The Bellefonte Cafe

4.9

259 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for live music
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Bellefonte Cafe: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Music, since 2002!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 761-9175
Website
http://www.thebellefontecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Lattomus

Location
804 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809-2962
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

BLACK BEAN SOUP$6.00
Creamy black bean soup topped with sour cream, jalapeno, cilantro, and scallion
CALDO VERDE SOUP$6.00
Portuguese-style soup with sausage, kale, potatoes, onions, and chicken broth
NACHO ZITO$15.00
Corn chips served with black beans, shredded cheese, pico de gaillo, sour cream, cilantro & fresh jalapeno
MORROCAN SAMPLER$17.00
Lemon garlic hummus, olives, tabouli, carrots, cucumbers, pita, pickled onion, crispy chickpeas, olive oil
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Crisp romaine, house croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
WINTER SALAD$15.00
Spring mix, bleu cheese, candied pecan, dry cranberries, red wine poached pears
KALE SALAD
Preserved lemon, toasted walnuts, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

Sandwiches

HENRETTY'S CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$23.00
Old Bay aioli, toasted brioche bun, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato served with choice of chips, house salad or soup
GRILLED CHEESE$15.00
Brie, provolone, truffle oil, sourdough bread, served with choice of chips, house salad or soup
VENERABLE VEGGIE BURGER$17.00
Vegan beyond burger, avocado, vegan spread, leaf lettuce, tomato, brioche bun served with choice of chips, house salad or soupegan beyond burger, avocado, vegan spread, leaf lettuce, tomato, brioche bun served with choice of chips, house salad or soup
BIG PIG$16.00
Carolina style pulled pork sandwich, slaw, spicy greens, bread & butter pickles on a brioche bun served with choice of chips, house salad or soup

Entrees

CHICKEN BANGER$24.00
Crispy boneless chicken thighs, cilantro, mint, lime, shaved jalapeno, curry chickpeas, baby arugula
BERBERRE ROASTED FILET OF EGGPLANT $23.00
Chili oil, roasted garlic emulsion, warm lentil salad
LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP$27.00
Jumbo shrimp, crushed red pepper, lemon caper butter, creamy herb grits
PAN SEARED SALMON$25.00
Cucumber, apple, arugula salad, tomato fondue
SIRLOIN STEAK$29.00
Chimichurri, fingerling potatoes, “Highland Orchards” wilted greens, balsamic syrup
BELLEFONTE BUDDHA BOWL$20.00
Black beans, quinoa, green onion, kale, romaine, arugula, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, tomato drizzled with hummus dressing

What 259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Hot spot
Philadelphia County
Lively
Delaware
Best Overall
Delaware
Best Ambiance
Delaware
Best Value
Delaware
Great for brunch
Delaware
Healthy
Delaware
Hot spot
Delaware
Neighborhood gem
Delaware
Great for outdoor dining
Delaware
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bellefonte Cafe offers an "amazing place" with "great food and great ambiance." Guests enjoy its "funky, casual atmosphere" and "eclectic" decor. Known for its live music, it features "the best wings in Delaware" and "excellent service." Despite occasional slow service, it's a beloved neighborhood spot.

259 Reviews

T
Thomas
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had salmon. That was tasty. However, WAY too much kale. I would strongly suggest a half plate of garlic mashed potatoes. Hard to believe anyone eats that much kale. Half price wine was boffo. Dave Zipse is phenomenal
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Diane
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was the second time that we have eaten at the Bellefonte Cafe. They are very sensitive to food allergies and have been able to provide gluten free appetizers and main entrees. The food is excellent, some of the best that we have had in the area. The wine is good and the service is friendly. Both times that we have dined at the Bellefonte Cafe was to also enjoy live music which is just very special in such a unique location with an enjoyable ambience.
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Linda
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always fun to go there, but we especially enjoy it when Gunpowder Lane (band) is there. I always advise making a reservation ahead of time. We had a great location to see the band easily. And thank you to our waitress for being very accommodating when we accidentally spilled a glass of water - she brought us a pile of kitchen towels. Servers are so nice. Whole place is fun.
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Robin
VIP
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful , Riley was a fabulous server as always and PJs were really fun to listen to. A whole bunch of us danced 😃
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Rob
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Best wings in Delaware. great service very cool vibe. Prices are very good.
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carol
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It is always nice to go to The Bellefonte cafe. Service was a bit slow this time
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Jared
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I love The Bellefonte Cafe. We were celebrating a birthday. It was nice to have live music right next to us. We were still able to talk to each other and could hear one another. Food was excellent! Server was super nice!
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Bob
VIP
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun eclectic place, good food, live music. An interesting experience.
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Cindy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambiance! Always a favorite before new owners, and still is!
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Joyce
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute little restaurant. Lots of character. Food was great, very fresh and the presentation was spot on. If you can't make up your mind, go for the Salmon or Grilled Cheese and Coleslaw. Very unusual menu items, especially the large number of natural teas. We were upstairs with a group, and the ambience was very eclectic. First place I've been to in awhile where I could hear the people across the table from me, and not just the person sitting next to me. We will definitely be going again.
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FAQs

The Bellefonte Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 761-9175.

The Bellefonte Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

804 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809-2962

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Lattomus
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thebellefontecafe.com/
Phone number
(302) 761-9175

The Bellefonte Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Soups, Salads and Starters

BLACK BEAN SOUP$6.00

CALDO VERDE SOUP$6.00

NACHO ZITO$15.00

MORROCAN SAMPLER$17.00

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD$12.00

WINTER SALAD$15.00

KALE SALAD

Sandwiches

HENRETTY'S CRAB CAKE SANDWICH$23.00

GRILLED CHEESE$15.00

VENERABLE VEGGIE BURGER$17.00

BIG PIG$16.00

Entrees

CHICKEN BANGER$24.00

BERBERRE ROASTED FILET OF EGGPLANT $23.00

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP$27.00

PAN SEARED SALMON$25.00

SIRLOIN STEAK$29.00

BELLEFONTE BUDDHA BOWL$20.00

What 259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Bellefonte Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Bellefonte Cafe restaurant rated?

Is The Bellefonte Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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