Guidebook for Newark
Food Scene
Historic tavern/pub, with several dining rooms and balconies. Wide ranging menu of food that's better than your average pub, including several home made items and vegetarian options. Saturday night offers late night dancing and live music or DJ. Great for tourists, but the locals go here, too! Kitchen is open late until 1am!
http://deerparktavern.com
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Deer Park Tavern
108 W Main StHistoric tavern/pub, with several dining rooms and balconies. Wide ranging menu of food that's better than your average pub, including several home made items and vegetarian options. Saturday night offers late night dancing and live music or DJ. Great for tourists, but the locals go here, too! Kitchen is open late until 1am!
http://deerparktavern.com
Grotto Pizza
45 E Main StPizza, simple dishes, sports bar, lots of TVs
Colorful Yun Nan
59 E Main StAuthentic Chinese, fast service
Chef Tan
108 E Main StChinese dining in upscale dining room
Nice patio seating, interesting original dishes, occasional live music
Del Pez Mexican Gastropub - Newark
501 E Main StNice patio seating, interesting original dishes, occasional live music
Upscale Italian in a nice dining room. Large wine selection. Separate vegetarian menu available. Homemade gelato.
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Caffe Gelato Restaurant
90 E Main StUpscale Italian in a nice dining room. Large wine selection. Separate vegetarian menu available. Homemade gelato.
Irish bar and restaurant. Nice shuffleboard table and darts! Best patio on Main Street, elevated a few feet for great people watching.
Finn McCool's Irish Gastropub
Irish bar and restaurant. Nice shuffleboard table and darts! Best patio on Main Street, elevated a few feet for great people watching.
Tbaar
108 East Main StreetNice juice bar with wide range of juices and smoothies.
http://www.tbaar.com
One of the best restaurants in Newark, where everything is made from scratch. Huge and flexible menu where almost everything can be made vegetarian or vegan. Full and lively bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Live music Wednesday and Saturday nights.
http://homegrowncafe.com
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Home Grown Cafe
126 E Main StOne of the best restaurants in Newark, where everything is made from scratch. Huge and flexible menu where almost everything can be made vegetarian or vegan. Full and lively bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Live music Wednesday and Saturday nights.
http://homegrowncafe.com
Fine rustic italian dining in a mood lit room with brick pizza oven.
http://tavernamainstreet.com
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Taverna
121 E Main StFine rustic italian dining in a mood lit room with brick pizza oven.
http://tavernamainstreet.com
Hot and cold sandwiches, soups, snacks, and coffee at Bleecker Street Cafe on the east side at the main entrance to the Library. Only a 2 minute walk from the house.
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://udel.campusdish.com/Locations/BleeckerStreet.aspx
Morris Library
181 South College AvenueHot and cold sandwiches, soups, snacks, and coffee at Bleecker Street Cafe on the east side at the main entrance to the Library. Only a 2 minute walk from the house.
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://udel.campusdish.com/Locations/BleeckerStreet.aspx
UD's best cafeteria, where every dish is prepared to order at various stations. There is a all-vegan station, too. All you can eat for $12 to $14. Open to the public.
Rodney Dining FFCO
354 Academy StUD's best cafeteria, where every dish is prepared to order at various stations. There is a all-vegan station, too. All you can eat for $12 to $14. Open to the public.
Japanese (sushi, teriyaki), Chinese, and some Thai items, in a very casual sit down or take out restaurant.
http://newarklittleteriyaki.com
Little Teriyaki
136 South Main StreetJapanese (sushi, teriyaki), Chinese, and some Thai items, in a very casual sit down or take out restaurant.
http://newarklittleteriyaki.com
Authentic Chinese in a quiet sit-down restaurant. Easy parking.
http://kungpaopalacenewark.com
Kong Pao Palace
Authentic Chinese in a quiet sit-down restaurant. Easy parking.
http://kungpaopalacenewark.com
Chick Fil-A, Burgers, Quiznos, and other counter-service food and treats.
http://restaurants.quiznos.com/de/newark/universityofdelaware-19716
Trabant University Center
Chick Fil-A, Burgers, Quiznos, and other counter-service food and treats.
http://restaurants.quiznos.com/de/newark/universityofdelaware-19716
Burritos and other TexMex fare, made to order, but with fast counter service. Open until 10pm.
http://californiatortilla.com/locations/newark
California Tortilla
55 East Main StreetBurritos and other TexMex fare, made to order, but with fast counter service. Open until 10pm.
http://californiatortilla.com/locations/newark
Wayback Burgers
250 South Main StreetAll types of burgers and shakes, including veggie burgers.
http://waybackburgers.com
Sports TVs at every table, plus huge screens in the bar area for serious sports fans. Food is decent, but typical sports bar food. Plenty of parking in the back. Patio in the front.
