Shorty&#x27;s

Great local brewery!…read more Good (to great) craft beer. Huge selection of Bourbon (no Sunday sales on spirits) Full kitchen with a wide selection of standard fair (Better then normal bar food) and great weekly specials. If you are near Delaware it is worth taking the time to visit. While there visit downtown and spend local.

Late night dinner for me and my husband (9pm) this place is one of the few places open after 9 in…read moreDelaware that's serves food. Pretzel bread made with Ale cheese- heavy on the ale. The bread itself also had an alcohol taste to it- maybe it's the batch as the last time I had it I couldn't taste it but this time I may not pass a breathilizer from it alone I had the RBW Burger and the aioli was tasty. The pickles were unlike any I've had before- like the thing between a pickle and a cucumber. The wait staff were nice! The volume was pretty standard for a bar. Only gave it a four because the food can be inconsistent between visits. (Last time the fries were way too salty and this time they were perfect- also the bread)

Fried pickles, 12 wings (Buffalo, creamy Parmesan)

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Patio pint

Loiee G's

4.1(16 reviews)

1.5 mi

"Nightmare on Pep Street... and I Loved Every Bite"…read more Stopped in after a lab appointment, running on fumes and bad decisions, so I figured pizza was the cure. Loiee G's did not disappoint. I grabbed a Medium "Nightmare on Pep Street" -- garlic butter, red sauce, three types of pepperoni -- basically the holy trinity of flavor. I inhaled it like I was auditioning for a competitive eating show. While still chewing, I ordered an 18-inch Meat Pizza for the tribe back home (because sharing is caring, apparently). This is proper NY-style pizza: thin, crispy, and foldable -- the kind of slice that makes you feel like you should be yelling "Yo!" on a Brooklyn sidewalk. The topping ratio was chef's kiss -- not overloaded like most C-Bus pies that think they're competing in a topping-weight contest. Everyone at home gave the thumbs up, proving I can, in fact, make good life choices when hungry. Bonus points: the pinball collection is serious. My buddy (resident pinball nerd) told me to check out the Godzilla and John Wick machines -- because nothing pairs better with pizza than saving Tokyo or racking up a kill streak in neon lights. Verdict: Loiee G's is legit. Great crust, perfect ratios, and enough pinball nostalgia to make you forget your cholesterol results.

East coaster here, who has been craving NY/NJ style pizza since we moved here 7 years ago. Until…read moreLoiee G's opened, we considered the best pizza in the area to be Red Baron frozen - a sad statement. The pizza here is very close to east coast and it easily became our Friday go to after our first visit. This is a sit down place, which seems to be fairly rare here, you can actually buy by the slice and have a beer or wine to go with it. When you go here, plan on eating there as opposed to take home if you can. Take home is never as good as fresh out of the oven and you can play some pinball while waiting. Oh it's Friday now! We'll see them in a couple hours.

14" half-cheese/half-pepperoni pizza.

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Hamburger Inn Diner

4.2(490 reviews)

Food was awesome!! Love the old diner atmosphere. This is…read morethe real deal! Prices are amazing! I loved it so much I ordered food to go! Note this is downtown, so parking is limited. But, Public parking area short walk

They word "hamburger" is in the name for a reason! We had a Western burger and fries, it was…read moreexcellent! Perfectly-cooked, topped with bacon and onion rings. The side of fries were perfect, make sure you douse them with malt vinegar to have the optimal experience. We stopped by during the Gilmore Girls event when they rebranded the restaurant as Luke's diner. Super cute idea for a fun night in downtown Delaware!

Another view of the dining area.

Cinnamon roll

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Cheese sticks

Buns Restaurant

2.6(287 reviews)

1.1 mi

This was nice! And reasonable! The staff was friendly and talkative, which is good! I had, had…read moreprevious not so great vibes with people who owned it previously, but they new owners do a nice job! And the building and restaurant has a cool history as being one of the oldest in the state. My server Ian was cool as was the rest of the staff I encounter. It s nice to see younger people with goals who take pride in where they work. He recommended the grilled sirloin which was good: A simple nice grilled steak with great char marks and seasoning. The potato was okay, and I couldn't tell if it was from a box or they peeled them, but they were tasty and a nice large portion. It just needed butter which they brought me. The Caesar salad was very good, and I am picky about both salads and dressings... I could have even eaten more of that! I am glad they are preserving it and its legacy. I am also glad they are open on Monday when many of their competitors in Delaware are NOT! When I first thought of Bunns, I thought of old people, and this clearly contemporary with an updated menu! They even have Jell-O! I wiIll definitely return and recommend it to anyone who asks me for a good place to eat... Much appreciated.

