My son and I make it a point to seek out local diners when we're in town for tournament weekends and Libby's did NOT disappoint. We were warmly welcomed and made to feel like regulars immediately. The grits and coffee were delicious and the server was always there to refill my cup. My son loved his pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Perfect mix of protein and carbs before a day of games! It's a solid dinner nestled in a neighborhood with regulars, smiles? And conversations bouncing from table to table. Will DEFINITELY go back! read more

Libbys Restaurant - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I was visiting Wilmington during the daytime on a Wednesday. Found this place on a map. Entered there's a colorful cast of characters n the dining room. Quite loud but friendly... there were working people and street people. The food is diner quality. Nice portion sizes. read more

Good service but greasy food. Both our potatoes were soaked in grease. The pork scrapple was ok. Black coffee, not so good. In a super sketch area, lots of begging homeless people outside. You gotta pay to park too...good luck finding a good spot tho. read more

Libbys Restaurant - Pork scrapple, it was ok... - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I love trying breakfast places, especially when I am out of town. We were in town for a night and was lucky enough to find this little gem. The service was exceptional. And the food was pretty terrific. My veggie omelet was perfectly cooked. I loved the sausage patties and bacon. read more

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Libbys is a small restaurant but very clean and the staff were nice. I wouldn't say the food was fantastic as some have claimed but it was fine. The menu is limited but has breakfast, lunch and dinner items like sandwiches, omelettes, pancakes, salads. I had the omelette with cheese and veggies and my friend had the salad. The eggs were a bit undercooked but ok. It's a nice little place that was clean and comfortable. Prices were reasonable. It's fine for a quick basic meal. read more

Libbys Restaurant - omelette with hash browns - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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We wanted breakfast that would be good and quick. I also had a taste for pancakes. Libby's is local, affordable and tasty. A staple in Wilmington for as long as I can remember. read more

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This is the first time i have been here, it blew me away. The food is beyond my expectation . The place is great for brunch.

Absolutely a must visit. Food was super fast, great, hot and tasty! But what made this place were the people! Staff were super friendly as were the other patrons! We were made to feel welcomed and a part of the neighborhood. Libby's is on our must eat place whenever in town! read more

Decent little dinner in Wilmington. Stop in for breakfast and had an omelette came with home fries and toast. Little small but a satisfying meal. read more

A bit of a hole in the wall, but what great food, service , and price! We had a delicious hot breakfast. They serve large portions and constantly filled our coffee cup. Our server helped make this a great food experience. The delivery pick-up was quite busy as well. We will visit again! read more

Finally decided to try Libby's, saw the original owners retired. I've heard from others that it's not the same as it was before Breakfast was average nothing special about it. Scrapple was a nice size, the french toast were your typical french toast. The eggs, I got mcdonalds vibes from them. Like if you put both eggs together they book looked and taste the same. They use Lacas coffee which I know some other spots nearby use them. This food is really affordable good amount of food for cheap. But when it comes to the quality and taste, the cheapness is easy to detect. Overall I'd say just drive up hill and get some better breakfast that's in the area. read more

When traveling my first meal is always a great breakfast. Now for those who know me this is the meal that makes my day or can break my day. Well I decided to find me a breakfast spot while in Wilmington NC and I lucked up and found this place. I honestly thought the French Toast was going to taste like bread, I was so wrong, it was amazing, my scrambled eggs were perfect and my bacon was exactly as I ordered it crispy. So would I eat here again, yes I plan too whenever I have to work in this area. Lastly my server was so nice and friendly, she really made my visit to the restaurant warm, I felt like a regular, which I will be. read more

This place was great! There was 6 of us and we ordered a little of everything. We took longer to order than it took for the food to come out. We were so surprised that it came out that fast and everything was perfect. No one had a complaint. The only thing that surprised us more than the speedy service was the VERY low bill. Again, there was 6 of us and we ordered a LOT of food and the bill was under $60! We would DEFINITELY go back! read more

Libbys Restaurant - French toast, Turkey sausage, Turkey bacon, eggs, grits...THE WORKS! - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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No frills city diner. Great breakfast food, service was friendly and attentive. Reasonably priced. If you want to leave content and not have your wallet hurt, this is the place. read more

Libbys Restaurant - Inside - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

If I have cash in my wallet, Libby's is an easy choice for a homey Saturday brunch spot. Service is quick and the food is great! I love the familiarity of this spot. read more

Best breakfast in town! You can't go wrong with the Libby's special. I love their French toast, it's the perfect texture and has good flavor. They use really good turkey bacon. From their lunch menu, I've really enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. The service is also very friendly. read more

