The best cafes in Delaware

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Friendly cafe serving a variety of specialty coffees from around the world alongside teas and house-made pastries, in a cozy setting.

4066 Worth Ave (Columbus)

Friendly cafe serving a variety of specialty coffees from around the world alongside teas and house-made pastries, in a cozy setting.

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Modern place boasting a patio with fire pits for coffee, beer and occasional eats from on-site food trucks.

303 Green Meadows Dr (Lewis Center)

Modern place boasting a patio with fire pits for coffee, beer and occasional eats from on-site food trucks.

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Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

5780 N Hamilton Rd Unit 1 (Columbus)

Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

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Kids' toys and books (including for adults) adorn this casual coffee shop known for its cinnamon rolls.

545 S Otterbein Ave (Westerville)

Kids' toys and books (including for adults) adorn this casual coffee shop known for its cinnamon rolls.

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Quaint coffee shop roasting its own beans and serving baked goods including baklava and Turkish bagels.

25 N State St (Westerville)

Quaint coffee shop roasting its own beans and serving baked goods including baklava and Turkish bagels.

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Laid-back cafe and gift shop (with an outdoor area) selling coffee and tea alongside pastries.

43 N Sandusky St

Laid-back cafe and gift shop (with an outdoor area) selling coffee and tea alongside pastries.

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Little Cat keeps your tastebuds entertained with playful bubble tea and seriously good coffee, plus seasonal one-offs like Sarsparizz and…

212 Kelton Ave (Columbus)

Little Cat keeps your tastebuds entertained with playful bubble tea and seriously good coffee, plus seasonal one-offs like Sarsparizz and Japanese Breakfast that lean creative without getting weird. Hand-brewed pours feature top roasters like La Cabra, SEY, DAK and more, so you can sip something fresh this week.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Spacious cat cafe featuring bubble tea, beer and wine, along with adoptable cats.

5568 N High St (Columbus)

Spacious cat cafe featuring bubble tea, beer and wine, along with adoptable cats.

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