A little cozy hole-in-the-wall that isn't the most stylish spot, but has everything else that truly matters- good food, fast service, great value, and friendly staff. The location was a little out of the way from Minneapolis but the small town it's in is charming and picturesque. Janea M was very friendly and hardworking- I don't think she stopped moving the whole time I was there! Although the food is great overall, definitely do yourself the favor and make sure to order the French toast! You won't regret it! read more

A great locals eatery. Huuuuuuuuge portions! Their English muffins are on steroids. Friendly staff. Reasonable pricing. I would say this place is the best breakfast place around. Lunch too. Check it out. read more

This place is the best! The food is top knotch and is so affordable. Someone whose always budgeting could definitely afford this with a big family! I will always choose this place over perkins or dennys. Its 100 percent better! Our waitress with brown hair is amazing as well. I always sit in her section on purpose since i know of her. I recommend this to all my friends. They definitely go above and beyond for everyone. read more

Sparky's Cafe - Best place to eat in downtown anoka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

Decent place for a cheap American style breakfast. I ordered a sausage omelet and my sausage was definitely a cut up hot dog, but other then that, the omelette was cooked perfectly and the hash browns were delicious. The cup of coffee I had tasted like warm water but my friends said the next pot was much better. My friends all loved their breakfast sandwiches and the blueberry pancake was great. Overall, decent food for the most part. I wouldn't come out of my way to come back but wouldn't be unhappy if I had to come here again. read more

Would have given 5 stars but the seating was cramped. This place is great and will be a family favorite for us. We will happily visit this local diner! The meals are huge and an excellent price! read more

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great service I've been to tons of cafes in Anoka county this is by far the best. waiters are SUPER nice and food is the best I've ever had

Food reminds me of growing up in northern MN. Portions are huge and taste is all where it needs to be :)

So good! Also the owner and servers are so sweet. If you want some old school home cooking definitely give Sparky's a try. You won't regret it. I love their skillets. You can't go wrong with the prices either read more

went for breakfast and was not impressed...i ordered the veggie skillet with "American Fries" (basically home fries) with a basted egg and rye toast...the majority of the potatoes were burnt so i couldnt eat it...my brother-in-law ordered with Sparky's special with the big pancake, hashbrowns, eggs and hamburger patty as a substitution to bacon/sausage...the consistency of the pancake wasnt fluffy and more crumbly...the four of us had the overall agreement that all the food was under seasoned...we had to add salt/petter to everything...service was good...attentive to us and got all of our requests without having to ask twice (ie: hot sauce, napkins etc)....not a place we'll be checking out again... read more

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We stopped by for breakfast while in Minnesota for a visit. With Celiac Disease, travel is always risky. A friendly, helpful waitress appeared, and when I asked if it was possible to get anything gluten free, she walked over to ask the cook. He didn't even think for a second, looked over and said "no". It was clear that the waitress wanted to help, but the question had been asked and answered. The rest of the family wanted to leave, but I assured them we'd find a bite later on. Everyone ordered, and the waitress still seemed concerned. Then something completely unexpected happened. The cook came to our table & sat down next to me. We spoke frankly for five full minutes. He asked what gluten free really means. What an opportunity. While chatting, I learned that the kitchen was equipped with three grills - one exclusively for hash browns and meats, another for all things eggy, and the third for the pancakes, French toast and the rest of all things gluten-y delicious. He to,d me he could cook my omelette in a fresh pan, reassured me that the hash browns were good to go. We all enjoyed our delicious breakfasts, and we left satisfied. The cook thanked us for demystifying GF, and they may update their menu. Win! read more

I thought the food at Sparkys was good and comforting Sparkys. I thought the pancakes were above average, as they were hot and fluffy. The staff was very kind and attentive on refills. read more

5 stars is if you're rating it on the restaurant for what it is.. it's a great, small hole in the wall.. a true hidden gem. The pancakes are definitely a side order.. if ordering with something get a small. The bang for your buck and quality are the things I look for in a small restaurant like this and they hit it out of the park!! read more

Sparky's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

service sucks. We waited 45 minutes to get food as we watched 3 tables who got there after us get served their food and receive their bill. We eventually ended up walking out. Within the 45 minutes we waited, our server talked to us once to say our food would be out shortly. We left about 20 minutes after this conversation. read more

Great little Cafe. The overeasy eggs were cooked perfectly. Out waitress was very attentive with coffee refills. The decor is very dated, if you're expecting new or modern this isn't the place. Good food good price nice service! read more

This is the definition of a small town diner. The atmosphere brings me back in time to my childhood. The food is fantastic and priced very well. My family and I really enjoy this place, the food, servers and atmosphere make this a very enjoyable place to eat. read more

I used to go here all the time when I was a kid and even started working here when I turned 16. I can say from my knowledge the restaurant is very clean. Staff are friendly and quick, and the food is delicious. They give big portions for low prices too! read more

Hashbrowns were great omelets were good sized and overflowing staff was great very attentive pancakes were a little overdone for my liking but good flavor will definitely come back again read more

I LOVE this little diner. Family friendly, warm, cozy atmosphere. GREAT food and EXCELLENT service....always my first choice for breakfast too! read more

The highlight here is the price very affordable. The food is decent and on par with its pricing. The kitchen is consistent and the food is comparable to Perkins or Denny's for example. With that said I've eaten here 5-10 times. This is a nice place to bring the kids or grand ma for breakfast or lunch. You can pick up the tab of 4 people and stay under 40 dollars not a bad deal for a restaurant. read more

Great little breakfast spot off the beaten path with a blue collar feel and pretty low prices for large portions. I had the western skillet; it was a large platter worth of hash browns, eggs, ham, cheese, onions, and peppers with a side of toast--only $7.75. Add coffee to that and it was a fantastic, filling day starter for under $10 before tip. The waitress was nice and quick with any request. I will definitely be back to try some more options. read more

Best blueberry pancakes, the size of your head. Smoked sausage was very tasty and nicely cooked. Service was great! Great little place, nothing fancy. read more

My favorite local hideout for breakfast by a ton! Large, fresh portions, food is always delicious, servers are great and team work is awesome! I can't say enough great things about this place. Keep in mind there is additional dining room upstairs. Always a pleasure... read more

Best place in Anoka to get a filling and delicious breakfast for a great price! Hands down! I always get the supreme skillet and a bagel. They got what you'd expect for a local mom and pop breakfast joint. The french toast is great. Service is always pleasant. This is a great place if your looking for a hangover recovery meal as well. Me and my buddies used to frequent it in high school and still do now that were in college. There's a lot of blue hairs that frequent the place just a heads up but it doesn't make it seem like a retirement home tho. They have an upstairs but I've never been up there. read more

Good service and good food. Very casual, spartan place especially suited for families. We went there for breakfast and we enjoyed the meal very much. The breakfast sandwich is the best. The supreme omelette was good as well, but we weren't impressed with the pancakes; way too salty for our taste. I prefer hash browns over American fries because the latter ones were a bit undercooked. Overall, positive experience. read more

It's was alright. We were near starving when we found this spot. If you've ventured to other "American style" restaurants, this may be slightly below average. Lunch dish did not look very appetizing. Comparable to a Perkins restaurant. Waitress was nice. read more

Very average food. I asked for crispy hashbowns and got undercooked lukewarm ones. My Husband never got his toast. Pancake is huge but nothing special taste wise. It's a one time visit for us. read more

Today my girlfriend and I went in to sparkys at 8:30. Sat at a table in the eye sight of the register. We sat there for at least 7 minutes. Never acknowledged once beside my making eye contact with every one of the 5 servers within those 7 minutes. The place was not packed as usual (yes we ARE semi-regulars). I KNOW our waitress knew we were sitting there. When another 2 guys came in, safe down next to our table, the sever went to THEIR TABLE FIRST AND ASKED WHAT THEY WANTED TO DRINK FIRST! Lost my mind. Walked right out of there. I'm at g's cafe writing this. You've lost our business for life. read more

Awesome home cooked food! Nothing fancy... and that's the way I like it! I love our little home town diner!! They have a Military day every week where Military past and present get a discount... I love that! Not too many places treat our Military like that. The only thing I would change is some of the wait staff. There are a few that are rude sometimes and not very attentive, especially when there's only 2 tables of people. I'll still go back though and support such a great gem in our city! read more

Breakfast. Pancake was perfect. Real blueberries, and bigger than a full-size dinner plate. Eggs were made just to order. Hashbrowns were crispy on the outside. The service was EXCELLENT! Super speedy even though they were very busy. Food was delivered to our table in very little time, and was very hot. read more

Great food at the right price. Service is always great. They have combo type prices for meals to include a beverage for around $1 more. Their soup is always great. I recommend the grilled ham and cheese sandwich. read more

This place is amazing! I've been here easily over 100 times for breakfast and lunch and I have not once ever been disappointed! Love love love! Wish they stayed open later for dinner though so I can get more! read more

This is a good hole in the wall diner hidden in Anoka,Mn. There breakfast is great and it is reasonable pricewise. I will definitely go back. read more

I had high hopes that I was taking my sweetie to our new breakfast "go to" place this morning. I mean, how can you screw up a breakfast? Here's how. If I get eggs over easy my hash browns need to be crispy, so I asked for "extra crispy". They were so undercooked they were still cold. To me, that's inedible so I dove into the pancake. 1st bite, what? Is this some kind of new savory thing? Not enough syrup? No, just extremely salty. Maybe somebody mixed up the salt with the sugar today as a Valentine prank, but the ONLY reason I ate most of it was because I was hungry. I am giving it 2 stars because my husband didn't complain. read more

Had breakfast here, it was great! Little diner feel, nice and cozy. Big portions and the prices are very fair. Great service too! Great little find, wish I would have found it sooner. Will definitely be back! read more