A community café, where they actually remember your name.

When it comes to the Java Bean Café, the lyrics of the TV series Cheers’ theme song seem come to mind. “Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came“ is not just a slogan. It is a business philosophy.

Location Java Bean Café is an unassuming yet contemporary, nicely designed community establishment. Java Bean Cafe is located on 3533 Philadelphia Pike, across from Archmere Academy, and near the library and post office, at the heart of the redeveloping Claymont, Delaware. If you are from out of town, you’ll find Java Bean easily accessible from I-495, I-95 or Rt 13 (Governor Printz Blvd.)

Atmosphere From the moment you enter Java Bean, you feel welcomed. Thanks to the efforts and vision of the owners, the atmosphere at Java Bean is that of a community café where one can enjoy a quiet meal or make new friends.

Food The coffee at Java Bean Café is above average, and the espresso is excellent. I’ve only tried breakfast type foods so far, mostly because of the times of my visits. The food was expertly prepared. To my surprise I discovered “the house pickle” included with the breakfast presentation. The house pickle is a combination of several pickled and grated vegetables/roots, that add a lovely “umph” to the flavor pallet. Each time I visit I also try the house pastry. I cannot say enough about the delicious pastry. The portions perfectly sized. The taste is divine. Enough said!

There are quiet a few more items on the menu I have not yet tried. Rest assure, I’m planning to try them all, sooner or later… I’ll be sure to update this review when I do.

Cleanliness Java Bean Café is by far one of the cleanest did establishments I’ve ever been to. The bathroom smells fresh and clean like a five star hotel.

Prices I found prices to be very reasonable and possibly on the lower end of the scale. Certainly highly competitive with other food establishments in a three miles radius.

Recommendations If you are local to Claymont or North Wilmington, it's well worth the short walk or the short drive. If you're traveling across Delaware on I-95 or I-495, this is the place for you; easily accessible, plenty of parking and of course great, satisfying food. But be cautious, you might want to stay a while.