Libbys Restaurant - Libby's breakfast special w 3 pancakes, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Every town, city, and neighborhood has a yummy hole in the wall spot that is a staple in the community that only takes cash. Libby's is that place for Wilmington, DE. Here you can be your eggs, grits, toast, pancakes, French toast, bacon, coffee, and all thing diner like with a half smile from a scratchy female voice who calls you Hun. My one gripe was that they didn't have beef sausage... sucks, but what can ya do. I like community staples that treat you like family... I'll come back Hun! read more

the place is kind of close-quartered, so that's something to keep in mind if it would bother you. the staff are very polite and attentive (those servers work hard!). the french toast isn't as sweet as i like it but it's still very good nonetheless, as well as the sausages. very reasonable prices too! if you're looking to snag a good breakfast before work or just happen to walk by libby's, i don't think it'd hurt to try. :) read more

Libbys Restaurant - libby's french toast and pork sausage - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

This is a little hole-in-the-wall, cash-only diner very popular with locals. We found it because it was near our hotel and we had an absolutely fantastic breakfast there. Really fun place. read more

Went based on the reviews and wasn't disappointed. I got the cheese omelette and my wife got creamed chip beef. We were both happy with our meals. The potatoes were cooked well and the bread was nicely buttered. It's pretty much a typically breakfast/lunch place, but the service was really good and the prices were very reasonable. read more

Libby's is a classic diner. Solid food and an inviting atmosphere. Came in with a large group for a pre football game breakfast. Was nervous at first because the place was completely empty but after 30 minutes or so, Libby's was packed. Excellent French toast. Good eggs. Drip coffee was better than most and service was snappy and on point. Eat here. The food is good, especially the French toast and coffee! read more

Great local place for breakfast. This restaurant has been a long standing restaurant in the downtown area. Since the place has changed hands to new owners Libby's is now only serving Breakfast. We miss all of their lunch menu but....the breakfast is just as good as it's always was with Libby at the wheel. Well, it will always be different without Libby. She put so much love into making sure everything was just right to her measures. She will be missed but know, you will still enjoy a good breakfast at Libby's. read more

The worst place I ever seen!! Stand there for 10mins no one even ask!! Who cares about the food if you can't even get help!

Unpretentious neighborhood restaurant. Not only did I enjoy the food, but really enjoyed watching the interaction of Libby with all her customers, many she calls by first name. Menu is straight forward breakfast, but with a couple hard for me to find specials....scrapple and chipped beef. Meal was served quickly and I loved the scrapple; nice crust with a smooth center. Over easy eggs were a little under-cooked and potatoes are simple breakfast potatoes.....coffee was very good. So, if you are in or around downtown Wilmington, you have to take a walk to this very nice, true neighborhood restaurant. But don't expect linen napkins, fancy dinnerware or art-deco. Expect a good meal. read more

Libbys Restaurant - The BEST scrapple - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Oh, wow. Thank you Google Gods for recommending this place. Simple, homey, diner-y, inexpensive, and SO GOOD. The staff is fun, too!

this place is amazing you can't beat the atmosphere and people here. not to mention their food is fantastic and very affordable compared to the slop around them. 2024 this is where you want your breakfast! read more

Amazing service and homey food. Their french toast tastes like something my mom would make me when I wake up. The ham was delicious as well! My husband liked the BLT and fries. Great food for such low price! Loved the experience considering we literally hopped off the freeway to grab a quick bite during our road trip! read more

Libbys Restaurant - Libby's special with french toast and ham. BLT with fries. - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great quality food at a very reasonable price, and the service, wonderful. My first time there I felt like I was a 20 year regular at a small town diner. Friendly, conscientious, and observant, they left nothing wanting. My food, chicken salad sandwich with chicken and rice soup felt homemade, not like the fashionable homemade we've come to expect, but with all the character and love of the cook. I will definitely be back for more. read more

Libbys Restaurant - Chicken salad sandwich was great. - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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This is my favorite restaurant in Wilmington. It is fascinating to watch mostly locals stopping by for breakfast where they order their regular favorites while chatting with workers and customers they have known for years or decades. The prices are amazingly low and the portions are generous no matter what you are ordering. I usually prefer French toast with eggs over easy and a large apple juice. This place is also centrally located where it is an easy walk to some worthwhile little shops nearby. Life changes but in Libby's it fortunately stays the same. read more

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20 minutes, no food. When it gets busy walk-ins seem to get preferential treatment. Mediocre food. Not bad but not worth the wait and lack of attention. read more

I love this restaurant! I was in town visiting and decided to walk over to it. I'm so happy I did. The food was priced well, the waitress was very nice, and the food was great! I ate everything -- I was so full lol. Will definitely be back in the future next time I'm in the area. read more

Good old fashioned food, great waitress service and fair prices. Noise level kind of loud.