http://thegreeneturtlenewark.com
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
211 South Main StreetSports TVs at every table, plus huge screens in the bar area for serious sports fans. Food is decent, but typical sports bar food. Plenty of parking in the back. Patio in the front.
http://thegreeneturtlenewark.com
Tastea 茶 • 味
101 Carroll CtSimple asian snacks and bubble tea in a cute modern environment.
http://teadode.com
Saxbys UDel
57 S Main StGreat coffee, frozen yogurt, and simple snacks
Claymont Steak Shop
57 S Main StFast counter service cheese steaks, fried food, tuna salad, sandwiches, desserts
One of the best fine dining restaurants with nicely prepared cuisine in a romantic atmposphere. Full bar with wine, dozens of beers, and cocktails.
http://stoneballoon.com
Stone Balloon Ale House
115 E Main StOne of the best fine dining restaurants with nicely prepared cuisine in a romantic atmposphere. Full bar with wine, dozens of beers, and cocktails.
http://stoneballoon.com
Best bagel sandwiches in Newark. Homemade chicken and tuna salad, coffee. Saturday and Sunday mornings are packed with UD students in pajamas. Open 7am to 5pm.
http://newarkdeliandbagels.com
Newark Deli & Bagels
36 East Main StreetBest bagel sandwiches in Newark. Homemade chicken and tuna salad, coffee. Saturday and Sunday mornings are packed with UD students in pajamas. Open 7am to 5pm.
http://newarkdeliandbagels.com
Starbucks
141 E Main StFull coffee shop with extensive cold sandwich, salad, and soup menu. Lots of baked goods and smoothies. Large outdoor patio overlooking the parking lot.
Located on the second floor, on south side of the building facing the parking lot. They will validate your parking pass to reduce the price of parking. If driving, enter most easily from Delaware Ave into the City parking lot.
http://www.brewhaha.com
HOURS
Mon to Fri - 6:30am - 9pm
Sat and Sun - 7am-7pm
Summer Hours:
Mon to Fri - 6:30pm - 7pm
Sat and Sun - 7am - 7pm
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Brew HaHa!
1812 Marsh RdFull coffee shop with extensive cold sandwich, salad, and soup menu. Lots of baked goods and smoothies. Large outdoor patio overlooking the parking lot.
Located on the second floor, on south side of the building facing the parking lot. They will validate your parking pass to reduce the price of parking. If driving, enter most easily from Delaware Ave into the City parking lot.
http://www.brewhaha.com
HOURS
Mon to Fri - 6:30am - 9pm
Sat and Sun - 7am-7pm
Summer Hours:
Mon to Fri - 6:30pm - 7pm
Sat and Sun - 7am - 7pm
Saladworks
45 E Main StMake your own salad with dozens of fresh ingredients. Sandwiches, too.
11am to 6pm daily.
Quiet community coffee shop and cafe for simple sandwiches, soups, italian sodas, and baked goods. Great place for a quiet meeting, reading, or getting some work done. Games available for use. Simple outdoor sidewalk seating for a few people.
Open at 7:30am to 7pm most of the time. Check Google Places listing for updates.
Brewed Awakenings
64 East Main StreetQuiet community coffee shop and cafe for simple sandwiches, soups, italian sodas, and baked goods. Great place for a quiet meeting, reading, or getting some work done. Games available for use. Simple outdoor sidewalk seating for a few people.
Open at 7:30am to 7pm most of the time. Check Google Places listing for updates.
Starbucks coffee, counter service cafe for sandwiches and snacks. Extensive packaged snacks. Open at 10am to 7pm most days. Check to be sure.
http://udel.bncollege.com
Barnes & Noble
83 East Main StreetStarbucks coffee, counter service cafe for sandwiches and snacks. Extensive packaged snacks. Open at 10am to 7pm most days. Check to be sure.
http://udel.bncollege.com
Newark's only brewery, with an extensive and flexible menu of some of the best dining in Newark. Full and lively bar, plus fine dining room and sidewalk patio.
http://ironhillbrewery.com
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
620 Justison StNewark's only brewery, with an extensive and flexible menu of some of the best dining in Newark. Full and lively bar, plus fine dining room and sidewalk patio.
http://ironhillbrewery.com
Middle Eastern platters of traditional fare & hookah (water pipe) served amid festive Moroccan decor. Really good dishes in a traditional moroccan dining room or a western dining room, plus some outside seating. Quiet inside tables. Lots of vegetarian options.
We love this place and our kids do, too.
