A friend and I visited Riverfront Bakery on our drive between Philly and Baltimore last weekend. We stopped in for a few pastries and a couple of coffees. The pastries were pretty good, the service good, and the space nice. Not a bad place for a quick bite for breakfast or lunch! read more

Riverfront Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I went here this past Saturday. The woman working the counter was very warm and welcoming. My buddy got a scone and she asked him if he wanted it warmed up. I had a piece and it was pretty good. I ordered coffee and it was good tasting. The cup leaked a bit but these things happen. The inside was very clean and bright and sunny. It's near the train station. Plenty of on street parking, at least on a Saturday morning. Check 'em out read more

Was ignored upon arrival for several minutes while the pastries were restocked. When the worker/owner(?) finally acknowledged us, her demeanor was cold. The croissant was inedible because it was stale and my coffee cup was leaky. Very disappointing experience. read more

The cafe is at a great location of riverfront. The interior is nice and clean featuring cute artwork by local artist. The selection of pastries that they have is quite big, but we were expecting to be better in taste for the price, even though the size is pretty alright. Coffee was a bit of a miss, it was a bit tasteless for La Colombe brand. A lot of potential, we hope that it will improve. read more

Riverfront Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Amazing taste of coffee and croissant . Service was excellent. Perfect time to visit in morning so ambiance is nice and quiet here read more

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New construction in this newly developed neighborhood. Street parking. Good pastries with gluten free and dairy free selections. Good coffee and tea (Mighty Leaf). Staff is friendly and helpful. The perfect relaxing spot to get a treat and read (maybe do some work? ). Great find. read more

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I I am editing this review. The small fruit and cream pastries were delicious. Also I added two stars I have wanted to love this bakery since it opened. It went to new ownership and I was hopeful. The croissants are not like the ones I have had that I would give 5 stars to. They are missing that texture that combines crispness with taste. I want to love the pies, puddings, cookies but they are average. I went this morning. I had a recent injury and so walking is a bit of a challenge I walked in. Only person at that point looking at choices, one person checking out Two woman behind counter chatting with each other. Never even turned around. Poor guy checking a woman out had to make coffee. They just kept chatting. I wanted to leave but my sister is coming over and I needed a treat. Anyway one of the woman turned around Babbled at me quickly and I did not know what she said. She finally understand I knew what I wanted. By that point there were six people behind me. Since day one even with previous owners service was poor. If the bakery items were exceptional I would wait but won't be back anytime soon. It is my hope that some delightful baker living in Wilmington will read this, buy it and turn it into something spectacular. Like Chefs Haven in Hockessin or a few others ... or someone from Paris. read more

Such a cute spot to get a sweet treat with friends! The seating area inside is so nice and there's such a wide variety of lunches, snacks, and drinks! read more

Riverfront Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

This was part of a weekend getaway. Ending with brunch here. The sit-down dining was available and it was quite empty when we came but almost full when we left Tea was quite good. Coffee was also good Ham and cheese sandwich was Quiche with salmon was the excellent. Their pastries did not look great from the window. We did not try them however Parking is on the street. And easy to find and free. Services great. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you if you do sit down and dine. Overall if I was in the area I would definitely check out this place. read more

Quiche, coffee and croissant were all delicious. Loved the atmosphere. I always love a place where I can watch them back though windows. Everything looked amazing. read more

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The best bakery in the area!!! Pastries and deserts are exceptional, kids absolutely loved it! My place to go for good coffee as well!

I'm going to paraphrase the 90s movie Clueless by saying "She's like a faux Monet. Looks good from far away, but close-up, it's a mess". All the pastries look very nice, but upon eating, they are a hot mess. The croissants were stale, the chicken salad was bland and not seasoned and their borscht just tasted like water. When I went in on a Saturday afternoon, there was a party of 6 people being obnoxiously loud in a mostly empty storefront. I was literally elbowed out of the way while waiting to order in favor if this group. I stood at the register for at least 5-8 min while the cashier decided yo go chat with the baker in the kitchen, go wipe a single table, fiddle with the stuff behind the counter. No one else was waiting, I was just ignored. So bad customer service and stale food. Won't be back. read more

This place was absolutely incredible. We decided to stop in on a quick 24 hour visit to Wilmington. The pastries were absolutely incredible and the staff was amazing. I got a cappuccino that was delightful and as big as my head. We got some savory sandwiches to eat in, and sweet desserts to go. Everything was amazing! read more

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Love this cute bakery by the Riverfront; it's a must-do if you're visiting this area. You'll be met on entrance with an assortment of pastries, desserts and croissants; they also have a good selection of breakfast items and coffees to choose from for breakfast. I highly recommend the Nutella crepes and butter croissants. The young lady at the counter is very friendly, and there's a nice bit of seating too. After that, take a stroll by the Riverwalk :) read more