This my favorite spot for breakfast!! My parents have been taking us for years and now I take my kids. Very reasonable priced and the quality of the cooking is great. Also they take cards now which makes it easier in my book. read more

Food was ok, they crossed like 4 things off the menu when I went to order, prices were decent.

I don't go out for breakfast often, but this is my go to spot. This is a small neighborhood restaurant with good diner basics at reasonable prices. The server are friendly and the food is served quickly and hot! read more

What a great breakfast. Super friendly, hardworking server, fast and delicious home cooked meal for a great price.

You can call it a hole in the wall, you can call it a neighborhood joint. Whatever you want to call Libby's Restaurant, however, it's been a Wilmington establishment since 1982 and for damned good reason: it's cheap, filling, and delicious. I've been working in Wilmington at the Court of Chancery for four and a half weeks, and while I usually bring my lunch I've been to Libby's three times in that time and intend to do so as often as I can before I leave for DC. But it didn't have to be this way. It's easy to overlook Libby's on its location on 8th and Tatnall. It's a small place, unassuming, with only a cracked tile entryway and an old yellowed sign proclaiming its existence. If one were merely to peek through its plate-glass windows while walking down 8th, it would be easy to pass this gem by. And that is a shame, because Libby's is one of the best examples of a workday lunch spot you'll ever find. We all have those places. The Stage Restaurant (East Village, New York), Shelly Café (Hollywood, California), and Penn Grill (Washington, DC) all come to mind as restaurants that serve good, cheap food quickly. They don't spend money on décor, and really, don't spend too much money on what one might consider "high quality" ingredients, but what they turn out on white plates or Styrofoam boxes fills the soul and warms the heart. (The warming effect is from the cholesterol.) Libby's is famous for its fried flounder plate, which is served only on Fridays. See Patricia Talorico, Tuesdays Are For Slippery Dumplings, THE NEWS JOURNAL, May 21, 2003, at 12E. According to Talorico, the tradition of the fried flounder plate started when Libby's owner, a Greek named Teddy Hantzandreou, realized many of his customers would not eat meat on Fridays. He started frying up flounder and making crab cakes, and Libby's has been serving these ever since. I had occasion to try the flounder plate ($7.95) a week ago, and it was impressive. A huge, breaded and fried fillet of flounder took up most of my plate. It was fresh and moist, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. What was better than the flounder was the mac 'n' cheese that came with it. I'm a big proponent of homemade mac 'n' cheese--I don't like those frou-frou, high-end versions made with three types of artisanal cheeses and truffle oil--and this one was hands-down the best mac 'n' cheese I've ever had in my life. It is gooey and rich, the cheese competing with the bread crumb topping for textural supremacy. It is divine in an everyday sort of way. (The flounder plate also comes with another vegetable of your choice. I wouldn't recommend the cole slaw--it's a small portion and mostly sauce at that.) I've also had the chopped steak and mushrooms ($5.50), which is good and hearty. They have huge workmanlike salads. They also have wonderfully cheap sandwiches (try their bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, served with a side of chips, for around $3.00). Their breakfasts are in general excellent. See Rob Kalesse, Breakfast Nook, THE NEWS JOURNAL, Feb. 22, 2006, at 27S. On a rainy day you should order the hot open-faced turkey sandwich and a side of mashed potatoes. The whole plate comes covered in gravy, and it is as good comfort food as you'll get for $5.25. I didn't know quite what to expect from Wilmington. It has its fancy spots and a great riverfront (as well as huge swathes of rather seedy neighborhoods), but its heart is located on the corner of 8th and Tatnall. read more

We were just driving through Wilmington on a Saturday and wanted a diner for breakfast, this was the PERFECT find! We didn't have to wait (although by 9:00 it was starting to get full). The food was delicious - eggs, home fries, pancakes, & sausage. The service was fast too. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I would love to come back :) read more

Great cozy place best waitress prompt service friendly staff and best food. They are close to downtown businesses and shopping,you won't leave hungry. read more

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Wonderful chicken sandwich with perfect home fries. Wonderful staff as well. Small place that seems very popular with locals at lunchtime read more

Libbys Restaurant - Half of my delicious chicken sandwich. I always forget to get a pic of my full plate - American Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware