Can't believe it took us so long to discover this gem of a café!! Everytime we've been in, we've been greeted warmly by the staff, seated amazingly quickly, served with remarkable efficiency AND friendliness (special thanks to Emily and Courtney!). Great upbeat vibe in the space also and the owner is engaged, checking in with customers! And the food is fabulous .. fresh ingredients, great flavor, and amazing selection (and the owner makes the delish tzatziki sauce himself) Can't wait to come back with a friend who has celiac since they serve GF bread and English muffins! Will return soon to try something new! read more

Best breakfast and lunch since we have moved to the Albany area. Service is friendly, efficient and polite. Food is excellent and plentiful. Greenest, fresh salad we have had ever eating out. Resturant is immaculate, well organized and efficiently run. read more

Had breakfast at this popular cafe with modern decor in Delmar. Service was friendly and efficient. They have great coffee and a full breakfast menu. I had French toast with bacon, strawberries and pure maple syrup all of which had an up charge and came to $28 before tip so a little on the pricey side for a basic breakfast. Food was tasty and coffee refills were plentiful! read more

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Arrived at noon on a Saturday and got seated right away. It's clean, modern and open. Our waitress, Isabella, was perfect. Give her a raise! She made us feel like we were her only table despite a busy day. My kids had pancakes and bacon, I had a Reuben with steak fries and I took a whole wheat Mediterranean wrap with gyro meat and sweet potato fries to go. Our food was delicious and we'll definitely return. read more

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Every time we come here we get a free cookie! The waiters are also very kind there, I would definitely recommend the pancakes, they are very delicious! read more

I've had a problem with the food most every time I go there the owner is of no great help he is loud and keeps repeating I just want my customers to be happy. I really don't want everyone else to know what my problem was and he doesn't really listen to me he can only repeat what can I do for you read more

I brought out of town gueststo the Delaware Café for breakfast. It was a wonderful experience.. the food was excellent the ambience, pleasant andthe staff, friendly and efficient. . the establishment was spotless.. I highly recommend this for a casual dining experience. Dr A read more

Wow! Honestly, the best Eggs Florentine I have ever had. Eggs were perfectly cooked (I love that gush) but more amazing was the spinach and feta blend beneath that perfect egg. And when I asked about the home fries, the waitress offered that she could make them extra crispy (psychic!). Our waitress was fabulous! Breakfast is always better a rockstar! Bottomless coffee and attention without hovering. We were seated near the back where it would be quieter (to help us hear) but ended up right under a speaker. She promptly turned the music down on request. Bright and clean, the vibe is fresh with a wee bit of moxie (check out the swell wallpaper in the entrance.) I will definitely be back. read more

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Our take out was so good yesterday that we went back today and stayed for lunch! My work pal and I wanted to try all of the cool little restaurants in the corner and we picked this yesterday. We brought the food back to our office. I got the chicken Souvlaki with the side of sweet potato fries. So good and the perfect lunch size! Very fresh. I think next time I'll ask for more Taziki sauce but only because I like it so much. Today I got a turkey club with a side of Mac salad. Again perfect lunch size it was big but it wasn't overwhelming I almost ate the whole thing. The macaroni salad was really good. It had little bits of carrots and celery in it and was cold. Mmm The service was great. Very friendly staff. The place is immaculate. Bright and shiny although it is painted dark. They're open from 7 to 3 so make sure you get there! I can't wait to try their breakfast. read more

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A table for 8 that all wanted separate checks? No problem! Special orders? No problem! Breakfast food was delicious. Coffee and tea were replenished frequently. Service was excellent. Very fairly priced. Extremely clean and pleasant. read more

Fantastic menu (especially for breakfast) with terrific service -- the coffee is always full and water is topped off regularly. This restaurant is not only the cleanest I've been to in the capital region, but the cleanest I've ever been to period. The owner is meticulous, personally ensuring every surface is spotless, all the displays are perfect, and every window is streak free. read more

The Delaware Cafe is a gem! Exceptional food and service with personal care and attention given to each customer! Such kind staff always willing to help! I have a gluten allergy and they have always been willing to work with me! The last time I was there, the owner came out and asked me questions to help him understand what I needed and actually asked me what my worst fear was. I was able to talk to him about my cross-contamination fears and he listened and cared! I have had a wonderful meal each time I've visited the cafe, with no problems whatsoever later. They take good care of me. I really love the homemade corn beef hash! My son has no allergies and he loves all of their Benedict's. They are truly treat! Wide array of menu options sure to please your whole party! I highly recommend the Delaware Cafe! read more

