Surf Bagel

This place was adorable and clean. I ordered the black pepper turkey sandwich on whole-grain…read morecranberry bread. It was hearty and delicious. The flavors blended perfectly. Employee were pleasant and helpful. Will go back again.

This place is adorable! Limited seating so go early in peak season. Off season you shouldn't have a…read moreproblem. Staff is friendly. You order at the window and then they bring you your order like fast food style. The espresso was good and the yogurt bowl was delish and low sugar.

Atmosphere

Customizable breakfast sandwiches

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Matcha almond milk boba tea with strawberry flavor and strawberry boba

Surf Bagel- Rehoboth

4.0(92 reviews)

2.3 mi

Absolutely the best place to grab fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and much more. Definitely…read moreneed to check this place out. Warning, it can get busy because of how great the food is to enjoy. Service was outstanding

Considering I have eaten at the Lewes location, this one is a bit subpar. The bagel is small and…read moreexpensive and the coastal vibe is not as genuine as the Lewes location. It feels a bit more of a put-on at this spot. At least the bagel and what goes in it are still delicious, which saves the review.

Bagels

Plain with cream cheese (not toasted)

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Lox on egg bagel

Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar

4.1(430 reviews)

Very mom/baby friendly and GREAT gluten free menu items!…read more I was THRILLED to me able to have Eggs Benny after a hot walk with some mom friends. They were wonderful to us all, helping each of us with our strollers, and setting us up with a table that worked for both high chairs and strollers. It is beautifully decorated, the food and drinks are delicious and the service was phenomenal. I'll be back!

Wow!!!! Excellent food and service…read more Had the yogurt and granola, lots of fresh fruit and honey. The salmon benny was great with perfect poached eggs. Both were delicious and fantastic!

Looking toward the left upon entering

Avocado Toast & Sweet Potato Hash

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Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli

3.1(318 reviews)

Despite having taken orders out from Rosenfeld's, this was the first time eating in. There is ample…read moreparking near the deli and there is a Wawa station adjacent if your vehicle requires refueling like you do. I was promptly greeted and seated with a menu and 3 dill pickles in a small bowl which were tasty. My beverage request was taken (diet Coke with free refill) and minutes later was provided with order taken. I chose the stuffed cabbage with green beans. The portion sizes were more than adequate and quite tasty. I ordered a slice of plain cheesecake which was generous in size and rather tasty. You may wonder why I included a photo of one of the 2 unisex bathrooms: my theory is that if the bathrooms are clean, which these were, then sanitation in food preparation and handling by staff is a priority for the dinind establishment which it certainly is for me! I've included photos of the menu which can likely be found on the website which is updated. The prices are rather high, however I consider quality and value important, particularly for something which I shall ingest. Definitely check out Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli, either for eating in or takeout!

Lots of fun trying to figure out the caricatures on the wall. Pleasant service by the single…read morewaitress on duty. Our group tried lots of items on the menu. The Latkes were good, as were the onion rings. The French fries didn't impress me. The mushroom barley soup was tasty. Pastrami was good, not so much for the corned beef or brisket. I was actually disappointed with the brisket, it tasted by boiled beef. Being a 70+ year old kid from the Bronx who grew up with kosher deli's on every other corner I was spoiled. Nothing is like it used to be. But thankful that places like Rosenfeld's are still around and keeping memories alive. In a week I will be visiting the Bronx again and going to the last kosher deli in the Bronx. So if you're in the Bronx stop by Liebman's. Keep the memories going.

Dining area

Horrible matzoh ball soup and burnt, bitter latkes Ugh

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Arena's

3.9(66 reviews)

0.5 mi

Sandwiches are very good! Quick service, small dining area. Sat under AC unit, it works well!…read more Will eat there again!

We got the drip coffee and went got something to eat. The chicken sub was dry and should have been…read morebetter. The flavor was there but the sub was not. Service was good. And the restaurant was in what it seemed to be a retirement community, which was fine.

Monterey Jack grilled chicken wrap with tots.

Half BLT sandwich and Cesar salad

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Iced Salted Caramel Toffee Late

The Point Coffee House and Bake Shoppe

3.9(235 reviews)

4.9 mi

Staff were friendly!…read more Walnut sticky bun was really good! My husband said it was his favorite thing. There's a microwave inside to warm up your pastry, which I very much appreciate. The sticky bun was really buttery and soft, slightly gooey, and just really tasty... Not too sweet. GF Lemonade Raspberry muffin was good! Moist.

All I can say is I am so glad I don't live nearby or I'd have to buy new pants. Their baked goods…read moreare on another level. Everything we ordered was so good! My favorite was the apple pie cinnamon bun, unreal flavor and perfect texture! Their coffees are delicious and varied. Their whole bean prices to take with you are a bit out of line. I know trump has totally messed up the coffee markets with his unconstitutional tariffs but even still I think they are inflated. Cannot wait for my next trip to the beach, we will be taking a pit stop in to the point coffee house.

Did you say sticky buns?!?

