Retail

Every Small Purchase Makes a Big Difference

Downtown Visions is excited to announce the return of our FREE SHIPPING program to support our small businesses! When you shop online with one of your favorite Downtown retailers this holiday season you will receive free shipping courtesy of Downtown Visions. It’s as simple as that! Shop between 10/1/21 and 12/31/21 and Downtown Visions will cover the cost of the shipping for both you and the retailer. 

Participating Downtown Retailers:
Al’s Sporting Goods
Circa7
LaFate Gallery
Morgan’s of Delaware
Poppycock Tattoo
Spaceboy Clothing
Town & Shore Handcrafted

 Shop Small today and everyday!

Best of Delaware 2021: Downtown Wilmington Winners!

724BB1E7-E792-4459-A040-9892457B124D.jpeg

This was a tough year for our small businesses and we missed out on a lot but we want to celebrate those who overcame, persevered and are back and better than ever! Our Downtown winners thought outside of the box with innovative ideas and hardwork and now its time to applaud them.

Delaware Today announced this year’s Best of Delaware 2021 winners thanks to readers and editors throughout the state that nominated and voted for their favorite Delaware Businesses, and over xx establishments in our very own Downtown Wilmington community! We can’t wait to celebrate this year at the Best of Delaware party on September 30th at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.

Please join us in congratulating these well-deserving businesses by supporting their hard work by visiting their in-store location, ordering take out, or purchasing a gift card!

Best Places for Shopping & Services:
Tattoo Parlor, Editors: Poppycock Tattoo

Best Food & Drink:
After-Work Drinks, Editors: Makers Alley
Artsy Latte, Editors: Milk and Honey @ Loma
Brunch Variety, Editors: Le Cavalier
European Bistro, Editors: La Fia Bistro
Fresh Mex to Go, Editors: El Diablo
Grain Bowl, Editors: Green Box Kitchen
Innovative Plates, Editors: Bardea Food + Drink
Mocktail, Editors: Torbert Street Social
New Menu, Editors: Tonic Steak & Seafood
Workday Lunch Spot, Editors: DE.CO Food Hall
Coffee Shop, Editors: Brew HaHa!
New Restaurant, Editors: Dorcea
Sushi, Editors: Mikimotos
Weeknight Specials, Editors: Chelsea Tavern 
Japanese, Readers: Mikimotos
Best Coffee, Readers: Brew HaHa!
New Restaurant, Readers: Dorcea
Sushi, Readers: Mikimotos
Wilmington/Center City Restaurant, Readers: Chelsea Tavern 

Best Fun & Leisure Activities: 

Hotel, Editors: Hotel Du Pont
Spa Experience, Editors: Currie Hair, Skin & Nails (at Hotel DuPont)
Stage Performances, Editors: The Grand Opera House and The Playhouse on Rodney Square

 People Who Make the First State Unique:
Local Designer, Editors: Liv McClintock

Open for Business in Downtown Wilmington DE

706682128287424649-dsc-4067.full.jpg

Downtown Wilmington DE is home to hundreds of small businesses ready to serve you! Use this directory to search what businesses are currently open for business.

Restaurants & Bars
Shops & Retail
Attractions & Fitness Centers
Salons, Barber & Tattoo Shops
Professional Services
Art Galleries & Event Spaces

As Delaware continues to safely ease restrictions and establishments return to more normal operations, please be sure to follow all City, State, and CDC guidelines, and check with businesses for additional safety precautions during your visit.

For help traveling to Downtown Wilmington DE during the ongoing I-95 construction, please visit www.restorethecorridor.com for up-to-date traffic information, an interactive map, and alternate routes. For information on parking in Downtown Wilmington DE, please click here.


We rely on our small business community to create thriving neighborhoods for our residents and visitors every day. During this time of uncertainty, we need to do all we can to support these businesses, and their staff, by: dining in, ordering takeout, purchasing gift cards, following them on social media, spreading the word about their offers, or posting a positive review.

Please consider helping our small business owners and #ShopSmall during this crisis and always!

If you are looking for additional ways to support these businesses and help them bounce back from COVID-19, please consider donating to the Wilmington Strong Fund, which offers grants to small businesses within the City of Wilmington to ensure they remain open for business for years to come.

Valentine's Day Gifts & Date Ideas in Downtown Wilmington

date-stock.jpg

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to cherish our loved ones. This Valentine’s Day celebrate the special someone(s) in your life, friends and family included, with help from your favorite Downtown Wilmington small businesses. Whether your planning to stay in or head out on the town, Downtown Wilmington has got you covered!

Don’t forget to take advantage of free valet parking and the Dine Downtown Deal when planning date night!

Gifts They’ll Love

Al’s Sporting Goods has the gear needed to share the warmth this Valentine’s Day. From UGG to Columbia, you’ll find brand-name gifts for a cozy winter! Get rewarded with FREE shipping when you shop online.

A.R. Morris Jewelers has gifts that make a statement! Jewelry is never a bad idea and it’s the perfect way to mark a Valentine’s Day spent with a loved one: it’s personal, it’s memorable and it can be truly romantic. Shop online & you’ll even receive FREE shipping across the country.

