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    Sparks Coffee Shop

    4.6 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    4/8/26 FYI. Carnitas Huevos Rancheros.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - Last get together before we all start our next trips! Sadly, not together... Safe travels everyone. Today, our group got the following and all of which were good! Sante Fe Salad - For the healthy eater. Chili Relleno. Special Crunch Berry French Toast - My wife's dish and my recommendation for her. Home run among the ladies. My generous wife shared with everyone, otherwise she could have gotten two meals out of her brunch. Carnitas Huevos Rancheros - All the men got this dish. One with no cheese, one with cheese on the side, and mine made the way it is supposed to come! Ambiance - Decent size location Plus it was very spacious. Table, booth, and bar seating. Private room available. Open 6 days a week from 8am to 2pm; closed on Sundays. Plenty of mall parking. Service - Good. We closed the place and were never rushed to leave. But of course, we try to be respectful and leave at their posted close time. Price - $140, reasonably priced, especially for the quality of food. Well, I got two meals out of my dish, so a really good deal, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2011 and with your two locations. Not that I enjoy going to Southern Cal, but next time I am there, I will visit that location.

    Denver Omelette
    Jen V.

    Greeted right away with awesome customer service. What a plus for us who is visiting the state. The restaurant has nice and beautiful decors, it is nice and clean. Our food was served and the all look good. I got the Denver Omelette and it was delicious presentation was top notch and portion is big. I'm so impressed with their great customer service. Servers are awesome

    Leslie L.

    Hubby and I came in for an impromptu brunch date since we were hungry and in the area. I looked up restaurants near us, and this one popped up. What a gem it turned out to be! The restaurant is clean and modern, the staff were all wonderful and the food was superb! We got the eggs Benedict and chorizo sausage breakfast, and both were absolutely delicious! I can see why they have such great reviews and I will definitely be coming back!

    Meal as presented by the waiter.
    Maria F.

    I visited this establishment for breakfast. This is the third time I have eaten here and find their food to be amazing. I want to comment on the chile relleno breakfast. It was not the traditional stuffed chile dipped in a fluffy egg white batter. This was a stuffed pepper, delicious but with a thin flat egg topping the chile. I was disappointed in the presentation and taste. The sauce tasted like tomato paste with chile powder. The beans had a nice smokey flavor. Service was top notch, moving amazingly fast considering how busy it was In the dining room. The atmosphere was a typical cafe style and very clean. My friend had the chorizo meal. We each had coffee at $4.50 a cup. It was about $49 for the entire meal not counting tip.

    Breakfast carne asada
    Joshua B.

    This place is clean, fast and friendly with a menu that may leave you second guessing your decision... in a good way. This time around I went with the carne asada breakfast plate, a full and hearty mean with beans, 2 eggs, hash browns and a nice big piece of perfectly cooled carne asada. Extra props for leaving a carafe of coffee at the table as well. The only problem I've ever run into here would be that at times the wait can be 45 minutes or more, a sign of a strong local restaurant. And while that is longer than I ever wish to wait, we occasionally need to have a plan B ready during peak times.

    Beautiful picture of the old Arlington Garden
    Aileen L.

    I found a new hidden gem of a coffee shop. It's been here for years but I've never been here before. As soon as we sat down in our comfy booth, we were greeted with a friendly waitress. She immediately served us coffee with a pot to refill our cups! That's impressive! I ordered the Huevos Rancherous. My friend ordered the sausage and egg platter. The portions are enormous!! My Huevos Rancherous was cooked perfectly. Just the right amount of spice, guacamole, refried beans, corn tortillas with a sprinkle of cueso fresco. Delicious! My friend loved her meal too! Looking forward to returning and trying different dishes on the menu!

    Carne asada breakfast and Steak Benedict
    Roy M.

    Sparks Coffee Shop is easily one of the top breakfast spots in town. It's a Mexican-American breakfast place with really solid quality food and very fulfilling portions. My wife ordered the steak Benedict with asparagus -- the combination worked really well. I'd give it a solid 8/10. The steak was cooked nicely and paired great with the hollandaise and asparagus. I went with the carne asada breakfast, and it did not disappoint. The portion of meat was generous, the asada was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was on point. The service was good too, friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. My only small complaint is that the booth seating feels a little tight, I wish the chairs were a bit bigger for comfort. Other than that, everything was great. We'd definitely love to come back again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a satisfying breakfast in town!

    Jessica P.

    The blueberry pancakes are hands down the best -- crispy, slightly crunchy on the outside with a fluffy, cake-like center. Absolute perfection. The bacon is always cooked just right too. There's plenty of seating, but it's packed from open to close, so be ready for a wait. Totally worth it though!

    Special Home Fries
    Bryce L.

    Hands-down the best breakfast spot in Reno/Sparks! French toast and biscuits and gravy are always good, service is great too.

    Nicole H.

    This is the best breakfast in the Reno area - my absolute favorite. The food is outstanding, the pancakes are the best I've ever had, do yourself a favor and get pancakes for the table. The seafood Benedict is also exceptional, the crunch berry French toast is very sweet but so so good. The service is quick and efficient and the coffee mugs are huge and they make sure you never run out. There is plenty of parking, but can get very busy on the weekends so expect to wait a bit if you go during peak times, but it's always worth the wait.

