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    Rooted AF.

    4.6 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Caribbean Friday special - vegan
    Dawn S.

    Great food! Very accommodating to my diet request and super friendly! I came from Nemours Estate and this restaurant did not disappoint. Fresh and tasty options!

    Jerk mushroom cheesesteak

    The food is incredible, I ordered the jerk mushroom cheesesteak for there and two empanadas to go for my lunch the next day. Just absolutely delicious, freshly made, friendly service and so worth the trip there to eat. We also were able to eat outside on a covered patio, which just added to the experience. I need one of these closer to home. Also we used the garage parking for convenience, so easy to get to.

    Chancery Court, Wilmington,DE
    Lisa H.

    Wanted to check out Chancery Court. Floor looks like it hasn't been mopped in a while. However our RootedAF experience was great! Loved the service! Had a great discussion about what we should order. Enjoyed the meal and drinks! (Black AF and Malibu Sunset)

    Amethyst Sea Moss Smoothie
    Stan H.

    The food is out of this world! Looks like maybe one should avoid the Jicama wrap, but otherwise, everything else I've seen and had is excellent. The beef and cheese empanadas are out of this world! I mean they alone are worth having as your only meal and traveling from Philadelphia just to have- they are that could. Juicy "meat", flavorful dough- just all around crispy and tender and oh-so-good! You don't have to be a vegetarian to go ecstatic about this. It's one of Wilmington's latest best kept secrets. Some may say the preparation time can be like 10-30 minutes because there is so much care to the food and a lot of orders. This place could definitely use some more staff than one person if it's feasible. The strawberry crunch cupcake is flavorful and familiar cupcake textures. The samplers I had at an event beforehand doesn't do justice to capture the quality of flavor and texture of the cupcakes served here. Strong strawberry flavor with a sliver of jam (not too much but just right) and the flavored crumbs complementing the cupcake so well. The smoothie was a healthy blend of different juices and I couldn't have enough of it. In a market that typically only locals might visit because Wilmington doesn't stand out as a city to many, the market itself is beautiful with local musicians who do acoustic performances of your favorite modern, 90s or older cover (you don't usually get to choose), and maybe some local originals depending on the band. Clean facility, visually appealing, clean and plentiful bathrooms, finding the location can be a bit tricky as the windy roads to find downtown can be a bit awkward to an outsider. The garage actually has 3 levels and not two levels like I originally thought, as the basement level "entrance" is at the end of the ground level parking. Don't drive? "No problem!" Take that d@m# regional rail to the Wilmington stop, and then walk those 18 minutes or so to the other side of town to eat here. You won't regret it! When you go in, if you don't notice the elevator to your right, there is another one across the hallway on your left, then if you took the one on your left, you have to cross the big lobby area to get to the market. Also, I received a Chancery discount card at a Yelp Elite event and it had a QR code on it. The code did not apply a discount at all and RootAF told me only certain vendors took this discount and they weren't one of them. The food here is too good and also of anyone needs to get docked, it is the Chancery market for such a gimmicky card and not RootedAF. You know if it's a bit hard to get to and locals are still coming out that it HAS to be good. Rooted AF fits right in! 11/17/23 addition: #ThankYouThursday for having a place that offers quality, flavorful food at reasonable prices and even in a less noticed venue for non-locals. Making a healthy alternative delicious and not feeling like I am eating medicine!

    (V) The Pinky Cole was so delicious!

    I tried this during HBCU week and I was so happy to have a vegan option for food. It was fresh hot and delicious I wish I could've brought more back with me to California. Highly recommend for any folks looking for vegan options! You must try the Pinky Cole! The staff and owner were also very friendly!

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    Arcadia S.

    Located in "the CHANCERY MARKET Food Hall & Bar" (i.e. food court) with indoor as well as outdoor patio seating, this is a comfortable spot to get a meal. Convenient to 95, you're only a few miles off the interstate. Maps will take you to the parking garage. We opted for a parking meter not knowing parking would be validated inside. Good to know for next time. My son and I got vegan chicken cheesesteaks. We both found our meal delicious and satisfying. The price of food has gone up everywhere hence a tad more than I expected. But no matter, the friendliness of the servers, the cherry ambience, and the quality of the food, (as well as it being all vegan, sparing us any headaches clarifying the diet) make this a place we will keep on our radar when taking this particular road trip route in the future. YES: 100% Vegan

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    LaVonda L.

    Ki was simply amazing! She was kind and had an wonderful spirit! We will be back to visit often. We came from Newark to support this black owned business! The Pinky Cole cheesesteak was PHENOMENAL!!! The empanadas are worth every single minute we waited for all this fresh flavor!!!! THANK YOU, Ki and @RootedAF

    (V) Empanada - 1 Beef and Cheese (V) Chopped Cheese

    I'm from Ohio and Love this place the staff are nice and the food is amazing Oh And The Empanadas are soooooo good considering it's all vegan

    Tim W.

