This spot is basically the family diner in town, the kind everyone grows up going to and never really stops. They've been serving classic breakfast and brunch for over 30 years, so yeah... they're doing something right. At this point, it feels less like a restaurant and more like a local tradition. Good people, great service, and food that always hits. We keep coming back not just for what's on the plate, but for the whole vibe (and the familiar faces). Even the interior is fun to look around, there's always something random to notice while you wait. And the menu? Plenty to choose from. But trust me, get the fries. Somehow, they taste and the texture is better here. read more

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The best breakfast place in the Poconos. The food is amazing, the service is super friendly. My son insisted that I mention how much he likes the license plate decor. Five Stars. read more

The food was great and the service was outstanding (Peggy ) was so wonderful It was a great atmosphere read more

Spanky's Country - Great decor - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

My girlfriend and I stopped here for lunch and neither one of us could eat the hamburger we ordered. It was disgusting and the French fries were made in old oil. We took one bite and asked if the burger was deer meat since it didn't taste like beef. After hearing our complaint and seeing our plate was hardly touch we were still charged full price. We will never go there again and highly recommend you do the same. read more

Great atmosphere and amazing food. The portion size is great and I as able to share one breakfast meal. Came back twice in one day for a Spankys Cheesesteak and I was very satisfied I highly recommend for breakfast and lunch! read more

We have been there many times and the food never disappoints. The waitress' are friendly, the ambiance makes you feel at home. This is our go to place to eat, they never disappoint! Anne read more

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This spot is so cute! If you're new to the area you must check it out. Ros was our waitress. She is very very friendly. They had a s'mores pancake on the special of the day. The coffee is perfect. No acidity and smooth and mellow. I had the junior breakfast everything was great! Normal breakfast. I had my dad omelette and WOW! I am so having that next time! It was so delicious. They also serve lunch as well. (Forgot to take pics of the menu) but I will be back soon enough to try more items on their menu! read more

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Touched the soul. No wonder this place has been around 35 years! Must stop if you're in the area and hungry.

I went with the $9.95 build your own Cheesesteak option. I got a beef cheesesteak with mushrooms, sauteed onions, American cheese and Spanky signature steak sauce. Corned beef was a meat option that I found intriguing and almost ordered. When I first got the cheesesteak I was very concerned. It came with really good looking french fries but I was still concerned about the cheesesteak. I was very happy when I picked it up and found there was a good amount of meat hiding in the roll. The mushrooms and sauteed onions added a lot of flavor but it was Spanky's signature steak sauce that stole the show. The Bottom bite where all the good stuff was hiding was amazing. Unfortunately the bottom bite didn't make up for a whole lot of roll and some dry meat on top. read more

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This place is just what you'd expect for a mountain restaurant. Cute, kind wait staff, quick service. Good home cooked breakfast. The decor is pretty neat... license plates from all over. read more

When I first walked in I tripped on a block of wood that was randomly in front of the door.once I got in the door they had a cool display of license plates on the walls. I ordered a panini but it was basically a chicken sandwich, the bread wasn't panini bread. Maybe I will order something else next time. Overall nothing to rave about but the staff was very nice. read more

Spanky's Country - Chicken ranchero panini - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

The food was excellent, the staff were very friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. I would highly recommend Spanky's for breakfast or lunch!

Wish I took some pictures, but I was so hungry this morning! Came here as a last meal from the best friends weekend. We made a great choice. The food we had was well prepared, but the waitstaff really set this restaurant apart from many others. All were quite friendly and accommodating. I had a vegetable omelette with home fries, and some dry toast. Home fries were requested well done, but they were not. Omelette was perfect with lots of vegetables. Orange juice was a mix which I did not like. My friend had egg whites and Scrapple with home fries. That was finished quickly with some really good coffee. The place seats quite a bit and I think this is where the regulars go and all know each other. I can see that it can get crowded quickly on a weekend. This is just a nice place to eat. $21 not including tip for two. Not bad at all. Highly recommended. read more

I ordered the veggie omelette with home fries. My partner across from me ordered the Junior. Overall, great food and atmosphere! I love little diners like these. This was a great place to stop for breakfast on my drive back home to Philadelphia. The food is classic diner food, but really great quality and they have an extensive menu. My only complaint is that all the waitresses I interacted with were not appropriately wearing their masks (COVID precautions). I know this is not a concern for everyone, especially since it's located in a rural area, but worth mentioning for people who are looking to social distance. read more

