35 Best Cafes near Elsmere

“The best quiche I’ve ever had - and the macchiato was delicious! The best part of my first (and definitely not last!) visit was meeting Bob and Mike! They are salt of the Earth kind of people. We will definitely be back!“

“Administrative details - While you usually must make a reservation a year in advance (which I did), there are a very few earlier spots available on their website. In addition, if you are on the email list, they send the occasional last-minute availability. Talula’s is BYOB. The price was $125 and with all the other things, taxes, gratuities, it came to $160. The Nook Table is available for 6-8 diners and the Farm Table is for larger parties. Website link is below. Everything is presented in “tasting” small portions. In addition to the menu, they provided a couple of additional offerings. I did not do a good job of capturing the delightful descriptions of the food provided by our server. (The next time I go, I will video the descriptions if they allow.) The group did a great job of bringing wine which was beautifully poured in appropriate glassware by our server. The server also paired the wine with the offerings for us! The service was exceptional without being pretentious. After each tasting, plates, utensils and glasses were cleared and refurbished so discreetly that you hardly noticed. The menu changes with the “farm to table” availability. My favorite was a squash tarte. [I was delighted to find that I did not like the foie gras. It is “made” in a most inhumane and horrible way. This is the only time I have eaten it and I will never eat it again.] I was sorry to find that by the Black Garlic Beef Ribeye (#6 on the list), I was getting to the point of “too much food.” The only downsides were “too much food” for most of us and the wines they suggested for the pairings were hard/impossible to find. I personally did not like the varieties of wines they suggested for pairings. The rest of the party enjoyed the comparable wines they were able to find and allowed the server to pair with the tastings. I will be making a reservation for next year very soon. I have already made a reservation for the “sister” Talula’s Garden in Philly for September.“

“Great coffeeshop to meet locals. Excellent coffee plus the best "Bishops Avocado Toast" with two fired eggs on top is fantastic.“

“Great place for Greek food, desserts, and, of course, Greek coffee! I am Greek, and I haven't been able to find a place in the States that offers “Freddo Cappuccino”. Yesterday, I did! Excellent flavor!“

“The cafe manager Alicia, and the head chef came to speak with my wife as we're dealing with some minor allergies, they went way further than any other restaurant we've been to and made sure my wife and 1 year old had everything they needed. They made the food absolutely amazing and showed how much they put the guest first, absolutely amazing food and selection.“

“I had the best Cuban sandwich! I found out they use their own marinated pork, instead of ham. Puts the generic versions offered by chain restaurants to shame!“

“Amazing food and super friendly staff. Great Full Breakfast and tea!“

“Excellent coffee.“

“A pleasant surprise. We went on a hike nearby and then had a lovely lunch. The menu has something to please everyone. There was about 8 people in our group and everyone's food was plated beautifully and just delicious. We had garden burgers that were over the top full of flavors.
The owner checked in with us and brought the table bagel chips to share.
People in our group were planning on coming back soon.“

“Beautiful location, great coffee and pasties. Very unique and interesting. Highly recommend! It’s worth a a special trip here just to se inside! Try the Kyoto Cold Brew and strawberry rhubarb scone! So good!!“

“Amazing ramen, sandwiches, and espresso drinks. Consistently top tier quality and service.“

“Can’t praise this place enough!! Their delicious food, kind and accommodating staff, everything was out standing and so yummy. Coffee was made exactly to my liking and tasted perfect.“

“My wife and I finally were able to try out this quaint charmer. We ordered French toast and an omelet plus coffee. Everything about this place was inviting. Live music good food and ambiance has that cafe feel. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu.“

“Went for lunch with my son. We ate on the patio. It was cozy, quaint. Beautiful weather made it even more enjoyable. The food options were great; different from the same old same old. The waitress was busy but brought our drinks and food in a timely manner. Can’t wait to go back.“

“First time here and we was so impressed with how good everything is ,so delicious and fresh ,the staff greet you with a smile and kindness definitely the best place 🥰🥰❤️❤️“

