48 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Ridley Park

“I was just passing by to pick up a script at CVS right down the road. Out of the side of my eye…. I caught notice of a small building. A restaurant? “Shorties?” I’ve never noticed it before. I quickly checked Google, and yes! It is a restuaraunt! How interesting. It’s so small.

Their menu is perfect for a blue collar breakfast/lunch. All sorts of really great breakfast sandwiches, fries, burgers, hot dogs, cheesesteaks. I settled on a chili dog + chili cheese fries. I can EASILY say - these are the best chili cheese fries I’ve ever had - and it’s not particularly close, either. It’s a massive portion, and the fries are super crispy & airy with great flavor. Chili & cheese on top with garnish. Absolutely delicious.

The chili dog was good too. I prefer them over anything else I’ve had locally (not gonna mention the most popular hot dog spot locally).

I believe they may be a black owned business as well. I love to support anyone with a dream & the work ethic to accomplish it.

I’ll be back. 100%“

“Dined in for breakfast on a Friday morning with a large group. Even then, we were able to all seat together by combining nearly all the tables in the space for ourselves. If there were any more people eating in, we would have definitely had to split up, as the seating space is relatively small.

We were able to order and get our food quickly! The space has a nice fun vibe, and there's nice energetic music playing the background on an early morning. One of my pet peeves are places where the music doesn't match the mood of the weather, time of day, or type of restaurant. But they were on point here! 

All the food was fantastic. I ordered the nasi uduk--breakfast rice platter-- and a pistachio latte. One of the people in our group recently came back from a year in Indonesia and he attested to the legitimacy of the food we ate. I don't normally do well with spicy, but I ended up downing all the sambal on this plate-- delicious!“

“Can’t praise this place enough!! Their delicious food, kind and accommodating staff, everything was out standing and so yummy. Coffee was made exactly to my liking and tasted perfect.“

“Today I stopped at The Hungry A. I have driven buy there many times. As I walked in the owners and people in there all greeted me like they know me. I had a coffee and it was one of the best I ever had. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. I will be be back. But what really got to me I walk with a cane and one of the girls there saw I was having a hard time she came around the counter and took what I was carrying and helped me to my car. Today there are not many people that are kind as she was. It made me know that there is still kind people in this world. If every would take the time to be kind to someone just once maybe it could be a start to make this world just a little better“

“Great place to get a hot homemade meal without breaking the bank. Service is friendly what more can you ask for“

“Denise is my favorite waitress she is always friendly and makes sure I get my food exactly how I ordered. They should get rid of their metal chairs.“

“Four of us went for brunch today ~ not one complaint. Loved our server and the food was delicious.“

“I absolutely love their breakfast! I've been coming here for well over 10 years. The staff is friendly, the service is fast. I'm a scrapple guy. They do the diner cut, crunchy outside and a fully cooked soft inside. Just, make sure to bring cash and you will not regret coming here. Keep up the great work, my friends.“

“Place is absolutely slept on! Easy to park or even walk to and the food is incredible. It looks like a random hole in the wall but the food is anything but. Everything is made to order, incredibly fresh and so tasty. Employees are very kind and make customizing easy too. Cannot wait to go again! As you can see from menu photo, they’re also super affordable.“

“Food was delicious although my omelette was made with the wrong ingredient. The manager offered to make the correct one but everyone at our table had their food already. Server could use some polishing on customer service skills. Not the friendliest.“

“Found this place about a month ago, and realized it is my local walk to spot! And they've been around for over 30 years! Could not be happier! Been there twice so far, quick and friendly service. The food, simply amazing! I like grits, but often they're either too runny or too thick...finding those perfect goldilock grits is difficult... Train stops grits are just right! Truly the Goldilocks of grits! Awesome place all around, I highly recommend and will definitely be back soon.“

“Recently, was looking for a breakfast spot with grits. The grits were creamy and delicious even after sitting awaiting for me to pick up my food. My main dish was chicken and waffles. Lee's Belgian waffle came with a side of powdered sugar to sprinkle atop your buttered and syrup covered waffles. I savored every sweet, semi- cake bite.“

“It’s an amazing vibe . The food is very tasty as well“

“I went to The Coffee Station again for breakfast on Sunday and had a great experience. The food was good, but what really stood out was our waitress, Denise. She’s like an old-time waitress in the best way—friendly, attentive, and she makes you feel truly appreciated. She goes above and beyond and makes the whole place feel like home. I don’t go out very often these days because of the economy, but I make it a priority to come here when Denise is working. She turns an ordinary meal into an experience worth going out for.“