Spanky's Country - Vegetable omelet & home fries The Junior - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

Warm welcoming service. Just went here for the first time and felt as welcomed as a local regular. Had a wonderful cheesesteak rivaling Philly's best--and I was stuffed after eating it and the accompanying fries. My wife had a turkey club she said was one of the best she's ever had. Our next visit back to the area will include breakfast or lunch at Spanky's. read more

Great food great people .Always busy but never seems to be a long wait . The owner Mike is great always friendly.

Walking into Spanky's, feels like time has stop. There walls are painted with license plate from all over , wood panel, and funny quotes on the wall. The Junior Breakfast with there yummy French toast. Let's just say this place it one of my tops for home style breakfast. read more

Wish I could leave a proper review, but upon seeing a near empty restaurant, we were told that there were no open tables. After waiting a bit, and being told off by the lady up front, we took the massive hint and went somewhere else. read more

Food and service great!!!! License plates on the wall fun to look at! Our server was fast and friendly!

Quaint diner. Good service. The food was a bit underwhelming, as was the coffee. But good for a quick bite to eat.

Family owned, home spun and one of my favorite breakfast spots. It's a nice drive, so never a problem going there. It's a nothing fancy, come as you are place. It's very local, so just sit at the counter and you will hear an update on all that's new. We have been coming here for over 10 years, usually on the weekend. Out of towners are welcome, even though it's very small town. It's lovely. Everybody knows everybody. The owners are usually working, or helping for sure! Spanky's and Peggy. Now this is the first time that their daughter wasn't working, and 1st time no Spanky. Seems he is under the weather so get well soon! The waitress staff could work anywhere'. They know great service and are alwAys working !!! Congratulations on maintaining high standards, great service and atmosphere. read more

Spanky's Country - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

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Great prices, friendly staff, and delicious food. I have absolutely no complaints and would love to come back.

May not look like much but super welcoming and friendly especially considering the short staffing! We had a couple of cheesesteaks with fries and they were pretty delish. Prices are reasonable and the food was hot. I would definitely stop again in the future! We've passed it a hundred times and glad we stopped this go around. read more

Cozy restaurant right on the main road, couldn't resist driving by another time without stopping in. Perfect serving sizes and fair prices. Home fries were delicious. Poached and scrambled eggs both hit harder than Brian Dawkins. Bacon was thick. Ham did not disappoint like most breakfast joints. 10/10 would and will go again. Did not have the opportunity to bless the restroom but i'm sure it's what you would expect in the cozy country restaurant. Attentive service as well. read more

Ambiance/Decor/Atmosphere: Looks like a run down bed and breakfast inn from the outside, but there is some nice artwork on the glasses representing the establishment. The signage hanging is pretty cute too. Inside looks like a typical diner, but the seating could use major updating: paint is peeling off banquettes and chairs are a bit uncomfortable. Noise/sound level: It was pretty crowded this morning, but it's a holiday weekend so expect places around these parts to be busy. It wasn't very loud or distracting inside so your conversation will be fine. Menu: The menu is pretty small centered on breakfast and lunch. They serve minimal egg, pancake, french toast, and burger dishes. You're not coming here for out of the ordinary, just a decent place to get breakfast. Service: The servers were pretty attentive, friendly, and informative, no complaints here. Food: Five of us had cinnamon french toast, which was found enjoyable, and I had biscuits and gravy. The food was decent, but could have been a little warmer and seasoned a bit stronger. Bar: None. Price: Pretty cheap overall; competitively priced. Overall: Cash only joint that serves okay food; would go again if in the area. read more

Great family restaurant for breakfast. I had the spanky toast. The chocolate chip pancakes were also excellent. Worth the side trip!

