We got the drip coffee and went got something to eat. The chicken sub was dry and should have been better. The flavor was there but the sub was not. Service was good. And the restaurant was in what it seemed to be a retirement community, which was fine. read more

Arena's - Chicken Caijin sub - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Arenas is a little gem. Small casual nice menu, mostly sandwiches and wraps. Local friendly service. Just a great place when you don't feel like cooking but just want to grab a bite without making it a "dining experience ". Our go to place for just that. read more

I was craving a sandwich unique to Arena's. It was prepared perfectly and the server was quick and responsive.

A solid choice for locals and tourists alike. They have a good selection of sandwiches and entree options for both breakfast and lunch/dinner. Seating is available inside and outside (Lewes) with the Georgetown location offering a view of the airfield. Service is usually good and the wait isn't too bad even on busy days. Definitely recommend the fish and chips as it's my favorite place for it. read more

Arena's - Iced Salted Caramel Toffee Late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Excellent place to have lunch. Cozy eatery that has a very casual vibe, with televisions and artwork on the walls. I did not feel rushed; I could tell that this is where locals come to eat. I wanted to have a sandwich for lunch at a cafe type place. Excellent choices for soups, salads and sandwiches. Self serve coffee and with plenty of choices. Water is served without having to ask. That is a plus. I had the Maryland crab soup, with a turkey tomato club on whole wheat sandwich. It was very wholesome and fresh, with ripe tomato. Super attentive wait staff. Prices were fair, and the portions were just right; sometimes restaurants overcharge and supersize the portions to justify the cost. Not here. Satiating and delicious. read more

Just had a cup of crab soup and drink. Soup was average Manhattan style. Expected more flavor and more crab.

We arrived at Arena's restaurant around noon and were greeted immediately. There was plenty of seats available outside so that is where we went. Our waitress, Kat, arrived shortly after we sat down to ask if we needed any drinks. I had a Bloody Mary and it was great! Kat returned shortly and was very knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered our food and it came out to us quickly. The food was wonderful. I had a half BLT and wow, that's a lot of bacon, wonderful! The sandwiches and salads were excellent. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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Most aspects of our meal, but not all, were good. I will start with the GOOD. While others have complained about slow service, we arrived at 8:30am, perhaps a bit before the morning rush, and were quickly seated and our orders taken promptly. My friends each ordered an omelet, they were ample in size and well prepared. I ordered eggs, bacon and home fries. The eggs were fine and the bacon was a generous portion, made better by the fact that they came out extra crispy as I had requested. So now, the NOT SO GOOD: The home fries were almost inedible, the cook had added so much Season-All or similar substance to the home fries that the salt content was excessive. The home fries also appeared to have been overly processed and purchased frozen and pre-cut, they did not appear to have been made from fresh potatoes. The coffee was also just ok, perhaps next time I would pay more for a specialty coffee drink. SUMMARY: the restaurant has pleasant outdoor seating, and reasonable prices. The omelets and the bacon were both quite good. I just wouldn't order the home fries again, or regular drip coffee. read more

We enjoy our takeout foods from this Arenas. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is clean and attractive. The food is great. read more

The food is excellent and reasonably priced for the large portions you get. Everyone is always kind, pie sever Dayne was personable and helpful. The ambiance is nice as you can sit inside, or outside on a nice day. My wife and I like going for breakfast or lunch. Great crushes too! I had a really good grilled chicken wrap, the local hot sauce from The Delaware Sauce company is a nice touch too, with loads of flavor. Keep up the great work Arena's of Lewes! 5 stars all day. :) read more

Arena's - Monterey Jack grilled chicken wrap with tots. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Stopped by on a whim for a weekday lunch. Nice selection of sandwiches and we settled on a Philly cheesesteak and a turkey club sandwich (sandwiches come with chips - the up charge for fries was $4). Portions are large and we ended up each taking half a sandwich home (you can split a meal for an extra $3.99). The cheesesteak was pretty good - lots of meat and nice flavor. Added mayo, lettuce, and tomato. The turkey club is not a traditional club - this one had only two slices of bread (not toasted) with turkey piled high, jack cheese, avocado, and arugula. While I don't mind arugula, I did most of it off because the taste was overpowering for the sandwich. Service was excellent and all the staff worked together. We ended up splitting a slice of chocolate mousse cake which was delicious. The menu has many daily specials and we plan to return to try the burgers and wings. Plenty of TVs to watch sports - cool place for casual American food. read more

Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Lots of coffee options. Huge stack of pancakes. Friendly service. Nice view of pond. We will return. Opens at 6:30am too read more

Arena's started at a 3, then dropped to a 2, then went up to a 4. Allow me to explain. We found this place on Yelp while in need of breakfast food on a Sunday in a land where apparently tons of stuff is closed on Sundays (spoiled New Yorker chiming in!). Arena's is located in a cute community in Lewes where if I ever wanted a house in Delaware is where I would buy one. Anywho. We were quickly seated at a high top table and given menus. The breakfast menu is pretty straight to the point. Omelettes, create your own omelette, create your own breakfast sandwich, griddle specialties, etc. I decided for a drink to get an iced coffee and my boyfriend got the 16 oz. cappuccino. My iced coffee was great but his cappuccino was only filled halfway in a rather large cup. The rest was foam on top of foam. We complained to our waitress (Emma) and she apologized and made a new one on the house. Next we ordered our food. I had the popeye omelette with spinach, tomato, and feta. The boyfriend had a make your own omelette. 10 minutes came and went, no big deal. Another waitress brought over my omelette and a breakfast sandwich. We explained we had two omelettes with one in her hands being correct. She took both away and we twiddled our thumbs and waited some more. Emma came over to profusely apologize and say she accidentally wrote sandwich on my boyfriend's order instead of omelette. Oof. Five minutes later both orders came out correct (finally). My omelette was delicious and I love that you can get either hashbrowns or tots on the side (the latter are delicious!). My boyfriend loved his creation and we were both happy and full but still irked by the fact our orders had been so messed up. Emma came over again to say she was comping everything on the meal that was screwed up. We were never going to ask for anything taken off, we were only going to complain, but Emma went above and beyond to make sure we left happy. Sure enough the bill came and it was only $10.50 since we were only charged for my omelette and iced coffee. We gave her a hefty tip since she really did turn the whole experience around. Give Emma a raise! Also, we would come back here again on a (hopefully) better day. read more

Food is delicious. Service is fast and friendly. The employees really enjoy the job they go to everyday as they are all very pleasant to customers and each other. Great atmosphere and excellent music. I ordered the crab cake sandwich, always fresh and delicious. Comes with chips and a pickle or you can upgrade to French fries if you choose to do so. My mom ordered the crab dip and it was superb!!! comes with bread and fresh tortilla chips. Our first meal in Rehoboth beach on vacation after a long drive before check in is the Arena. Great job guys!!! We will continue to return every year. Love your service and food. read more

Ordered Cheesesteaks and got "No-cheese-steaks"! This is the second time this happened AND we asked for extra cheese and extra onions! Skip this place! read more

Every year for 6 consecutive days over the past 7 years we have stopped for breakfast at Arena's. Parking: limited in the front but endless parking around the back. Seating: ~44 inside and another 20 or so outside seating WiFi: Got it! TV: 3 with news or sports typically on Service: The service over the years has been consistent. Get Donald or Liz and the service is kicked up to another level. Love the seeing the same faces over the years. Food: Bacon is always on point and the eggs are made perfectly (no matter what you ask for). Special requests are accommodated and the turnaround is quick. Coffee (flavored/gourmet) is always delicious. Cleanliness: everything is wiped down and swept up regularly. Price: Fair. You get a great value for the price. Recommendation: ABSOLUTELY!!!! read more

Such a cute little place. Service was quick, even though there was not an empty table. Food tasted great. I had a make your own sandwich with egg, bacon and cheddar with a side of tots while my fiancée had two eggs. Seems to be a local place as well, as almost everyone seemed to know each other. If I lived closer, I would be here more often. Would love to come back on a Friday or Saturday night or even a weekday for happy hour. read more