It looked like an interesting place to stop for coffee and a pastry. However, even on a slow Sunday morning around 9:30, it wasn't the best choice. It took a long time standing at the counter (there was only one other person in the restaurant) to even get acknowledged. Ordered a tea, a coffee, a bread pudding and a cheese danish. I asked the woman who brought the items to the table if it was a cheese danish (didn't look like it, even though it was the one from the case denoting it as a cheese danish). I cut it in half and there was only a smear of some kind of a red jam, no cheese. Returned it to the counter and swapped for a chocolate croissant, which was only OK...pretty skimpy on the chocolate. The bread pudding evidently was good. The guy at the counter was at least apologetic. Not much personality from anyone. Other tables with dishes left on them were never cleared while we were there (you're supposed to bus your own, but it's not clear unless you go to that area for napkins). Not likely to go back. Sorry no pics, but didn't seem worthwhile. And riverfront? Maybe with binoculars. read more

Good coffee and good baked goods. Easy access off highway for a nice stop along a long drive

Service was fine, the chocolate croissant was good. The sandwich was average. I knew not to get the quiche again cause last time it wasn't that good and was cold when it was supposed to warmed up and the little side salad is extra $ and definitely not worth it. read more

Riverfront Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Great place, neat and clean, my friends and I was really enjoying Borsche. Wonderful food! Looking forward to coming back there more often! read more

Underrated. I'm always shocked whenever people that live in Wilmington have not heard of RB. Their pastries look too beautiful to be true when it comes to flavor (we all know that feeling of biting into a beautiful pastry, only to be totally disappointed in the flavor and quality). Not here! They are just as beautiful as they are delicious. And can we talk about the much needed modern, upscale, clean, bright, aesthetic space they have brought to Wilmington?! Just gorgeous! If I had to recommend anything to start with, it would be a regular croissant + a chocolate croissant. The layers... flakyness... buttery taste... omg. And it is just so obvious they are made fresh! Their cruffins as well as the cheese danishes are in the running for our favorites, too. Grab a coffee. Try a few pastries. And enjoy walking along the riverfront after. You'll probably find yourself wanting to go back and grab more. read more

nice workers, beautiful place, playlist curated just for me. almond croissant is to die for btw read more

Ordered the nutella crepe it was too thick which lead to it being undercooked and rubbery. The worst crepe I have had.

Stopped by for a quick bite on our way to the Children's museum. Area was clean and well spaced. The service was great - very kind and helpful. Ordered ham and Gruyère cheese croissant and the quiche Lorraine, a coffee, and a cinnamon roll to go. I loved the croissant sandwich, would definitely get it again. Quiche was awesome as well. The rosemary was a little strong so my kids didn't eat it, and the ham was diced a little big but overall it was very tasty. They serve La Combe coffee and it was the best cup I've had in a while. We went at 11:15 on a weekday so it wasn't very busy. It's across from constitution yards beer garden so we are outside there and let the kids run around. Definitely delicious and will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for lunch as someone had recommended the sandwiches. There were two options: chicken salad w/ croissant or ham and cheese w/ croissant. I got the ham and cheese and my coworkers got the chicken sandwich. The pastries looked amazing so I just had to get the blueberry scone. My sandwich was good as the croissant was crunchy and warm. The ham was a bit too salty for my liking but I did enjoy the sandwich. The scone was the BEST thing ever! The texture was so good and it was not too sugary which I love. It also had a decent amount of blueberries which is always a plus. The service could definitely improve though as they couldn't get our orders correctly. read more

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I keep looking for the elusive perfect traditional croissant and it remain elusive except for one place that is way too far for a weekly jaunt. In any case, I did try Riverfront's plain and chocolate croissants to see if they come close. Sad to say, they don't. Yes they are airy but I would not call them flaky. The dough itself is very eggy and almost has the texture of a popover. However, I also got the chouquette and this was a very tasty pastry with a cream that was not quite whipped cream nor patisserie cream but something in between. I would order this again. So this gets a 5, the croissants a 3. Overall, food 4 stars. I can see where parking might be challenging here but I was lucky to get a spot out front. read more

This bakery is amazing! It only got 4 stars because their hours are awful (8-3) and their exteriors lacks a call to action- there's nothing from the outside that pulls you in. IMO, it should be open earlier to catch the morning crowd heading to work (have you seen how busy Starbucks is at 7a.m.?)- many mornings I'd love a delicious croissant but they're not open. Not to mention getting a dessert to take home after work or a coffee and sweet treat after dinner or movies- you can't- they're closed. I passed by for a long time before stopping in because I didn't have a need for cakes or cookies. But this is far from a typical American bakery. Looking at the bakery from the front, you'd never know it's a European bakery. There's just a black awning that says "Riverfront Bakery", no personality to it. You have to go straight up to the window and peer in to have any idea what deliciousness lies within. They have an assortment of goodies that include freshly made crepes, quiche, scones, croissants and so much more! I tried the chicken salad and it was very fresh but sadly lacked any flavor. It tasted like chicken & mayonnaise and that's it. However, everything else that I've tried is wonderful. They have a small sign across the street from Starbucks that tells more about the place than looking at it from the outside. The folks that own it aren't very friendly or personable either, but their treats make up for it. If you can catch the place open, it's worth stopping in. read more

The gay guy at the cash register had an off putting demeanor and couldn't even make eye contact with me when ordering. A severe lack of customer service skills read more

I really wanted to like this place. The pastries were adorable. We ordered a few items and a latte. My latte was basically white (just milk) and our bread pudding was covered in cheap chocolate syrup. Nothing we had was worth it. Everything we ordered was bland. Ended up walking over to Starbucks for a better coffee. Would not return. read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel. The coffee and turnover were delicious. I would definitely go back if I were in the area.

