Sidebar Cafe (Downtown Wilmington, DE)

Sidebar Cafe (Downtown Wilmington, DE)

first floor lobby, New Castle, DE

★★★★★5.0(101 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in a historic bank building lobby in downtown Wilmington, this intimate husband-and-wife run café punches well above its weight with house-made sourdough, expertly crafted traditional espresso drinks, and smoothies that regulars rave about. The owners' genuine passion shines through in every order—whether you're rushing to catch a train or settling in for a leisurely breakfast, you'll feel their care reflected back to you. It's the kind of gem that inspires people to leave glowing reviews unprompted, a true neighborhood anchor where quality coffee and conversation flow equally well.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Full breakfastMeetingsTraditional drinksQuick grabLight foodSlow sit

Google Reviews

Chelsea W
★★★★★2 months ago

This was a gem of a stop on our journey home to Maine. We stopped in for coffees, salads, and sandwiches for our train ride. The owner and Milo were quick and efficient at making our order. They were great about making sure that every detail was just right! If we come back to…

Michelle Guobadia
★★★★★6 months ago

Great place to grab a bite in Wilmington, DE! It’s located in bank building lobby but it has great vibes and quick service! My sausage, egg and cheese was perfection on the homemade sourdough bread! The strawberry crunch pound cake was ridiculously good and the coffee was fresh!…

Julie McBride
★★★★★7 months ago

I generally don’t review places too often, but this delightful little Cafe absolutely deserves to be talked about!!! 😄😄 I was truly blown away by this spot. It’s a wife and husband duo that runs the place & they are just a breath of fresh air. ❤️ First of all the customer…

Scott Harriford
★★★★★7 months ago

This is a must stop for your breakfast needs. It's ran by a great husband and wife duo. The service is unmatched, the food is amazing, and the smoothies are out of this world. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in town.

Alexander Hove
★★★★★a year ago

These folks are just a joy! You can tell they love what they do and put love into their creations. I devoured a delicious egg sandwich, add bacon and cheese, on homemade sourdough alongside an iced coffee. 10/10 would crush again! They have a side area to dine in or relax at…

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