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Well, this is the third coffee shop in downtown Delaware I have tried and I found my favorite. Great coffee and specialty drinks, and amazing food. Food is made fresh to order in back kitchen and was delicious. Very clean food prep and dining areas. Staff was polite and very informative about their menu. They took the time to customize my order. Great areas to sit and talk with friends or do some work if needed. I will definitely be back and this is now my go to for coffee and goodies in downtown Delaware.
On the same block as the hamburger Inn is a wonderful bakery and coffee shop called fresh start Café and Bakery. We discovered them quite by accident. Usually, I go to coffee place had been carphology, but the last two trips to Delaware coffee had been weirdly closed or had weird hours leaving us stranded in the city without coffee. We did a yelp search and found that there was a coffee shop less than a block away, which was fresh start café so we cross the street and walked a half a block to a tiny storefront located in the middle of the block. We walked in and we're completely impressed just from the moment we stepped in. Super clean shop, bright and cheerful big goods displayed in an organized, easy to see manner in two or three large cases. The quality of the baked goods looked excellent. We looked up and there was just so many menu items all easy to read on the menu board that hung on the wall behind the counter. We decided to get some baked goods, a breakfast sandwich and two coffees, and we didn't regret any of it. They were all beyond five stars What did we get you might ask? We got: A bacon egg and cheese biscuit: really high-quality bacon so flavorful very generous amount egg was a fresh egg cracked there cooked their fresh. The perfect amount of cheese on top of a house made biscuit that was a good size and quite flavorful. We wanted to split the biscuit and they even wrapped it in two separate halves outstanding customer service outstanding presentation And just the perfect egg sandwich. In my opinion. Haven't had one better in Columbus area, which I include Delaware in (even though it's not) Then we got a spinach roll and a pepperoni roll to eat later both excellent the pepperoni roll was a little better than the spinach roll, but I bet the spinach roll would've been amazing if I had eaten it there warmed up... I was at a dog show, and I ate it the way they gave it to me, which was out of the case Still delicious We got a cut out cookie. I'm glad I took a bite of it when I first got it cause it was quite excellent, however, it sat in the car, which then got really hot, so the icing didn't do so great after eight or nine hours inside a hot car so I pitched it which was aa tragedy... Because the initial to buy, it were delicious Our coffees I got a pumpkin spice latte half sweet made with soy. It was great. I enjoyed every little tiny drop of it which I usually don't do. I usually drink half and pitch. This was worth every bit of calories. I think my husband got an Americano or a dark drip with cream. I can't remember but his was gone almost by the time we got to the car he said it was excellent. If you're in Delaware, there's three coffee options all within two blocks of each other and I'm telling you this spot... It's the home run. This is where you should end up at. It's perfection.
I got a large iced shaken espresso with Carmel drizzle and oat milk and my husband got a large iced chai latte. He always gets the egg scramble with ham and Swiss and devours it every time. I had a little cheesecake from here a few months ago and I could tell it was frozen. I'm not sure about the other pastries in the case but I won't be getting the mini cheesecake again. I like the wall of local goods adjacent from the register- lots of good things. The baristas are nice.
I decided to try a new coffee shop this morning, and I was absolutely amazed! The staff greeted me warmly as soon as I walked in and were very knowledgeable about the menu. They gave me time to look over the drinks and desserts without feeling rushed. You can tell the place is run smoothly and efficiently. I will definitely be coming back! 10/10 recommend.
Stopped on a road trip, I really prefer better coffee than what the national chains can offer. This place is fantastic! Our family tried the Chai muffin, salted chocolate chip cookies and the best maple oat scone I've had outside of my own kitchen! The coffee was full bodied and complex. The New Orleans coffee has a deep tangy earthy side, followed by a sweetness that was just the perfect balance. If you are headed to/from Columbus, it's a quick turn off of 23, and there is a public lot in the back with a rear entrance for avoiding parallel parking! Sweet staff who were filling orders with efficiency!
Start your day at Fresh Start! Delicious coffee and beverages! Good selection of food items as well. Fun seating outside and a good place to stop while wandering around downtown Delaware! It is a good spot to get reenergized!
I stopped by to grab a bite. I usually get coffee here and so glad to try their sandwich line up. Each of them sounds unique and you can select either with bagel or biscuit. I got the Club sandwich with biscuit. Club sandwich is always one of favorite and having it with their biscuit just take it to another level. The crust is crisp and cheesy and soft on the inner part. Along with the different classic layer of the Club sandwich. Highly recommended. The also have a full line up of pastry and sweets available. Of course, their coffee menu can't be forgotten. If you happen to be around the Downtown Delaware Ohio area, make sure to check them out.