We stopped here after a doctors appointment for our son at Nemours because the pastries looked delicious. We got coffee and a cinnamon roll and then a couple quickest to go. The coffee was fine but the cinnamon roll was very dry. The lady working there asked how it was an I was honest and she was SO incredibly nice! She brought us a second one which was made just recently. It was much better but still not great unfortunately. I was struck by how kind this was though. So 5 stars for her!!! But unfortunately 3 for the cafe. Maybe after I eat the quiches, I'll update this to a better score read more

Wow this place is so good! Riverfront bakery reminds me of a quaint little European bakery with fresh baked goodies. Their pastries are so good and their coffee is fantastic. There's lots of options to choose from, so ask the staff what their favorites are. They're super helpful and have great suggestions! If you go (which you should) get the spinach and feta turnover! I already know I'm going back tomorrow to get another one read more

Wasn't a good customer service experience, and my Latte was like warm. I felt like the service was rushed when it came to me placing my order. Plus she wasn't friendly. read more

It is quiet and clean. I had good a cup of coffee, and pantry. It is in a nice location, surrounded by office buildings.

Stopped in a couple times. 1st time I walked in and realized quickly from the menu that it's not your typical American "bakery", so i walked out empty handed feeling a tad intimidated. 2nd time i walked in i was able to try a cold mocha coffee or something like that and it was delicious! 3rd time I came back with my father for breakfast. We both had small coffees and decided to split the sun-dried tomato quiche. Coffee was just WOW good. My dad will never think to get a large actually said he easily could have downed a large it was that good. I agree! The quiche was so delicate in flavor and texture... i want it again! Its quite filling, but worth every bite! read more

Riverfront Bakery - Sundried tomato quiche - must try! - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

so good, lovely ambiance. not crowded at all for a sunday afternoon. 10/10 would recommend read more

Riverfront Bakery - nutella and berries crepe! - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Fast, friendly and delicious! Love that this is family owned. They did a great job! Thank you!

The bun was not bad, but it was burnt on the bottom, so I rated it low. I may return for a croissant, but this place is just okay. read more

Riverfront Bakery - Cinnamon Bun - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Holy wow! The chocolate croissant and the sugar chouquette from here were amazing. The space is open and bright and the staff very friendly. read more

Riverfront Bakery - Chocolate croissant 11/20/20 - Bakeries Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Just went here for the first time and I love the simplistic and clean aesthetic of this quaint cafe. I think it's a phenomenal addition to the riverfront. On my first trip, I bought a regular croissant, a chocolate croissant and a sugar brioche. As you can see in the pictures, the croissants were under baked and did not turn out flaky as a well done croissant should. The middle was gooey (not in a good way) and when I cut into the chocolate croissant, it fell flat. It was really disappointing because the ladies making the pastries looked super professional. Otherwise, I think the flavors were spot on. I am optimistic that this place will improve on quality as time goes on. read more

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I've come here 3 or 4 times now and I'm less impressed each time and probably won't return. I was excited to try their crepes the first time and they didn't have them that day but everything we ended up getting was good. The next time, my son ordered a crepe and my husband and I got quiche and pastries. The crepe took a very long time to come out and was sooo thick. My young son liked it but I did not. I like a traditionally thin crepe. I went again this morning and picked up a variety of pastries. Two slices of cake, two macaroons, a chocolate cannoli, cheese danish, slice of bread pudding, cheese brioche, a butter croissant & a slice of chocolate roll. Plus two draft lattes, it was $60 total and while that's more than I wanted to spend.. if everything was really good I would consider it worth while. Unfortunately, most of what we've ate so far has been very disappointing. The danish had almost no cream cheese in it, very dry. Cheese brioche was slightly dry and was tasty but didn't have much cheese either. Chocolate roll was extremely dry and tasted like chocolate powder. Bread pudding tasted like a cruller donut which was odd. Also, the packaging of everything just made no sense. They packaged two macaroons and a cannoli together in a cake slice container yet put a slice of chocolate cake in with the rest of the pastries, causing the icing to come off onto the lid of the box + chocolate frosting to transfer onto the other pastries. My 7 year old did enjoy his croissant, macaroons and cannoli. Our La Colombe draft lattes tasted good but never seem as frothy as they are at the La Colombe cafes. I also had ordered caramel in our lattes but couldn't taste that at all. Later on we'll try the slices of cake for dessert but it's too late for redemption at this point. I'm giving two stars because the staff has been kind, the bakery is clean and the presentation of everything is well done. But honestly I'd rather walk out of a messy bakery, where someone was unfriendly, with really tasty baked goods. read more

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This is the besr bakery in the area that I have visited! Everything is so fresh and delicious!