Stargate Diner

I had a great meal at Stargate Diner! The interior is much nicer than you’d expect from the outside — very clean, modern, and comfortable. The staff seemed genuinely happy, and the whole vibe of the place was positive and welcoming. I’ll definitely be returning and recommending it to friends. The only small issue I had was with the way I read the menu. I ordered two eggs with bacon and asked to add corned beef hash. I saw a note on the menu that said “add corned beef hash for $1.99,” so I thought that meant I was simply adding it to the plate for $1.99. But I later realized that $1.99 is the substitution cost — to swap the bacon or sausage for corned beef hash. What I ended up ordering was a full side of corned beef hash at $5.99 in addition to the bacon. That’s completely on me — I misread the menu — but I do think a little more clarity could help avoid confusion. Maybe the wording could be changed slightly, or staff could double-check with customers who order that way. When the bill came, I was surprised by the extra charge, but not enough to make a fuss over it — just something to note for next time. Overall, though, this place is excellent. Don’t let the outside fool you — the inside is fantastic, and the food and service are top-notch. A real hidden gem. Five stars!

Stargate Diner has very professional staff members that are very knowledgeable about the menu if customers have questions. The Diner has quick and accurate service. Definitely worth a visit. Keep up the good work 👍

It's a decent diner with the food selection you'd expect. We had a very nice server and the food was good. The only complaint would be the scrapple, which seemed like it was sitting for a little bit. It was not bad, just not as crunchy as I would have liked. Otherwise a nice breakfast.

The food was good! The coffee unfortunately was not. It is open 24 hours which is awesome! We were able to grab a bite before an early flight. The staff there was definitely the highlight, they were all kind and attentive. I'd recommend for a good meal.

I like my first experience but not the second. I even invited my family with me. Whomever cooked the steak did it wrong 2x. Steak is expensive. So I was quite disappointed in that and the waitress forgot my girlfriend's coffee 3x. It was disappointing. Very. Also she forgot her mozzarella sticks. I hope to be able to go again. I really like it when I was there before.

After spending the majority of our night Dashing, the Husb and I decided to stop in here for some breakfast. It's our first visit, but it definitely won't be our last. We ordered the Country Omelette and the Baked Meatloaf. Our sides were Applesauce, Potato Salad, and Coleslaw. Sooo yummy!!! 🍱 *Great service! Gina was very professional, composed, sweet, kind, and covered the entire dining area. 😊 *There was a group of 6 that were seated next to us, and they were horrible towards the server and the rest of the staff. They were loud, rude, drunk, and foul-mouthed. Because of one kitchen mistake, the group decided to pack up their unpaid orders, and walk out on their $135 check. I hope karma comes back to them. 😡 But in all seriousness, we had a great time at the Stargate Diner. Please be kind to your service staff. The customer isn't always right, remember the Golden Rule with every person you interact with... 💟

Huge cheeseburgers here, good quality. Solid corned beef sandwiches as well. Friendly and attentive waitstaff.

Tables were beyond gross and the floor was littered with paper and food. We waited for 25 minutes and weren't acknowledged or spoken to once we were sat down. One waitress walked by our table hunting for tips and looked right through me. Definitely not a great impression for someone visiting the area.

It's a diner... so diner food, but I haven't ever left unsatisfied, except the one time my wife and I got ambushed by an old neighborhood dude that wouldn't shut up, but that's not the diner's fault. Anyway, Patty Melt is an old-school classic kind of great and the Bacon cheeseburger is massive and quite excellent. Also, the dinning room has a nice aesthetic and is quite clean.

The only 24 hr diner in the Philly/Jersey area. Great food always a friendly greeting. The go to spot when you're SOL, with everything closed!

Not the greatest diner in the world, but by far not even close to the worst! I recently stopped by for lunch. Plenty of parking can be found on their private lot. There was plenty of seating available and my server was nice. My order was simple two eggs, bacon and potatoes with rye toast. The menu was huge and I was tempted to go with one of their "porker" sandwiches, but it seemed like too much food, so maybe on another visit. I think the menu is the key here, it's massive on all fronts: the breakfast side, sandwich, salad and entrees. Whether the quantity matches the quality is the big question, but you could literally eat something different for a couple of months straight! While I was waiting for my food I took a look around. The inside looks like it was updated in the last ten or so years, but they have or had some ceiling leaks. Gotta replace those tiles guys! Other than that everything seemed to be pretty typical of a diner. They have a small bar seating area when you come in, a small dining area against the front window and then a main dining area consisting of booths and tables. They had a TV in the main dining area with the news at noon on. Food came out pretty quick and everything was just fine. They gave a generous portion of bacon. I'd return if I'm in the area.