    Chorizo and eggs Benedict
    Joshua D.

    Was visiting family for the holiday and heard great reviews for Sparks Coffee Shop. Located off Oddie Blvd, Sparks Coffee Shop stands out as one of the best places for breakfast in the Reno/Sparks area. Sparks Coffee Shop being a Latino flavor to several dishes you don't traditionally see in coffee shops and with a very big following no wonder you will wait for seating on any given day. Took us about 15 minutes wait to be seated. Our server was quick with the coffee and waters, while we reviewed the menu. Each table has plenty of space to stretch out and prepare for a delicious breakfast. Menu has lots of the go to breakfast options, but if you're looking for something different highly recommend chilaquiles, chorizo and eggs or a carne asada scramble. I've crushed many chicken fried steaks for breakfast but the chorizo and eggs Benedict totally exceeded expectations. Big portion and sauce had a delicious kick to complete the dish. Carne asada chilaquiles were another bomb dish. Carne asada was tender and chilaquiles sauce was made from scratch. Again hearty portions and could easily feed two. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable. You've got to try Sparks Coffee Shop, they're the hot spot for breakfast!

    J R.

    As usual a bit of a wait, but oh so worth the wait. Big plates, quality ingredients, and prices consistent with the new normal. Breakfast or lunch, there is lots to choose from and you cannot go wrong. The atmosphere and decor is fresh and new. The service is very good with engaging managers or owners on the floor.

    Lesly M.

    For a weekday, there were a lot of people and it was a very busy day. We took a little while to be seated, but the wait time was reasonable. They have so many delicious options. The plates were huge, so if you're someone who doesn't eat much, you'll probably have an extra meal to take home. The chilaquiles had a good flavor and were crunchy, and the spiciness of the sauce was perfect. The service was good; the waitress took great care of us and was very kind. There was a lot of noise, but the atmosphere was pleasant

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    Ask the Community - Sparks Coffee Shop

    Is sparks cafe closed permanently, been trying to go there and it's been closed?

    It's new address is 2252 Oddie... it's in a strip mall by the new apartments.

    Do they make homemade grits?

    No grits

    Is there outdoor seating at the new spot?

    Yes

    Did the sparks coffee shop move?

    Yes, to 2250 oddie blvd. Basically across what was the parking lot,next to dotties. Same great food.

    Do they sell everything bagels?

    They do not. They are a sit down restaurant rather than a grab and go coffee place.

    How much is the Veterans Discount? Thank you.

    they said no discount but still good food

    Does Sparks Coffee Shop have a Veterans Discount? Thank you.

    Yes, they do😁

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    4.4
    (443 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Got to try this place for the 1st time today & boy was it a good choice! Was super busy due to…read moreGraduation celebrations & it being lunchtime, did that affect the service & food, Nope!! We were pleasantly greeted & seated immediately, then just like that, our server (Ramon Jr) was at our table, took our drink order & answered a few questions. I'm glad I had perused the menu yesterday & pretty much knew what I wanted, my daughter ordered Ramon's Skillet & I had the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs ( gravy on the side). Portions were huge. I was glad cuz I had been fasting due to a medical procedure. They know what they are doing in the kitchen, eggs were perfectly over medium w/ crispy edges just the way I like them. The chicken fried steak was really Milanese style, perfectly crispy like I'm used to in Mexico, I tasted the gravy & it was really good but once I realized it wasn't American style CFS, I asked our waiter for salsa & pico to put on top!!! Perfection!! I had a lot to tangle with on my own plate but my daughter & I swapped bites of each others dishes, hers came with soft tortillas, the bite I had melted in my mouth! Couldn't finish either plate so decided to take the rest to go. There are many items on the menu I want to try so we will definitely be back!

    Love this diner style restaurant. The food is delicious and…read morehas good portions, the service is good, and if you pay in cash, you get a discount. We tried the waffle with bananas and strawberries and the new Chile Relleno Omelet. The waffle was good with plenty of fruit, and the omelet was delicious! The red sauce is flavorful, but not spicy. The Chili Relleno was fresh and a little spicy, which I love. It also came with a choice of potatoes and toast. If you order coffee, they offer flavored creamers at the table, which is wonderful for those of us who want coffee, but need the flavor! Overall a very popular and great restaurant. We will definitely be back!

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    4.2
    (173 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Jacobos is one of the best places my husband and I have ate at. We literally drove around for 30…read moreminutes trying to find it again. The food is delicious, nice big portion sizes. Extremely nice staff that check on you periodically without being intrusion. Really good food and really people. Can't wait to have it again as I am not from the area.

