I found this place on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Only a few blocks from my hotel so why not. Sat at bar and met Mike. More on that later. This place is so cool! Just the vibe is awesome but to meet Mike. This is his place. He is the guy that was on D, D, & D. An absolute treat. Slow night so I got to talk with him. Again, more on that. The chicken skin appetizer. OMG. So good. I need to figure out how to make these at home. Had the FTC burger and tots as Mike was nice enough to dissuade me away from the Moo Caliente. Says on the menu "VERY spicy". Mike gave me the Reaper aioli for my tots. Holy hot! But tasty. If you like really spicy, take the Moo Caliente on. Now Mike is the owner, bartender, and designer of all this. I have never had the opportunity to actually speak with the guy I saw on TV but he is so down to earth he acts like just an employee. What an honor to get to hang out and speak with the owner. An incredible experience and you must try Farmer & the Cow if in Wilmington read more

Farmer & the Cow - Chicken skins - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We were in town and stopped in for Happy Hour and ended staying for dinner as well. This is a cute little pub. Service was good. Drinks were good. Some food items were better than others. Chicken Skins- sooo good but so bad for you. Street Corn Nachos- not your traditional Nachos but not bad Korean BBQ Brussel Sprouts- a definite miss- it had way too much sauce Burgers- were good Frankie McFurter- just ok Overall, a good experience read more

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While driving through Wilmington, my wife found this place and suggested we stop. What a great find. I had the Moo Caliente burger and, wow--what a burger. Absolutely packed with flavor. One of those meals where you take the first bite and immediately know you picked the right place. The side Caesar salad was also on point, honestly one of the best Caesars I've had. Fresh, well dressed, and a great balance to the burger. My wife ordered the Three Pigs burger and loved it as well. This place is a gem. I can't wait for another excuse to drive through Wilmington just so we can stop here again. read more

Farmer & the Cow - Moo Caliente - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We were visiting the area and decided to stop in here for lunch. What a cool, laid back place, with a bar that specializes in whiskey. They have a great selection, so much so, that they have a whiskey notebook. My only complaint is that some pours are a little pricey for brand you order. We started off with the chicken skins, which were so good! They were like a lighter, thinner pork rind. My wife had the BBQ Rodeo burger and fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful, with great toppings that added to the flavor, and the fries were cooked right and seasoned well. I had the FTC and fries. I liked the burger and toppings, but wished it had been medium, like I ordered. I also thought the fries were done right. The service was excellent. From the door to the table everyone was welcoming and nice. Megan did a great job with our questions and requests when we ordered, and with being there when we needed something. Overall a cool place to get a drink and a bite. read more

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I was in town for a memorial service and my family and I needed to stop somewhere to eat lunch beforehand. I really enjoyed the caesar salad with the diet coke. We really enjoyed the food and the names on the menu were quite clever. The salad and my burger were both pretty good because the dressing to lettuce ratio was perfect. It's pretty hard to mess up a Caesar salad but I give them tons of props for it. My family enjoyed their meals as well. Even though we were there for a somber occasion, we were still able to enjoy the delicious food and the kindness of the people that were serving us. I would gladly come back the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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We stopped in for lunch earlier. There was no wait but we sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and attentive! The wings were delicious and crispy, definitely would get them again. Overall, great experience. Restaurant is spacious and clean. There was only street parking it seemed. Just a heads up for travel time. read more

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Great service and good. Had the burgers which were some of the best I've had. Do not miss the nachos as an appetizer!

