Heard about this place as a hidden gem for breakfast, but this rating is for lunch. The location wasn't too difficult to find thanks to the map, but it is slightly off the beaten path for sure. The guy working in the kitchen was very nice and recommended a cheesesteak for lunch. Amoroso rolls were what he told me they use for bread. They have several tables for dine in and the place was well heated for a cold winter day. It was simple and clean inside. My cheesesteak was average, it was pretty greasy and flavor wise wasn't bad. I'm not a huge fan of amoroso rolls for cheesesteaks, the grease also soaked into the roll quite a bit. The portion size was small, but the for the price I think it was on par. I think I paid just under $6 for the sandwich. I'll have to return for breakfast which seems to have much better reviews! read more

Sparky's Cafe - Cheesesteak - amoroso roll, on the greasy side ... average overall and flavor wise, but a great price - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Ok yes the service is slow as hell and the customers on the rude side but... you will get a good meal. The GPS will direct you to take the unpaved ominous looking road of 'Calcon Hook' but it's not the only way in Chester Pike to Sharon Avenue is an alternative. Once you locate the restaurant it will remind you of a trailer, in a movie about construction workers. Inside it's spacious with plenty of seating and fairly clean considering the age and lack of updates. On this date I'll give a little leeway to service because the cook was in the hospital and the lady 'owner' was alone. But I'm here to tell you she worked that grill, those phone calls, the counter and tables! I ordered the hungry man special 3 eggs, home fries, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, 2 French Toast and 2 pancakes all for $6.99! It was good and plentiful. Each item was enjoyable. I have to say I had several cups of coffee and it's some of the best around. Next time I'll bring a book to read as I sip my coffee and wait! read more

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The first thing I noticed as fellow Yelper Dee M and I approached Sparky's Cafe was that it's surrounded by industrial buildings, old chemical storage tanks, and empty lots. How she ever found this place is something of a miracle, or Yelp magic. The second thing I noticed as we got out of our parked car is that the cafe shares grounds with the Emergeny Training Services Center, and that this center has a gun firing range. How do I know that? Because right after I got out of the car I heard gunshots, and I nearly 'hit the deck'. I am sure I at least ducked, then Dee (the child of a police officer) calmly said "Oh, they're on the firing range today." Thank goodness. My heart stopped racing after a few minutes. Sparky's is a nondescript cafe attached to part of the Training Center. The restaurant is on the small side but not cramped, not fancy but very clean, with a counter for ordering and the owner coming out to take your order if you want to eat in. He came out to us shortly after we sat, wiped the table for us and handed us menus. My first impression: Prices are awesome! Menu is very typical breakfast and lunch foods, nothing fancy, and the most expensive item was the 'Spanish food" plate that had choice of pork chop fish or shrimp, rice & beans, fried banana and salad...for $11.00. Wow. I ordered the french toast, with Scrapple, while Dee got the $4.99 egg special (3 eggs, choice of meat, home fries and toast). My french toast was very good, not soggy, crisp on the edges. I used only butter on them, too, they didn't need syrup for me to enjoy. Scrapple - on the flat top, the only way I'll order it - was a seriously thick piece, nicely crisp on the outside, mushy on the inside. I tend to like my Scrapple thin cut and crisp, but this was still really good. We were never rushed, the environment was pleasant and the owner a super nice guy. It's a great place for an inexpensive, not fancy breakfast or lunch. I'm definitely going to be back, and prepared this time in case officers are practicing on the firing range. read more

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I'm not gonna lie, a little hard to find. But this is a diamond in the rough. It's hidden in the industrial section but the food is made to order and you can get much fresher. The OJ is fresh squeezed as well. I had an omelet with hash browns & toast. The best part, nothing was burnt, or overcooked. My friend also had an omelet with hash browns & toast. When I looked up, he had his plates clean off and stacked. He eats a little faster than me . Very good breakfast, I haven't tried the rest but I'll go again to keep experimenting with other dishes. read more

Old school Delco gem! The location keeps it authentically local and preserved. None of that farm-to-table serve it on a brioche bun horse shit. Eggs, cheese, meat on a fresh long roll. Perfect set up for the rest of the day if you can finish it in one meal. And the price: $10.50 for all three! read more

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We love Sparky's for breakfast or lunch! Chris is the chef and every thing is prepared perfectly, and very generous portions too. Tucked away in the Delaware County Emergency Training Center, Sparky's is a hidden gem! read more