Arena's - Create your own sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Great little breakfast place. We visited on a Sunday morning and were seated right away! Scrambled eggs and tater tots were yummy. Fun trying their homemade hot sauces. Fresh squeezed orange juice was awesome and iced coffee was great too. Best part was that food came to the table in under 10 minutes and staff was very friendly! Did not award 5 stars because pancakes and bacon were only "okay." But still would go back and eat them again! read more

We discovered Java Beach last time we were in Lewes, purely by accident while seeking an urgent caffeine fix. (We have four kids. 'Nuff said.) We happened upon the place around Sunday brunch time and it was fantastic! Even though the place was hopping, we squeezed our small clan into some chairs and ate incredibly delicious buttermilk pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and coffees. On returning to Lewes this summer, it seems that Java Beach's owners have re-named the place to "Arena's", to link up with Arena's deli and bar in Rehoboth, which apparently are under the same ownership. This threw us for a loop initially but it's basically the same place, with the same menu (and the wait staff in the same Java Beach T-shirts!). Anyway, Arena's is the best diner-cum-bagel joint masquerading as a coffee bar that I've ever visited. Breakfast food is served all day -- and they still have those fantastic buttermilk pancakes, which our kids loved! -- and their sandwich selection is fantastic. I had Arena's Famous Italian Stallion, with balsamic vinegar soaked into a really soft Italian sub, while the missus had a breakfast wrap with egg, spinach, cheese, and tomatoes. The staff are very accommodating. For example, the kids wanted hot chocolates but one of 'em has a milk allergy. No problem! They offered to make that one with water. They were all delicious, and not sickeningly sweet. Arena's is now going to be a regular stop for us in Lewes. In fact, I think we may go there for breakfast tomorrow. The buttermilk pancake gods are calling... read more

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I've alway been a huge fan of Arenas. I frequently go to the location in Milford but today I made a mistake. Today was my first time trying out the Lewes location and it was absolutely awful. The waitress we had was extremely rude to my family and I. I believe her name was Kitt. I am not a fan of Kitt. It took far longer than it should have to prepare 6 sandwiches. We were the only customers in the restaurant the entire time so I really don't know what the hold up was. I currently work as a chef and have been a server in the past. I am so disappointed. In the food quality and service. I ordered the "soup of the day" which was cream of crab. It looks like chicken gravy, it tastes like chicken gravy. It just happened to have a few scraps of crab meat. Wow just wow. So disappointed. 10/10 do not recommend. read more

Arena's - The so called "cream of crab" soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Best breakfast sandwiches in the area.....croissant, egg & cheese is our family favorite whether we are dating to the beach for the day or out on the boat. Great place, great food & friendly folks. read more

Love this place, good coffee, lots of goodies & lots of healthy choices! Here's a tip, stop forcing people to write long reviews! read more

Ordered 2 sandwiches here. Club dude and Burger Both were excellent!!! Definitely a great place for quick bite read more

Food was great. Small town feel, tucked in a nice little neighborhood setting. It was too cold to dine outside but I imagine when the weather is nice it would be enjoyable to eat all this delicious food out in the patio area. Portion size was perfect. Plenty for leftovers later. Highly recommend this place. There is also a little side bakery that we took advantage of on our way out. Everyone was friendly, which made for fun conversation and an overall enjoyable dining experience. read more

Arena's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

Arena's is consistently good. if i am looking for good sandwiches.. i go by the Lewes location. Also enjoy death fries and salads. always fresh. read more

Standard. Well priced for the area. Really crappy service, long food wait times and overall dirty interior bring this one down. The food is excellent and the drink/food specials are really good. Get your act together regarding your servers and cooks. read more

Good food, good service, great price! Inside and outside seating. Lattes, Cappuccinos, and other specialty drinks, including mimosas and bloody mary's. Will return. read more

Arena's isn't worth your time for breakfast. The flavor was lacking. Hot sauce and ketchup was necessary to inject any flavor into the eggs or breakfast sandwiches. To make matters worse, blueberry pancakes came out sans blueberries, and the ham and cheese breakfast sandwich lacked ham. The only saving grace was the waitress who was good enough to take some of the items off our tab. Bottom line: go down Rehoboth Street to Crystal's. read more

