Huge, fluffy omelets and “wispy-thin” pancakes have made Sugar n’ Spice a bona fide breakfast institution for almost 80 years. One of the city’s most popular places for people of all ages and socio-economic groups to dine and socialize, owner Steven Frankel is the guy behind the genius marketing plan of giving patrons little rubber ducks originally from Ace Toys on Reading — and passing out fried macaroni and cheese bites during long waits. It’s a charming quirk that keeps people coming back.

4381 Reading Road, Avondale, sugar-n-spice-restaurant.com.

 

 

Photos by Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
No. 5 Breakfast: Sugar n’ Spice Restaurant 4381 Reading Road, Paddock Hills Photo: Hailey Bollinger
An extremely large stack of “wispy-thin” pancakes Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Breakfast special ($9) with two eggs, two “wispy-thin” pancakes or one French toast with choice of sausage, bacon or ham Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Interior of the space Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Garden omelet ($9.50) with mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, tomatoes and American cheese Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Colorful tables inside Sugar n’ Spice Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Slaugherhouse Five ($13) sausage link, pork patty, smoked sausage, one piece of bacon, half a slab of goetta, two eggs, home fries and toasted white or wheat bread Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Exterior of the restaurant Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Mexican omelet ($12.50) with chorizo, onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream and homemade Spanish sauce Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Slaugherhouse Five ($13) sausage link, pork patty, smoked sausage, one piece of bacon, half a slab of goetta, two eggs, home fries and toasted white or wheat bread Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Four original “wispy thin” pancakes ($5.50) Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Muffin burger ($7.25) with one-third pound grilled ground beef patty, grilled onions, pickles and American cheese on a toasted English muffin Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Exterior of Sugar n’ Spice Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Register Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Guests can expect to take home a signature rubber duck after their meal. Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow
Hailey Bollinger and Paige Deglow