Libbys Restaurant
227 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801
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Address :
227 W 8th St
Wilmington, DE, 19801 - Phone (302) 655-4246
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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J P.
Great quality food at a very reasonable price, and the service, wonderful. My first time there I felt like I was a 20 year regular at a small town diner. Friendly, conscientious, and observant, they left nothing wanting. My food, chicken salad sandwich with chicken and rice soup felt homemade, not like the fashionable homemade we've come to expect, but with all the character and love of the cook. I will definitely be back for more.
(5)Mac E.
Libby's was supposed to be a "amazing" place with all these reviews. But in reality its kind of bad. I didn't have a good meal did not enjoy the service and food came out cold and wasn't even good. Definitely will never come back no matter what.
(1)Michele J.
Hey! It was good! Not fancy, but good, generous breakfasts for CHEAP.. Grits are on the menu, which is a nce change. Service is friendly. Looking to try them for lunch too.
(3)Trent J.
Wonderful chicken sandwich with perfect home fries. Wonderful staff as well. Small place that seems very popular with locals at lunchtime
(5)G G.
Classic diner with really great American style breakfast and friendly, fast staff. We stopped by on a road trip. If you're expecting something flashy or trendy, look elsewhere. But if you want a delicious hearty meal for a really good price in downtown wilmington, Libby's is perfect!
(5)Barry K.
I'm in breakfast heaven. Eggs perfect, nice crisp on the potatoes. Good coffee, friendly service, what more do you need?
(5)Michael S.
awesome I love yelp you led me to heaven 3 real eggs prepared to perfection with crispy bacon great home fries served quickly they even left check with foods oi didn't have to hunt for waitress all good
(5)K B.
Cute lil diner! Great service with good food!
(4)Anne-Marie W.
Great home style cooking, breakfast is so good and you get alot for a very good price. The staff members are very friendly and they always make you feel welcome.
(5)Gary C.
A nice little place located a block and a half from the Sheraton in Wilmington. Family owned, this Mom and Pop restaurant is where you want to go for home cooked, economical meals. This place is an excellent alternative to the $17+pp hotel buffets. Average fresh cooked breakfast with unlimited coffee is under $7. Personal attention is given by the owners and they know all the locals by name. Can't wait to try lunch! Open most holidays. NOTE: They DO NOT take Credit or Debit cards, however, there are 2 ATMS a block away!
(4)Joon S.
You can call it a hole in the wall, you can call it a neighborhood joint. Whatever you want to call Libby's Restaurant, however, it's been a Wilmington establishment since 1982 and for damned good reason: it's cheap, filling, and delicious. I've been working in Wilmington at the Court of Chancery for four and a half weeks, and while I usually bring my lunch I've been to Libby's three times in that time and intend to do so as often as I can before I leave for DC. But it didn't have to be this way. It's easy to overlook Libby's on its location on 8th and Tatnall. It's a small place, unassuming, with only a cracked tile entryway and an old yellowed sign proclaiming its existence. If one were merely to peek through its plate-glass windows while walking down 8th, it would be easy to pass this gem by. And that is a shame, because Libby's is one of the best examples of a workday lunch spot you'll ever find. We all have those places. The Stage Restaurant (East Village, New York), Shelly Café (Hollywood, California), and Penn Grill (Washington, DC) all come to mind as restaurants that serve good, cheap food quickly. They don't spend money on décor, and really, don't spend too much money on what one might consider "high quality" ingredients, but what they turn out on white plates or Styrofoam boxes fills the soul and warms the heart. (The warming effect is from the cholesterol.) Libby's is famous for its fried flounder plate, which is served only on Fridays. See Patricia Talorico, Tuesdays Are For Slippery Dumplings, THE NEWS JOURNAL, May 21, 2003, at 12E. According to Talorico, the tradition of the fried flounder plate started when Libby's owner, a Greek named Teddy Hantzandreou, realized many of his customers would not eat meat on Fridays. He started frying up flounder and making crab cakes, and Libby's has been serving these ever since. I had occasion to try the flounder plate ($7.95) a week ago, and it was impressive. A huge, breaded and fried fillet of flounder took up most of my plate. It was fresh and moist, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. What was better than the flounder was the mac 'n' cheese that came with it. I'm a big proponent of homemade mac 'n' cheese--I don't like those frou-frou, high-end versions made with three types of artisanal cheeses and truffle oil--and this one was hands-down the best mac 'n' cheese I've ever had in my life. It is gooey and rich, the cheese competing with the bread crumb topping for textural supremacy. It is divine in an everyday sort of way. (The flounder plate also comes with another vegetable of your choice. I wouldn't recommend the cole slaw--it's a small portion and mostly sauce at that.) I've also had the chopped steak and mushrooms ($5.50), which is good and hearty. They have huge workmanlike salads. They also have wonderfully cheap sandwiches (try their bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, served with a side of chips, for around $3.00). Their breakfasts are in general excellent. See Rob Kalesse, Breakfast Nook, THE NEWS JOURNAL, Feb. 22, 2006, at 27S. On a rainy day you should order the hot open-faced turkey sandwich and a side of mashed potatoes. The whole plate comes covered in gravy, and it is as good comfort food as you'll get for $5.25. I didn't know quite what to expect from Wilmington. It has its fancy spots and a great riverfront (as well as huge swathes of rather seedy neighborhoods), but its heart is located on the corner of 8th and Tatnall.
(5)Phil C.