I've been there 3 times this week! Outstanding cleanliness, food, service and smiles. The menu items are both diverse AND fresh. The Split Pea Soup and Tuna Melt have been my favorites so far. On deck though are the Virginia ham and The Chicken Cheesesteak. I can't wait! Mom loved the fresh Spanakopita and the Eggs Benedict. read more

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The good: Food is consistent and is what you would expect from a plaza cafe. Service is prompt, efficient and courteous. Busters work vey hard and are to be admired for their efficiency. Facility is clean and pleasant. The bad: Pricing. I ordered quiche of the day which came with a side salad. I was charged for the dressing to go on my salad... not for extra dressing, just that which would ordinarily accompany a salad. In general the prices are at the higher end for this style of cafe, but I guess the owner must feel that in Delmar he can get away with it. But charging for salad dressing????? Just on principle, I won't be going back. read more

Delaware Cafe - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delmar, New York

The Delaware Cafe opened recently in the Delaware Plaza, tucked in the back right corner between Sudy Thai and Los Panchos in the former Delmar Bistro space. The space was redone nicely with a casual modern atmosphere with long padded seating along much of the walls with tables & chairs and table seating in the front window. They serve breakfast all day and lunch. The breakfast menu offers egg dishes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, waffles, homemade corned beef hash, and breakfast sides. The lunch menu offers sandwich plates, burger plates, griddle melts, gyros, chicken souvlaki, spanokopeta, salads, soups, sides, and Pepsi fountain drinks. The pricing here seems fair. I stopped by Delaware Cafe for lunch very recently. There was only one server taking care of the dining room and seating customers. It took about 4 minutes to be seated since the lunch rush was winding down. After I was seated, I was given a two sided menu and I requested an ice water as I was deciding. For a starter, the Lobster Bisque Bowl ($5 plus tax) was served piping hot, which had plenty of minced seastick in the orange bisque, oyster crackers on the side. For lunch, the Chicken Parm Sandwich ($15 plus tax) served with choice of side (small side of macaroni salad) had cut crispy chicken smothered in a thick tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on a buttered grilled brioche bun, very hot to the touch. I used a fork & knife tobeatvthis big tasty sandwich. The homemade macaroni salad had firm elbow macaroni with mayo, carrots, celery, a good cold side. After I finished my food, the server brought over the check, which was $21.60 with tax and before tip. The server brought over a portable SpotOn payment reader (card payments) to finalize the bill. Overall, a good sitdown lunch and adequate service. I will have to stop in again to have breakfast and also try the eggplant fries with tzatziki sauce. read more

New diner breakfast alert! Delaware Cafe is cramped in a corner biz, inside a grocery shopping mall. The cleanliness is top! Food was fresh and really well made by the kitchen. Pancakes are fat. Sausages and sides are large. Coffee was a bit lackluster. Come early as tables go fast and families like to sit with their own. Really good food in a clean new spot. Limited tables. No counter seats. Review: 5 read more

Lovely interior. Doesn't look like much from outside but don't let that deter you. I have only had brunch and it was delicious. Will be returning. read more

My husband and I had the most delicious meal today at Delaware Cafe. We love the clean, new atmosphere and excellent service here. Today was not our first visit (we've had breakfast and sandwiches on other occasions) but it was our first Greek experience at Delaware Cafe. We were greeted and seated by the owner and after talking to him about his Greek roots (my heritage as well) we decided to try his Greek recipes. The chicken souvlakia and spanakopita platters did not disappoint. The Greek salad was topped with a big hunk of feta, drizzled with oil and fresh oregano...just perfect. Our sweet treats (baklava and rice pudding) were outstanding- fresh and delicious. We will be back soon for sure. So glad to have a such a great spot in Delmar. read more

Delaware Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delmar, New York

Excellent service and food Staff and owner are very friendly and the atmosphere is nice. read more

I have been to this restaurant a couple times the food is pretty good. The prices are awful steep. I find that Mancuso's around the corner is a lot better for the food and the price of what you get. I would highly recommend Mancuso's over the Delaware Café read more