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Super hungry after having dropped my niece off at Philly International, I checked Yelp for a breakfast place and UP popped Sparky's! Yes, It is close the airport Yes, It is a hidden gem that in all my travels in that area I had never stumbled upon. Yes, you may freak out a bit on the ride back to where it is off Calcon Hook Road. A bit about that road folks: I was told as a kid to never go on or even near " The Calcon Hook Road". As a kid, the word "Hook" was enough to keep me away. As an adult, the ride on the bumpy road lined with rusted, industrial oil tanks and a creepy cemetery were initially discouraging but I am glad i drove on because the creepiness got even better. As I got closer to Sparky's I saw lots of discarded junk in the fields, abandoned buildings etc. Big Score for the adventure junky in me!!. Thankfully, I had read the reviews stating its hidden location and most of the clientele were students/instructors from the Emergency Service Training facility that shares the same real estate because who would have ever known a Breakfast and Lunch spot would be out here? Once at Sparky's the parking lot was clean and safe. Inside it is no frills but clean. Imagine your grandmother's formica kitchen tables :-) The tables are big with ample space between diners. And yet not so far to not be able to interact with the nice locals. Patrons tended to be friendly and conversive with one another and welcoming to a stranger. Besides servicing the Training facility this was a happy place for many locals. Meal: I had the breakfast special which was 3, Yes Three eggs, delectable homefries, toast, meat- I chose scrapple, and a beverage for $4.99. I chose a soda over a hot beverage on this July day and I was not charged more for my choice. Imagine that!!! I loved my meal. The owner, Who is also the cook is a very nice and warm person. From the interactions I saw he is very intune with each of his customers. He knows their preferences. Me being new, he chatted me up for a bit and it was enjoyable. I loved my breakfast within this friendly atmosphere. I have suggested this place to friends who I know will try and I also will be back. Next time I'll try the $6.99 Lunch Special The moral of my dining story is this: - Don't judge a book by its cover ( in this case location) - Always keep an open mind when dining. read more

If you're here for classes or actually work at the Emergency Service Training Center, you can't beat the convenience of Sparky's. And they're actually good! (If only they were open evenings!) Go for any of their lunch specials du jour. (Cash only, last I checked.) Their menu is pretty diverse for a lunch cookery, plus everyone's friendly. There's plenty of seating indoors (if you need to escape the heat) and out. Parking's cake since they share the ESTC lot. read more

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A hidden spot that can go unnoticed, one day I came here to renew my first responders license and noticed this place. I must say the breakfast was very cheap we were a part of 4 and everything was $22.00 I will definitely be back Enjoy this place as much a we did it was quiet a one man show and everything still came out. read more

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This place is a hidden gem Don't let the industrial neighborhood or building fool you! There's some fantastic gluten free, dairy free eats here. I mean tasty!!! I got a giant slab of juicy ribeye steak, 3 farm fresh eggs, crispy hash browns, avocado, gluten free toast and a large coffee with almond milk creamer for just over $10 bucks. An absolute dream of a breakfast and a great deal!. This is $20-30 meal where I live in Cali. The owner Chris is totally Amazing and cooked us a fabulous meal! He's a great guy to chat with and even brought me some beef bacon on the house because I asked him what it was. You can't go wrong here, in fact I wish I could order the entire meal over again just writing this review. If you just took a flight to Philly go check out Sparky's it's worth the short drive! read more

Sparky's Cafe - Steak and eggs w hash browns, avocado, gluten free toast and a large coffee! - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Nasty. I ate most of it cause I was hungry. Brown oil covered the eggs. In other words, used/burnt oil. Gross. Dude was cool though.

My grandson found Sparky's Cafe on the internet after our long flight from California. We really enjoyed our breakfast and Chris was a marvelous host. read more

Sparky's Cafe - My grandson's loved their breakfast. - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

We ended up here because we were staying by the airport, needed something close by, and didn't want a chain restaurant. With that said, it's hidden away in an industrial area next to some mental facility. i would have never found this place in a million years if it weren't for yelp. Being in Philly but realizing this isn't one of "the" places to go, i still opted for the cheese steak. One bite said it all... it was deliciousness in my mouth. It really was a very good cheese steak and I was lucky enough to find it so close to the airport. I can't say i would recommend coming here unless you are in a similar situation where you're near the airport with limited options but i will say that the food is really good if you do choose to come here. read more

