Old bay fries
Sausage and peppers
Maryland folk fest
Maryland folk fest
a white truck parked outside
Locally baked chocolate cake with peanut butter icing
Bread pudding and a scoop of ice cream
Mmmmm. So good.
French toast
Eggs, Spam and home fries
Really good coffee
Dieters plate with Tuna salad.
tables and chairs
This is how the Spready oak got its name, from the tree that stood here until the 1960s. Its remains still rot next to the sign.
interior
Roast Turkey and meatloaf dinners.
Awards from the Cecil whig , the local paper.
Mmmmmm. Goooooooood
interior
The fries were excellent, with the skins on. The coleslaw was so good we took some home and ordered more for Christmas.
The actual remains of the Spready oak, called Richard's Oak. The Richards family house stands out of sight off to the right of this picture.
American lunch, Baby!
Burger with fries
Chipped beef & biscuits and scrapple perfectly crispy
Samantha J.
Nov 16, 2024
Just to start it is a very sweet country Café, and it is impeccably clean. The servers are all very sweet and the food is cooked very quickly, but don't let that fool you it is exactly everything you've always wanted! The French toast is just as good as mine. The pancakes are great. All of the food is wonderful, but I especially love the breakfast. They cook their scrapple perfectly. Their bacon is always crispy if you want it. The eggs are perfect. Everything is very fresh. Perfect for any type of gathering or breakfast in your pajamas. Lol. The Reuben sandwich is great! I've never had an item I disliked from there it's one of my favorite places to take my mom or just me and the hubby! They have specials on the board every day and their prices are great and the Services is even better. Allan the chef is hilarious and great at his job. Lexi is the server in the morning and she is so awesome. Wonderful person to be around and she never forgets a thing.Parking is not marked, but it is Pretty clear. Nice sized lot.
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Beth K.
Sep 29, 2024
Warning I brake for Italian sausage and pepper concessions at festivals and fairs. This is my festival food! The smoked meat and vegetable aroma wafts through the air and stops me dead in my tracks. Just a few ingredients savory juicy sausage , peppers, and charred onions but absolutely delicious! Roll was a little different but I'll take it! Would much preferred a soft hero/sub type roll but still so good.
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Dawn R.
Feb 20, 2024
Having a hearty breakfast to start the day. The chipped beef gravy over biscuits hit the spot. The spam omelette with veggies was also a hit. The service was prompt and friendly. Tonight's special is chicken and dumplings. Wish I was gonna be back for it.
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Kim R.
Jul 21, 2023
Not wheelchair accessible. Would be nice if they would add a ramp to go into the door.
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James M.
Aug 25, 2021
Back in 1978 I left Pennsylvania behind to pursue my dreams. In the ensuing 40 years, although I have never returned to Pennsylvania to live I have made the trip many times for visits. When I do, I typically pass by this small Cafe. And for 40 years I've been telling myself I should stop in but the time was never right. Today my bride and I decided to have breakfast on the way back home and we finally paid this place a visit. It's a shame that I waited so long!The small Cafe is mostly a hangout for locals, the kind of place where the customers greet the waitress by name and vice versa. The interior is small but comfortable, featuring about 6 booths and four or five four top dining tables.We were greeted as we stepped in the door and told that we could sit wherever we liked. Three or four tables were occupied by obvious locals engaged in post breakfast conversation. The noise gave the restaurant a pleasant hum but was not annoying.The waitress quickly took our drink orders and brought me a cup of extremely good coffee. There were several daily specials posted on a blackboard as well as an extensive menu. Being a Pennsylvania native I was hoping for some good scrapple, but alas the brand served here is Rapa which we do not enjoy. So I decided to pass and went instead for the eggs with Spam. I don't often eat spam but every once in awhile I feel a need for it. The chef here at the country Cafe knows how to make breakfast. The Sunny side up eggs and spam were cooked to perfection and the home fries very good. My wife opted for the French toast which she enjoyed thoroughly.Prices were reasonable and the restaurant is very clean to include the restrooms. Of note, they can't add tips on to the credit card payments so you might want to bring some cash.
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Melissa A.
Oct 10, 2022
Delicious. A small place off Rt 1 with fresh food cooked quickly and well. Had the crispy chicken sandwich with fries, chicken nuggets kids meal and bacon cheeseburger. Yummy fresh tomatoes on the sandwiches and fresh cut French fries. Hamburger was made just right So good.
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Gary M.
Nov 16, 2022
The Spready Oak offers straight forward down-home style cooking in a casual setting. Seating is comfortable. Service is prompt and attentive. It is important to know before you arrive that the server's tips may NOT be included on your credit card charge, so be sure to bring cash even if you expect to pay by card.
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Maria D.
Jul 8, 2019
Being stuck in the car with hubby in excess of 6 hours driving home from Southern Virginia is not a fun experience. But being stuck in the car, hangry (hungry + angry) is even worse. We were desperate for food. The first place I found via Yelp was closed (even though Yelp said they were open, grrrrrr...) so hubby surprised me by pulling up to this place. He grew up in this area and had been here before.I was skeptical....and hungry. For four days we were in rural Virginia struggling with lackluster food choices. This place seemed like it would be like all the sub-par places we ate at in Virginia. Thankfully I was wrong and pleasantly surprised.First off it's clean, more than one would expect for this location and establishment. The decor was dated but not overly so. Some attempt was made to dress it up and it did have more of a cozy, homey vibe than a dive. The menu was basic but acceptable. I was ready to start chewing on my arm at this point so anything edible was going to suffice. Hubby and I both choose burgers for the simple fact that they came with fries and cole slaw. Everything else fries were an upcharge.Not only were our burgers delicious (and cooked perfectly to order!) but they added grilled onions at no additional cost. The fries were handcut, a tad on the greasy side, but well above average. The cole slaw was served in a tiny cup and not bad for store bought. While hubby added some toppings I asked for some without and both orders came out correct with our modifications. They also had a few hand dipped Hershey's ice cream selections and a designated outdoor ice cream window. The cakes on the counter looked good and they had a few pudding and pie choices as well.Our server was warm and friendly and our orders came up quickly. Since the place was small noise carried, including the lady at the table beside us who talked off the ear of her dining partner about insurance. And the baby that fussed and cried off and on throughout our meal. We could hear every conversation and I'm sure they could hear ours as well. The bathrooms are right off the dining room and very tiny. Sound would carry there too so don't do a number two!It was a very good meal, one I'd return for next time we're down that way.
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Sherry S.
Oct 26, 2024
The food and service were wonderful. There are about 6 booths and 5 tables. It is cozy and all I hope for in a small town diner. We had a roast beef sandwich with gravy and a hamburger. The cole slaw and macaroni salad are to die for. They make their own pickled eggs and since I'd never had one, I ordered one. We had warm bread pudding and ice cream for dessert. We feel lucky to have found this diner and hope to eat here again when in the area.
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land l.
Oct 5, 2024
A fine place for a casual meal. We ordered two sandwiches and a grilled chicken wrap which all came with Utz chips and finely chopped cole slaw. The grilled chicken was flavorful and juicy. Bacon was thick cut and smokey. Local ripe tomatoes added just the right notes of acidity. All followed up with a giant slice of chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. Come for good food, but stay for the incredibly warm and friendly service. It's like going to your friend's house where their mom treats you like their favorite child.
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