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    Blue Willow Cafe

    4.6 (26 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    French toast with a side of bacon
    Ashley S.

    This is a lovely, bright cafe with great breakfast and lunch options. The pricing is super reasonable, and the service is great. This cafe benefits adults with disabilities and provides jobs for adults with different abilities and neurodivergence. We love their mission, and we loved the food! Too bad we didn't have time for dessert before going to the movies.

    Melissa P.

    We were in town for a convention and always look to YELP to try new places. We found this gem and we are so glad we did! They will gladly tell you their story but I will say, the staff, the service, the food, the restaurant itself was amazing. Everyone was so nice. If we ever come back to town we will absolutely come back.

    Rob H.

    Stopped in for breakfast this morning and I think I found my new favorite breakfast spot in town. Located on 17th near the hospital Blue Willow works with amazing people with special needs and offers breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. We had the breakfast burrito, French toast and hash brown casserole. Both dishes were really good filling but not too heavy. The service was amazing we got to have a good conversation with lady working the counter about restaurant. She was super kind and helpful. Let's fill the seats in this place!

    Marc D.

    Saw this cafe on a walk decided to stop in for a bite. Lots of tables and nice outside seating available. Nice cafe/diner menu. Easy to order at the counter and food is brought out to you. The has brown casserole was really good. Had great flavor and a nice cook on the hash browns. Eggs were done perfectly as asked and the sausage had nice herbs to it. Great food with even better service. This would be a regular spot for me. Give them a try

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    Tracy S.

    Just noticed this cafe and decided to give them a try. Breakfast sandwich was good and staff was very friendly. It was a quick in and out order. Specials looked very good and they had some to go options in their refrigerator. if I didn't already have lunch plans I would have definitely picked up some of the broccoli salad in there. It looked delicious! I will come back to try more option

    Charlene C.

    This place is close to the hospital, for those visiting the hospital looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. My partner picked up the Portobella Mushroom Sandwich (vegan; $7.50) and a coconut macroon brownie dessert to-go. I liked the ciabatta bread the sandwich used, it was thick and tasted fresh. The sandwich overall was good, but it had a ton of sauce, maybe a bit too much, which made it messy to eat. I couldn't finish the sandwich since it was filling. I liked the coconut macaroon brownie more than I thought I would since I am not a huge fan of coconut flakes. The chocolate chips and rich chocolate flavor made it delicious to eat. The menu doesn't have a wide variety but has some standard cafeteria items.

    This cafe has an amazing mission behind what they serve. They provide people with disabilities the opportunity to be fixtures in their communities and serve their peers. They are kind, caring, and personable. The cafe has a light and airy feeling, like you've just stepped in off of the beach for a quick bite. Please use their outdoor seating it does not get enough!!!

    Macaroni salad- Amazing!

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    Good food and amazing service from a Cafe that trains disabled staff. Reasonable prices and for a great cause.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot - indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love that their mission is to help the handicapped

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    This place was great! Was looking for plant based/Vegan. Not a lot of choices but we found some that would work for us. Excellent service!

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    Just had some of the French Onion Soup today! It was phenomenal give a try you will be amazed.

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    Wonderful place for lunch or breakfast on 17th street. Good find, can't wait to come back

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    4 years ago

    Delicious! Blue Willow is one of my lunch favorites. Always fresh and friendly. A must try!

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    4.2
    (116 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    My daughter and I came here on a Thursday because we were in the mood for burgers after a morning…read moreand afternoon of thrifting. It was our first time here, and I had the bacon cheeseburger and she had the smash burger. If the burger I had isn't considered one of the best burgers in Wilmington, then there's something wrong with my taste buds! The bun wasn't a typical hamburger bun; it had a roasted buttery taste and glaze to it. And the patty was THICK and cooked to a perfect medium-well like I requested, and coated with melted cheese! The crispiness of the edge of the meat combined with the warm, smooth cheese, along with the red onions, bacon, and sauce made for an incredible tasting burger! Next time, I think I'll ask for just a tad bit more sauce though. The seasoned fries were hot and excellent. I should also comment about the water we drank--it was poured into our glasses from an already-chilled bottle, so no ice was needed! The establishment was clean and lit with natural lighting from the extensive windows that make up the entire front of the restaurant. Tony, our host and server, was extremely welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I asked him to let the kitchen staff know how much we loved our burgers, and he even boxed and bagged up our leftovers (I WANTED to eat the entire burger then and there, but I would have stretched my belly way too much!). You have every reason to eat here, so go. Right. Now. :)

    $1 oysters on thursdays after 4 (they also have half off wine bottles under 75. There is a 44…read moredollar white blend you can get for 22. 5 glasses for $22!) Got oysters, wings, wine, cocktails. Sat at the bar w/ our great server Shelby

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    South Front Tavern

    South Front Tavern

    4.7
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    We made another visit here, this time for dinner, and with different friends who have not visited…read moreSouth Front Tavern before. It was great weather this night, so we opted for an outside table that was in total shade. Very comfortable. Our server came by for drink orders. We had no appetizers this visit and went right into entrees. We tried the Port City Burger, the Gnocchi with chicken, cilantro lime shrimp quesadillas and the salmon tacos. Everything was delicious. The only complaint I would have is that the Salmon Tacos was a bit small. The dish is two small tacos with a side of tortilla chips. There is no salsa, no pico de gallo, no slaw. I was actually sorry that I didn't get an appetizer. I was still a little hungry after I finished. We didn't want any of the dessert offered this time. Again, everything was great. Service, food, atmosphere, outside patio. Just my dish was a little less in size. I will keep that in mind next time we visit. I'm not sure something like this would be changed on the menu, but I still wanted to voice my opinion. Still a great place with a great menu and service. If the weather is good, opt for the patio. It is really nice sitting out there.

    2 stars only because food was so good…read more Service was probably some of the worst I've ever had. A table arrived after we got our appetizers and got their food, a box, paid, and left before we even ordered our entrees. Each drink took minimum of 15 minutes and were incorrect. The server had to come back and double check multiple orders. We were not checked on once unless we flagged her down. The list goes on. Will not return unless we order take out.

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    Copper Penny

    Copper Penny

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    I love their fish and chips and the tartar sauce. The service is great. It is quite dark in there,…read morebut I always know what I want so I don't even need to look at the menu.

    This was our first time here and it didn't disappoint! Word to the wise- be ready to wait 1.5 hours…read morefor a table. We came yesterday and didn't want to wait but then came back today and got our group on the list and waited. Note that the parking close by is expensive and they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there within 5 minutes of texting that your table is ready. So yep- plan to wait and sit around. Inside it's pub style, bar available and good music, but not much seating which explains the wait ;) We ordered the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich and the Reuben. Our waitress recommended not getting the onion rings app and to do it as sides to save money, and man, we had SO MANY leftovers. The pork sandwich is super good but so filling. I could only eat half with all the onion rings! The Reuben was absolutely delicious and I would 1000% get that again. The best thing on the menu in our opinion: the Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with chipotle mayo- OMG. We will DREAM about these!!! I haven't seen these talked about much- TRY THEM, they were literally mouth watering and I would have eaten them as an entree and not an app! Overall we would come back again, just be prepared to wait forever for a table and you won't be disappointed!

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    Onion rings with spicy ketchup.
    Onion rings with spicy ketchup.
    Bbq wings delivered plain with bbq for those who like it that way

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    Bbq wings delivered plain with bbq for those who like it that way

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