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    Rooted AF.

    4.6 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jerk mushroom cheesesteak

    The food is incredible, I ordered the jerk mushroom cheesesteak for there and two empanadas to go for my lunch the next day. Just absolutely delicious, freshly made, friendly service and so worth the trip there to eat. We also were able to eat outside on a covered patio, which just added to the experience. I need one of these closer to home. Also we used the garage parking for convenience, so easy to get to.

    Chancery Court, Wilmington,DE
    Lisa H.

    Wanted to check out Chancery Court. Floor looks like it hasn't been mopped in a while. However our RootedAF experience was great! Loved the service! Had a great discussion about what we should order. Enjoyed the meal and drinks! (Black AF and Malibu Sunset)

    Amethyst Sea Moss Smoothie
    Stan H.

    The food is out of this world! Looks like maybe one should avoid the Jicama wrap, but otherwise, everything else I've seen and had is excellent. The beef and cheese empanadas are out of this world! I mean they alone are worth having as your only meal and traveling from Philadelphia just to have- they are that could. Juicy "meat", flavorful dough- just all around crispy and tender and oh-so-good! You don't have to be a vegetarian to go ecstatic about this. It's one of Wilmington's latest best kept secrets. Some may say the preparation time can be like 10-30 minutes because there is so much care to the food and a lot of orders. This place could definitely use some more staff than one person if it's feasible. The strawberry crunch cupcake is flavorful and familiar cupcake textures. The samplers I had at an event beforehand doesn't do justice to capture the quality of flavor and texture of the cupcakes served here. Strong strawberry flavor with a sliver of jam (not too much but just right) and the flavored crumbs complementing the cupcake so well. The smoothie was a healthy blend of different juices and I couldn't have enough of it. In a market that typically only locals might visit because Wilmington doesn't stand out as a city to many, the market itself is beautiful with local musicians who do acoustic performances of your favorite modern, 90s or older cover (you don't usually get to choose), and maybe some local originals depending on the band. Clean facility, visually appealing, clean and plentiful bathrooms, finding the location can be a bit tricky as the windy roads to find downtown can be a bit awkward to an outsider. The garage actually has 3 levels and not two levels like I originally thought, as the basement level "entrance" is at the end of the ground level parking. Don't drive? "No problem!" Take that d@m# regional rail to the Wilmington stop, and then walk those 18 minutes or so to the other side of town to eat here. You won't regret it! When you go in, if you don't notice the elevator to your right, there is another one across the hallway on your left, then if you took the one on your left, you have to cross the big lobby area to get to the market. Also, I received a Chancery discount card at a Yelp Elite event and it had a QR code on it. The code did not apply a discount at all and RootAF told me only certain vendors took this discount and they weren't one of them. The food here is too good and also of anyone needs to get docked, it is the Chancery market for such a gimmicky card and not RootedAF. You know if it's a bit hard to get to and locals are still coming out that it HAS to be good. Rooted AF fits right in! 11/17/23 addition: #ThankYouThursday for having a place that offers quality, flavorful food at reasonable prices and even in a less noticed venue for non-locals. Making a healthy alternative delicious and not feeling like I am eating medicine!

    (V) The Pinky Cole was so delicious!

    I tried this during HBCU week and I was so happy to have a vegan option for food. It was fresh hot and delicious I wish I could've brought more back with me to California. Highly recommend for any folks looking for vegan options! You must try the Pinky Cole! The staff and owner were also very friendly!

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    Arcadia S.

    Located in "the CHANCERY MARKET Food Hall & Bar" (i.e. food court) with indoor as well as outdoor patio seating, this is a comfortable spot to get a meal. Convenient to 95, you're only a few miles off the interstate. Maps will take you to the parking garage. We opted for a parking meter not knowing parking would be validated inside. Good to know for next time. My son and I got vegan chicken cheesesteaks. We both found our meal delicious and satisfying. The price of food has gone up everywhere hence a tad more than I expected. But no matter, the friendliness of the servers, the cherry ambience, and the quality of the food, (as well as it being all vegan, sparing us any headaches clarifying the diet) make this a place we will keep on our radar when taking this particular road trip route in the future. YES: 100% Vegan

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    LaVonda L.

    Ki was simply amazing! She was kind and had an wonderful spirit! We will be back to visit often. We came from Newark to support this black owned business! The Pinky Cole cheesesteak was PHENOMENAL!!! The empanadas are worth every single minute we waited for all this fresh flavor!!!! THANK YOU, Ki and @RootedAF

    (V) Empanada - 1 Beef and Cheese (V) Chopped Cheese

    I'm from Ohio and Love this place the staff are nice and the food is amazing Oh And The Empanadas are soooooo good considering it's all vegan

    Tim W.

    Excellent Food. I don't care what you call it!!! It's good food!!!! Delicious!!!!!! Came from Jersey and will come back!!!