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In house coffee roaster

Cafe Pink Blossom

4.5(97 reviews)

1.5 mi

Eat here...like seriously, EAT HERE! This was one of the best breakfast places I have eaten at in…read morethe area in a LOOOONNGGG TIME! I suggest getting here early to beat the rush, especially on the weekend or busy beach seasons. We tried avocado toast, traditional breakfast, stuffed French toast, pancakes, you name it, we had it. It gives pure comfort diner vibes.

Delicious food and great service! It's a diner, so I did expect better coffee, but the food was…read morevery good, except it was a bit disappointing that the "caprese" sandwich was not much more than a cheese sandwich with tomato. Tasty, though! Lots of gluten free options! I had an eggs Benedict over grits and it was AMAZING!!

The place to go for breakfast.

Tres leches French toast

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Eggcellent

4.3(185 reviews)

EGGCEPTIONAL! I was in the area wanting breakfast and so glad I stopped in!…read moreThere was both indoor and outdoor seating - I chose inside seating. The waiter was quietly efficient and took my order quickly. My tea was delivered soon afterward, and my meal arrived before I even finished my tea. The omelet was fantastic and very tasty and the bacon perfectly crisp I highly recommend you stop in for a meal

So full disclosure, I'm not really a "breakfast guy." My mornings usually consist of 2-3 cups of…read morecoffee. Only exception is when I'm back home in NYC, I'll have a local BEC (Bacon/Egg/Cheese) on a kaiser roll or an everything bagel + cream cheese since you know...bagels in the DMV are MID. So, it's some surprising that I rate Eggcellent a solid 4, as I rarely visit restaurants for breakfast. Located in Downtown Lewes, DE, I agree with some of the other reviewers who describe this joint as an "elevated diner." The interior dining room is teeny tiny; like shoe box size. Best bet for a table is the enclosed outdoor patio, which is where we sat. There were three of us, and in addition to our entrees, two of us ordered mimosas, while I had black coffee. I tried a sip of the mimosa. It was fine...a bit too sweet as the Orange Juice tasted like concentrate and not fresh...but fine just the same. Entrees arrived within 10 minutes of placing orders. My meat lovers omelette was good. A heaping portion of ham and sausage were folded into the fluffy egg mixture. The home fries could've been more crispy and were a tad underseasoned. The hot sauce and table S&P provided additional flavor. Classic dish of eggs, home fries, and sausage patties was quite satisfying. The sausage was the size of a hockey puck and tasted really good, especially with the slight char from the flattop grill. The bagel with cream cheese and lox was probably the best thing at the table. A toasted bagel was topped with generous amounts of smoke salmon, capers, and slivers of shaved red onion. I tried a piece, and realized I should've ordered this. Service was as expected. Staff would routinely stop by to check on us, and kept water glasses filled, as welll as my essential cup of morning java. We had an enjoyable experience, albeit felt a bit rushed towards the end of the meal. But I understand, since there was a constant wait for tables, and as a business, there is the need to turnover customers to make way for new seatings. For three adults, entrees with beverages, tax and tip was a bit over $75.

Inside

Crab Avocado Toast

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Outdoor seating

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

3.7(331 reviews)

5.2 mi

Beautiful space, there's plenty of seating! Indoor and outdoor seating is provided. Drink menu has…read morea lot to offer. I got a matcha latte and wasn't asked what kind of milk which I thought was odd. They ran out of cold brew as well and the iced americano was mid. When we walked in, there was an off putting smell, not sure if was due to the bathrooms being right there, nonetheless it was off putting. Would love to see them extend their breakfast items longer, albeit it'd be way past actual breakfast time. Was hoping to grab a burrito!

This is when I say to myself to believe in Yelp reviews, instead of nice looking Instagram posts…read more.. With all the recent reviews being negative about the interactions they had with the staffs, and although the business have responded to most of them, seems like nothing has really changed. Action speaks louder than words, and I didn't see any improvements during my visit. We went to Rise Up Coffee because of said nice looking Instagram posts, and wanted to try their coffee offerings that sounded great. Upon entering, the staff at the register was immediately off-putting... no emotions, no welcoming, just cold interaction. I asked about one of their seasonal drinks, and he just responded short and curt, without even looking up at me. The whole ordering process was the same, didn't feel that our business was appreciated in any way. The staffs were more interested in having a loud interaction and funny conversation with each other than paying attention to customers. I also witnessed one of the older female customer trying to say to them "good coffee" as she was leaving, and they didn't bother to look at her nor acknowledge her nice, positive comment. The coffee took a while to be made, even though it was not busy at all there. The seasonal drink I ordered was a bit too sweet, didn't taste any special than any flavored coffee you get from anywhere else. Definitely NOT a coffee shop I want to go back to, NOT the kind of business I want to support. There are other spots where you can get a nice cup of coffee, where you also feel welcomed and your business appreciated. The design of the coffee cups were interesting though. The only thing I enjoyed about the visit, learning about these birds.

Ordering!

