With coffee, you either "know" or you don't. By that, I mean, there are two types of coffee…read moreconsumers: Those that will drink anything categorized as coffee and those who are habitués. Coffee addic...I mean aficionados seek out the purest form of caffeine delivery in the spectrum of taste. Spending lots of money on single origin coffee, fancy grinders, and the like is not to get any enhanced caffeine high but it is to unlock discernible flavor profiles. Ask anyone who is familiar with single origin coffee and they probably could taste test a blind pour over and tell which region of Earth from which the fruit originates. Anyway, that aside, where is there to go with coffee purchasing beyond taste? Well, that's where the importance of who exactly is roasting and selling comes into play. Brandywine Coffee Roasters is a perfect example of blending art and taste. The art-part is standout here. I haven't really felt the need to save a coffee bag before and consider hanging on a wall, but it's easy to see why one might want to with the artwork of Todd Purse (local Delaware artist and resident screenprinter). I did some digging and Brandywine roasters actually started as BrewHaHa! and others in the 90s. It and has been around in its current form since 2015. I really enjoyed the bags; they apparently are all done in-house in a printing shop and are hand-printed. Besides the artwork, each bag has traceable detailed information about the coffee within and a wax seal. You can see how cool the artwork is; I picked up a few bags for Halloween. The coffee itself was on par with any other high quality small roaster; the roast is light to medium with a good smooth flavor profile that was mildly fruity but more subtle that I was expecting given the artwork (maybe next time I shouldn't look at horror movie inspired knife while tasting). Highly recommended, especially if you have a coffee lover and need a thoughtful gift.

This may be the headquarters of Brandywine Coffee Roasters (part of the same business as Brew HaHa…read morecoffee) but they do not sell a wide range of Brandywine Coffee and the coffee that they serve in the cafe is under the label BrewHaHa. The coffee was fine, staff was friendly, and the space was very comfortable with plenty of seating and tables. As a roaster, Brandywine is amazing. I have ordered their beans many times for me pretty much all home brewing methods (hario, kalita, immersion, batch, and espresso). I am always impressed by the quality of their coffee, their wide range of offerings, and their artwork. But, if you are hoping to visit one of the best roasters in the country and try a variety of different coffees, this is not the place for you. No pour overs, and the espresso and drip coffee were only so-so. Beats Starbucks, Dunkin, and a lot of other coffee shops, but not a worthwhile detour/destination. The 4 stars is for the cafe experience. As a roaster, Brandywine is undoubtedly 5/5!

I absolutely love this hidden gem! I have tried multiple menu items and they are always a hit…read more Specifically the cookie butter latte and oatmeal cookie chai. The prices are bit steep but honestly very worth it. I have not tried their food but my boyfriend had a sausage egg and cheese croissant and hasn't stopped talking about it since we came here months ago. The staff is also very friendly and I love the local art they have on display. The place could use a good dusting but overall the atmosphere and quality of the coffee here makes this place one of my favorite places for coffee in Wilmington!

Hidden gem in the area. The storefront is so cool and the food was great. Best part is their…read moreattention to the smalls details that add to the experience. For example, something as simple as plating the food was thought through as they use stone slabs to present the food. Hashbrowns were amazing, a mix of McDonald's and Dunkin. Service was quick and the ladies there were very nice.

Just stopped in for an iced mocha before work and it was absolutely lovely!…read more The place is adorable and the service is amazing! The barista who made my mocha was so kind and informative, taking time to explain the menu to me, as I had never been here before. I would totally recommend an iced mocha with the "dirty ice cubes" made from frozen brewed coffee! I will definitely have to be back to try the food options; she recommended the smoked turkey, so I'll have to get that!

Forever on a mission to find the best chai tea in the area and I think this place is a top…read morecontender. Staff was super nice and polite. Shop is small but offers indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered a regular iced chai with whole milk. 9/10! Can't wait to return and try some of the speciality drinks!

I stumbled in here by chance and I'm glad I did. I loved the vibe, every person seemed so happy to…read morebe there. Simply radiating positive energy and loving life. I got a sausage egg and cheese and a lavender and honey latte. Everything tasted great and they even through in an avocado on the house!! I would absolutely come back here just for the people 10/10!

Awesome!!! -Competitive prices…read more -Super cute, cozy & comfy atmosphere! -Quick service! Great way to switch to local businesses instead of big corps!

Scout is an adorable spot on a neighborhood street corner in Wilmington. People stopped in with…read morekids, after runs, with friends, or solo to do work--all things that indicate its establishment as a community gathering place. Their interior is very cute and their exterior has a delightful and eclectic array of seating options. I liked that they have table service and bring your food right to you. I also liked that they use dishes and don't default to to-go packaging! To eat, I had the avocado toast. I thought flavor-wise it was solid, and especially liked the hot sauce they used. The sourdough was thin. To drink, I had a lavender latte with oat milk. Their house-made lavender syrup tasted good. They serve Partners Coffee. My critiques are pretty minor: I wish the large table didn't feel so awkward to sit at and I wish they had a bigger space. I wish my toast was a bit fuller!