Open til 11pm.
http://alibabade.com
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Ali Baba Mid Eastern Restaurant
175 E Main StMiddle Eastern platters of traditional fare & hookah (water pipe) served amid festive Moroccan decor. Really good dishes in a traditional moroccan dining room or a western dining room, plus some outside seating. Quiet inside tables. Lots of vegetarian options.
We love this place and our kids do, too.
Open til 11pm.
http://alibabade.com
Panera Bread
140 E Main StTypical Panera. It's usually quick. Open until 9pm.
counter service organic tex-mex burritos, tacos, salads. Good tofu vegetarian option.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
136 E Main Stcounter service organic tex-mex burritos, tacos, salads. Good tofu vegetarian option.
Historic tavern with average bar food, but some dishes are unusually good, such as the seared Ahi tuna salad. Great sidewalk deck for people watching. Can be a little loud inside. Upstairs has dancing on Saturday nights.
http://klondikekates.com
Klondike Kate's Restaurant & Saloon
158 E Main StHistoric tavern with average bar food, but some dishes are unusually good, such as the seared Ahi tuna salad. Great sidewalk deck for people watching. Can be a little loud inside. Upstairs has dancing on Saturday nights.
http://klondikekates.com
Really good mexican dishes in a full service dining room centered around a large and lively bar. Open later than most restaurants. Can get a little loud.
http://santafemexicangrill.com
Santa Fe Mexican Grill
190 East Main StreetReally good mexican dishes in a full service dining room centered around a large and lively bar. Open later than most restaurants. Can get a little loud.
http://santafemexicangrill.com
Subway
165 East Main Streettypical subway sandwiches, fast and made to order
http://subwayud.com
Ramen Kumamoto
165 East Main StreetLots of ramen and noodle options, great service!
https://goo.gl/maps/wuyBAqHLabQ2
Banh Mi Boy
209 East Main StreetAuthentic Vietnamese sandwich shop
11am to 7pm
http://banhmiboy.com
New and decent indian food in a simple casual dining room.
http://tavvaindiancafe.com
Tavva Indian Cafe
New and decent indian food in a simple casual dining room.
http://tavvaindiancafe.com
Indian Sizzler Restaurant
Very good Indian cuisine with extensive menu in a casual dining room. Daily Lunch and Sunday dinners offer a buffet.
http://indiansizzlernewark.com
72 E Main St
72 East Main StreetIndian Sizzler Restaurant
Very good Indian cuisine with extensive menu in a casual dining room. Daily Lunch and Sunday dinners offer a buffet.
http://indiansizzlernewark.com
Best NY style pizza. Not vegetarian friendly other than cheese pizza.
http://margheritaspizzanewarkde.com
Margherita's Pizza
265 S Main StBest NY style pizza. Not vegetarian friendly other than cheese pizza.
http://margheritaspizzanewarkde.com
Best gourmet pizza in the county, made to order in a wood fired brick oven, served on family style long tables plus a few outdoor tables. Lots of creative and fresh side dishes and desserts. Lots of vegetarian friendly choices, including vegan pizza options, sides, and desserts. Gluten free pizza dough available as an option. This small shop even has a cocktail bar.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–10PM
Thursday 4–10PM
Friday 4–10PM
Saturday 4–10PM
Sunday 10AM–3PM
http://wfpshop.com
The Wood Fired Pizza Shop
140 E Cleveland AveBest gourmet pizza in the county, made to order in a wood fired brick oven, served on family style long tables plus a few outdoor tables. Lots of creative and fresh side dishes and desserts. Lots of vegetarian friendly choices, including vegan pizza options, sides, and desserts. Gluten free pizza dough available as an option. This small shop even has a cocktail bar.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–10PM
Thursday 4–10PM
Friday 4–10PM
Saturday 4–10PM
Sunday 10AM–3PM
http://wfpshop.com
Creative restaurant with micro brew beers, a variety of nicely prepared artisan food dishes, and live music. A "community table" is intended for solo diners to meet people. Two full bars plus an extensive patio round out this great spot. Several plant-based food options. Free parking in the back.
http://grainonmain.com
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Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen
270 E Main StCreative restaurant with micro brew beers, a variety of nicely prepared artisan food dishes, and live music. A "community table" is intended for solo diners to meet people. Two full bars plus an extensive patio round out this great spot. Several plant-based food options. Free parking in the back.
http://grainonmain.com
Part of the Newark Natural foods co-op, Huge salad bar of 100+ natural items, hot bar including veg options, soups, dozens of side dishes, baked goods (including a selection of vegan baked treats), fresh juices and smoothies, coffee drinks. Modern clean counter service with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. Some of the best food quality you'll find.