Perfect all around. Old school tradition inside booth and table seating, meets bar and outside hang…read morespaces. Big groups, singles, and in between seating plentiful in those areas. Service was great. Come and enjoy! We had not been in a few years and were so glad we popped in.

Very beautiful place new owners have done such an amazing job

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Ohana Island Grill & Bar

3.8(34 reviews)

First time here but likely not last. Tiny place with outside seating and good quality food. We…read moreordered the lumpia which were quite large. We also ordered the Kalua pork and the Katsu chicken. Everything tasted like were used to in Hawaii. Almost weird to find a Hawaiian restaurant in this quaint little city in central Ohio. Our waitress Ashley did a great job. There's free street parking and a nice Main Street to walk up and down on. Recommend and will return to.

Let's start positive, some of the food tasted good. Portions were small but it tasted decent. The…read moreloko moko was presented nicely and had a good flavor. The "Hawaiian" macaroni salad didn't taste anything like it should but wasn't bad tasting. The whole place gave off a "white guy spends two weeks a year staying in a resort in Hawaii and tried to bring it to Delaware vibe. Stop describing things as Hawaiian that just aren't. The 21 dollar "Hawaiian" combo appetizer was supposed to be "Hawaiian" battered mushrooms but were breaded mushrooms out of a Sysco bag and tasted awful. The "Hawaiian" French fries were just Sysco battered fries with no seasoning. They advertised it came with six wings, it came with six boneless nuggets. The menu doesn't mention they're boneless at all. The service was fantastic though, shame they can't afford a staff and have the General Manager doing everything but cooking. I don't see this place surviving. Anyone know who owns this place? Doesn't feel like they are experienced in the restaurant industry.

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The Rutherford Cafe

4.1(28 reviews)

Today was my first time visiting Rutherford Café. I met a friend at this café. The interior…read moreincludes a few tables and the counter. There were many options on the menu. I opted to get the Breakfast Sandwich on an Everything Bagel. It was a delicious sandwich. The Everything Bagel was perfectly toasted. The cheese and egg were also delicious, as was the bacon. Price for sandwich was reasonable. This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. Definitely is worth a visit if you are in the area.

I was excited to try the Rutherford Cafe in Delaware but my sandwich was nothing special compared…read moreto what you could get at other breakfast spots. I came to try a breakfast sandwich and got the Gouda Morning. I really enjoyed the sourdough bread, but felt like I could make the sandwich just the same at home. It was obvious that the ingredients are fresh and the sandwiches are also made fresh, which is what made it taste homemade and simple. I wish they added some sort of creamy sauce to add extra flavor since it tasted too plain for me. The interior is cute and cozy with about 6 tables for people to sit. I think it'd be a great place to sit and study or chat with your friends/family.

Gouda Morning

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The Old Bag of Nails Pub

2.6(138 reviews)

STOP AND READ! Don't…read morego here. Save your money! They don't acknowledge you when you walk in! They take forever to seat you! The waiter reeks of cigarette smoke! The table was absolutely disgusting- see pic! We asked for sanitizer and he said he would bring it back and never bought it back. We have an immunocompromised child and cannot risk her eating off a dirty table. I had to go to bathroom to get a paper towel and soap and wash my own table off. Why??? The town of Delaware is bustling but no one is in here! Obviously there is a reason! I saw a few employees in the banquet area eating pizza. Where is everyone?? Oh they are in the back! An employee in the hallway seemed dumbfounded when I asked her for sanitizer. She finally bought it to my table. The place is dead. The place is unkept. Bathroom stalls with no trash can liners. The list could go on and on. Health department needs to pay a visit and have a come to Jesus talk with this joke of an establishment. Definitely need to have an employee meeting to discuss hygiene and etiquette so customers can have an enjoyable meal without having an asthma attack triggered by an employee. Never again!