Food options were unique and delicious. Definitely recommend…read morethe seasonal drinks. 1 bathroom but it didn't get too crowded. Ambiance is a small business, popular cafe place. Lots of take out orders.

The BEST coffee around, amazing food and great service. Very conveniently located. Pleasantread more

Got the mudslide latte with dark mocha and caramel. The drink was great but I have to say the cups…read morestole the show

This place is so cute! We were really impressed with how large their coffee and food menu was. The…read moreiced coffee were delicious but the food is amazing. We ordered a breakfast sandwich which was great but we would absolutely go back for the deviled eggs toast. So unique and delicious.

Had a nice cafe au lait and breakfast burrito on a random Friday morning. My companion had the…read moretiramisu iced latte and a bagel loaded with pimento cream cheese. Very nice overall, except that I aspirated the powdered cocoa topping when trying my companion's drink. Suggestion: Put the pimento cream cheese in the breakfast burrito!

Great service and food. Coffee was also good and hot. The place is very clean. Highly recommended…read morethis coffee shop. Had the croissant egg and ham sandwich, enjoyed it.

Quaint and personable coffee shop. I was immediately warmly greeted by a barista. I ordered a hot…read morechai latte and it was extremely good. Adorable leaf design on the foam :) they also offer a few small tables in their seating area. I'd like to return to try additional menu items :)

A cozy breakfast and brunch spot. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. It has more…read moreof a home cafe vibe with close proximity seating.

Wanted to try someplace new and this popped up. Headed on down and couldn't find them as Google…read moreMaps showed them near the end of the street. They're a little further down on the corner. Keep going to the stop sign. When you're at the stop sign look across the street to the left and they're right there. I got lucky and found street parking right in front of their door. Walked in and they were packed. One tiny table open squashed between two others and the bar were my options so I sat at the bar. I try to pay cash at Mom & Pops place so they're not hammered by the credit card fees. They were low on change and recommending credit cards. I dug around in my pockets and found exact change. They were all out of pastries but one. I wanted to try their pasties de nada but all that was left was a croissant so I ordered it, along with their French toast and an oatmilk cappuccino. Turns out the croissant was already purchased by another patron who was going to have it after their meal. It hadn't been served yet. I received a refund. A couple showed up and sat at the bar as all the tables were full. Then someone else showed up and pointed at the seat I had my coat on saying they were told to sit there as it was the last seat open in the entire place. Packed. The French toast came out in good time but somehow my cappuccino got lost in the mix. It was immediately made and brought out. The French toast is as good as everyone says it is. Light, well filled, great flavor without being too sweet. I was trying to eat it all but had to stop 3/4 of the way as somehow it's filling. The cappuccino is also very good. I made the mistake of wanting to try them out at 11:45 on a holiday. 100% my bad. Considering there are only 3 people working the entire establishment, they did a great job. The food and drink were totally worth it and I will be back (at a less busy time)! *Quick add: I usually don't post while in the establishment but did here. Even with it being busy the owner came by to talk about the review and share a little about their business. They do evening events, private dinners. They also host guest chefs. Their goal is to elevate dishes, which is exactly what they did to the French toast. Based on this one breakfast I would definitely consider them for any function I was hosting in the area.

I'm a sucker for a unique donut shop and this was such a good stop. (We were visiting Philadelphia…read moreand had our son with us who had not been to Delaware yet and wanted to get him into the state). The restaurant was not what I was expecting. I thought it was a little donut shop, but it was actually a full restaurant/bar. The restaurant didn't really seem to be open yet, but the donuts at back were fresh and coming out for the morning. There were so many options it was very hard to choose what to get. These donuts were special, in that they are brioche and very large and fluffy. We got an apple pie and strawberry cheesecake donut. We definitely didn't need two, but "when in Delaware" I guess? Haha! The woman at the counter was really helpful in our difficult decision and was very friendly and patient with us while we drooled over the donut menu haha!

The menu looked promising, but we'll never know. Unfortunately, we arrived at our 3pm reservation…read more The hostess was rude and didn't greet us. We immediately felt like we were an inconvenience. After we were seated, the waitress brought out our drinks. 1 1/2 hours later, she comes back with the promise our food would be out soon, then, one minute, then oh yeah they are plating the food. Then we spotted our waitress and a few other servers vaping as the kitchen door opened. The manager was checked out as we were speaking with him. Needless to say the service was awful, so we left. As I said promising, but their staff and customer service is a complete turn off. Eat well folks! Ps. My daughter did a Yelp review right after we left but somehow it's been removed...