Proudly bearing its state motto "It's good being first," Delaware was the first state to sign the constitution. Rich in history and natural beauty, Delaware is home to many popular vacation spots such as the Brandywine Valley and Bethany Beach. Throughout Delaware, you'll find great cafes and restaurants, many of which serve Sunday brunch. If you're passing through Delaware and are hungry for pancakes, French toast or eggs Benedict, try an old-fashioned Sunday brunch at any of these restaurants.
This quaint gourmet restaurant in the small, historic town of Lewes serves a sumptuous brunch every Sunday year-round. Choose from an extensive menu of brunch classics such as Belgian waffles with applewood-smoked bacon and Vermont maple syrup, English country breakfast featuring grilled bangers, Parmesan herb tomato gratin and eggs or smoked salmon on a toasted wheat bagel with capers, garlic herb cream cheese and ripe tomatoes. For something a little more on the lunch side of brunch, try the seafood tomato basil crepes, Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes or petite filet mignon with Bearnaise sauce. The Buttery also offers a choice of champagne, mimosa or Bloody Mary to accompany your meal.
The Buttery
102 2nd St.
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7755
butteryrestaurant.com
This Wilmington charcoal grill and saloon offers a wide selection of unpretentious bar food, prime beef steaks and burgers, but it's the Sunday brunch that has people raving. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kid Shelleen's serves a smorgasbord of brunch favorites, including eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, lox on toast and made-to-order omelets. Kid Shelleen's also offers a Maryland crab soup, grilled chicken Caesar salad and spicy Buffalo wings. Kid Shelleen's "Eye Openers" drink menu features Bloody Marys, mimosas, strawberry daiquiris and champagne.
Kid Shelleen's
1801 West 14th St.
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 658-4600
kidshelleens.com
This charming cafe in the beach community of Rehoboth Beach does a full brunch every Sunday, but is closed from November through March. The Black Porch Cafe does all the classics but usually with a creative twist. Try the potato, bacon, leek and Gruyere cheese omelet, apple pear pancake with cinnamon syrup and Mascarpone cheese or French country salad with smoked bacon, poached eggs, red beets and field greens. Being close to the water, The Black Porch Cafe serves a number of fresh seafood plates as well, including grilled monkfish and pan-seared diver scallops. For a lighter snack, order a seasonal fruit and cheese plate or freshly baked scone.
The Back Porch Cafe
59 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-3674
backporchcafe.com