“I read all the positive reviews and had to check it out for myself. I have always found it difficult to find something as simple as a good breakfast place. But this time i found it! The second I walked in, I was impressed. The hostess greeted me immediately and with a smile. I asked if I should order now and she smiled and explained that she'd take my order and she'll bring it to me. It was very pleasant. The store itself is clean and bright. I ordered two eggs medium, sausage patties,home fries with peppers and onions, rye toast with a little butter and a medium coffee. Everything was made exactly as I ordered it. The portions were generous and the coffee was great. Thirteen bucks for all that. Perfect. I'll be back.“

“Great breakfast. Lots of choices. Friendly staff. Crispy hashbrowns, good cappuccino, and eggs with avocado. Hubby tried the carrot cake french toast. He said it was good with not an overwhelming flavor of carrot cake. One note; Small tables & big plates don’t work well, so if there’s more than two people get a booth. Will be returning!“

“We loved it, in fact we returned a second time. Generous portions, wide choice and very modest prices. The service was excellent, the staff was always nice and attentive to our requests. From the outside you wouldn't give it a penny, but if you're in the area it's really worth stopping by for breakfast, you won't regret it! :)“

“Friendly Service, Awesome Food., Service can be a little slow, I strongly reccomend calling your order in., Or going early in the AM between 7:00am and 9:00am.“

“This food jawn makes the best hoagies in West Philly!! Very Popular place People from all over here in West Come and get there hoagies!! They be so fresh and well made!! And this place has a lot of different snacks and stuff and bottle ice tea and juices!! Born and raised here in West Philly this is a place you gotta check out!! See y'all!! God Bless🙏🏾🙏🏾“

“Really lovely spot in a good location, the vibe inside and out are great, all of the staff are extremely friendly and caring. The food and drinks are almost always really good. My main issue is the lack of consistency, it seems like different baristas and cooks have their own ways of making things, which is fine, but I personally feel consistency is super important in food service.“

“The waitress was fantastic! Food is above average diner food! The place could use some updating, it's kinda dark & dingy. We liked a few Halloween decorations around the table, so i picked one up to hand to my daughter, it was sticky & covered in dust.“

“Best Bacon ever. Love this spot.“

“Nothing really everything is good“

“Been come here for forever Justin use to have the music pumping but haven't seen him I hope all is well but the breakfast always on a bean very welcoming wife and husband always welcoming an greeting with a smile great homestyle breakfast“

“Cookie dough French toast was out of this world!!! Definitely recommend!!!!“

“Greeted with great energy from staff right away. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. The server came right away. The food came out quick. Everything tasted great! The staff checked on us frequently to make sure everything was good. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.“

“The food is tasty, and the prices are very reasonable. For a little over $8, I got a platter of scrambled eggs, pork bacon, and cheese grits. Toast comes with it - they have both white and wheat bread - If it was extra, it was only by a dollar or so.
They used to have multiple tables that you could sit and eat at, but not anymore. The back of the restaurant looks like they're renovating, so those tables are not there. That is the only reason I didn't give the atmosphere 5 stars. However, there is one long table up front. There are no chairs, but on it are the various condiments: ketchup, maple syrup, salt and pepper, hot sauce, etc. My fiancé and I didn't want to eat on the train we were waiting to catch, so we ate at that same long table. Standing up and eating was the better option than trying to eat on a fast-moving train and/or bus.
Staff is very friendly and accommodating.“

“As my kids would say, “their food was bussin” ??everything was good especially the eggs. And thts very important. ?French toast with the butter and syrup was crack! ?You’ll slap ur momma okay???And sis blessed my French toast and my daughters pancakes with the powder sugar…my gawd?? she made our morning?. Were in here scraping the bottom of the platter honey!!!! Also great customer services, even when I wasn’t buying anything. The beautiful yung lady with the short cut helped me out. I could not have thanked her enough. I’ll be back for sure.“

“Nice owner, lovely atmosphere, good food.“

“This is one of the better egg sammies I've had, and I really enjoyed the pulled pork hashbrowns. Very friendly service. A bit hard to find, but will definitely return, and I want to try the BBQ.“

“Being as though I lived in this neighborhood my entire life, I can say that I have never seen this business fall off. They have been a staple since I was young and more than likely beyond that.

The food is the exact type of breakfast food you are looking for. Nothing is over cooked or over seasoned. The food is so good, I find it hard to eat the entire platter at times. It is located in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, so the environment may not be appealing to some. However, there is no denying or questioning their food and the quality.