Stopped with friends to have lunch and ordered the Philly cheesesteak. Ordered with fried onions. Sandwich was small, beef was tough, no onions at all, and cheese was barely, there if at all read more

Overview: A great breakfast place for Northern Lewes/Five Points. A large menu of traditional breakfast eats plus the classic Arena's sandwiches you know and love. More Fully: An incredibly consistent, somewhat quirky, wholly satisfying breakfast experience. While Arena's won't wow you with anything new or innovative, you will almost never come away disappointed. Great potatoes are a must in my breakfasts, and this place has some of the best. A great selection of omelets makes for a tasty entree that will fit whatever mood you find yourself rolling out of bed in. If, on your vacation, you roll out of bed closer to 1pm than 10am, Arena's has been a Delaware beach sandwich shop legend for years. Try the Hungry Kayaker, or one of any delicious midday options. Overall: Breakfast is breakfast, but Arena's does it well, and fairly quickly. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place has completely fell off. The service was poor. Food was below average. Had the fish sandwich, but i did not know rockfish came in three perfect sticks. Go to Green Turtle across the parking lot. read more

Breakfast was OK and the coffee was good. However, I ordered my two eggs over medium and I got one fried and one over easy. Also there was no one else dining in the restaurant when we ordered but it took a long time to get our food, of which some items were Luke warm. read more

Now open for dinner! Wednesday night is 1/2 price sandwiches! Patio seating available if traveling with your pooch. Chicken salad platter is huge! Family friendly wifi clean. Wide variety on menu read more

Arena's - Triple salad special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lewes, Delaware

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I'm not sure what's happening here. This used to be a great restaurant with great breakfast. All of us were severely disappointed this visit. We're not sure if they're using powdered eggs or a combination of regular and powdered eggs but the omelet was tasteless. I ordered the Popeye and it had three pieces of spinach and an eighth of a tomato in it. The feta cheese was not bad. My DD ordered chocolate chip pancakes. I guess she didn't see that they were 'rubberized' in the description. She bounced them across the floor. Tater tots were cold, coffee here is ok. All in all, it was a filling breakfast, however none of us were inspired and visiting this restaurant as regulars is probably a thing of the past. read more

Service was great food was excellent and the atmosphere very nice. Will recommend to our host.

Mediocre at best. Monterey chicken was sad. Bun was cold, the chicken to bun ratio was absurd. So much bun to so little unseasoned chicken. The death fries were okay, and the star of the lunch. Broccoli cheddar soup was okay. Seemed like it was out of a can. Boyfriend enjoyed his burger. Overall, would not visit again. 3 stars was generous in my opinion. read more

Good food. Nice people serving the food. Nothing to write home about. But if you are hungry, they have good food.

We loce arenas for any meal. Happy hour specials are great. I recommend the death fries and wings

Arena's in the Village at 5 Points has become a go-to stop in the mornings while we are at the beach. Much like every other place near the DE Shore Points, this place moves at its own speed. However, that does not take away from how great the breakfasts and coffee are. It's a solid place to stop in the morning and get a caffeine fix, and they offer a great refill discount if you bring your own travel mug. Usually, if we're getting coffee and sandwiches to go, the stop can be about 15 minutes. If the place is a little empty, we like to stick around and enjoy a nice sit down breakfast. I mean, tots Dude. The most delicious, fried, crispy tots since your grade school lunchroom. The breakfast sandwiches are greasy and delicious. I usually go scrapple egg and cheese on a bagel. But the wraps and other selections are great as well. Don't sit in the dining room or outside if there are more than 5 or 6 tables set, unless you have the patiences and time to hang out for a bit. There are usually only 2 servers, and things can back up quickly. We usually get to go, as we're on our way to the beach. Best time to stop in for quick service is pre 8:30 am. Great outside seating area. read more

Went to Arena's with my girlfriend while we're staying down in Lewes. She got a crab melt and I got the Dennis 3000 and both were amazing. We will be back soon! read more