Before I say anything, the fact of the matter is that this place just isn't convenient for most of Delco. Heck, I've lived here for most of my 40 years and never set foot back here until today. As previous reviews have stated this place caters to the surrounding workers. But my curiosity finally got the better of me after driving past the sign I don't know how many times in my life. First impression, the place is cleaner than I thought it would be, and the people who work there are very nice. You have to appreciate that. So one bacon egg and cheese on a long roll, order of home fries, and cup of coffee later for $10.25 and I'm ready to call it pretty good. Everything was fresh and well made. Just not overly special. And I will be the first to call this out. So, if you get the platter with a bacon egg and cheese omelet with home fries and toast, it's $6.50. My meal was basically the same order with the long roll instead of toast for $8.25. I felt like the other guy had just as much as I had. Heck I think his omelet might have been bigger than what I had in my roll. I definitely had omelet envy. But I won't hold hard feelings. They're too nice to dislike, and in the end the food was just good enough. Just try to order the right combo for the price. read more

Went here for breakfast and found it to be excellent. Food was hot and cooked to order, service was prompt and tasty. I will be back again

Delicious diner, quintessential mom and pop type. Food is fast and cheap and DELICIOUS! Very friendly staff. read more

Sparky's Cafe - Hungry Man Breakfast. So good! - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

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When they say they are open...they should be OPEN...waste of time going to find closed doors...get your web page up to date....

Very friendly mom/pop breakfast/lunch spot. The owner are super kind and the foods great!!

When you walk in, go to the counter and order what you'd like to eat - dine in or take out. The couple that runs the cafe are super nice and casual people. Once it's done, you'll be given a wholesome home cooked meal that'll leave you satisfied. After eating, pop back up to the counter to pay. This cafe is super casual, no frills, come in and get food fast. Great selection for breakfast and lunch, and the cost is easy on the wallet. This establishment is the definition of a local business - homegrown and good eats. Will definitely be back. They also take cash and card! read more

My father works at the Emergency Service Training Center and I did an internship on the same campus with Delco juvenile probation, Sparky's cafe is their restaurant/cafe for breakfast and lunch. They are not open past 2 or 3 since they cater to the people that work at/around the area. I like this place a lot, it has gone through a couple different owners, but both have been extremely nice and hospitable. The staff is also extremely friendly and they usually remember all their customers because it is a lot of the same people. The food is decent, I like their salads, their sandwiches and your typical grill food, among much more. They have daily specials which are usually very good. They always have fresh coffee. They have some picnic tables outside and a lot of indoor seating too. There's a shooting range next door, so don't get scared if you hear gunshots while you eat! read more

I had the western omelette plate with home fries and coffee all for $5. Perfectly cooked. I'd say looks like private property but go in the first gate bare left and try and park. We'll worth it. a/c was kicking and he seated me in perfect view of TV. Let's make a deal. read more

Sparky's Cafe - Western w/Swiss side of rye. - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Came here to eat before I head to the airport. Food and service was excellent! read more

Sparky's Cafe - Beans and rice - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

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I go there at least once a week for a breakfast sandwich. I live nearby. I usually get bacon eggs with cheese. The sandwich is big and filling. It's always cooked perfect with a smile. I highly recommend Sparkys. The food is good, the prices are cheap, and the place is nice and clean. It's a small mom and pop cafe but you can't ask for more esp if you are eating on a budget. It's close to the hotels near the airport and will save you lots of money for breakfast or lunch... I recommend! read more

Went here today for lunch. It's a little hole in the wall set back a bit but a 5 min drive from my new job. I ordered artery clogging chicken fingers, fried onions, a bag of chips, and a soda (skipped breakfast). Although I just started eating onion rings 2 years ago, these are the best I've had. Super crispy like I like em. The chicken fingers were real good too. All in all I spent 8.50 and struggled hard to finish the meal. On the way out I ran into my boss who was going in. He says he comes here every day. Like Danny's hamburgers this place is fresh, cheap, and made to order. read more

scrolling threw yelp one day for a breakfast spot and I came across SPARKEYS . I must say I was very satisfied from the service to the quality and quantity. 3 eggs over medium homefries and hot sausage with toast and a coffee for 5$ . YES TGATS ALL 5$ NO TAX NO EXTRA COST. besides the price being satisfying the food was also great. I mean really this is the best hidden little mom and pop spot. read more

Sparky's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Breakfast at Sparky's is a pleasure. Fresh ingredients expertly prepared by a seasoned chef. Kind and warm folks and greeting.

This place is great! Total hole in the wall but great food, nice people and CRAZY cheep. I had an omelette, toast, potatoes and coffee for $5. read more