Perfect spot for a pre show hangout or just a Wilmington visit if you love burgers and drinks! I highly recommend reservations, it was slow when we arrived at 5:30 but within an hour things were jumping and at least a 2 hour wait if you hadn't gotten a table. Do not sleep on this space! I loved that they have a witty modern flare on their burgers and drinks and it's not JUST a whisky bar. I love my fruity sweet cocktails and their Pink Pony Club was refreshing and perfectly whimsical bested only by their other gin option Angels Share which added tang of blackberry which makes me wistful remembering now. The service was a little wonky- we ordered mac and cheese as an appetizer but it didn't appear until it came out with all our entrees and was desperately underseasoned. Most of it went home with one of us to be rehabbed and enjoyed another time. But the wait staff were super relaxed, checking in, and really creating a pleasant atmosphere. I liked that you had different protein options for EACH burger and the salmon isn't a salmon cake- it's actual whole salmon! Very impressive. I love that you can get beers and whisky and great cocktails along with solid bar food. I think the drinks outshine the food but overall will tell everyone to check this star of Wilmington. read more

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I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries and a whiskey sour. The fries were really good. The seasoning was unique. The decor was nice. I sat at the bar. I didn't go around the restaurant to the restroom. The service was OK. read more

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One of the better bourbon lists in the area, I'm always able to get pours of hard to find bottles. Good burgers and great tots!

Avoid! Burger was horrible and so was the service. The food runner had her air pods in the entire time and she was quite rude.

Burgers, bourbon, and craft beers are some of my favorite things, and Farmer & The Cow features that trifecta of glory in the best way possible! I happened upon here somewhat by accident since I found out the hard way that Stichhouse Brewery was no more and I was looking for a backup place to eat at before seeing Gogol Bordello at The Queen. And it turned into a happy accident when I pulled up to the bar and realized that it was filled with fellow show revelers. And upon taking in the vast selection of beer taps, the extraordinary whiskey list, and the well-rounded selection of cocktails I was given a lot more to love. For drinks I appreciated that the tap list had plenty of IPAs, sours, seasonals and more, and it featured a good mix of craft beers, locals, and regular brews. the bourbon and whiskey list was HUGE, but they also featured other spirits in their extensive cocktail list and even had a few tempting-sounding zero-proof cocktails. And for those drinking on a budget they even had a Philly style Citywide special with a PBR & shot of Molort. Fr food I couldn't resist their burgers since they're a hand-crafted blend of chuck, brisket, and filet on a gluten-free roll, and reading it's name almost had me yelling, "That's What Brie Said!". The burger was perfectly medium rare and came with bourbon apples, prosciutto, brie, and a balsamic reduction. Toss in a side of truffle tots and I was on cloud nine! So long as this farmer comes also harvests monthly specials, delicious sounding milkshakes, and CHICKEN FRIED BACON, I have more than enough reason to travel back here for more! read more

Farmer & the Cow - That's What Brie Said! Burger w/ Tots! - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Was looking for a burger spot and found Farmer & The Cow. Its a cute, simple cosy restaurant. The service & food was great (feedback on the fries, it was too salty, other than that, it was good). Check them out read more

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The foundation is definitely there. The concept is clear, the staff is friendly, & the food has potential - I think they were just having an off night when we were there. The fried chicken skins were phenomenal. I absolutely loved the dipping sauce, too. They were the perfect appetizer & I would totally order them again. But for a place that really emphasizes their burgers, our burgers fell flat. My burger was cooked entirely to the wrong temp (totally rare when I requested medium) & the actual burger itself was so underwhelming. It lacked flavor (it was so bland & devoid of even simple salt) & cohesion (it fell apart after just a few bites). Again, the concept is totally there. They've definitely got the right idea. I just hope that in the future, especially if they're really highlighting themselves as a burger joint, they put a bit more care into their product. I wish them the best. read more

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Upon multiple recommendations I have this place a shot for my one "burger of the month". I self-limit to a single burger to stay in shape so it's got to be good. The burger did not disappoint. Cooked nearly perfectly. Happy friendly staff. Worth the trip into Wilmington. (And not much is) Stop by the independent bookstore Huxley and Hiro for some interesting reads after dinner. Great shop and knowledgeable staff. read more

They don't allow small dogs on the premises- even on the patio outside. So, for me, I wouldn't go back. Most of the other restaurants on the block were dog friendly. read more

I checked out the new spot and I have to say I like the ambiance in the new location. It feels a little more upscale. As always, the burger and service was excellent. read more