The Chicken Parmigiano was my favorite. It is a large portion and always hot and delicious

Nice quaint 24hr diner in the Ridley Park area. Service was quick and friendly, food was hot, and prices were reasonable.

I had an amazing western omelette with home fries and rye toast. I also had a hot chocolate that was very sweet but delicious!! This is my favorite local diner!

Whoooooo!!!!!! This is a local GEM! I choose to eat here at 1pm on Christmas day 2023 for the FIRST TIME Ever in Ridley Park, Pa. I was PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! for a local small diner the food was absolutely amazing! When I walked in it was packed with people and breakfast was being served all around,along with other dishes. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Greek salad with oil n vinegar dressing. The portion was amazingly huge, enough for 2 . The grilled chicken was fresh and seasoned just right, not bland not overly seasoned but perfect! I also ordered the Meatloaf and double mashed with gravy. HOLD ON...STOP...this meal surpasses your expectations! The meatloaf was as if I made it in my own kitchen! It was the perfect blend of meats flavor and seasonings.The mashed potatoes are actually homemade and delicious as well! The atmosphere doesn't have ambiance . The prices are fair! The staff is professional and friendly. The owner greets you at the entrance as you wait to be seated with a friendly smile. MUST TRY! You will not be disappointed!

just take a look at this beautiful fattt chicken parm sandwich!!! my favorite place to be is stargate diner! very well enjoyed!

I really appreciated the super sweet and attentive server #53. Very clean and pleasant diner. My food was filling and hit the spot. It was a welcome respite after driving through Philly streets.

We have not been here since 2020 & this was our first time back since. If anyone is lazy & wants breakfast locally, I would suggest coming here to Stargate Diner. My husband ordered French toast, eggs over easy, scrapple with a side of hash & bacon. The French toast were nice crispy thick slices. Bacon was also nice & crispy. I could not help myself. I had to steal a slice of French toast, it was eyeing me the whole time. I ordered the biscuit sausage & gravy with hash. Biscuit was moist & the gravy was creamy. I could not finish my dish, husband had to help. We were satisfied, will for sure be back regularly.

Coming here for 5 years and for some reason I checked the reviews for Stargate today. I was surprised that I saw a couple of Negative reviews. Come on people this is a suburban Diner not a five star Philly dining destination. It should be reviewed like a hometown diner. Consistently, the service is good, the place is clean and the food is good. I would also add that there is plenty of offstreet parking and as it's conveniently located on Chester Pike, just a stone's throw away from interstate 95, It's a good place to try if you're just looking for some casual food at very reasonable prices in a pleasant atmosphere. For commuters it is literally down the steps from the train station Today's meal: The BB (Baltimore Beau) had a Fried flounder sandwich and absolutely loved it. He said that the flounder was very fresh and the breading was light. I who am not a fan of fried or breaded food wasn't convinced unless I took a taste. I did and I agreed with him that it tasted very fresh. I had the Santa Fe salad. I was given the option to have it delivered as made or to have it chopped. I am so glad I picked the chopped option. My deep dish of salad greens was chopped in such a fashion that they were nicely bite-size and the Santa Fe seasoned chicken on top was plentiful. I ate a third of it and when full I brought leftovers home. At Stargate you'll be assured that portion sizes are generous. As for staff it always seems to be staffed by somebody in charge and it shows. The wait staff are pleasant, quick and accurate in delivery of items ordered. The boyfriend remarked that the place looked like it had recently been redone but I told him that it's been a few years and that it probably looks so good because they keep it so clean. Seating is also very comfortable. If you're in the middle of Delaware County and looking for a place to eat in a casual, relaxed atmosphere Stargate fits the bill

This was a poor experience. First impressions were the place is filthy, all the employees I saw had low standards in personal hygiene, and they conducted themselves unprofessionally. The spinach and feta omelette was unsavory. The rye toast was the best thing I had :/. Since the waitress was gave me minimal service and I had to call her over when I needed something, I gave her the minimal 15% tip. The cashier gave me a hard time about it! He was a strange cat. The only good thing about this place was the convenient 24/7 hours and proximity to the airport. Oh and the prices were high. I ended up going to the Dennys down the road a little closer to the airport and had a much better experience.

Food was good, came out fast. Service was ok, waitress was nice but forgot creamer for coffee and butter for pancakes. They were packed and a bit of a wait for a seat but overall they were good.

So this Diner is right around the corner from us and I have been wanting to try it for awhile. I was not disappointed. The service was fast and friendly. I ordered the chicken cheese steak and fries and my nephew had the chicken fingers and fries. The food was tasty and fresh. I would visit again.

