Charcoal Pit
2600 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Crema's Take
“This beloved North Wilmington institution has been serving up nostalgic 70s diner vibes since 1956, complete with vintage booths and even some jukeboxes built into the tables. While they're famous for classic cheeseburgers and milkshakes—especially their legendary Chocolate Milkshake and creative Espresso Chip version—the real magic is settling in for a slow, easy afternoon with locals and families who keep coming back for the unhurried atmosphere and genuine hospitality.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Stopped in to try the Charcoal Pit today as I have passed by the location several times while.working in the area. I asked to be seated at the counter because I was alone and I noticed they were pretty busy. I ordered the Steak & Egg special. My server AJ was very polite and…
The restaurant feels straight out of a 70s diner and still has many of the old components in it. We recieved our food really quickly but it took a while for our waiter to give us our check. The food was super solid and definitely a great spot to visit in Delaware
A staple of North Wilmington, Delaware since 1956. Come for the nostalgia and classic style cheeseburgers and milkshakes. Service has always been good whenever we've gone. A fun thing to get as a group or celebration is the "kitchen sink" which is 20 scoops of ice cream!
So classic and cute. Food was good and service was great. But it's The Chocolate Milkshake that won my heart 💗. Definitely would recommend and visit again!!!
Fun, chill diner that’s perfect for a burger and shake. The coffee (espresso chip?) milkshake is divine. Many booths have a jukebox - the music was pretty low so we could never confirm if our songs made it on air, but it’s a cute touch. A shout out to the waitstaff ensuring…
Crema Reviews
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