Popped into Fresh Start for the first time today after breakfast. The sign out front featured Apple pie chai and I just had to try it. The cafe is a nice size and bright, with good seating areas. We were promptly greeted and gave our orders, the service was very fast. If I hadn't already eaten I would have tried one of the amazing looking pastries, but now I have another excuse to come back. The iced apple pie chai was good, but the chai flavor could have been stronger. It looks like they serve Crimson Cup coffee, which is always pretty solid. Glad to have discovered a new little cafe and can't wait to try more of their offerings.
Had a great experience here! I got a stracciatella milkshake and it was to die for. Service was friendly and everything looked delicious. Even got some pup cups for my dogs! Can't wait to try to berry muffin in the morning.
We went to a coffee tasting this morning and had so much fun. We are weekly customers, yet we had not attended one of these free events. We learned a lot about our favorite beverage. We stayed, of course, for breakfast- delicious!
This is my go to coffee shop as a newer Delaware local. The homemade biscuits are a must try. My husband loves their biscuits and gravy add an egg on top. Service is always friendly!
I finally woke up early enough to get to this bakery before all the goodies were gone! I've been following them on social media for awhile and know that everything they make is fresh and baked on site. They have some staples and then frequently switch it up to offer specials on the weekend or even have one-day-only treats make appearances. This is where it's helpful to follow them on social media (they're pretty good about posting drool worthy photos on Instagram!) Anyway, so we finally made it in. It's a clean, bright welcoming space that has seating immediately up front where you order and as well towards the back of the building. I ordered a dirty chai to drink which was pretty good and husband had the coffee (which he said was okay). To eat, there was a cheese and broccoli danish just calling my name. It was very tasty but I think I would've preferred it if it was just a little bit warmed up. My better half got the banana bread cinnamon roll which looked absolutely amazing (I stole a bite - it was as good as it looked!) I can't remember exactly what we spent (I think around $15) so I felt like that was a little expensive for breakfast that didn't really fill us up. It was very good though so I guess if I would've gone into it expecting that, I would've told a different story. They offer a variety of baked goods - savory and sweet - as well as drinks. I think they had some tables outside as well for seating but it was very cold when we went so I truthfully didn't pay that much attention.
I'm new to Delaware and Fresh Start has quickly become my favorite for coffee and breakfast goodies. The environment is cute with a local art gallery in the back for you to browse while you wait for food. Service is friendly and quick. And the scratch-made biscuit sandwiches may be the best biscuit sandwich I've ever had!
I went on a Saturday morning and there was a farmer's market happening and the cafe was packed! The line still moved pretty quickly and the service was friendly. The place was very clean and inviting. I got iced americano with oat milk and a chocolate cheesecake cupcake, a French toast bake and a mixed berry scone. The scone was "berry" good and my favorite. They also offer other food like sandwiches, if have to go back and try it! read more
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Todd D.
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Strolling down downtown Delaware, we were hankering for breakfast and happened across the 'Fresh start cafe'. I opted for the egg sandwich with sausage - I decided to skip the cheese and requested scrambled eggs but received sunny side up instead. No big deal. The sandwich was nice but not something I would be impatiently waiting to order again. I took a bite of K's Biscuit sandwich with bacon and jalapeno poppers. That was was the standout dish! Now I was really having buyer's remorse. The coffees were pretty good too. I came in for a cafe latte but left with a pistachio cream iced coffee instead -- a sugar bomb but pretty delicious; just don't make it a daily habit! read more
Well, this is the third coffee shop in downtown Delaware I have tried and I found my favorite. Great coffee and specialty drinks, and amazing food. Food is made fresh to order in back kitchen and was delicious. Very clean food prep and dining areas. Staff was polite and very informative about their menu. They took the time to customize my order. Great areas to sit and talk with friends or do some work if needed. I will definitely be back and this is now my go to for coffee and goodies in downtown Delaware. read more
On the same block as the hamburger Inn is a wonderful bakery and coffee shop called fresh start Café and Bakery. We discovered them quite by accident. Usually, I go to coffee place had been carphology, but the last two trips to Delaware coffee had been weirdly closed or had weird hours leaving us stranded in the city without coffee. We did a yelp search and found that there was a coffee shop less than a block away, which was fresh start café so we cross the street and walked a half a block to a tiny storefront located in the middle of the block. We walked in and we're completely impressed just from the moment we stepped in. Super clean shop, bright and cheerful big goods displayed in an organized, easy to see manner in two or three large cases. The quality of the baked goods looked excellent. We looked up and there was just so many menu items all easy to read on the menu board that hung on the wall behind the