After the six and a half hour drive to the six hour concert (Hella Mega Tour- phenomenal show!) the Kid and I needed something more than the gas station sausages we'd scarfed on the way. And Yelp mentioned the existence of Stargate Diner. As dyed-in-the-wool nerds, you know we had to come here! First things first- they're open 24/7 for indoor dining, and some of the staff are masking, but not all. The coffee is delicious; I didn't need to add anything to it. On the way in, we spotted a cake in the case that looked like a cheesecake between two layers of chocolate cake. So we ordered slices. Sadly, I neglected to ask Sharon to bring them right away. When she brought our sandwiches, I told her to go ahead and bring the cake, but our sandwiches were a pleasant memory before the cake ever arrived; a testament to our great hunger, not a comment on her speed. Kid got a Pizza Steak- a Philly cheesesteak with marinara and mozzarella. I was ordered to take my picture immediately or forever hold my peace. I'm glad I did, as he almost literally inhaled it. I ordered the Stargate Burger- a burger with bacon, mushrooms, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese. It came on a beautifully soft brioche bun with plenty of cheese, bacon and mushrooms. It was kind of drippy, and I had to flag our server down for napkins, our table being the only one in the dining room that didn't have napkins and silverware laid out. The fries were lightly salted, crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. I put pepper on them, as I do, and actually needed to take the lid off the shaker, as their pepper is too coarse to fit through the holes. I never did get the pickle I ordered. The cake was, indeed, a homemade plain cheesecake between two layers of chocolate cake and topped with chocolate ganache. The cheesecake alone was worth the day on short rations. We ought to have split one instead of having to box up the leftovers. The joint was jumping, and at least a couple of the other tables were concertgoers, too; the mixed blessing of being the only 24 hour restaurant in a 20 minute drive of the stadium. I knocked off a star because I had to ask for napkins and a refill on my coffee, and for my MIA pickle, but honestly, it's a very nice place, with good food and coffee, and for as busy as they were, it's not like the service was bad. And she never stopped running. The total was $38.92 including tax but before tip.

The diner is very clean. They have staff working to make sure things look clean and neat. The waitress and hostess were pleasant. I got a filet of flounder meal with mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and French onion soup. The flounder was seasoned well and the broccoli was steamed well and tasted great with melted butter. Mashed potatoes needed a little more seasoning but it tasted good with the brown gravy. The French onion soup was very good. I got dessert and the carrot cake was awesome. Even though I was getting full I kept eating the cake. This was my second time eating there and this was a eating pleasure.

I've been there twice for breakfast while staying in the area The food is yummy and the service is fast and friendly. The price is reasonable. No reason not to try this diner.

Been here a few times in the past. Regular experiences. Decided to go again at night after a game with my daughter and mother . We all ordered and I got a salad with my meal. I was eating that for quite a while and started to get paranoid. I told my mom I think I'm getting flashbacks from the past of another place so maybe it's not what I think. When the server came over with the rest of the food, I dipped my finger into the salad and brought something up close ...... and it was a little BUG on it's back still alive and kicking . I honestly do not think that was the only one in there at all. I showed her right away while she was still standing next to me and we got apologies and a 10 percent discount. Didn't cause a scene but what about the other customers? Things happen but that's absolutely nauseating. Server was great. Likely won't be returning though. Good luck .

The breakfast is okay and the dining area is well taken care of but I saw a dead cock roach on the counter as I was checking my to go order and I haven't been back since

For a suburban diner, this is the real deal. Not taking their service into account (which is actually ... pretty bad service) I still have to give them 4 stars rightfully so. With their prices and variety of breakfast items, all of the diners in Secane really can't beat it. My boyfriend and I stopped by for breakfast before I headed out to work and had an omelette. We made our own (spinach, onions, sausage) with hash browns on the side. Listen, we are both food snobs but even he said this was the best omelette he has had in PA (partially because of how cheap it was and the large portion). Their potatoes are crispy and thin, and a lot of diners (sadly) can't replicate this. After COVID inflation, we were so shocked our bill only came out to $26 for 2 people. That is unheard of if you try to grab breakfast in the city. Anyway, if you are in the area/live around here, this has to be your go-to diner spot!

While the service is good, the food has gone downhill. Advertises fresh flounder but it's frozen. Ordered brussel sprouts (the vegetable of the day) and they were softer than pudding. Potato salad very bland.

I had an early morning flight out of PHL and Stargate worked out great for breakfast! It was 1 min off the highway, open 24 hours, friendly staff and fulfilled my craving for scrapple and eggs while in Philly.