Breakfast sandwich with sausage

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Frozen matcha & iced latte

Cafe A Go-Go

4.0(188 reviews)

5.8 mi

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All I got was a large frozen Mexican Mocha..... The staff is…read morefriendly and quick with drinks and food, the shop was nice and cozy I'll be back while I'm in town Thank you keep up the great work

Went back this morning with my partner. I had a bagel with hummus, onion and tomato. My partner…read morehad English Muffin with egg and cheese. The food was prepared quickly and was delicious. The coffee was great again today snd I heard the iced tea was also very good. Friendly staff. Comfortable place to sit. If you are looking to purchase coffee beans, I counted 12 varieties available for sale.

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Iced Azura Mocha

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Reno I.

172

15 years ago

Thanks' to Surf Bagel, I have a taste of home minutes from where I live. This place is great, the bagels taste delicious, almost as good as my favorite bagel place in New York(the Bagel Factory). They open super early, bake all the bagels on site, which is more than you can say for the majority of the places that sell bagels in lower Delaware. It's unfortunate that nobody can figure out how to make a decent bagel, luckily that's not the case here. They make a perfect bagel. If you're on the way down to the beach this is the place to pick up a quick breakfast. Plus is pretty cool to hang out since they've got a Hawaiian/Surf theme going, complete with surfboards and murals, surf flicks on the TV's and usually some pretty good tunes playing. read more

Joseph O.

2 years ago

A perfect balance of crispy crust and chewy center, every bite is a delight," "The aroma of fresh-baked bagels is pure heaven," "This bagel shop is a true taste of home made, with authentic flavors and quality," "The cream cheese selection is top-notch, elevating the classic bagel experience," "Where bagels are not just bread, they're an art form," "Can't beat the satisfaction of a perfectly toasted bagel with a fresh schmear.". read more

Chelsea M.

3 years ago

Let me start off here... the best part about the muffins were the chocolate chips on top, the rest tasted like cardboard. The bagels weren't toasted like I asked them to be. The chocolate milk was warm and tasted spoiled. With this all being said... I don't think anyone should go here. Only reason I'm giving this a one star is because the staff is amazing and always smiling. F this place and their mom's. read more

Joe R.

4 years ago

I am from Connecticut just 40 mins outside of NYC so I know a few things about a Bagel! And this I can tell you for sure Surf Bagel is the very best around soft and chew and always made fest that day. They also have a pretty awesome lunch menu too. read more

Donald S.

4 years ago

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Tina R.

9 years ago

We had breakfast here with our dogs while staying in Lewes. Food was delicious, great breakfast burrito! Staff was so nice coming out to meet the dogs. Great outdoor seating. Thanks for letting us bring the pups! read more

John O.

10 years ago

Good stuff. I like how they support local sports and schools. They're place is often busy so prepare to wait for meals. I love their everything bagel, and if it wasn't for the long wait, I would give them 5 stars read more

Julie G.

11 years ago

My go to for Breakfast! Always friendly! Its always packed, but that is because its a locals spot, and food is great. Although its packed your food is to you quickly. Don't let the line scare you away! read more

Rosssteph R.

12 years ago

I give this place a 5 stars.. The Best selection of bagels and crm cheese. Atmosphere is very pleasant. I would recommend this place to anyone for breakfast. Very friendly staff. read more

Margaret M.

11 years ago

Haven't met a person in all of Sussex county that does not like Surf Bagel! If you're into places with great food, local business and amazing food, this is it! read more

Jay N.

8 years ago

Cant get enough of this place, best bagels in Delaware. You have to try it, great lunch menu and its always busy so you know it going to be fresh! read more

Martha M.

6 years ago

Stopped in here while on a walk!! Amazing!! What a find! Would never have know it was there driving by... love all the walking finds in this town! read more

Shannon C.

7 years ago

I'm local. I've lived here for 10 years I've been here a lot nothing bad to say about this place they have so many good options.

Miriam K.

12 years ago

Simply BEST BAGELS EVEEEEEEEER!! I can't get enough their smoked salmon with cream cheese on garlic bagel. AMAZING! read more

Corri F.

7 years ago

Awesome breakfast sandwiches! So glad my husband and I found this place. We stop whenever we are in the area.

Nick A.

7 years ago

Great bagels and breakfast around! No matter how long the line is, they are quick to get you in and out!

Connie M.

8 years ago

Best bagels around town, hands down and best bagel chips... all I can say is yummy... #everythingbagels

Ryan B.

480

11 years ago

Fast, great service. Good food. It's out of the way from where I live but loved the service and food. read more

Timmy H.

113

6 years ago

Best bagels ever! There service is great and friendly. Great variety of bagels and all are delicious

John S.

11 years ago

Always fabulous never a bad meal, breakfast and lunch for the beach, usually get 2 meals out of one

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(Same order as all my yelp reviews) Since they never get my order right I call in. And once again,…read morethey can't get it right. Yall just love to build the reputation that you can't read. Just fire everyone and restart at this point. Over a year of mess ups. Pathetic.

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Went here two days in a row. Got a breakfast bagel on the first day, and then preordered one of…read moretheir signature breakfast sandwiches on the next day. Never waited more than a few minutes and food was delicious.

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Who uses Styrofoam coffee cups nowadays???? Please get better coffee cups. Bagels are good…read more Service was excellent thank you.

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