counter. We decided to get some baked goods, a breakfast sandwich and two coffees, and we didn't regret any of it. They were all beyond five stars What did we get you might ask? We got: A bacon egg and cheese biscuit: really high-quality bacon so flavorful very generous amount egg was a fresh egg cracked there cooked their fresh. The perfect amount of cheese on top of a house made biscuit that was a good size and quite flavorful. We wanted to split the biscuit and they even wrapped it in two separate halves outstanding customer service outstanding presentation And just the perfect egg sandwich. In my opinion. Haven't had one better in Columbus area, which I include Delaware in (even though it's not) Then we got a spinach roll and a pepperoni roll to eat later both excellent the pepperoni roll was a little better than the spinach roll, but I bet the spinach roll would've been amazing if I had eaten it there warmed up... I was at a dog show, and I ate it the way they gave it to me, which was out of the case Still delicious We got a cut out cookie. I'm glad I took a bite of it when I first got it cause it was quite excellent, however, it sat in the car, which then got really hot, so the icing didn't do so great after eight or nine hours inside a hot car so I pitched it which was aa tragedy... Because the initial to buy, it were delicious Our coffees I got a pumpkin spice latte half sweet made with soy. It was great. I enjoyed every little tiny drop of it which I usually don't do. I usually drink half and pitch. This was worth every bit of calories. I think my husband got an Americano or a dark drip with cream. I can't remember but his was gone almost by the time we got to the car he said it was excellent. If you're in Delaware, there's three coffee options all within two blocks of each other and I'm telling you this spot... It's the home run. This is where you should end up at. It's perfection. read more
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Todd D.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy that you finally…
1 year ago
I got a large iced shaken espresso with Carmel drizzle and oat milk and my husband got a large iced chai latte. He always gets the egg scramble with ham and Swiss and devours it every time. I had a little cheesecake from here a few months ago and I could tell it was frozen. I'm not sure about the other pastries in the case but I won't be getting the mini cheesecake again. I like the wall of local goods adjacent from the register- lots of good things. The baristas are nice. read more
7 months ago
I decided to try a new coffee shop this morning, and I was absolutely amazed! The staff greeted me warmly as soon as I walked in and were very knowledgeable about the menu. They gave me time to look over the drinks and desserts without feeling rushed. You can tell the place is run smoothly and efficiently. I will definitely be coming back! 10/10 recommend. read more
1 year ago
Stopped on a road trip, I really prefer better coffee than what the national chains can offer. This place is fantastic! Our family tried the Chai muffin, salted chocolate chip cookies and the best maple oat scone I've had outside of my own kitchen! The coffee was full bodied and complex. The New Orleans coffee has a deep tangy earthy side, followed by a sweetness that was just the perfect balance. If you are headed to/from Columbus, it's a quick turn off of 23, and there is a public lot in the back with a rear entrance for avoiding parallel parking! Sweet staff who were filling orders with efficiency! read more
2 years ago
Start your day at Fresh Start! Delicious coffee and beverages! Good selection of food items as well. Fun seating outside and a good place to stop while wandering around downtown Delaware! It is a good spot to get reenergized! read more
3 years ago
I stopped by to grab a bite. I usually get coffee here and so glad to try their sandwich line up. Each of them sounds unique and you can select either with bagel or biscuit. I got the Club sandwich with biscuit. Club sandwich is always one of favorite and having it with their biscuit just take it to another level. The crust is crisp and cheesy and soft on the inner part. Along with the different classic layer of the Club sandwich. Highly recommended. The also have a full line up of pastry and sweets available. Of course, their coffee menu can't be forgotten. If you happen to be around the Downtown Delaware Ohio area, make sure to check them out. read more
Popped into Fresh Start for the first time today after breakfast. The sign out front featured Apple pie chai and I just had to try it. The cafe is a nice size and bright, with good seating areas. We were promptly greeted and gave our orders, the service was very fast. If I hadn't already eaten I would have tried one of the amazing looking pastries, but now I have another excuse to come back. The iced apple pie chai was good, but the chai flavor could have been stronger. It looks like they serve Crimson Cup coffee, which is always pretty solid. Glad to have discovered a new little cafe and can't wait to try more of their offerings. read more
2 years ago
Had a great experience here! I got a stracciatella milkshake and it was to die for. Service was friendly and everything looked delicious. Even got some pup cups for my dogs! Can't wait to try to berry muffin in the morning. read more
3 years ago
We went to a coffee tasting this morning and had so much fun. We are weekly customers, yet we had not attended one of these free events. We learned a lot about our favorite beverage. We stayed, of course, for breakfast- delicious! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
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Todd D.
Thank you for stopping by. So glad you enjoyed your visit.