Well, well, well, if it isn't a decent diner directly near my home that I avoided and I feel like a fool for waiting this long. This seems like a big home town diner in a small town. The staff seemed friendly but it was so crowded I couldn't tell. (Covid aside) This seems like a nice place for a Sunday breakfast or a take out order with consistency. I thought it was crowded, but lately any place where you can get a seat always seems packed. As for the food, it was good. I mean French toast and grits can't really go wrong. Be mindful the prices you see online (and the paper) menu have changed. So don't be surprised. I will be back to this place again, I am not a fan of the cracker barrel and I'm not driving to jersey for good scramby eggs lol. I shall return!

Went today with friends for lunch. Got the turkey club. Comes with fries pickle and cole slaw. Great club, fries were tasty too. Combine with an excellent waitress and it was well worth the trip. Highly recommended if you are in the area

I am very perplexed by the Stargate Diner. They graciously make me a special order and made my cheesesteak on Panini bread. The cheesesteak did come with french fries. The Cheesesteak had a decent flavor. But, my French fries were a touch cold, the service was a touch slow, it was $10 and aren't panini's grilled? However, I wish I had someone with me because the other food did look very good and the pulled pork on the menu looked amazing. I think I am being picky and I had an overall good experience.

Met family for Sun Breakfast. Good diner food, clean, and average service. We will most likely return. Sister restaurant if Sungate Diner in Marcus Hook

We found this place on Yelp and pulled up, on our way from Philly to DC. It looked a little sketchy outside, TBH, but the menu was huge, the service was great and everything was so tasty!! Portions were big and everything was very reasonably priced. We'll definitely go there again when we're headed to or from Philly!

It's a 24 hour diner with a great variety of different foods, plus it's for a good price my new fav place to go if I'm craving breakfast food at anytime of the night!

Milkshakes and fries always fire here. Especially when it's 4am and you can't sleep you get the thought for something salty savory and sweet stargate comes to mind, yes they're open and yes them fries are hot, the shakes are chilled and ready for your tastes buds. Enjoy! They also DoorDash for when you just feel like a bum XD

Enjoyed the food. Excellent service. Warm atmosphere. Nice to know there is a place opened 24 hours to get a bite to eat.

This used to be my go to diner on a daily basis until the other week when the got new menus. New menu usually means raising prices. Well my eggs went from 4.99 to 7.99 a $3.00 increase. Do you think this is acceptable ? I definitely don't and I don't plan on going back. It is unfortunate because the staff is nice but that is by no means a reflection of the greedy owners. This is the only 24hour diner in the area so why not take advantage of the locals!!!

The staff was so nice but this food was HORRIBLE!!!!! It was such a disappointment! Usually diner food is lowkey good but not this one. Crab dip had way too much cheese. And they let Philly down with the worst cheesesteak I ever had! The only thing good was the fries

I asked the waitress not to spray use the very strong scented cleaning agent near me in order to avoid an asthma attack. She ignored me, sprayed 3 tables anyway. Then she walked away-came back to wipe the tables farthest from me & argued with me. I did have an asthma attack because of her. I wasn't going to hang around for my meal because of my allergic reaction. I've eaten there for 13 years, now, but I'll never go back. She refused to get me the manager or tell me her name. The service has consistently gone downhill the entire time I've eaten here.

I was charged almost $16 for frozen chicken tenders. The portion was small, and they were cold and soggy, not crispy. Very disappointing.

Walked in and was greeted by an angry lady that did not liked her job at all. I'd rather eat shitty food from Wawa then this place. Until the lady cools down

This is the Best Dinner around as far as I'm concerned. Everything on the menu is Great. The people are Great. Open 24 Hrs a day. Andy was the best Host!

This food is so good. And not too expensive either. Nice little local place where everyone knows each other. The shrimp Alfredo was good. And my husband had the Gyro wrap which was good. I want to make room for the cake that looks so good but we will see

I ordered a cheese steak wrap and received a cheese steak instead. Also I'm disabled and stay in the rear of the house and I requested my delivery brought there but they left it on the front steps which I have no way to get it. My grandson happened to stop by and that's how I got my food. It will be a while before I order again, they have to learn the difference between a wrap and a steak sandwich and they need to have people that can read and follow directions. If UPS can deliver to the back they should be able to do so also.

Stopped here on the way back from the airport and was pleasantly surprised. We got the excellent French dip sandwich, a burger and the broiled flounder. The food was fresh and tasty. The service by Jessica was excellent. She really took care of us with a great attitude and attention to detail. She made our visit. The prices are reasonable and it will become our new post airport dinner stop

Service slow and food quality has slipped. Waited a long time to get served and the food was nothing to write home about.