“The food was pretty good, this would be a nice spot for a date or a weekday lunch. The weekend crowd can be busy and table space is very limited.
Don't come looking for a quick bite. If volume is high, it can take an hour to get your order.
The space has lots of charm and is definitely worth checking out for some great Vegetarian food.“

“Delicious meal, great drinks and the waitress was awesome.“

“Their sandwiches and coffee are so good! I recommend turkey brie sandwich. Nice interior and relaxing atmosphere“

“What started as a spontaneous lunch stop turned into one of our favorite finds. We were impressed from the very first visit by the welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent selection of wines. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We enjoyed it so much that we came back again the very next day, and every meal was just as good as the first. The quality of the food, great service, and overall experience made this a place we'll definitely return to whenever we're in the area.“

“I would die for this Panera Bread. I have been going here for 15 years and they continue to have the best Mac n cheese out of any other Panera Bread restaurants I’ve been to. I’ve tried Panera Bread’s in Alabama, Georgia, California, Kansas, St.Louis, Colorado, New York, Washington, +, and none of them beat this one. I even got someone I know to drive from Pennsylvania to try this one because it’s that good. People try to tell me all Panera’s taste the same but they don’t. Thank you pls don’t go out of business.“

“They can be busy. If you are bound and determined to have some of their delectable food, take the minute to look at the menu and place an online order that you can waltz in and pick up.
In my humble opinion, their food is worth the wait.
Perfectly toasted bread on a breakfast sandwich with egg, sausage or bacon, choice of three vegetables, and choice of cheese, for a very reasonable $9. Forgot to mention their smashed potatoes on the side. Soft yet moist with gently cooked onions. Absolutely delicious.
I will return.
The staff is friendly, caring and attentive.“

“First time & it was amazing!! Our server was Riley & she was AWESOME! Super sweet & very helpful when we told her it was our first time. My best friend & I came here to celebrate him getting a new job, she over heard our convo & gave us celebratory champagne for the cause. The food was amazing & such a fun dining experience! We most definitely will be back“

“We’re frequent customers at the Montvale, New Jersey, store, but this was our first visit to the Christiana (Delaware) First Watch. Spectacular food and spectacular hospitality from our server, Vanessa! I always get the ‘Traditional’ breakfast and a blueberry pancake. So yummy! My wife loved her ‘Farmhouse Skillet Scramble’! Hope we see you and your friends again, Vanessa! - Jim & Laurel Lambert“

“Love this place. Lovey atmosphere with tasty food and delicious chai tea.“

“I can’t believe there weren’t any reviews. This is a solid lunch spot in the Brandywine Art Museum. The quiche and sandwich also came with a generous serving of greens. The mushroom soup is made with Kennett Square mushrooms. There is wine and beer available. The dining is lovely—overlooking the Brandywine River. Everyone who worked there was super nice.“

“There's not many places in the area for a good breakfast where it's not crowded.
I stopped in today and ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on buttered toast and it was perfect.
The service is friendly from the former sub shop owner on Cleveland Avenue auto row. I think it was called Olympic steak shop.
I always enjoy their food at Delmar Cafe and plenty of seating.“

“One of my favorite stops! I have loved everything I’ve ordered but my favorites are their speciality lattes or the chai tea latte. It has a super chill environment and is a nice break in my day. Highly recommend❤️“

“Amazing place! Nice service, tasty and fresh pastry and delicious dessert! Almond croissant was so good , as scones and turnovers too. Highly recommend!“

“My new favorite coffee and dessert place! The staff were so warm and welcoming. Coffee and baklava delicious!!“

“For a Coffee Shop to too regularly serve luke-warm 'regular' coffee is disappointing. How hard can it be? Latte's etc are fine. Food menu has improved of late.“

“Many fine quality selections of meats, cheeses and snacks. Very good service and great accessible parking ✅.“

“Best burger and caesar salad in the state.“

“Staff is killing it during this pandemic! My only complaint is that there wasn't a lot of cinnamon on my cinnamon crunch bagel. Only a dusting 😔 but it was still good!“