Parking: The store is located on a corner. The only place you can't park are the bus stops. However, you can park across the street, behind the bus stops, and along the side the diner.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs to enter, simply a small ramp. Additionally, tables are low and you can rearrange them to fit your needs.“

“Every time we up 69th street we go there for breakfast and the breakfast 🍳 be awesome 😎“

“I get a bacon egg and cheese with a regular sized half and half. Does me right every time. They scramble the egg instead of doing that lil omelette. I like it. lol. They close at 1pm. They also be busy around 11 so if you calling you and aren’t getting an answer, keep calling. If you don’t call before you order, you will be waiting. All the older people be in there“

“Miss Dee’s beignets with raspberry dipping sauce are oh my gosh good! In fact everything was. Coffee, French toast, omelette and service from Bridget. We will be going back soon!!“

“While it's vibe feels like a cramped diner you can't actually eat in, I mean that in the best possible way. I visited Philly to spend a week with my sister, and despite how elbow to elbow you might feel ordering and waiting for your food, the lady behind the counter who I can only assume owns the place makes you feel right at home. I probably reeked of tourist, and all the same, my order was taken and I felt more than comfortable being able to chat back and forth with my sister, her partner, and the order taker without feeling even remotely across the country. Then there was the food... I only had breakfast there twice, and I'm only disappointed I couldn't have had every breakfast there. The home fries were easily some of the best I've ever had, with a perfect crisp to the outside while being nice and creamy in the center, and the onions and peppers only added some extra texture and flavor. The pork sausage omelette was about all I could ever ask for from a diner style omelette. I'm hoping to visit again next year, and I know for certain I'll be wanting to start the next morning here. Keep being awesome! Much love from Oregon.“

“Nice comfortable eating area where you can use your electronical equipment to complete a task. Food is outstanding, and it comes with an owner who is a complete gentleman with a incomparable niché for cooking. Therefore, my belief is; if you can cook that well, then you should sell the food.

Vegetarian options: Great selection. (Many options).“

“At first looks the place is a little plain and empty. A few out of service drink coolers , a single rack with chips and cookies, and 2 PA skill machines (which I played while I waited for my food). But the place is very clean and you have an open view of the kitchen which I always appreciate as a customer. Prices were reasonable and the food preparation and presentation were notably good. Never judge a book by its cover. This place serves amazing breakfast and I will be back to try the lunch for sure.“

“Delicious healthy various smoothies!! Also, delicious sweets.“

“The waffles are delicious you don’t even need syrup 🤤 seriously the best waffles I’ve ever had like a funnel cake waffle ❤️“

“A busy, mostly carry out service with good food and friendly service. There's about four tables you can sit and eat at after ordering at the counter. Had Bacon, eggs, and grits, one of my diner go-to breakfasts, and it was served quickly with nice fresh ingredients. The eggs were perfectly cooked over medium and they gave plenty of bacon“

“Listen! If you want buttery, light, fluffy pancakes 🥞 then you wanna come here 😋 Also their ice tea or half/half is sweet and delicious!! If you have diabetes than don't order it, unless you add water...lol
I made a phone order, and Rha was great! Pick-up was seamless as well!! This is definitely my new neighborhood breakfast spot 💯“

“your burritos are delicious and the coffee was solid !“

“The owners are so nice and very welcoming. It’s a nice atmosphere when I get off work and I want to relax and get a drink. They run a very tight ship and is well expected and I appreciate that. Usually I am uncomfortable around people and I never got that vibe from them. I will definitely be going back as usual and hopefully they don’t never leave me.“

“We just got a DoorDash order this morning from The Breakfast Joint and I have to say the amount of food that was given and the variety, we were not expecting. We have enough food for two more days and it was absolutely delicious. I want to thank you so much.“

“I love their breakfast very yummy, I go to them prolly twice a week in the morning ! Cheesesteaks are so goood, love the meat they are using . Service is always good when i go there, definitely love the new owners and love that their are black!“

“This is not the correct address for the Mama's Diner you are advertising. Please correct.“

“Was in the area for work and needed a quick lunch to grab and go and found a place with convenient street parking right in front.

I tried their burger, and it was absolutely delicious! Tbh, I wasn’t expecting much, but the flavors were fantastic. I asked for mayo, ketchup, mustard, and Cheddar!! Of course, it can't compare to a gourmet burger from a fine dining restaurant, but it was surprisingly good and definitely worth the price. If you like your fries extra crispy, I recommend asking for them well-done.

I'll definitely be back!“

“The food is always good here, I stop by when I can before work. It just be the service at times and the disorganization of the customers. Got into it with another customer, who bused in line to pay for his order when I was doing the same thing and I was there before him.“