Jester's Café — Restaurant in Wilmington

Where can I begin? For starters, DO NOT EAT HERE! (Long post, but worth the read) My friends and I came here to grab breakfast, and it sadly became the worst experience out of our trip to Wilmington. I am five months pregnant, and have had bouts with heart racing in the past (needed to a heart monitor even at times). That being said, I can only drink decaf coffee for my heart to not race. Our server (who was very sweet) told us they did not serve decaf coffee, just regular. My friend then offered (out loud- in front of server) to go with me to grab a decaf coffee from the coffee shop across the street. Upon returning to the restaurant, the moment we opened the door, the manager comes barreling in from the kitchen screaming at my friend and I. We were so taken off guard, I honestly thought we hit someone coming in or something. “Absolutely not!” “No!” “No!” “Absolutely no outside beverages!” He continued to scream at us. At this point, he had grabbed the attention of nearly everyone in the restaurant. He scolded my friend and I as though we were children. As we both were caught off guard, neither of us said anything back (just in shock). He then opened the door, and demanded us to leave, pointing out a sign that was apparently at the door that read no outside drinks. As I was walking out (still not having said a word), he dropped the door on me, and the door knob pelted me in the back. I took a moment to cry it out and get myself together. My friend and I prayed before walking back in to speak with the manager about his treatment toward us. The conversation did not go well. We explained our situation, and he continued to bark over us. Here are a few of his responses: (when told I was pregnant and can only drink decaf) “Not my problem!” “How am I supposed to know she’s pregnant?” And again, “Get out!” Customers nearby who couldn’t help but hear his rant, apologized to me for his behavior. “I’m so sorry,” they told me as the water works started back up. I have been told to not have an outside drink or food once or twice in my life, as I’m sure everyone has at some point. The fact that it turned into this giant episode of being loudly scolded in the middle of a dining room, while everyone stared on for breakfast and show- is completely insane, disrespectful, and absolutely unprofessional. The owner/manager of this business clearly has NO RESPECT for women what so ever, and has some personal issues that he is apparently taking out on his customers (probably staff too). Would not advise supporting him or...

Owner was beyond disrespectful , loud and rude to part of our group. Would not recommend this place to anyone who wants to be treated with any decency.

Leaving our friends bachelorette weekend we decided to grab brunch here Sunday morning. Our pregnant friend wanted coffee, but they did not have decaf. After all of us ordered food and drinks two of the girls went to get her a decaf at a local coffee shop across the street. (Which was talked about in front of the waitress) Once re-entering the man yelled at them they couldn’t bring outside drinks and then proceeded to open the door and yell to go outside. As they walked out he allowed the door to slam into our pregnant friend. Other customers in the restaurant seems mortified. Our waitress came over and apologized and asked what happened and seemed completely embarrassed.

We are all disgusted the way this was so unprofessionally handled. This could’ve been a quiet conversation between them, not in front of the entire restaurant with yelling etc. I’m sure the girls would’ve had no problem putting the drinks in the car had this been handled appropriately.

Would not recommend supporting a business that treats customers so horrible. Honestly you’re lucky none of our husbands were at this outing. Saying a prayer you learn to choose your words and behavior in the future, especially towards women.

Our server Jess was awesome and the only reason we all didn’t walk out. We’ve all been told not to bring outside beverages one time or another, this did not to be a huge scene yelling at grown women as if they’re children. Having your own business doesn’t give you a right to treat...

Please do not make a stop here. My friend and I stopped in for a quick lunch before she had to head back home, so we thought this would be a quick sit-down, fun little brunch. We were greeted immediately by being told to leave our drinks (that we had just gotten at a market across the street) outside. That's fine, their policy is clearly stated on the door. We are sat and given no menus, so we look them up on our phones. The waiter we had then took the menus from another couple dining there and slapped them on our table and asked what we wanted. We asked for a moment to look at the menu, and he said "Okay, well the kitchen closes in three minutes". It was 12:40, the restaurant closes at 1:30, so we wouldn't have come if we'd known we would be putting so much pressure on them! She and I decided to split a Caesar salad, and he told us they didn't have them (they're on the menu?) but we could order another salad. So we get a cobb instead. He brings it to us and walks away, but never gives us silverware. He eventually came out of the back and we were able to ask for them. The food was fine, but $14 for a cobb salad to split was a little intense. I generally thought our waiter was just a really rude guy and that's kinda all we spent the rest of the day thinking about. Atmosphere was cold, we felt rushed out even though we weren't near the closing time, and our water was just plain rude to us and the other customers there. Would not recommend- save your money and hit another lunch spot that will show you what the Wilmington atmosphere is supposed to be like. Super...