Pros: Good location and friendly service…read moreEnjoyed the fried cheese curds Cons: Got the Ruben but substituted rye with Texas toast - this was super salty and the slices of meat were thick and overdone The side of fries were equally super salty Table was sticky and the restaurant felt unkept in general Pro tip: Normally love this chain, but sadly this location missed the mark

Bar area

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Pulp Juice And Smoothie Bar

4.8(16 reviews)

1.5 mi

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Pros: Easy to find and get to…read moreEasy parking Nice interior Helpful staff Quick service Lots of drinks and bowls, wrap options Cons: This strip mall is dying Only open Saturday and Sunday Dining area is closed so no real seating Pro tip: Know what you want before you go. Lots of options.

Stopped here with my mom after our dentist raved about Pulp. It was a beautiful Friday evening and…read morewe wanted to go for a drive, so we decided to go to the Delaware Pulp and then walk around Downtown Delaware. It was a little hard to find Pulp in the strip mall while driving, but we soon enough saw it and were able to find parking close to the door. The store is a decent size, enough for indoor seating, though their indoor dining was still closed. We saw the advertisement for the lemonade on the wall and both ordered large regular lemonades. They were both refreshing and the perfect complement to our evening. I am sure the next time we drive out this way we'll stop by this location.

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Menu 1

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Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

3.7(133 reviews)

Great options for all types of eaters. Gluten free, vegan and kids menus. Everyone was happy with…read morewhat they ordered. Ate outside.

Gotta drop a star on this review due to the rude waitress we encountered today. Jess may need some…read moretraining in customer service and industry tipping standards as she provided the minimum service today and apparently expected a large tip. She was fine, food and drinks were served timely but there was nothing extraordinary about her standard service that would warrant a higher percentage tip. After paying, as my family and I were walking out, she calls out my father in front of other guests to ask if there was something wrong with her service. He explained he doesn't tip on tax and the alcoholic drinks but otherwise he gave an 18% tip...my brother and I went back and handed her another $10 in cash saying maybe we may have calculated it wrong (didn't) but wanted to be nice and handed her the cash...she proceeded to complain further and didn't offer any thanks. Sorry but if you're a waitress with that crappy of an attitude, you're probably in the wrong job. Very unprofessional and entitled.

Inside bar

Miso fried Brussels sprouts

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Smash Shack Burger

4.2(43 reviews)

1.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

2 years in business

So good. Worth the stop…read more We were driving back to Columbus and decided to stop at Smash Shack Burger and I'm so glad we did. Everything was sooo good. We ordered to-go and the wait time was only about 10 minutes, which was impressive. We got smash burgers, fries, and nuggets, and all of it hit. Burgers were juicy and flavorful, fries were solid, and the nuggets were a surprise favorite. Highly recommend if you're passing through. We'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu next time!

I was in the area and yelppie recommended this burger place, and eating is pretty high, so I…read morethought I stop by. The place is tiny, the sign is tiny, you drive a little faster, you will be like me, completely missed The parking also a little weird, I believe there 3 parking spots at the front, and 2 more parking spots on the side of the building, that's it, this is not a place you want to dine in, even tho there's couple of small tables inside, more of to go place. Now I'm not sure if they will take your order at the counter, there is a tv screen with the menu on there, and on the right hand corner there is a bar code you can scan on your phone and order it online, that's what I did I ordered the double cheese burger for $11, topping I input all on side. 6 wings for $9 and the small waffle fries for $3.75 Total came out around $24, they add another $1.25 for credit card charges, total over $25 and change Couple minutes later, the guy came out and told me there is no topping included, each topping is additional charge. I'm like wha???? So lettuces, tomatoes, onions, all additional charges on each. Now it become expensive, really expensive The burger not big But it is above average good Wing is typical like other places, nothing special Fries is good Is not like is so good when it comes to burger, this will be the first place that pop up in my head. I probably won't be back, just way over price in my opinion, and charging additional for topping is ridiculous, a good burger should be including lettuce, tomato's and onions. Reasons giving it 4 stars The burger is above average Fries is good Wings is okay Couple guys behind the counter are nice