Google but since I already left one last year, it wouldn't let me. So I'll leave one here. The Spring Valley Village Ladies Luncheon had a return visit here on 10/10/24. Again, we had a wonderful time. Delicious food and superb service from Jenn.I have to thank Jenn for accommodating the extra people so graciously. Everybody enjoyed it so much. Thank you for a great repeat performance. Sincerely,Lorra Seymour Spring Valley Village Bechtelsville, Pa read more

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If I'm ever in the neighborhood, this is a REQUIREMENT. The food speaks for itself. I always get a side of zucchini bread (imagine your grandma's zucchini bread meets pound cake). Their menu has changed since the pandemic but if there's something off the menu from the past that they can still make, they'll whip it up for you. I got an off menu item (Texas Toast Egg in Hole) with the sour cream on the side. The also have a lot of daily specials that are worth catching before they run out. If you're looking for a local spot with bottomless coffee and small town vibes, this is that place. It's very family friendly as well! Pro tip - get a loaf to go! They were out of zucchini loads so I got their pumpkin bread loaf and it was great days later! read more

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Very good breakfast place - exactly what you want. Nice outdoor seating area so the dogs could come. They even brought water out for the dogs. read more

Me and my wife have been there many times never had anything that wasn't good. The service was always good. Highly recommended

First time trying the today! Came in after 1:00. No problem getting served a Wonderful meal!! Service was great and the place has a really coo vibe. Go check it out. read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Potatoe bomb with a side of scrapple. Yum!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Excellent breakfast and service. A bit of a wait on a Sunday but well worth it. Everyone in our party of five enjoyed their meal and the zucchini bread was yummy. read more

nice atmosphere, food good, service sucks. wait was long to have the food, only an omelet and 1 slice of French toast. had to ask twice for a glass of water. never saw the waitress after a different waitress delivered the food. read more

Food was good. Yummy Zucchini bread! Bright warm ambiance along with good & friendly service

A great meal, especially a great breakfast on a Saturday morning, should leave me feeling warm and fuzzy. Today, Shorty's really nailed that for me. I'm local to the area and for years have heard nothing but great things. My wife and toddler have been multiple times, even! But today was finally my turn! It's super unassuming on the outside, and I was surprised at how spacious it felt inside. Nice vibe, felt like a blend between cute kitchen & homey diner. Everyone was very friendly, the booth and high chair were both clean. Now the food was just... amazing. There are a number of solid breakfast places in the area. This is better than those places. There's true creativity on the menu here, and everything I had was perfectly executed. They have a rotating specials board, and I ordered the ranchero wrap (eggs, potatoes, cheese, heirlooms beans, salsa verde) off of that. It was huge and fabulous. They have a house-made cranberry hot sauce that worked shockingly well with everything else on the plate. My wife and toddler split chocolate chip pancakes and thick cut bacon. They both ate their fill off a short stack order, with bacon to spare for me, so the portions were quite generous. Our waitress was kind, responsive, and even got a smile out of our toddler, who is in the middle of a stranger danger phase. 11/10, will be back. And I'll remember to take pictures next time! read more

Good food and friendly staff. Waits can be longer when the weather is nice, but that just speaks to the quality of the food.

Nothing but good vibes. Well decorated, clean, friendly staff and delicious food. Very welcoming atmosphere ver all. Show picture is just half of my Monte Cristo sandwich (Cafe Cristo) to better view layers of ingredients. Perfect! Hit the spot. And my friend very much enjoyed his Brick House sandwich. In nicer weather they even have a nice outside area set up. Bravo! Good job! Hope. read more

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Delicious food! They never disappoint!Great options to choose from. **The drive up service is a plus with covid and just especially for the convenience. The staff is always very pleasant. We always look forward to our meals from Shorty's Sunflower Cafe!! read more

Nothing spectacular... Average at best. Salty...Needs some TLC...Cleanup needed...Restrooms not clean Service very good. Pleasant read more

Very good breakfast food with an extremely kind staff. The food is locally sourced and the menu has many creative items

Our favorite place to get brunch. Simple and yummy food paired with the best coffee. Will be back again and again

