At one time, the Philadelphia region catered to the late-night appetite with a variety of 24-hour diners. Lately, those numbers have thinned out, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn.
Fortunately, there are still two all-night diners in Delaware County that are keeping the lights on and the food hot.
Stargate Diner
This classic diner at 240 W. Chester Pike in Ridley Park is a breakfast meat-friendly establishment.
The menu offers everything from scrapple to sausage in gravy to country-fried steak, and there are plenty of sandwich combos, giant salads, and Italian platters as well.
One specialty is the Big Pig Porker—BBQ pulled pork topped with plenty of bacon. A somewhat lighter option is the Kennett Square portabella mushroom burger.
This long-time Upper Darby diner at 95 E. Township Line Road got its national fame for its role in Silver Linings Playbook, but locals have made this a 24-hour hang out for years.
There are plenty of stools and tables in the dining room, including the famous “Silver Linings” booth.
The diner has an appropriately huge menu, including dozens of omelets, Belgian waffles, salads, sandwiches, cakes, and steaks.
Visit Billy Ben to see the entire list of 24-hour diners still operating in the Philadelphia region.
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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on DELCO Today in July 2022