Me and my buddies eat there every Friday night... You can't beat it !!!! Andy who works there takes care of all of us sometimes 6 sometimes 8 even as many as 10 people he is the man

Good food, LARGE portions. Tasty, but nothing spectacular. Stop in, eat some solid food, head out. Simple the way I like it

I came in a little inebriated it thinking I was going to find out greasy spoon but this is just horrible not worth it stop keep it moving

I've had to downgrade this place. Although the breakfast food is still acceptable, my tastes have expanded and I've been wooed by local, small, hipster venues! The difference is night and day. Fresh products as opposed to canned and frozen. One in Ridley Park, Woodlyn, Wallingford, then on to Media and the poor diner is lost. Time marches on and people want to eat healthier food. Que sera, Stargate! You still attract many boomers!

I recently landed upon the Stargate Diner while looking for a midpoint to meet a colleague, and I was pleasantly surprised all around with the Stargate. From the outside and inside you can easily tell the building is a converted Burger King. The decor is sparse, and there isn't much too look at out the big windows- but most importantly, the place is clean. The staff was friendly and super attentive; coffees and waters constantly refilled and all requests quickly met. The food was delicious. I got my go to diner breakfast: fried egg sandwich with bacon and a side of home fries. The sandwich was one of the best I've had. If in the area, I would stop at the Stargate again.

The Stargate Diner has been one of my favorite spots to go for years, as it's so close to my home and open 24 hours, I go 2-3 times a week. I always have great service here and would recommend eating at this diner. The staff is friendly and it's a real family environment. They really listen to concerns and keep regulars and customers input in mind. If you ask me for food recommendations I would recommend getting anything from from the first 2 pages in the menu and to stop at the quesadilla section on the 3rd page, I would also tell you to get anything from the back page breakfast section (served all day). The dinner section is hit or miss but recently I have seen great improvements here. If you are looking for a new go to spot then look no further!

This place doesn't look like much. But being a diner ain't about winning beauty contests. it's about finding a good enough meal at a decent enough price. Check on both accounts. Most importantly, they passed my Diner French Toast Test... with flying colors I might add. Thick, enough egg batter for consistency, sprinkled sugar and cinnamon, perfect mix... check. Also... waitresses at the counter who will chat about current events with you, check. Old guys in a corner arguing politics... check. I've been comparing prices lately on this particular breakfast. The meal of 3 slices of French Toast, 2 eggs, and breakfast meat comes to about $9.50 here. Coffee not included. I've had it from 9 bucks with coffee included to as high as 11 bucks with no coffee in local diners in the past month or two. But the quality here was better than the cheap diner so it's a win.

I love diners, and this place is a true, old-fashioned, great-food diner. My significant other and his Mom and Mom-Mom have been going here for years and continue to love it, for both the memories and the food. Each meal I've had has been delicious; however I've only ever ordered breakfast food. I'm one of those people who goes to a diner SPECIFICALLY to have breakfast for dinner, and this place has yet to disappoint. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because I was told not to eat here during the summer. Both my BF and his friend have eaten here in the summer multiple times and have gotten food poisoning. It was from eating a meal with chicken in it, and their theory is that the due to the heat, the meat may be left out for too long and subsequently go bad, making them sick. Unfortunately, this wasn't just a one time thing, it happened to each of them a few times during the summer, so we reserve our visits to this diner for the cooler seasons. I personally have never gotten sick nor have I ever had a bad meal, but knowing that information, I felt that it warranted a star less as well as a warning to the owners to make sure the meat is being properly chilled during the hotter weather. I haven't let this stop me from eating my breakfast-for-dinner, and I don't plan on it stopping me either :)

We were looking for a place for breakfast yesterday while in the area and came across the Stargate Diner. After quickly reading the reviews, I must admit I was a bit worried but the parking lot was pretty much packed (not bad for a Monday mid-morning!) so I figured how bad could it be!?! Our party of five was seated right away and coffee was served quickly. Once we placed our orders, our food came out within about ten minutes and with the exception of having to ask for the bacon we had ordered and one order of toast being missing, everything was hot and fresh and just as we ordered. I had no complaints about my Western Omelet and my daughter and my mom both enjoyed the Spanish Omelet. My stepdad had the Country Omelet (I think that's what it was called) and my husband had a platter with eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage and bacon. We had no problems whatsoever with the food - it was right up to par with other diners/breakfast joints. I didn't see any other customers complaining about anything - everyone seemed perfectly content - so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place.