    Steak sandwich seasoned fries

    The service is always good good when I go The food is very good and it's all VEGAN!!! Very tasty good selection, and house made natural drink and the pastries and really good too You want some good food for vegans and non vegans It's located in the Chancery Market (food hall) Really nice place to go get a bit to eat and drink or chill

    Soft Girl Era, "The Slap Burger", (V) Empanada - 1 Beef and Cheese, fries

    Updated review is as follows because of the food court's online ordering system confirming my order but not actually sending the order to the restaurant. The first review I left was unfair to Rooted AF and was a reflection of the food court and/or the third party online ordering system, NOT the restaurant itself. I got the slap burger, fries, beef and cheese empanada, and soft girl era drink. I didn't personally try the food because it was for someone else, but she told me it was all really good. The vegan beef was very meaty and hearty. Chipotle crema sauce in the burger was fantastic and worked so well in it. The drink was a soft girl era, which I forgot what it is, but it was also really good. Like the best lemonade you ever had, but with a really nice herbal taste to it. Terrell, the gentleman who took my order over the phone was very knowledgeable and knew all the drinks and everything off the top of his head to help me order. My girlfriend picked the food up and said he was very professional and laid back and friendly. 6/5 stars

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    Great vegan food and just food in general, quick and well priced, plus I like the name

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    Tried all three empanadas- totally lived up to the "best damn empanadas" sign. So cool to have an all vegan menu!!!

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    Really excellent vegan food. Full of flavour and you can't tell it's vegan. Some of the best if not the best I've ever had.

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    Great food at reasonable prices. Love the energy of the owner who cares about a customers. I would eat there again.

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    LOVED the Loaded Sweet Potato - amazing!! Will definitely be back to try more awesome items!

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    Yummy vegan food. Good for a treat when we want take out. Haven't eaten inside so I can't say what the ambiance is like or the service.

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    i enjoyed this place at one point. but they got different people in the kitchen and since then, it hasn't been that enjoyable

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    Ground Provisions

    4.6
    (45 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    $$$$

    Dining at Ground Provisions was one of the most memorable culinary experiences I've had in years…read more From the moment you arrive, the setting sets the tone -- intimate, relaxed, and thoughtfully designed to let the food take center stage. What truly stands out is the level of creativity and execution coming out of the kitchen under Chef Brandon Beringer. This is a fully plant-based tasting menu, but it never once feels like a compromise. Each course is intentional, beautifully presented, and layered with flavors and textures that rival any traditional fine dining experience. The progression of the meal is especially impressive -- dishes build on one another in a way that feels curated and purposeful, not just a sequence of plates. It's clear that a great deal of thought goes into both the composition of each dish and the overall arc of the evening. What makes this even more notable is that Ground Provisions has earned recognition as a James Beard Award semifinalist, a well-deserved acknowledgment of the quality and originality of what's being created here. For anyone who appreciates thoughtful, chef-driven dining -- whether you're plant-based or not -- this is a must-visit. It's not just a meal, it's an experience.

    A gloomy Saturday night with my partner ...service was slow and our server seemed irritated…read more Other than the dessert all of the plates were worse versions of what we had enjoyed here in the past...and the dessert was so dry I wanted to spit it back on my plate. After doing some research this morning, I learned the restaurant has already changed hands at least once in just a few years, which may help explain the inconsistency we experienced during our visit.

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    Porch dining & porch menu
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    Eclipse Bistro

    4.4
    (225 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We came here for a birthday dinner as a group of four. There was street parking nearby and we made…read morea reservation in advance. This is a lovely spot for a special occasion because they give you a giant sparkler for the guest of honor at the end of your meal. It's an intimate restaurant. I loved the unique lights at the tables that felt like taper candles. I'm not sure if it's because of what we ordered, but wait times were really long. It took about an hour for us to get our entrees. Thankfully we were in good company. And our party enjoyed their cocktails. We started with the brussels and cauliflower. This was beyond delicious. You have to order this as a starter. They had a quail special and monkfish special the evening we were there. The birthday girl ordered the quail. It took about an hour to arrive and came undercooked. Thankfully they were kind about cooking it more. I think she enjoyed it once she got to eat. Her husband got the pork chops. I shared the monkfish with a friend and really enjoyed it. We also got the seared tuna for the table and that was good too. Our waitress was super kind especially with the food hiccups. They have one gender neutral restroom stall. It has the prettiest wallpaper. We were stuffed by the time the dessert menus came out. Thankfully they still gave us a mini scoop of ice cream for the birthday girl with a sparkler. It was lots of fun. I think wait times were long for the specials and if we stuck to the regular menu things would've arrived faster. I'd go back to try more yummy food.

    Rotating seasonal menu!! Went fall 2025 dinner menu featuring duck bao buns (2), pork chops (2),…read morecrispy calamari, and smores bread pudding. We don't go out much in Delaware, so friend's recommendations carry a lot of weight. Everything tasted divine. I would order all these again. The pork chops were filing enough to split between two people. Dish included pork chops (medium), crispy potatoes, Brussels sprouts, as well as sweet onions. Also, the drinks!! I love the different size glasses they come in. We got lychee sour (twist on sweet lychee martini, dirty martini (gave 6 olives :), and red wine sangria. The ambiance, the sweet servers, and the delicious food will definitely make us want to visit again for a special occasion.

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    Bar area which has a fabulous happy hour. And a very happy guest.
    Bar area which has a fabulous happy hour. And a very happy guest.
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    Brussels & Cauliflower (prosciutto, marcona almonds, smoked paprika-honey vinaigrette)
    Coconut espresso martini was very strong!y, not my fav!

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    Coconut espresso martini was very strong!y, not my fav!

    Rooted AF. - vegan - Updated June 2026

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