Nice inner city Burger bar that has a simple menu. Yet, an amazing level of variety in cocktails, Burger options and taste. Came in after work, pre-rush hour. The dimly lit, wooden interior recalls colonial saloons of the 18th century. The slender dining and bar area is a perfect fit for their simple menu. You can never go wrong with simplicity, especially when paired with decadent libations. Their cocktails, Peach Please, and Honeymaker are good and strong. The Korean style BBQ Brussel Sprouts were delicious and plentiful. The wings were a perfect size and very tasty. The FTC burger was large, well done, juicy and so so guuud. read more

Wow. So much more than just a burger joint. Reservation for 6:30 last night. Our table was ready and seated right away. Courtney took amazing care of us. GM was out and about making sure everything was perfect. Even our food runner was super nice. Fantastic local draught beer choices and the whiskey wall was epic. A bit too pricey for me to go with bourbon. For a small menu, it really is packed with amazing choices and you can choose your protein for just about anything. Creative handhelds that really stand out. Salmon burger was huge and perfect. Hemp pesto so unique. Even the side salad (no upcharge) had incredible crunch. Highly recommend a visit. read more

Farmer & the Cow - Badger Badger Mushroom Mushroom handheld with Salmon burger. - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Good experience here at the Farmer and the Cow. Metered street parking in the immediate area...free after 6pm. I was able to find a spot a block away. Great environment...very neat and well-maintained. Lots of seating at the bar, counter-height tables in the front and standard-height tables toward the back. Menu via QR code...which is becoming more and more common. I was excited to try a burger given the consistently great reviews online but mine was just okay...I ordered a FTC burger medium. The burger came closer to medium-well...also the flavor profile wasn't the best. I needed to add lots of ketchup to it...never a good sign. It was nice to have the option of a side salad instead of the fries though. I would like to return and try some other items in the future. All staff were nice throughout my visit. read more

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We had the Brussels sprouts salad--the 3 of us really enjoyed it. We also had the Apple Brie burger with French fries and we liked it but not a rave. Our server, sadly I don't remember her name, was extremely helpful, polite, professional and good natured. It's a modern feeling inside but still a warm kind of place in the front room where the bars is. We were seated in the back which was ok but not much to say about it. Overall recommend and we will certainly come back. read more

Chicken Fried Bacon In theory this was a great idea. It's great thick cut chunks of pork belly. What would've hit this out of the park is if the pork belly was first slow smoked. Then it would've been tender chunks that would've been full of smoke flavor. Since it wasn't the bites were extremely tough with only a hint of smoke flavor. The coating was crunchy and fried well. The honey coating was okay. It needed some more spices to kick it up a notch. All in all it was good. That'll Do Pig Perfect burger patty to bun ratio. I loved all of the toppings. It needed way more bacon mayo, bacon jam and cart sauce, cause it was a really dry burger. Even getting it cooked to medium temperature, it was still dry. Great flavors overall. read more

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The service was good! My drink was good and the burger was decent. The fries were freezer burnt and the menu was pretty expensive for a burger place. In the end I don't think we would come back. The decor is like a guy went to home goods and bought the first things he saw lol. read more

Don't believe the hype. Been considering this spot for a while. Wife and I finally resy a table @ 1430. Ordered chicken skins to start, followed by rodeo og burger and shaved Brussels salad with salmon, thinking it would be a fillet. Asked for the salmon med-well. Never got the chicken skins and salmon came in the form of a dry salmon cake. Maybe this place is better in the evening. Seems more attention is placed on the bourbon than food. read more

I have now gone here twice; once just for two at lunch and another time with six of us for dinner. I have truly enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance both times. The burgers are phenomenal and the chicken sandwich that my sister got was huge! The portion sizes are great and you can get an other sides with the burgers. I highly recommend this place for any casual yet sophisticated dining! read more