The staff is very friendly and attentive. We got a seat right away even though it was a holiday weekend. Server came right over and owner was present both in the kitchen and on the restaurant floor. Food was delicious. Kitchen was able to accommodate special requests. Food came out quickly. Everything homemade. Priced very reasonably. Large portion size. Absolutely will come back again and totally recommend it to everyone. Great place for family meals, especially multi-generational meals. Also a great place to go after team practice or game Love the wallpaper, such great attention to detail. read more

Delicious food in a welcoming setting. Omelettes and Egg "Bennies"were awesome, and the coffee was fresh.

Delaware Cafe is a lovely little Cafe the decor modern and is bright and welcoming. Our server was Meghan and she was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. My husband had the number 4 plate and I had the vegetable omelette. The food was excellent and the coffee was awesome. We would definitely come back here again. read more

Very solid breakfast. Quick and attentive service. Great vibe. Will come back. We stumbled here when other places in our rotation were closed. Our good luck. read more

Perfect stop for early lunch. Interior is nice. Clean , yet still cozy. Food was good. Reuben came out piping hot, and had the right amount of meat, kraut and sauce ratio. Waitress did her job excellent. Friendly, quick and there just when needed, but not overbearing. read more

So nice to have a great little neighborhood cafe again within Delaware Plaza!!! The food was wonderful with generous portions....& the homemade soup was also very good. But the best part was our fantastic server, "Brandy". She was so courteous & attentive... she anticipated our every need. Her humor & upbeat personality was absolutely delightful!! My friends & I will be back VERY SOON!! read more

I tried this place today because I was a huge fan of the restaurant that used to be in the same spot, and wanted to see if it was a similar fare. I went in and looked at the menus before deciding if I would eat and the staff was immediately rushing me to sit down. Once I ordered my food came out quickly which was nice, but was so hot I couldn't taste the flavor of what I was eating. The waitstaff didn't come to check up on me until my plate was almost completely cleared, at a time when there were only 2 or 3 other tables occupied in the whole restaurant. No sooner had I eaten my last fry than I found my check on the table without any consideration for if I might want to order dessert, or anything to go. Now I understand I walked in to the restaurant a 45 minutes before it closed, but the fact that I was in and paid and out in about 20 minutes or so for a sit down cafe made me wonder why I didn't just go to a fast food place instead. The food tasted great, even ignoring the fact that my Sandwich kept falling apart on me. And the Atmosphere is pleasant. But the entire experience made me feel rushed, like it was a problem I was there. I didn't even get the name of my server in case I needed to ask for anything. Overall an experience that left me more confused than satisfied. read more

This is a great place to get breakfast or lunch. The service is usually pretty good. The food is very good. A lot of things that some restaurants order from Sysco or other restaurant distributors they make from scratch like their blue cheese, dressings, things like that. You can ask for real maple syrup for their breakfast items (for a slight up charge) The hospitality is fantastic which these days is what makes or brakes a restaurant for us. Several times when I've gone in and the owner happens to be there he's given our kids big chocolate chip cookies to go (also from scratch of course) at no charge, just to be nice to the kids and them happy. Nice ambience, usually pretty full but I don't remember ever waiting for a long time for a table. A good choice if you want delicious traditional Greek diner or café food with great hospitality and nice service. read more

The food was great, and the price was reasonable. Service was lacking, but we did go on Sunday during brunch, and were on a time crunch. Being on a time crunch may have made the service feel a lot slower than it really was. The restaurant itself is a cute cafe, with breakfast and lunch options. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Nice menu, fresh food and lots of offerings...my mouth is always watering as I drive there, thinking about my choice for that day! Hailey is usually my server and she's extremely cordial and pleasant, She truly enjoys her job and treats each customer with warmth and kindness. A great place to meet friends, right in town...and you're guaranteed to have a delicious meal and excellent service! read more

New breakfast spot in Delmar with attentive staff and good food! Lots of hot coffee and attention and an easy walk from home for a weekend treat! read more

MEH!!! Just another diner that looks pretty/chic...food is just what you would expect in a corner of a grocery strip mall read more

