Bean by Bardea
111 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE
Crema's Take
“Bean by Bardea is a matcha lover's dream and a late-night coffee haven in Wilmington, where the real matcha is genuinely excellent and their creative drinks like the banana milk latte and Koji Caramel Cappuccino hit just right without being oversweetened. The pastry game is serious here—croissants and chocolate chip cookies that locals rave about—making it an equally solid spot to linger with your laptop as it is to grab something genuinely delicious to go. With Illy espresso as their foundation and a friendly staff that clearly cares, this is where specialty coffee curiosity meets a welcoming, laid-back vibe.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. Laptop-friendly spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Got the banana milk latte and it was so good, not too sweet. The match is 10/10 it's a real matcha!! The croissant are amazing and the chocolate chip cookies are some of the best I've ever had.
They make very good espresso, though perhaps not quite as good as my few favorite places in town. I typically go here because it's open later than most other coffee shops. One little beef I have with them is that they have clearly gone out of their way to train their staff to…
I’m new to the area and decided to stop by and do some work on my laptop. The staff were very friendly, the matcha was strong and flavorful, and the croissants were delicious! I tried the banana pudding one (yes! A banana pudding croissant 😬) and will definitely be back.
I’ve been here multiple times, the coffee is good, and the pastries are great. But I was really disappointed this morning. I ordered a strawberry matcha that had no strawberry at all, tasted extremely sweet, and was so diluted and artificial that I had to throw it away. It was…
Bean by Bardea is a great spot for a quality coffee in DE.CO. They serve Illy coffee, and the cappuccino was smooth and well-balanced. If you like caramel, their Koji Caramel Cappuccino has a nice twist—sweet with a hint of umami. The pastries are worth the stop alone, as the…
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