Brew HaHa! just released a limited edition Romance Blend Coffee for all the Hopeless Coffee Romantics out there. Try their new limited release coffee. This three-component blend creates a chocolate-pineapple-brown-sugar sweetness with the perfect subtle floral finish. Order a bag for yourself or for the coffee lover in your life while you can!

LaFate Gallery has a number of love-themed paintings and gifts for the art-lover in your life from the award-winning folk artist Eunice LaFate. Shop online and ship your gift for FREE to anywhere in the US!

Morgan’s of Delaware is the perfect place to treat the fashionista in your life. Take advantage of their Winter Sale and save up to 50% storewide. Morgan’s creates chic everyday casual outfits that fit in fabrics that flatter. Click here to shop online or visit the store today. Online purchases also qualify for FREE shipping to anywhere in the US!

Spaceboy Clothing’s vintage collection is great for truly unique gifts. Utilize their custom screen printing services for an even more one-of-a-kind piece!

Spark’d Creative Pastry in DECO food hall is having a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale complete with festive sweet treats available for pre-order/pick-up with 48 hours notice. Click here to view the menu & order online!


Perfect for Date Night

Bardea will be opening its doors on a Sunday evening for the first time ever in honor of Valentine’s Day so don’t wait to make your reservations! Bardea.home will also be offering a 6-course surf & turf meal for two for those that want to spend the holiday in the comfort of their own home. Simple warming instructions are provided with every meal. Wine & cocktail pairings are also available! Orders must be placed by Thursday, February 12th, at 5 pm.

Cavanaugh’s offers filling takeout to fit any budget! Every Tuesday and Thursday night, you can take advantage of their $10 takeout dinner entrees and pick them up between 4-7 pm. Simply place your order online and stop by on your way home from work for a delicious and easy dinner. No cooking or cleaning involved!

Chelsea Tavern is offering its Sweetheart Package for two Friday, February 11th, through Sunday, the 14th. Enjoy a 3-course pre-fixe menu and a glass of sparkling wine for $75/couple. All lovers are welcome, so make your reservation today!

Currie Hair, Skin, & Nails’ new location opened at the Hotel Dupont just in time to pamper your loved one for Valentine’s Day! With a full spa, hair, nail, and makeup services, it’s the perfect place to relax and renew. During the month of February, the salon is even featuring a chocolate-covered berry facial meant to maximize hydration and reduce inflammation.

HOTEL DU PONT is the perfect place for a staycation! Enjoy chef-curated and French-inspired in-suite dining packages from Le Cavalier in a private hotel room for an overnight stay or just for dinner. Groups of 2-10 can book the offering for a three-hour dinner block or dinner and an overnight stay. Maison x Le Cav offers an equally decadent take-home option for those who might prefer an intimate night in this V-Day. 

La Fia has the perfect atmosphere for an intimate date night! Offering a 4-course Valentine’s Day Pre-Fixe menu, including lobster bisque and New York strip steak, these reservations are sure to be filled quickly,

Terra Café now offers Greek Dinner to-go meals on Friday nights in February perfect for staying in! The meals change weekly, so there is sure to be something to satisfy your cravings. To reserve an order, simply call the restaurant by Wednesday at 2:00 pm to ensure availability.


The Sold Firm is opening a brand new exhibit in February perfect for a thoughtful date night. STORM by Sakana Walls opens in Black History Month with a powerful story that digs into the dark areas of a less desirable world. Sakana has used his artistic gift and limited resources to pull himself out of that dark place and create freedom from behind bars. Each art piece expresses hope, redemption, and peace. Sakana Walls, a Philadelphia painter, will be presenting his first art exhibit at The Sold Firm Art Gallery while incarcerated in a local prison. This is the first time a Delaware art gallery is presenting a solo exhibit by an incarcerated artist. 

Back By Popular Demand: Dine Downtown Deal & Free Shipping Promotion!

Dine Downtown Deal 2.0 Wilmington DE

We all know that 2020 was incredibly challenging for our small businesses, and this year is proving to be no different. In order to help them weather this ongoing storm, the Dine Downtown Deal and the Free Shipping Promotion have both been renewed!

Our small businesses, and their employees, are relying on your patronage to remain open during this increasingly difficult time. They have continued to adapt to the everchanging guidelines in order to keep serving their community. Most businesses are now offering online ordering, free delivery, and curbside pickup.

We urge you to #ShopSmall and #SupportLocal in Downtown Wilmington DE.

Dine Downtown Deal

Support Downtown Wilmington DE eateries and you’ll get rewarded! Dine-in or take out 5x between 1/1/21 and 3/31/21, text your receipts to 302-502-6003, and you’ll receive a gift card in the amount of 20% of the total meals purchased (before tip) to the business of your choice in the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)! You may still participate in DDD 2.0 even if you received a gift card from phase 1 one the program. For more details, click the link below.

Learn more

EXTENDED_freeship_v3+%281%29.jpg

Free Shipping Promotion

Shop small with the click of a button! Please support Downtown Wilmington DE retailers during this time of crisis. Some of your favorite businesses are even offering FREE shipping for all online purchases. Simply shop online at the following local businesses between 1/1/21 and 3/31/21, and they’ll ship your purchases anywhere within the United States for free:

Every small purchase makes a big difference - now more than ever!

Download Flyer