Whether you’re a local looking for your next favorite weekend brunch hotspot or a visitor eager to experience Wilmington’s culinary charm, the city’s brunch scene has something for everyone. From cozy cafes serving up sandwiches and pastries to trendy taverns with boozy brunch menus, Wilmington is the perfect place to indulge in a morning meal in Delaware.
Cozy Cafes
When it comes to a great brunch, it’s always nice to pair it with a standout cup of coffee. Head to a dependable cafe for casual vibes, counter service, and a delightful latte to pair with your brunch fare.
Coterie Cafe + Kitchen
This new cafe on 7th Street is quickly becoming a neighborhood staple. With coffee, tea, pastries, bagels, breakfast, and lunch, there’s plenty to enjoy on the menu. On Saturdays and Sundays, Coterie Cafe + Kitchen features a brunch menu with selections like eggs Benedict, chorizo hash, and more. Coterie Cafe is always featuring unique specials including soups, sandwiches, and hearty lunch plates, so be sure to check back often to see what’s new.
1139 West 7th Street, Wilmington
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The BlueBird
Chef Dan Butler (Toscana, Brandywine Prime) brought this breakfast concept to downtown Wilmington last May. The breakfast menu features both sweet and savory staples, freshly squeezed juices, house-baked pastries, and more. The BlueBird also offers a lunch menu with elevated sandwiches, wraps, and paninis.
500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
Scout Cafe
With charming ambiance, a serene backyard garden with ample seating, and a diverse menu, Scout Cafe is a must-visit for brunch in Wilmington. The Scout sandwich is a great way to start the day, thanks to pairing of maple-wood-smoked bacon, eggs, Havarti cheese, sprouts, and a house-made smoked pepper and coffee hot sauce. Along with sandwiches, the menu includes toasts, pastries from the local Helle’s Belles Bake Shop, and salads. For vegetarian diners, there’s a wide variety of choices from the avo mash toast (smashed avocado, cracked black pepper, Himalayan salt, sprouts, and hot sauce), to the “Hummulicious” sandwich, made with hummus, sprouts, veggies, everything bagel seasoning, smashed falafel, and lemon-tahini drizzle. The cafe specializes in espresso beverages like lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados, along with teas, French press coffee, and matcha.
2316 Baynard Boulevard, Wilmington
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Faire Cafe
Along with a stunning atmosphere, Faire Cafe offers a wide variety of food and beverages to start your day. The food menu includes toasts and sandwiches, snacks like garlic hummus and shoestring fries, and a variety of rotating seasonal specials. Along with coffee, tea, and espresso beverages, Faire Cafe offers a full cocktail menu and craft beer on tap. Whether you need an early-morning wakeup or a mid-afternoon wind-down, Faire Cafe has something sure to satisfy.
216 West 9th Street, Wilmington
Kaffé KARMA
On Buckley Mill Road, kaffé KARMA serves up health-conscious breakfast and brunch fare along with coffee, tea, and more. Stop in for coffee, toasts, and wellness bowls. Along with light fare, kaffé KARMA offers two breakfast plates complete with fried eggs, veggies, and other accompaniments. With ample seating and a bright and modern atmosphere, it’s a great stop for casual brunch around Wilmington.
342 Buckley Mill Road, Greenville
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Brunch Hotspots in Wilmington
These Wilmington eateries are known for one thing: a great brunch! An establishment centered around brunch means great coffee and cocktails, a wide selection of savory and sweet breakfast options, and plenty of seating with natural sunny lighting to embrace a.m. dining.
Park Cafe
For a top-notch full-service brunch all week long, head to Park Cafe. The brunch menu includes both sweet and savory options for your morning meal. From Oatmeal Brûlée—steel-cut oats topped with brûléed bananas—to a Creole skillet made with andouille sausage, eggs, veggies, and cheese, the weekend brunch menu has something for every palate. The regular menu highlights the flavors of each season, with a variety of breakfast- and lunch-centric fare from fresh salads and soups to sandwiches and seasonal cocktails.
2510 West 5th Street, Wilmington
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First Watch
The brunch chain is a go-to for diners across the country. Wilmington’s location is open every 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day of the week. Enjoy fresh fruit and veggie juices, omelets, power bowls, salads, and more health-conscious options along with indulgent sweet breakfast options like lemon ricotta pancakes, French toast, and Belgian waffles.
300 Buckley Mill Road, Wilmington
Weekend Wonders
Wilmington hotspots for an upscale dinner throughout the week often transform into a brunch paradise on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Here are a few local favorites.
Kid Shelleen’sÂ
A local favorite for weekend brunch in Wilmington, Kid Shelleen’s runs its brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The menu includes brunch staples like avocado toast, eggs Benedict, and Belgian waffles. Along with brunch fare, Kid Shelleen’s offers brunch cocktails on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons.
1801 West 14th Street, Wilmington
Columbus Inn
On Sundays, enjoy an extensive brunch buffet at Columbus Inn. Enjoy options like waffles, French toast, eggs, breakfast meats, and bagels. Along with breakfast favorites, the buffet includes lunch features like seasonal salads and soups, roasted veggies, and raw bar options. The bar serves up brunch cocktails like mules, mimosas, a maple bourbon old fashioned, and more.
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington
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The Marshallton Steakhouse
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., enjoy a sprawling brunch buffet at The Marshallton Steakhouse. The buffet spread includes an omelet station, blueberry pancakes, seafood specialties, baked French toast casserole, cheese and charcuterie, fresh fruits, and more. Finish your brunching experience at the “wall of desserts” to indulge in something sweet.
3517 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington
Trolley Square Oyster House
On Sundays, Trolley Square Oyster House offers a brunch menu with options like the Sunrise Burger topped with hashbrowns, bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg on an English muffin. For brunch with a seafood spin, try the seafood omelet stuffed with shrimp, lump crab, baby spinach, Old Bay, and cheddar cheese. The brunch menu also features seafood options like a crab grilled cheese, crab cakes, a Maine lobster roll, and New England fish and chips.
1707 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
Catherine Rooney’s
On Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy an Irish-inspired brunch in Wilmington at Catherine Rooney’s. Menu highlights include impressive sandwiches like a Reuben on grilled rye, a Celtic burger with Irish cheddar and seared Irish rashers, and more. On the breakfast side, enjoy Irish eggs Benedict with Irish rashers over a Guinness muffin, along with a variety of breakfast classics like steak and eggs and omelets.
1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
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Le Cavalier
Le Cavalier is located in the stunning Hotel duPont. The brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays and includes salads, sandwiches, and breakfast staples. The eatery also serves a full breakfast menu Monday to Saturday from 7-10 a.m.
42 West 11th Street, Wilmington
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