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We had a reservation at 6, and we're at the hostess stand for at least five minutes waiting for the hostess to find our OpenTable reservation. They finally find it, but ask us to wait 15 minutes for a table. We waited at the bar for 25 minutes and were told another 10-15 for one of the booth parties to clear. The hostess cannot guarantee that the booth will be cleared in that time. The party doesn't leave until another 20 minutes go by. At this point, we're upset and decide to just eat at the bar. Chicken skins were terrible, under-salted, over-seasoned with paprika (which carries little to no flavor), and came with a sauce that does not mesh with the skins. The mac and cheese was watery and lacking a real cheese flavor. We ordered our burgers medium rare, but they were served to us medium. Why go through the hassle of asking if you're just going to cook it however you want? As an apology, our appetizers were comped. While I'm grateful there was some recourse, the reservation issue along with the many problems with their food, I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We come back again and again for great service and excellent food! We finally tried something other than the burgers and really enjoyed the salad with crunchy maple waffle croutons and the reverse buffalo wings! The Turkey burger special for November is my absolute favorite and something I go back for every year! read more

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Got the badger, badger, mushroom, mushroom burger and it was so damn good! It was juicy and had so many flavors from the sautéed onions to the mushrooms to the goat cheese, which really tied everything together. The side of fries was on the sweeter side and were pretty good to me, my mom loved them Visited from California and will definitely be back next time I'm out here :) read more

Farmer & the Cow - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I've been wanting to come here forever and I'm so glad I got the opportunity to. A placed an order to go and sat at the bar until it was ready. I ordered the FTC burger w/ raw onions and the cafe de chucho milkshake. The burger was pretty good and well seasoned, but the patty itself was a little dry. The fries that came with the burger were amazing. I could eat them by themselves all day. The milkshake was coffee and churro flavored. The bitterness of the coffee helped to balance out the sweet cinnamon sugar. It was thick and creamy, I even dunked some of my fries in it. I want to go back to try their specialty burger and milkshake that changes monthly. The menu is very creative and different than nearby restaurants. I recommend giving it a try. read more

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May have been a bad night but very little good to say. 3 or our four burgers came out raw-not pink but literally not cooked on inside. Bacon was cold and barely cooked. Frys greasy and room temperature. While all restaurants have issues from time to time, the lack of quality control on everything we ordered was disturbing. read more

By far, this was the best experience I have had in quite some time. Between the sweet potato tater tots, coupled with the Butterfinger milkshake it was like having sex on the beach. Definite 10 stars plus an extra two for the really good feeling. I have waiting to get home to ride this wave! read more

Being in Wilmington, I knew I had to try Farmer and the Cow after seeing on it Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Knowing that, I ordered the fried chicken skins and the That'll Do Pig burger. First, I tried the chicken skins and they were very unique. To explain, the flavor was different from normal chicken skin, but I still liked them. Furthermore, the skins were extremely crunchy and had a lot of spice to them. They were different, but enjoyable. After that, I moved onto the burger and the results were spectacular. Burgers are proof that sometimes the simplest things are the most extraordinary. With that being said, the That'll Do Pig was one of the best burgers I've ever had. To elaborate, the flavor of the meat was extraordinary. The meat was tender and oozing with juices. In addition, the bacon jam was sweet and tangy and matched perfectly with the meat. Also, the tater tots on the burger were crispy, seasoned, and elevated the burger even more. It was simply a phenomenal burger. I would also like to mention that the fries were very good. They were seasoned, crunchy, and tasted homemade. Bluntly stated, Farmer and the Cow has some of the best burgers I've ever tasted. read more

Farmer & the Cow - Chicken Skins - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

They have the best burgers around and if you like bacon then this is the place to go. Their milk shakes are also amazing. I went with the snickerdoodle and was impressed and chose wisely. read more

Great food and environment , make sure you get the nachos that are out of the world. Also try the food for the month specials.