We were hungry and wanted breakfast not from a fast food place so we saw signs and thought we try it out. The value and portion is insane! We order blueberry pancakes with 3 eggs, bacon, toast and potato 'fries' - all for only $12! The blueberry pancakes (3) were huge, round and fluffy. It was so good I had to save some left overs for the road. Everything else was quite decent and just found the value to be super generous compares to the price. It's a cute little local diner that serves good meals. read more

Spanky's Country - Huge blueberry pancakes.... So good - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

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Spanky's definitely reminds me of that cute hometown place that everyone goes for their morning coffee and breakfast with the girls. It's cute and quaint. This said, the food is very good!! The pancakes are fluffy and yummy enough even without syrup. Everything is supper fresh and the coffee hits the spot. Just when you think, what's for lunch? Spanky's does it right. Burgers, chicken and other hot and cold sandwiches hit the spot. Yum! read more

I don't know what I just ate. I thought I ordered a Ruben but the meat was brownish and it had no thousand island. I woulda mentioned it to the waitress but she already seemed pissed at the world. read more

Basic little diner, but with outstanding customer service. These ladies went above and beyond to make me a celiac safe breakfast. The world needs more kindness like the staff there. :) read more

Very good breakfast. Very friendly and thorough waitstaff. But the price was ,in my opinion, way too high. $9.75 for bacon and eggs and coffee. Maybe that's why at 9:30 AM on a weekday there was only one other customer besides me. read more

Not a bad visit but very crowded. The service was pleasant and fast. The food was ok but nothing extraordinary. Cost was a bit inflated for breakfast but not unreasonable. read more

I just went to Spanky's in Newfoundland PA. I ordered 2 bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches w extra bacon and an order of buffalo chicken fingers with fries and a pink lemonade and home fries without onions to go. I remember that because the server asked me if I wanted the home fries with onions or without. I said without. The bill came to 28 dollars and change. I gave the server 40 dollars and told her to keep the change. She brought the bag out and I took it and left. Upon getting home I realized the home fries were missing. I gave a ten plus dollar tip and still didn't get what I ordered. Did I do something wrong? Is it because I am not a regular customer? I listened to people who go to Spanky's regularly. Spanky's, you got me. First and last time. Never again. read more

Love this place!! This has been a staple for me and my family whenever we journey to our cottage in Newfoundland! The breakfast is always so delicious and the staff is always so friendly! Spanky's will always have a special place in my heart! read more

If I had a half star option I would certainly use it here because Spanky's is worthy of 3.5 stars. Some aspects of my experience would certainly warrant a full 4 stars. First, I will note that the Cinnamon buns are easily 4 + stars. I would also rate our server very highly. Wish i had caught her name, but she did a fantastic job throughout our meal in spite of the fact that she was obviously working her ass off. I came in for a late breakfast with 4 other hungover 30 somethings and the place was packed.. We waited a few minutes for a table and then got down to business. Our server was engaging, humorous and always around when we needed something. This just goes to show that service does not need to go to shit because your restaurant is busy. Other establishments and servers please take note. Most of us ordered some combination of eggs, cheese, vegetables, potatoes and breakfast meat. I did not hear much complaining from the masses and all of our plates were empty at the end of the meal. I would describe the food as solid breakfast without many frills. In other words, this is not big city gourmet, but it is good breakfast at a great price. Always happy to spend my money in a place like Spanky's. read more

Exactly, EXACTLY what you expect for a greasy spoon/diner kind of breakfast. Basic, filling, cheap. Service was awful, but it was a busy day-after-4th-of-July morning and the bus boy called out. People were so nice, though, for what it's worth! read more

Ever since we walked through the door, it felt like we were family. The server was very attentive and so nice to our toddler. Food was delicious and well seasoned! Very reasonable prices too! The cinnamon rolls were fantastic. If you are ever nearby, this spot is a must! read more

Spanky's Country - My son loved his Mickey Mouse pancakes (so did I)!!! - Diners Near Me - Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

Horrible. Stay away from the sausage biscuits and gravy. It came out cold. I had to ask for my apple juice which I ordered with my meal. I asked for onions in my home fries but were missing. We won't be going back for breakfast. read more

Great spot to stop in for lunch or breakfast! Very friendly staff! Great tasty food!! Very eclectic interior! This place is fantastic! I will stop here every time I am in the area! Thanks for hospitality guys!! read more

Great restaurant for families with small kids. We had a group of eight with two toddlers, the staff were extremely nice, and the service was fast. I recommend the Philly Cheesesteak with all of the toppings. For kids, the mouse pancakes were a big hit and come with blueberries. Please note they only accept cash. read more