The Best Brunch in Downtown Wilmington

Enjoying the first meal of the day is now often a luxury reserved for weekends. A long, drawn out brunch with a dear friend or loved one is the perfect way to set the tone for a splendid weekend. Here are a few of our favorite places in the city.

Stitch House Brewery

829 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours:

Saturday 11 AM- 11 PM

Sunday 10 AM- 10 PM

Brunch Menu

The new kid in town, Stitch House Brewery offers more than just awesome beer. Being hailed as one of the best restaurants in the city, their brunch is a hit! After a long evening out we are eyeing their Bloody Mary Bar and Breakfast Enchiladas. The menu is small, but certainly mighty!

HOTEL DU PONT Green Room

42 W 11th Street Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours:

Saturday 7 AM- 11 AM, 11:30-2:00 PM

Sunday  10 AM- 2 PM

Brunch Menu

You don't have to stay the night at the legendary Hotel Du Pont to enjoy their deluxe brunch. All you have to do is show up! The recently renovated Green Room is not only a feast for your belly, but your eyes as well. This is truly an experience that doesn't only need to be reserved for major life events. As they say, "Every day should be a special occasion." 

Brew HA HA! Greenville

3838 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours

6:30 AM- 9 PM

Sunday 6:30 AM- 6 PM

Brunch Menu

If you are looking for ambiance, top notch coffee and farm to table offerings, Brew HA HA Greenville is your "jam," quite literally! The beautiful space even offers an outdoor patio for sunny weather. 

Chelsea Tavern

821 N Market Street Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours:

Saturday 10 AM-2 PM

Sunday 10 AM- 2 PM

Brunch Menu

Tried and true, you may have been at Chelsea Tavern the evening before for the nightlife, however, you should return in the morning, they also offer a plethora of brunch items. The large variety is sure to please everyone in your party as there is something for every palate, even the kiddos!

Starbucks on Market

629 N Market Street Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours:

Saturday 7 AM- 7 PM

Sunday 7 AM- 6 PM

Menu Varies

Craving coffee and live music? This particular Starbucks often has local musicians selected by Gable Music Ventures playing on weekend mornings. Visit their Facebook Page for details. 

Kid Shelleen's charcoal House & Saloon

14th and Scott Streets Wilmington, DE

Weekend Hours

Saturday 10 AM- 2:30 PM

Sunday 10 AM- 2:30 PM

Brunch Menu

Complete with a build-your-own Blood Mary Bar, if you had a little too much fun the night before, this spot has some very hearty dishes inspired by the South to help you out. 

** Hours within article refer to brunch hours. Many of these locations are open for dinner as well! 

Baseball Just Became Sweeter! UDairy Creamery is the Official Ice Cream of the Wilmington Blue Rocks

UDairy Creamery is the official ice cream of the Wilmington Blue Rocks and will be served at Frawley Stadium for the next two seasons (at least).  

All of the ice cream is being produced at the University of Delaware's creamery by the UD AAP students. Students also have the opportunity to work shifts at the stadium.  All the UDairy staff is thrilled for the growth opportunity and another way to reach the community. There will be five of their classic flavors available at the stadium.  The students also came up with three additional flavor ideas.  In May, voting will open to the public and one of those flavors will become the new custom flavor for the Blue Rocks sometime in June.

For more information visit http://www.udel.edu/udaily.

May 4th, Join in the Biggest Cinco de Mayo Event in Delaware Right Here in Wilmington

Friday, May 4th at 4:00 PM head to the 900 block of Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware for the biggest Cinco De Mayo Festival in the State.

This family-friendly event hosted by Ernest & Scott Taproom will feature authentic cuisine from street vendors, a margarita & mojito bar, and live music. Last year over 2,000 people attended and this year it is expected to be bigger than ever! 

Admission to the event will be $10. Tickets will be available at the door. Children under 15 years old are free. 

Parking will be available at The Mid-town Park Garage located at 805 N Orange Street for the special price of $4.00.

Check out the Facebook Event here for more videos and information. 

Restaurants are Opening Left and Right in Wilmington, DE!

With hundreds of new residents living along the Market Street corridor and major employers hiring associates, restaurants are popping up to take advantage of all the opportunities the area has to offer!

Here are several of the brand-new restaurants you should check out!

Stitch House Brewery

829 N Market Street Wilmington, DE

This restaurant has made its long-awaited debut and its fans are blowing up social media. With over 2,000 likes on Facebook alone and they haven't even celebrated their grand opening yet! It is this afternoon, (March 16th) at 3 PM! They'll be open until 8 PM and are celebrating the big event with a happy hour from 4-7 PM. The space consists of a full scale brewery and new American menu to accompany the beers being made just a few feet away.

Bank's Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar (Formerly Harry's Seafood Grill)

101 S Market Street Wilmington, DE

New name, new menu and new chef, David Banks brings a new spin to seafood and the public agrees the change is a good one!  If you are still looking for a place to head to on Easter Sunday, Bank's is bringing on the specials with 1 pound of lobster & steamed mussels or clams for $35 and their famous 3 course Lobster dinner for $42.

Margaux (Coming Soon)

902 N Market Street Wilmington, DE

French is finally making its way to Market Street! Complete with a crêperie, transport yourself to France by visiting Margaux. The interior finishes are currently being revealed and if the food is even half as tasty as the space is gorgeous, everyone is in for a real treat! 

Farmer and The Cow

413 N Market Street Wilmington, DE

For good measure, the photo below absolutely had to be shared as well. There is only one word to describe The Farmer and the Cow and that is scrumptious. Craig raved on Yelp, "Great burgers. Awesome atmosphere. Fantastic bourbon selection.  Spectacular service." What more could you ask for? They even have milkshakes themed after breakfast cereals! 

Have a favorite photo from any of these locations? Be sure to tag @DowntownWilmDE on Instagram and we will share it!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Wilmington, DE!

From parades to a string band performance to out of this world Irish food and beverages, everything you could possibly desire to make St. Patrick's Day unforgettable is right here in Wilmington, DE! 

St. Patrick's Day Parade March 10th, 2018 12:00 PM

Rodney Square, Wilmington DE

The parade will start at noon at the intersection of 4th and King Street in Wilmington, DE.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Hooley will follow the parade. The hooley will take place at the parking lot at 14th & King Street (end of the parade route). A large tent will be at that location. There will be commemorative mugs, which allows 'Unlimited beer mug refills' throughout the afternoon. Proper ID for proof of age is required for beer.

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St. Patty's at The Nomad with Mtn Lion String Band

905 N Orange Street Wilmington, DE

Guinness on tap with Pat Kane’s acoustic group Mtn Lion String Band performing songs from
Bob Dylan to Tom Waits to Grateful Dead and more. F

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Luck of the Irish Healthy Smoothie at CoreTen Fitness

1007 N Orange Street Wilmington, DE

Come enjoy their healthier spin on a mint chocolate chip milkshake with 20G of protein. Available all March long at CoreTen Fitness! You don't need to be a member to enjoy their smoothie bar, however free complimentary trials of this luxurious fitness facility are available at coretenfitness.com.

Shamrock Shuttle Pub Crawl

Various locations Wilmington, DE

The St. Patrick's Day Loop is the perfect way to experience 10 of Wilmington's best bars and pubs with a designated driver! Invite all of your friends to join in the fun! 

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