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Arena's

3.9 (66 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Iced Salted Caramel Toffee Late
Julian W.

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.

Half BLT sandwich and Cesar salad
Gary S.

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.

Monterey Jack grilled chicken wrap with tots.

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. :)

Create your own sandwich
Jeana O.

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.

Popeye omlette, with fresh spinach. Mmmm!
Dave C.

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...

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Good Happy Hour food specials. Other specials most days starting at 5PM. Good service and prices. The Lewes location is small.

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Best chicken salad sandwich in Lewes, DE!

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Eggcellent - Eggs Benedict.

Eggcellent

4.3(185 reviews)
2.3 mi
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EGGCEPTIONAL! I was in the area wanting breakfast and so glad I stopped in!…read moreThere was both indoor and outdoor seating - I chose inside seating. The waiter was quietly efficient and took my order quickly. My tea was delivered soon afterward, and my meal arrived before I even finished my tea. The omelet was fantastic and very tasty and the bacon perfectly crisp I highly recommend you stop in for a meal

So full disclosure, I'm not really a "breakfast guy." My mornings usually consist of 2-3 cups of…read morecoffee. Only exception is when I'm back home in NYC, I'll have a local BEC (Bacon/Egg/Cheese) on a kaiser roll or an everything bagel + cream cheese since you know...bagels in the DMV are MID. So, it's some surprising that I rate Eggcellent a solid 4, as I rarely visit restaurants for breakfast. Located in Downtown Lewes, DE, I agree with some of the other reviewers who describe this joint as an "elevated diner." The interior dining room is teeny tiny; like shoe box size. Best bet for a table is the enclosed outdoor patio, which is where we sat. There were three of us, and in addition to our entrees, two of us ordered mimosas, while I had black coffee. I tried a sip of the mimosa. It was fine...a bit too sweet as the Orange Juice tasted like concentrate and not fresh...but fine just the same. Entrees arrived within 10 minutes of placing orders. My meat lovers omelette was good. A heaping portion of ham and sausage were folded into the fluffy egg mixture. The home fries could've been more crispy and were a tad underseasoned. The hot sauce and table S&P provided additional flavor. Classic dish of eggs, home fries, and sausage patties was quite satisfying. The sausage was the size of a hockey puck and tasted really good, especially with the slight char from the flattop grill. The bagel with cream cheese and lox was probably the best thing at the table. A toasted bagel was topped with generous amounts of smoke salmon, capers, and slivers of shaved red onion. I tried a piece, and realized I should've ordered this. Service was as expected. Staff would routinely stop by to check on us, and kept water glasses filled, as welll as my essential cup of morning java. We had an enjoyable experience, albeit felt a bit rushed towards the end of the meal. But I understand, since there was a constant wait for tables, and as a business, there is the need to turnover customers to make way for new seatings. For three adults, entrees with beverages, tax and tip was a bit over $75.

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Rise Up Coffee Roasters - Frozen coffee~

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

3.7(331 reviews)
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Beautiful space, there's plenty of seating! Indoor and outdoor seating is provided. Drink menu has…read morea lot to offer. I got a matcha latte and wasn't asked what kind of milk which I thought was odd. They ran out of cold brew as well and the iced americano was mid. When we walked in, there was an off putting smell, not sure if was due to the bathrooms being right there, nonetheless it was off putting. Would love to see them extend their breakfast items longer, albeit it'd be way past actual breakfast time. Was hoping to grab a burrito!

This is when I say to myself to believe in Yelp reviews, instead of nice looking Instagram posts…read more.. With all the recent reviews being negative about the interactions they had with the staffs, and although the business have responded to most of them, seems like nothing has really changed. Action speaks louder than words, and I didn't see any improvements during my visit. We went to Rise Up Coffee because of said nice looking Instagram posts, and wanted to try their coffee offerings that sounded great. Upon entering, the staff at the register was immediately off-putting... no emotions, no welcoming, just cold interaction. I asked about one of their seasonal drinks, and he just responded short and curt, without even looking up at me. The whole ordering process was the same, didn't feel that our business was appreciated in any way. The staffs were more interested in having a loud interaction and funny conversation with each other than paying attention to customers. I also witnessed one of the older female customer trying to say to them "good coffee" as she was leaving, and they didn't bother to look at her nor acknowledge her nice, positive comment. The coffee took a while to be made, even though it was not busy at all there. The seasonal drink I ordered was a bit too sweet, didn't taste any special than any flavored coffee you get from anywhere else. Definitely NOT a coffee shop I want to go back to, NOT the kind of business I want to support. There are other spots where you can get a nice cup of coffee, where you also feel welcomed and your business appreciated. The design of the coffee cups were interesting though. The only thing I enjoyed about the visit, learning about these birds.

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