Everyone in town kept telling me to try this place so on my last night, I had to go, and I'll tell you straight up, it did not disappoint! When I came in it was very bustling but I quickly found a spot at the bar and I noticed the comprehensive selection of whisky available. I was a bit worried they wouldn't have any tequila but was relieved to find a few perfect options for my margarita. The bartender was incredibly friendly and super helpful in making my cocktail and food choices. Ordered the "Closed on Sunday" fried chicken sandwich and it hit all the right notes. Perfectly crispy with a. But of spice, a great slaw and some pickles. The fries were excellent and I definitely cleaned the plate. This place absolutely lives up to hype. If you're coming with a group it might be worth getting a reservation but I'm sure you can get a seat pretty quickly as I did. read more

Farmer & the Cow - Closed on Sunday - Burgers Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I can't even comment on the food because me and my gf did not get seated the customer service was terrible and me and my gf did not feel welcomed at all. Very disappointed. I wanna elaborate customer service we where told we had to have a reservation to eat there okay we were not aware of that no big deal. But then being told we only have 1 hour 30 mins to eat I have never been told that before and being a first time customers we was very disappointed read more

Incredible stop on our way from Baltimore to Philly in Wilmington, DE. Extensive bourbon selection and a great selection of beer and shakes, too! We loved the Korean BBQ Brussel Sprouts and the Mac & Cheese! The side salad was amazing! So fresh and full of flavor. For our main course, Rodeo King and the Training Wheels burger. Delicious food and we can't wait to return! read more

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Tried to get reservations. There were none available for 5pm. We went anyway and it was pretty much empty and were seated right away. We weren't that hungry so we ordered an appetizer and burger to share. We had the Street Corn Nachos and THEY. WERE. AMAZING. I don't know what ingredient it was but something on them was sooooo good. I would go back just for the nachos. My partner picked the Farmer and the Bao burger and I have a little bite but that was definitely not for me. But he loved it. Our waitress was very good she sent out an extra plate so we could share but I only took one bite because I was full from the nachos. If we ever find ourselves in Wilmington again we will definitely be back. Might be sooner than later if I keep thinking about the nachos. By the time we left around 615 it was getting busy so I would plan to go earlier. read more

Despite the hype, we continue to be disappointed in this restaurant after having tried it a handful of times (in-restaurant and takeout) over several years at both old and current locations. Food tends to be decent but nothing too special. Mac and cheese is pretty good. We have consistently found staff to be unfriendly and unhelpful. We try to support to local when possible and thought we would give them another shot tonight via takeout. I ordered the chicken and waffles salad which was supposed to come with a spiced maple dressing. Upon getting home we realized that the dressing was missing from the salad - a real bummer since it is what sold me on that option, and the highly charred fried chicken and waffle pieces definitely called for some moisture. I called the restaurant and asked if they could tell me what was in the dressing that they left out so I could try to recreate something similar at home. (I could barely hear the girl on the phone because the background was so loud, even though the place was empty at pickup 10 minutes prior.) After checking with someone in the back, they told me that they would not be able to give me that information (not sure if it's store-bought so they have no idea what's in it, or they think it's so special they can't name a few main ingredients). I was also not offered any kind of partial refund or anything to make up for their error. read more

We stopped at Farmer & the Cow on a recent trip to Wilmington. We'd heard amazing things about this place, so we were eager to give it a try. Unfortunately, it fell a little bit short for us. We started with an order of the fried chicken skins- these were fantastic! Almost like pork rinds, but fresh out of the oven and with a delicious sauce to go with it. For our entrees, we both ordered burgers cooked medium. When they arrived, my burger was cooked medium, but to say that my partner's was "rare" would be generous. It was bright pink all the way through, with some almost raw meat in the middle. She'd also ordered hers on a gluten free bun, which looked great at first, but almost fully disintegrated after just a couple bites. To be fair, there was some sort of festival going on outside when we visited, a great band playing inside, and the restaurant was PACKED. It's possible that there was just a mixup in the kitchen, which of course happens from time to time. Our waiter was very friendly and apologetic, and happily took the burger off the bill. He also asked if we were going to have any more drinks, which I think he was going to give us on the house as a way of saying sorry. It was clear they felt bad about the mistake, which we certainly appreciated. I think we would give this restaurant another shot if we were in the area again- the service was excellent and the drinks & appetizers were great too. Hopefully we just caught them on an off night. read more

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