    Excellent Food. I don't care what you call it!!! It's good food!!!! Delicious!!!!!! Came from Jersey and will come back!!!

    Steak sandwich seasoned fries

    The service is always good good when I go The food is very good and it's all VEGAN!!! Very tasty good selection, and house made natural drink and the pastries and really good too You want some good food for vegans and non vegans It's located in the Chancery Market (food hall) Really nice place to go get a bit to eat and drink or chill

    Soft Girl Era, "The Slap Burger", (V) Empanada - 1 Beef and Cheese, fries

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    Tried all three empanadas- totally lived up to the "best damn empanadas" sign. So cool to have an all vegan menu!!!

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    Great vegan food and just food in general, quick and well priced, plus I like the name

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    Really excellent vegan food. Full of flavour and you can't tell it's vegan. Some of the best if not the best I've ever had.

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    Great food at reasonable prices. Love the energy of the owner who cares about a customers. I would eat there again.

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    LOVED the Loaded Sweet Potato - amazing!! Will definitely be back to try more awesome items!

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    3 years ago

    Yummy vegan food. Good for a treat when we want take out. Haven't eaten inside so I can't say what the ambiance is like or the service.

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    i enjoyed this place at one point. but they got different people in the kitchen and since then, it hasn't been that enjoyable

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    Daily Veg - Pike Creek - Great portion!!!

    Daily Veg - Pike Creek

    4.2(104 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    I am a carnivore ... it's that simple. When my daughter went Vegan in one of those 'phases of…read morelife' I shook my head but I do love my veggies and have come to discover some really great Vegan dining but it is never the first thing I look for. So when I was told that I would love the Daily Veg I was hesitant but the endorsement piqued my curiosity and I also had a meeting in the neighborhood so I stopped by to discover what would be a perfect "quick" dining experience because this is not fast food. The Daily Veg has a positive vibe when you walk in and the staff were extremely friendly as they encouraged us to enjoy the food. And, perhaps even more importantly I was nudged to sample an incredibly delicious "milkshake" that I really never would have ordered on my own. They call their food "COMFORT FOOD" but I called it yummy! The menu board and the staff member made the Cowboy Cheeseburger should like it should be my choice plus Sweet Potato Tater Tots ... I so love tater tots and SWEET potato tots sounded so good. And, I quickly ordered a regular beverage but I was asked ... "Wouldn't you like to try our "Cookie Monster" milkshake? I looked at the image ... it was blue and I remembered an awful blue ice cream my grandson had purchased elsewhere and then shared with me that was awful so I was saying no no no but they said yes yes yes so I went for it. When you are trying out a new place and the staff says try it ... I guess you try it. Let me tell you ... that COWBOY BURGER was absolute comfortly delicious. The blend of flavors was oh so good ... ok, you can't create Vegan bacon so the "tempeh bacon" is NOT BACON ... not crisp nor tasting like the bacon I love but it's flavor was a perfect match for Daily Veg's "Beyond Burger" patty. The pepper jack cheese melted into the sandwich and the onion rings ... mmmmm I am getting hungry remembering that yummy sandwich. The tots made me very happy but the milkshake was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Now, I had been craving a milkshake before visiting the Daily Veg. I did not tell the folks there that I was craving a thick delicious milk shake because the last place (Until now) I would ever order a milkshake would be a Vegan outlet. But that blue Cookie Monster shake ... OMG .... So good starting with the cookies on top. The cookie crumbles throughout ... the rich dairy-like flavor and the the blue didn't bother me at all .... Because I was being treated to something really good. My friend who went for the Pretzel Sausage and enjoyed that choice and I agreed that we will return and next time encourage others to join us. Who would have thought ... VEGAN "comfort food" not fast food ... but it is served quickly by people who want you to enjoy it (The young lady who made my milkshake even came out to our table to see if I enjoyed it.). I wouldn't be surprised to see franchises in your neighborhood ... a fun comforting meal. I need a milkshake that's blue COOKIE MONSTER!!!!

    Don't eat there. I got take and was miles away so didn't return the sandwich but it was atrocious…read more The tomato slices were green and hard (they were not green tomatoes). The protein product was dried out and burnt. It was a disgrace. Never eat there again. They should be ashamed serving such garbage

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    Ground Provisions - The best thing I ate

    Ground Provisions

    4.7(46 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    Dining at Ground Provisions was one of the most memorable culinary experiences I've had in years…read more From the moment you arrive, the setting sets the tone -- intimate, relaxed, and thoughtfully designed to let the food take center stage. What truly stands out is the level of creativity and execution coming out of the kitchen under Chef Brandon Beringer. This is a fully plant-based tasting menu, but it never once feels like a compromise. Each course is intentional, beautifully presented, and layered with flavors and textures that rival any traditional fine dining experience. The progression of the meal is especially impressive -- dishes build on one another in a way that feels curated and purposeful, not just a sequence of plates. It's clear that a great deal of thought goes into both the composition of each dish and the overall arc of the evening. What makes this even more notable is that Ground Provisions has earned recognition as a James Beard Award semifinalist, a well-deserved acknowledgment of the quality and originality of what's being created here. For anyone who appreciates thoughtful, chef-driven dining -- whether you're plant-based or not -- this is a must-visit. It's not just a meal, it's an experience.

