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    Jester's Café

    4.3 (219 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    JESTER'S CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blueberry & Strawberry Waffle
    Manda S.

    Happened upon this quaint restaurant inside of a renovated home off Castle St. They have a nice selection of brunch bevies (think mimosas), breakfast/brunch/lunch meals and sides. Portions were just the right size without feeling stuffed. We even enjoyed a Key Lime tartlet for dessert. Hubs had the waffle with the BEST cheesy grits. I enjoyed the cubano & black eyed pea salad. We will be back again!

    La Madame
    Joel K.

    We choose to visit Jesters Cafe while on vacation in Wilmington. We arrived right when they opened for breakfast on a Sunday and were seated right away. The service was good until the restaurant became busy and then it wasn't too good. The food was delicious though. Everything we ordered was delicious and had a great presentation. Paired with a beautiful location and great coffee. Overall I still recommend Jesters but I think the service could be better.

    Meat Quiche, Side Salad, and Muffin
    Rachel S.

    Jester's Cafe is amazing! So cute & quaint. Very calm& peaceful environment. The staff is super friendly, service is quick and the food was delish!!

    The restaurant
    Robbie M.

    A pace to come for breakfast. It is a Quant small restaurant in a neighborhood. I ordered the quiche. I was looking for a nice slice of quiche instead what I got was something that looked like a slice of pizza. It was very thin. I liked at the table across from me, and their poached eggs looked terrific. They only have regular coffee in small cups. They have free refills. They had some other interesting breakfast choices. I would come back to try them.

    Egg & Cheese with bacon and sausage Sandwich on rye
    Melissa G.

    There are just so many things to like about this place. It's in an area that is untouched by the encroachment of the "newness movement" engulfing Wilmington. The place itself is in a small house and they've painted the interior and exterior i bright, fun colors. The staff are always pleasant and smiling. I just always feel at ease as soon as I walk in. To top it off, the food is sensational!!! Their Benedict's are the best in the area! Go eat there! You'll enjoy it. Oh! And they have a free little library out front! Books and breakfast! Yes, please.

    Le Monsieur with tomato Soup
    Li P.

    Stopped by during a time period after lunch. I was drawn in by the quaint coziness. Was not surprised by the simple menu and ended up with tomato soup and Le Monsieur. It satisfied my hunger, nothing more. The waiter was pleasant and the decor was welcoming. The food arrived fast but was a bit dissatisfied that the soup was lukewarm.

    BLAT w/ side salad
    Dee M.

    We happened upon Jester's Cafe looking for brunch in the down town area to meet family and friends at. We had no idea what we were walking into but had absolutely no regrets. We had a table of 8 that included 2 small kids, they took a moment to put tables together and sat us comfortably. The restaurant was a house and it was remodeled but they still left the old house charm. I was pretty obsessed with the inside. I ordered the B.L.A.T. with a side salad and ate every bite. The BLAT had a special sauce that made it perfect. My fiancé had the country Benedict and house fries, he also loved it! My sister had the French toast casserole and thought it was perfect. Overall everyone had a great meal and we all would return! I recommend!

    Hannah P.

    Mimosas please? Yes, thank you. Our waiter recommended a peach infused mimosa and we were not disappointed, it was the right amount of sweet. I had the Strata which was a breakfast casserole and some bacon on the side. My boyfriend had the french toast casserole with bluberries. He had an egg and sausage patties on the side also. The bread was super moist, it was delicious with the syrup and you can't beat fresh berries over anything. There was only about four berries though, a couple more would have made it just perfect. The sausages weren't my personal favorite (little too greasy for me) he enjoyed them! The service was great, really tasty food and all around wonderful time.

    Quiche of the day
    Caitlin S.

    I've been meaning to make it to Jester's for a while and finally went with a few friends this weekend. We were seated quickly and loved the atmosphere (it's an old house with tables scattered throughout). Everything we ordered was fantastic. I believe the strata was the collective winner, but my husband enjoyed his quiche and my friends liked la madame (though one recommended getting le monsieur instead as he didn't think the egg added anything). Service was a little off - ordered OJ and received peach juice, given a check to sign with no pens, etc. However this will not deter us from returning. Excellent reasonably priced breakfast option.

    Croque Madame
    Cat V.

    I've been to Jester's twice within a few months this fall (2021). First time it was late morning on a Saturday but I got lucky with a table on the porch outside. I ordered a Croque Madame sandwich which comes with a poached egg on top. Being a small joint, it was clear they have some standards for presentation because they used a mold to make the egg perfectly round. I also ordered fresh fruit as the side and a sweet tea. Everything was okay, nothing special but homey. Second time, I ordered the French toast with fresh fruit and a cup of coffee that they refill occasionally. Unfortunately I don't like maple syrup so I didn't use it which may have made the bread less dry but there were some whipped topping and blueberries to accompany the dish. The decor inside is whimsical and feels like you're in a neighbors or friends house. Overall, the service and food is okay. If you prefer not to cook, don't want to I pay a ton of money for brunch, and seek quiet neighborhood downtown this is a go-to. Small business with a homey vibe. Wait staff is prompt, efficient and nice, TIP YOUR SERVERS!

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    Service was great he was very funny. Food was awesome and came out super quickly. The cafe was really cute overall.

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    The food and service were great. My black bean burger was delicious and filling. The coffee is fresh and tasty.

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    Good service, Whimsical ambience and Great Quiche!

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