Delaware Today has released their 2019 Best of Delaware winners and a number of Downtown Wilmington DE businesses have made the list! Both readers and editors have spoken and voted for their favorite local establishments in a variety of categories, ranging from Food & Drink to Retail & Services. The following Downtown Wilmington businesses were awarded their rightful place at number one and we couldn’t agree more!
Reader’s Choice Awards
Breakfast Place - Drip Cafe
Now with a location in Wilmington at 1201 N Market Street!
Candy/Chocolate Shop - Govatos
Coffee Shop - Brew Haha!
Cooking Class - Delaware Technical Community College
Food Truck - Mojo Loco
Also awarded best food truck in Delaware by Food Network!
French Cuisine - The Green Room at Hotel DuPont
Japanese Cuisine & Sushi - Mikimotos
Live Music Venue & Gala Fundraising Festival - The Grand Opera House
Men’s Business Attire - Wright & Simon
Men’s Formal Attire - Collars ‘n Cuffs
Tattoo Artist/Shop - Poppycock Tattoo
Editor’s Picks
Happy Hour - Tonic Bar & Grille
Mouth Watering Instagram Page, Nationally Nominated Restaurant, New Restaurant, & Spot for a Birthday Celebration - Bardea Food & Drink
Small Plates - La Fia
Fundraiser - Light Up The Queen Foundation’s Shine a Light
Local Treasure - Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Scenic Delaware Photography on Instagram - @Andrew_K__Photography
Place to See a Drag Show - The Queen
Also, we couldn’t help but mention our neighbors along the Riverfront who deserve some recognition too!
Reader’s Choice Desserts, Family-Friendly, Lunch Spot, & Best Restaurant in Wilmington - Big Fish Grill
Reader’s Choice American Restaurant, Brewpub, Outdoor Dining, & Water View Dining, and Editor’s Pick Kid’s Menu - Iron Hill Brewery
Editor’s Pick Seafood - Banks’ Seafood Kitchen
Reader’s Choice Thai Cuisine - Ubon Thai Cuisine
Reader’s Choice Pet Groomer & Pet Store - Riverfront Pets