    A gloomy Saturday night with my partner ...service was slow and our server seemed irritated…read more Other than the dessert all of the plates were worse versions of what we had enjoyed here in the past...and the dessert was so dry I wanted to spit it back on my plate. After doing some research this morning, I learned the restaurant has already changed hands at least once in just a few years, which may help explain the inconsistency we experienced during our visit.

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    Ground Provisions - Porch dining & porch menu

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    Ground Provisions

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    The Riverfront Asian Cuisine & Bar

    The Riverfront Asian Cuisine & Bar

    4.1(31 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This place is a hidden gem along the Riverfront--never would've found it without my sister, who is…read morea huge fan, and now I know why! We rolled in with a full-on family entourage: my brother (don't let his Caucasian-ness fool you, he can handle the heat), my vegetarian little sister and her hubby, my middle sister (preparing for upcoming gallbladder surgery), my diabetic mom, and my teenage daughter, and me. Basically a menu stress test. And every single dish was a hit. Pan fried pork dumplings and crab rangoons were perfectly crispy, tofu spring rolls came with an addictive dipping sauce, pad kaprow (not a typo), crave-worthy pad Thai, and rich and flavorful chicken and red curry. The vegetarians were very happy too, which is always the true measure of success. The staff? Incredibly friendly and attentive without hovering. The vibe? Open, well-decorated, and absolutely a great date-night spot -- but just as perfect for a lively family dinner like ours. We'll be headed back soon!

    great experience and great food !! I was craving Chinese or Thai food so we checked out this…read morerestaurant and we were not disappointed. Since it was close to Halloween, the ambiance was super cute, it was all decked out Halloween with a cute selfie station even! When we sat we were quickly greeted, and I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it was amazing. It was the perfect amount of spice with a mix of all other pad Thai flavors. The food was very affordable, with lots of options to choose from. Overall great experience

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    Eclipse Bistro - Shrimp special

    Eclipse Bistro

    4.4(227 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Beautiful dinner. I love to cook and I get so disappointed when we go to dinner and it's just…read moresub-par. I can say without a doubt that the Chef at Eclipse LOVES to cook and cares about what he/she puts on a plate. Amazing food. Husband had the pork chop and was beyond pleased with his food. Had a maple bacon glaze - need I say more....and was cooked to perfection; seared and caramelized on the outside, but juicy inside. I had the chicken dish and it was equally amazing. The skin was rendered and so crunchy AND meat was so tender. Was sitting in a perfect lemony sauce, served with super crunchy potatoes. Also, the staff was so personable and attentive. Just a pleasure. We are in Delaware from Ft Lauderdale, and are so thankful for Yelp reviews. They led us to Eclipse and we are SO HAPPY they did. Thank you Eclipse Bistro for a memorable, beautiful dinner!

    I had a very late lunch/early dinner at Eclipse Bistro last Friday when I was in Wilmington for a…read morefew hours. Since I showed up around 4pm, the restaurant was pretty empty - it wasn't lunch time but it wasn't dinner time yet. I took a seat at the bar and ordered a glass of wine, their bistro salad (chopped greens, cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette), and agnolotti (ricotta and herb-filled agnolotti, crispy pancetta, English peas, and Parmigiano-Reggiano). The wine was nice, and the food was quite good overall. The salad was simple, and the pasta was good, too. AJ at the bar was great - he was new (he was still learning the cocktail menu), but he was friendly and helpful. When I walked in, AJ was a little swamped at the bar (since the only people at Eclipse were at the bar), but there wasn't anyone at the host stand, nor did other staff standing near the kitchen say anything or tell me where I could sit. I was more than happy to sit at the bar - as a solo diner at an off-hour, it seemed like the easiest thing to do - but I wasn't sure if I could just grab a barstool and sit down or not. Since no one said anything, eventually I did just that, which was only a bit awkward (and I do get that I walked in between lunch and dinner service). Overall, it was a nice meal - nothing mind-blowing, but I do like their menu, and I enjoyed the food and my glass of wine. I wouldn't mind returning to try more of their menu on another occasion when I'm in Wilmington.

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    Eclipse Bistro - Bar area which has a fabulous happy hour. And a very happy guest.

    Bar area which has a fabulous happy hour. And a very happy guest.

    Eclipse Bistro - Brussels & Cauliflower (prosciutto, marcona almonds, smoked paprika-honey vinaigrette)

    Brussels & Cauliflower (prosciutto, marcona almonds, smoked paprika-honey vinaigrette)

    Eclipse Bistro - Coconut espresso martini was very strong!y, not my fav!

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    Coconut espresso martini was very strong!y, not my fav!

    Rooted AF. - vegan - Updated September 2026

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