Opens at 8am (9am Sundays). Closes at 7pm for food service.
http://newarknaturalfoods.com
Café 67
Part of the Newark Natural foods co-op, Huge salad bar of 100+ natural items, hot bar including veg options, soups, dozens of side dishes, baked goods (including a selection of vegan baked treats), fresh juices and smoothies, coffee drinks. Modern clean counter service with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. Some of the best food quality you'll find.
Opens at 8am (9am Sundays). Closes at 7pm for food service.
http://newarknaturalfoods.com
Chinese dishes, sushi bar & cocktails served in a no-frills space with curtained walls & plants.
Bamboo House Restaurant
721 College SquareChinese dishes, sushi bar & cocktails served in a no-frills space with curtained walls & plants.
Trendy counter service salads, stir fries, and smoothies, with all locally sourced natural ingredients. Several veg and plant-based options.
11am to 7pm daily.
http://honeygrow.com
honeygrow
58 East Main StreetTrendy counter service salads, stir fries, and smoothies, with all locally sourced natural ingredients. Several veg and plant-based options.
11am to 7pm daily.
http://honeygrow.com
Late night sandwiches and chips. They deliver for a small fee, but you need to meet them out front if late at night so they don't ring our door bell! :)
Open at 11am daily til 2am (3am on Friday and Saturday)
http://jimmyjohns.com
Jimmy John's
133 East Main StreetLate night sandwiches and chips. They deliver for a small fee, but you need to meet them out front if late at night so they don't ring our door bell! :)
Open at 11am daily til 2am (3am on Friday and Saturday)
http://jimmyjohns.com
Counter service burritos and Tex Mex salads. The only vegetarian base for a burrito or salad is mushrooms, so if you're a vegetarian, Chipotle has their tofu option.
11am to 10pm daily.
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El Diablo Burritos
1812 Marsh RdCounter service burritos and Tex Mex salads. The only vegetarian base for a burrito or salad is mushrooms, so if you're a vegetarian, Chipotle has their tofu option.
11am to 10pm daily.
Several really good and fresh sandwiches on toasty bread. Smoothies, bubble tea, coffee drinks, baked goods and snacks. Several healthful items, including peanut butter & apple slices and a premium fruit salad cup that is entirely mango, kiwi, strawberry, and pineapple.
7am to 10pm daily (opens at 8am on Sundays)
https://locu.com/places/central-perkcoffee-house-deli-and-more-newark-us/#menu
Central Perk Coffee & Deli
Several really good and fresh sandwiches on toasty bread. Smoothies, bubble tea, coffee drinks, baked goods and snacks. Several healthful items, including peanut butter & apple slices and a premium fruit salad cup that is entirely mango, kiwi, strawberry, and pineapple.
7am to 10pm daily (opens at 8am on Sundays)
https://locu.com/places/central-perkcoffee-house-deli-and-more-newark-us/#menu
Essentials
Co-op Farmers Market
230 E Main StFull grocery store with mostly organic and whole foods.
24 hours, small 7-Eleven with some hot food items, plenty of drinks, snacks, medicines, and personal essentials.
7-Eleven
46 E Main St24 hours, small 7-Eleven with some hot food items, plenty of drinks, snacks, medicines, and personal essentials.
Rite Aid
1698 Pulaski HwyFull drug store and convenience items, pharmacy.
Drug store, pharmacy, convenience store, with large selection. Open 8am until late (10pm) and even later when UD is in session.
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Walgreens
1A Trolley SquareDrug store, pharmacy, convenience store, with large selection. Open 8am until late (10pm) and even later when UD is in session.
Getting Around
Used bikes available for sale during the daytime. Learn to do-it-yourself repairs Monday and Thursday evenings 6pm to 9pm, and some Saturday afternoons. If you have a bicycle issue with any bicycle we've given you at the house, please let Jamie know; he can fix anything.
Newark Bike Project
230 S Main StUsed bikes available for sale during the daytime. Learn to do-it-yourself repairs Monday and Thursday evenings 6pm to 9pm, and some Saturday afternoons. If you have a bicycle issue with any bicycle we've given you at the house, please let Jamie know; he can fix anything.
210 S College Ave
210 South College AvenueUD Bus Stop
Everything Else
University of Delaware Visitors Center
210 S College AveUD Visitors Center, Admissions, Registrars Office, Bus Stop
Arts & Culture
University of Delaware is the host to Resident Ensemble Players (REP), a full production theatre company producing off-Broadway quality shows in a state of the art performance facility.
Resident Ensemble Players
110 Orchard RdUniversity of Delaware is the host to Resident Ensemble Players (REP), a full production theatre company producing off-Broadway quality shows in a state of the art performance facility.