Another place I've been meaning to try. Done...and this one did certainly deliver. Found a free morning to get up early with my wife and make the 22 minute drive to Shorty's Sunflower Cafe and we were fortunate to arrive before the rush. Parking lot comes up fast and the entrance isn't very well marked unless you are paying close attention. We ended up behind the building and walked around to find the entrance. Getting those extra steps in. Super friendly folks here, letting us know we could sit wherever we liked since it wasn't too busy, so we grabbed a hi-top for 2 near the window and we were greeted right away. They offer a dark roast coffee ($2.75) if you like the higher octane and it was pretty darn good. I did some early research before arrival, so I knew I wanted to order the Flying Dutchman, which is 2 eggs any style in a stack with scrapple, wheat toast, apple butter and home fries on the very bottom ($6). It was the perfect amount of food for the price and since it was so inexpensive, I also ordered a couple whole wheat oatmeal pancakes to try too. They advertise 3 for $6, but you can order just 1 or 2, which is amazing. Eggs over-medium cooked perfectly and it was not a messy meal either. I didn't get a lot of the apple butter, to be honest. I forgot it was even listed on the menu, but I'm sure it was in there. Just very light. Potatoes were cubed and soft, but not mushy. Nice spice with some onion and pepper. Much better than over fried potatoes, or bland shredded hash browns. Pancakes were very hearty. Cinnamon was a nice touch for whole wheat option. Our server checked on us a few times, made sure our coffee was refilled as needed and we were out the door in 40 minutes. The place was starting to fill up as we made our way out the door. Very much looking forward to trying more items. For the service, the fresh eats and price, this is easily a 5 stars for me on this visit. Well done! read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Flying Dutchman over medium. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Delicious filling breakfast for a fair price! Inside was cute and cozy, our waitress was outstanding! Very excited for another breakfast here (: read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Cafe cristo royale - they're not shy with the meats! Perfect combination of sweet and salty! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Homespun. Good food. Diner like vibe. Three breakfasts ordered. Three arrived in good time. Everything fresh. The zucchini bread was really good. An actual cross between a too sweet muffin and actually bread. A nice balance. The ambiance is a little scuffed. And slightly funky.I think you could call it trendy shabby chic, but it is probably pushing it a bit too far. I'd be happy to visit again when I am next in the area. read more

I met some friends for breakfast at this cafe today. Love the friendly staff and fast service. I had a veggie omelet with home fries and rye toast. The omelet was stuffed with zucchini, peppers, onions, tomato, spinach and cheese. I also ordered a side of scrapple which was cooked perfectly. The kitchen was accommodating with orders making it easy for my friend with a little one to order something he would eat. This is definitely a family friendly restaurant. There was not a big crowd during my visit but it wasn't a popular time or day. I know this is a popular spot for locals so you might want to plan accordingly if you intend on visiting on a weekend. read more

Shorty's Sunflower Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

This is one of the best local breakfast spots around! The service is as great as the food!

Love this breakfast place. If you are looking for the best coffee look no further! They have it!

Very Poor service. Waitress never came back for coffee refill Eggs requested over medium were runny. Potatoes just flat!

Love this place! Service is great and food is always amazing! Crab dip grilled cheese is my favorite lunch

Great food plenty for the price and great atmosphere would eat again here when in the area --love the decor and ambiance -service is fast and pleasant - i had the skillet so much food zucchini bread awesome read more

I give Shorty's Sunflower Cafe of five star for food service and ambiance. It's like visiting your Mom's Kitchen getting great homemade foods they have amazing breakfast and lunch dishes every time we go I always have a difficult time trying to decide on which one cuz they're all fabulous. My only downside is I wish they were open longer and open Mondays and Tuesdays but you can't have everything make Shorty's another one of your stops for an excellent breakfast or lunch read more

Omlets singed / burned and very dry. asked for ketchup for everyone at table and they brought a 1/2 oz cup with a squirt of ketchup. that one was for three of us to share! they said it's against rules to give the bottle. its ketchup not truffle oil and saffron laced with gold leaf!!!!!!!! no butter on toast. side of sausage means ONE SAUSAGE (1). uno! i get that they hate sausage by reading the woke menu. used to be good here. now its just overrated and they don't care about the customers that made them. leave your politics at home Sunflower! i wont be back. read more

This is my 5th and last visit to this spot. I wrote another review somewhere below, and I kept going back because my first experience was so lovely, but each subsequent visit was a mixed bag of nope. I love the menu concept and I love the potential vibe of this spot. It's eclectic, creative and inviting. I think the issue is the service. They make you feel unwelcome. If they screw up something, you can expect to feel like it's your fault. This time they gave my sandwich to the wrong table and I had to walk my wrong food back to the front because my server was clearly overwhelmed and wasn't coming back any time soon. More on that to come. So I explained that the sandwich I received wasn't what I ordered, and I got the usual death stare. They said they would fix it, and I sat back down and watched in horror as they took my sandwich... the one that was put down at my table and left there for me to lift up, inspect the inside with my hands before returning it, and they brought it to the table it was meant for and offered it to them?!? My touched sandwich, as she ate the sandwich that I was supposed to be eating, was offered up as a second tainted sandwich. That floored me. Lunch came and went as my lunch partner finished their hot food and I never received mine. I gave up and my server finally returned after the entire meal was over and we asked for the check. Our service was so absent, she said, "of course, I have it right here for you. I'm assuming everything was amazing?" She didn't even know I never got my food. I'll give credit that they didn't charge us for anything, but it felt more like we did something wrong than an apology for completely screwing over our lunch out. And I don't know what the deal is with the stingy condiments but if your table asks for ketchup, you get one tiny little thimble-sized ramekin to share regardless of how many people you have. We won't be going back anymore. Seriously this time. read more

This place is awesome. I've been going here for years and years. The food is mostly consistent. Perfect place for a weekend brunch. Only thing is, if you go here hung over, hopefully you don't get the loud waitress! P.s. the home made bread is off the hook read more