Definitely working out a few new restaurant bugs but the service was exceptional, the food was delicious and the atmosphere clean, hip and acoustically great. Will DEFINITELY be back. Great addition to the neighborhood breakfast/brunch/lunch scene! read more

Interior is airy and very clean. Great historic photos of local history. Our server was very friendly and efficient. Wonderful wide coffee mugs that you can wrap your chilly hands around easily. Fairly typical breakfast menu. I ordered a cheese omelet with rye toast. Also came with fried potatoes. My friend ordered the florentine omelet but was told it was unavailable. She easily chose the veggie omelet. Seems to me they must have been out of spinach? Um, there's a grocery store in the same shopping center. Food was brought very quickly and was nicely plated. I'm not a huge fan of fried potatoes and these were a little heavy on garlic seasoning, now what I want in the morning. Omelet and toast were fine. i wasn't expecting the 2.00 charge for cheese, but so much has changed. A tad expensive but food is solid and the environment was pleasant. Service was efficient and friendly. I'd go back. read more

Service was very slow. Food was not good. A friend and I went for a late breakfast. Her quiche was terrible, not as ordered (asked for spinach twice and got broccoli), and salad dressing was tasteless. I ordered eggs over easy, they were runny, NOT over easy. Corned beef hash was so salty, couldn't eat it. Won't go again. Ambiance was diner like, but very loud. read more

The cafe is very clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Food is fresh and delicious and not overpriced. Great place for breakfast or lunch. read more

The main server is excellent. I think her name is Haley. She must run the joint, or she will ; ) seriously!

Kristana was overly OVERLY friendly and kept picking on one of out friends and making us all very uncomfortable. we will not be returning

On Sunday, 1/19/25, I had the chance to eat at the Delaware Cafe in Delmar, NY. I ordered the Lox Benny. Seeing they had many Greek specialties; I could not resist and also ordered the Spanakopita. My husband ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad. Both were wonderful meals that exceeded all our expectations. The Lox Benny came with perfectly executed poached eggs, a creamy and rich hollandaise sauce that was smothered over plump English muffins and the most delicious smoked salmon I ever tasted. It was real smoked salmon with a thick texture. The home fries made with red skin potatoes were also delectable as was the Spanakopita. I could tell the Spanakopita was made with imported feta and was home made. My family was born in Italy, and I have family members and friends from Greece who always cook from scratch with the finest ingredients. That is what I tasted today at the Delaware Café. Homemade quality food made with the finest ingredients. The servers were kind and efficient. The atmosphere was clean, fun, and neat. The colors of the restaurant, including the walls, dishes and cups were a crisp white accented with a beautiful cobalt blue. Across from my table was a simple Kalamata olive tree decoration which reminded me of the Greek Islands. The white walls were decorated with large photos from the town's past. Perusing the menu, I saw a chicken souvlaki platter and gyro platter that I cannot wait to try. Besides the Greek specialties, there are also all the classic breakfast and lunch items you would expect, from Belgian waffles to burgers and salads. I left the restaurant thinking this is a great addition to the Albany and Delmar area and look forward to going back again. read more

Wonderful home fries and beautifully prepared Eggs Benedict with the most perfectly poached eggs and tasty Canadian bacon. Just right portion sizes; not too much food, not too little. My companion's Benedict included a gorgeously plump English muffin. As I cannot eat wheat, my eggs were placed on less fancy, gluten-free bread. That was the only disappointment. Service was attentive but did not hover, as the coffee mugs are large enough that wait staff don't have to come around every three minutes to refill them. The best part of all was the cleanliness. The glass windows and doors were noticeably fingerprint- and smudge-free when I first entered the cafe, and the interior also shone. Importantly, it wasn't clean simply because it is a new establishment. The staff member who cleaned off the table next to us was incredibly thorough, methodically wiping down every inch of its top surface and sides, as well as every seat. It sounds over the top to say it, but the ketchup bottles actually sparkled, and the salt and pepper shakers wore no grease. I complimented the owner on the attention to these details. This was an unexpectedly great breakfast experience and I will be returning to try other items on their menu in the future. Although I was so busy enjoying my meal I didn't think to take photos of the place or our plates, know that it was fresh food, well made, and presented with care. And other people's dishes looked equally good. Also, you can buy one of their mugs to take home with you! Go. You'll love it. read more