3 years ago
This is my go to coffee shop as a newer Delaware local. The homemade biscuits are a must try. My husband loves their biscuits and gravy add an egg on top. Service is always friendly! read more
I finally woke up early enough to get to this bakery before all the goodies were gone! I've been following them on social media for awhile and know that everything they make is fresh and baked on site. They have some staples and then frequently switch it up to offer specials on the weekend or even have one-day-only treats make appearances. This is where it's helpful to follow them on social media (they're pretty good about posting drool worthy photos on Instagram!) Anyway, so we finally made it in. It's a clean, bright welcoming space that has seating immediately up front where you order and as well towards the back of the building. I ordered a dirty chai to drink which was pretty good and husband had the coffee (which he said was okay). To eat, there was a cheese and broccoli danish just calling my name. It was very tasty but I think I would've preferred it if it was just a little bit warmed up. My better half got the banana bread cinnamon roll which looked absolutely amazing (I stole a bite - it was as good as it looked!) I can't remember exactly what we spent (I think around $15) so I felt like that was a little expensive for breakfast that didn't really fill us up. It was very good though so I guess if I would've gone into it expecting that, I would've told a different story. They offer a variety of baked goods - savory and sweet - as well as drinks. I think they had some tables outside as well for seating but it was very cold when we went so I truthfully didn't pay that much attention. read more
3 years ago
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Todd D.
I am so sorry about your experience. This is definitely an…
4 years ago
I'm new to Delaware and Fresh Start has quickly become my favorite for coffee and breakfast goodies. The environment is cute with a local art gallery in the back for you to browse while you wait for food. Service is friendly and quick. And the scratch-made biscuit sandwiches may be the best biscuit sandwich I've ever had! read more
9 years ago
We stopped here in a cold day to get something warm to drink. I got a slice of peanut butter pie and a chai tea latte with caramel walnut. The peanut butter pie was delicious! The chai tea latte was ok, but I probably should have just gotten a normal one because it was easy too sweet. I would come back again if I were in the area. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I brought our two kids (4yo and 1 month old) to celebrate Mother's Day during the week. The staff was super friendly and fast. We had coffee and I got a lavender haze (so good). My husband got a burrito and liked it and I had the lemon ricotta pancakes with strawberries--the pancakes weren't exceptional but they were tasty and our overall experience was really fun. read more
8 years ago
Yummy! We popped in for a quick dessert after eating at Restoration. I got an Apple Cider Cranberry cupcake and also a christmas cookie. Both were very good. Prices weren't bad. Normal cupcakes are ~$1.85 and specialty ones were ~$2.65. read more
8 years ago
YUM YUM YUMMMM!!!!! Me and my Family were looking for a tree farm to get a Christmas Tree. We found one but it didn't open until 10 o'clock and it was 9:30 ish. So we looked around and found this place! We go inside and get to meet the friendly staff! As we go in we are in awe with all the amazing choices they have!!! Cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, croissants, just plain DELICIOUSNESS!!!!! We get a whole lot of things to try!! The friendly staff let us decide because it was hard. We got a lot of things to try since it was so difficult. We got a cinnamon roll with cream cheese and another one with vanilla glaze, A chocolate cupcake and vanilla cupcake, truffles, etc. we also ordered drinks. I got hot chocolate and my dad got chocolate mocha and my mom got the London fog. We got our drinks and food quickly and it was amazing!!!!!! Everything had so much flavor in it!!!! Mmmmmmm! I shoved the Cream cheese cinnamon roll down!!! It was soooooo good!!! I'd kill for them!!! I recommend this place for anyone who likes good food and good drinks. I double recommend this for people who like cinnamon rolls too!!!! read more
This cute bakery is located in the heart of downtown Delaware which gave us an opportunity to drop in right after lunch. Everything is baked on-site, which is always a good sign. I hate the stuff that's made elsewhere; it's never as fresh. I loved my Cheesecake truffle that was dipped in chocolate. It was incredibly decadent. I only wish I bought a few more for later! I also picked up a salted chocolate chip cookie for my hubby. He said it was incredibly flavorful and moist and that the salt really brought out the flavors. read more
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Fun vibe, great staff, good selection. I ordered a hazelnut cold brew and enjoyed it thoroughly. They make the chocolate milk to order and the cinnamon bun was tasty. The decor is casual and clean. When we go back to Delaware Ohio we will make sure to visit this cafe! read more
8 years ago
Normally I really like Fresh Start. Their croissants are (usually) to die for. However, recently I went and ordered an almond croissant to go. I was busy paying and didn't notice they gave me a burned pastry. It was bitter and ultimately inedible. Their pastries aren't cheap but are usually worth it. It's disappointing that they knowingly sold burnt pastries and chose money over reputation. read more
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Todd D.
I am so sorry for your poor experience. This is not the quality we…
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24 N Sandusky St
Delaware, OH 43015
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Do you have vegan pastry options on the menu for...say...tomorrow?
No, we don't do any vegan pastries. Sorry.
Are there gluten free options?
Yes. Everyday we do a gluren-free muffin option. We also typically have gluten-free pecan sandies, buckeye bars, coconut macaroons, and energy squares on hand daily. Our energy pack, vitamin pack, protein pack and granola are also gluren-free. We…