Good place to get home cooking on a budget. You won't have room for anything else if you order a platter. Will definitely be back to this neighborhood spot.
(4)J P.
Great quality food at a very reasonable price, and the service, wonderful. My first time there I felt like I was a 20 year regular at a small town diner. Friendly, conscientious, and observant, they left nothing wanting. My food, chicken salad sandwich with chicken and rice soup felt homemade, not like the fashionable homemade we've come to expect, but with all the character and love of the cook. I will definitely be back for more.
(5)Mac E.
Libby's was supposed to be a "amazing" place with all these reviews. But in reality its kind of bad. I didn't have a good meal did not enjoy the service and food came out cold and wasn't even good. Definitely will never come back no matter what.
(1)Michele J.
Hey! It was good! Not fancy, but good, generous breakfasts for CHEAP.. Grits are on the menu, which is a nce change. Service is friendly. Looking to try them for lunch too.
(3)Trent J.
Wonderful chicken sandwich with perfect home fries. Wonderful staff as well. Small place that seems very popular with locals at lunchtime
(5)G G.
Classic diner with really great American style breakfast and friendly, fast staff. We stopped by on a road trip. If you're expecting something flashy or trendy, look elsewhere. But if you want a delicious hearty meal for a really good price in downtown wilmington, Libby's is perfect!
(5)Barry K.
I'm in breakfast heaven. Eggs perfect, nice crisp on the potatoes. Good coffee, friendly service, what more do you need?
(5)Michael S.
awesome I love yelp you led me to heaven 3 real eggs prepared to perfection with crispy bacon great home fries served quickly they even left check with foods oi didn't have to hunt for waitress all good
(5)K B.
Cute lil diner! Great service with good food!
(4)Anne-Marie W.
Great home style cooking, breakfast is so good and you get alot for a very good price. The staff members are very friendly and they always make you feel welcome.
(5)Gary C.
A nice little place located a block and a half from the Sheraton in Wilmington. Family owned, this Mom and Pop restaurant is where you want to go for home cooked, economical meals. This place is an excellent alternative to the $17+pp hotel buffets. Average fresh cooked breakfast with unlimited coffee is under $7. Personal attention is given by the owners and they know all the locals by name. Can't wait to try lunch! Open most holidays. NOTE: They DO NOT take Credit or Debit cards, however, there are 2 ATMS a block away!
(4)Joon S.
You can call it a hole in the wall, you can call it a neighborhood joint. Whatever you want to call Libby's Restaurant, however, it's been a Wilmington establishment since 1982 and for damned good reason: it's cheap, filling, and delicious. I've been working in Wilmington at the Court of Chancery for four and a half weeks, and while I usually bring my lunch I've been to Libby's three times in that time and intend to do so as often as I can before I leave for DC. But it didn't have to be this way. It's easy to overlook Libby's on its location on 8th and Tatnall. It's a small place, unassuming, with only a cracked tile entryway and an old yellowed sign proclaiming its existence. If one were merely to peek through its plate-glass windows while walking down 8th, it would be easy to pass this gem by. And that is a shame, because Libby's is one of the best examples of a workday lunch spot you'll ever find. We all have those places. The Stage Restaurant (East Village, New York), Shelly Café (Hollywood, California), and Penn Grill (Washington, DC) all come to mind as restaurants that serve good, cheap food quickly. They don't spend money on décor, and really, don't spend too much money on what one might consider "high quality" ingredients, but what they turn out on white plates or Styrofoam boxes fills the soul and warms the heart. (The warming effect is from the cholesterol.) Libby's is famous for its fried flounder plate, which is served only on Fridays. See Patricia Talorico, Tuesdays Are For Slippery Dumplings, THE NEWS JOURNAL, May 21, 2003, at 12E. According to Talorico, the tradition of the fried flounder plate started when Libby's owner, a Greek named Teddy Hantzandreou, realized many of his customers would not eat meat on Fridays. He started frying up flounder and making crab cakes, and Libby's has been serving these ever since. I had occasion to try the flounder plate ($7.95) a week ago, and it was impressive. A huge, breaded and fried fillet of flounder took up most of my plate. It was fresh and moist, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. What was better than the flounder was the mac 'n' cheese that came with it. I'm a big proponent of homemade mac 'n' cheese--I don't like those frou-frou, high-end versions made with three types of artisanal cheeses and truffle oil--and this one was hands-down the best mac 'n' cheese I've ever had in my life. It is gooey and rich, the cheese competing with the bread crumb topping for textural supremacy. It is divine in an everyday sort of way. (The flounder plate also comes with another vegetable of your choice. I wouldn't recommend the cole slaw--it's a small portion and mostly sauce at that.) I've also had the chopped steak and mushrooms ($5.50), which is good and hearty. They have huge workmanlike salads. They also have wonderfully cheap sandwiches (try their bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, served with a side of chips, for around $3.00). Their breakfasts are in general excellent. See Rob Kalesse, Breakfast Nook, THE NEWS JOURNAL, Feb. 22, 2006, at 27S. On a rainy day you should order the hot open-faced turkey sandwich and a side of mashed potatoes. The whole plate comes covered in gravy, and it is as good comfort food as you'll get for $5.25. I didn't know quite what to expect from Wilmington. It has its fancy spots and a great riverfront (as well as huge swathes of rather seedy neighborhoods), but its heart is located on the corner of 8th and Tatnall.
(5)Phil C.
Good place to get home cooking on a budget. You won't have room for anything else if you order a platter. Will definitely be back to this neighborhood spot.
(4)