Grain Exchange on STAR Campus
591 Collaboration Way, Newark, DE
Crema's Take
“Nestled on STAR Campus, this spot has built a genuine community around weekly Jeopardy nights and consistent coffee expertise, with staff like Steph earning real loyalty from regulars. The atmosphere shines for both quick coffee grabs and lingering meetings, though the kitchen's execution can be unpredictable—some rave about the sweet potato fries with caramel sauce while others note portion sizes don't always match the price point.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We’ve been coming for Jeopardy every Tuesday for a while now. The food and drinks are great and we love Steph at the bar! Deanna does a great job running Jeopardy and we always have a great time😊
Ordered take out late after work and incredibly disappointing by the outrageously small portion size. THIS was $16!! A few pieces of tuna, some guac and chips. Food tasted fine, interior is nice, and the service was slow though bearable but their menu prices are highway robbery. Likely won’t be coming back again.
Ordered to go was in the area for work & just needed something quick & close. The food was really good especially the sweet potato fries with the caramel sauce 😋 however the roll/bread for the cheesestake was way too much. I know they all come on a roll but this was very thick & for the amount of steak it was overpowering. I ended up just eating the stake & half of 1 of the rolls. Overall good price $17 isn't bad, really cute place I loved the atmosphere of the half outside bar & seating area, not sure where a host was I just found some guy who worked there at the bar & asked about my order & where the bathroom was usually the host is standing by 1 of the doors but even by the other door where you go out to the bathroom there wasn't one. It seemed pretty slow maybe they were doing both host & serving though but it's Saturday night guess every1 is at the stadium at the game. Hope it picks up afterwards.
Consistency is an issue. I have had great meals there, with great service. However, the deal killer is you never know how the meal is going to go before you get there. Are you going to have an attentive server who follows up in a timely fashion, or are you going to wait for 15, 20, or even 30 minutes waiting for something to happen as your server disappears in to the back or hangs out by the bar. There have been times where I left cash on the table and walked out because it was so difficult to get any sort of proper service.
We were recently at the Grain Exchange for a private birthday celebration. The staff were incredibly attentive, the food and drinks were amazing and the space is really nice. I especially loved the patio once the sun set behind the building! It was my first time to the University of Delaware campus, and it definitely left a positive impression. Thanks to everyone at the Grain Exchange who helped my husband’s aunt and uncle throw an incredible birthday party - definitely worth the flight from Atlanta!
Crema Reviews
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