    We found this restaurant since the other place we wanted to go to was closed. I have never heard of…read morethem, but they have really good reviews so we checked them out. After parking, there were two doors/exits. We came in from the side and had to walk around to the front. There were a lot of people so we got on the waitlist. There is plenty of space inside to sit and wait. It's a lot larger on the inside than I expected with many tables so the wait was not too long. Once we were seated, we got our drink orders in and the server came to greet us. They had a lot on the menu so it took a bit to look through everything. I got the pancake combo and it was good. They gave me scrambled eggs instead of over medium eggs, and the server was quick to get the kitchen to make the correct eggs. I would love to try other items on the menu because it all looks really good. The atmosphere was decorated for Christmas, and there was a mural on the wall. It felt very cozy like you're being welcomed into someone's home for a meal. It does get very loud since they have so many tables and it is all one large open space. To pay, we go up to the counter. Overall, I am glad we found this place! The service and food were good. Definitely will come back and try other items on the menu.

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    Jack's Cafe

    3.9
    (399 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    A Reno staple in the diner business. You should know what you're getting before you walk through…read morethe door. Quality cooked breakfast and diner foods though nothing will blow you away. I am a regular though I haven't done a review‍. The food is always good and reasonably priced. Service is also outstanding. That being said I tried the Avocado Toast this last time and was a bit disappointed, not traditional at all, just sliced avocado on a piece of toast with two poached eggs that were overcooked. I'll go back to the green chili omelette and skillets next time - they never miss.

    I had the Denver omelet and was unfortunately disappointed. The bell pepper (which included green…read moreonly) was raw-- like not just underdone, raw, raw. The cheese wasn't fully melted (and there was a ton of it in addition to the generous amount on top). The omelet was very oily inside, and quality control wasn't there as I found 1.) a random cilantro leaf inside and 2.) a spot of some brown goop that I'm hoping was just pan fond from possibly using a pan that was previously used to cook something else (like fajitas possibly?).... My toast was also not up to par. The wheat bread was dry and a bit brittle and the toast wasn't warm. The butter (or butter substitute?) had not melted in and was just sitting on top like a paste. Our food came out at different times too so I'd recommend if you are there with a group not doing the typical wait-for-everyone's-food-to-arrive-before-eating type of thing. The service felt mixed. Several different people came by often enough (to check for coffee refills, etc.) but some were not warm and did not greet us with a smile. That didn't feel very welcoming. The ambiance isn't impressive. The outside signage doesn't look very good just thrown on top of some older beat up golden arches, but at least the inside looked like it was flipped. I did like that the tables felt spaced out enough that I didn't feel like a server could risk bumping into me with a tray like I have felt at some busier restaurants where the tables are more tight. And random, but I did notice some Hawaiian music was playing as we entered through the set of double doors (perhaps a nod to the previous restaurant?). Overall I might give Jacks a chance again as it seemed to be a standard breakfast place (and I liked that there was no wait for our party of 6 on a Friday morning during spring break) but I will not be ordering a omelet again.

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    This is the California burger (I think). Huge and delicious!
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    Josef's Vienna Bakery & Cafe

    4.1
    (91 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    I think this has officially become my new favorite breakfast spot and bakery. I had previously…read moretried their baked goods which I absolutely loved, but had never dined in for breakfast or lunch until now, and I'm so glad I did. We ordered a mix of items for the table: the lobster eggs Benedict, the chorizo omelet, and a panini (two breakfast dishes and one lunch option), and every single bite was delicious. There honestly wasn't one thing I didn't enjoy. It's a little tricky to find if you're not familiar with the area, but they do have plenty of parking, which makes it easier once you get there. The staff was friendly, kind, and incredibly accommodating. We came in with a large group of eight, and while it's typically a self-seating setup, they went out of their way to help us find a table that could fit everyone and made the whole experience seamless. I would absolutely recommend stopping by for breakfast or lunch and definitely don't skip the baked goods after.

    We did not realize there were two different locations. We first went to the other location and they…read morewere really busy. It had an older feel to it and I am not a fan of the layout. I did not know how it worked to find a table because there were no open tables or staff available. When we finally found a table to sit, there was no one to get us menus and the one staff we saw was busy helping a few other tables. We got frustrated so we left. I saw a couple other customers leave during that time as well. They really need more people working and I am surprised they have such high ratings. At the second location on Plumb Ln, they were crazy busy as well, but they had a manager managing to help speed up cleaning tables and finding tables that were empty for anyone that came in. It felt a lot more welcoming than the first location. As we were waiting, the interior is more modern and has high ceilings which makes it feel a lot more open and comfortable. The wait was about 20 minutes. Once we got a table, our server did not get our drink or food orders for a while. She was busy. I ordered the Fresh Mushroom and Spinach Omelet and it was good; however, everything else on the plate was not visually appetizing or tasted as good as the omelet. My boyfriend ordered the Hungry Man Waffle Combo which come with 2 waffles, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, and 2 pieces of sausage. He did the get the sausage and was given 2 extra pieces of bacon instead. This is fine, but we wish someone notified him of the swap. Not sure why they did not have any more sausage either. Overall, I would not come back because both locations are out of the way, and the service and food was not at the level that makes me want to go back.

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    Welcoming display of pastries if you don't want to sit in at the dining area.
    Welcoming display of pastries if you don't want to sit in at the dining area.
    More mold on the bread
    More mold on the bread
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