Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Smyrna: 7:00 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (302) 508-5832 to confirm.
Location & directions
47 E Commerce StSmyrna, DE 19977
About Elizabeth Esther Cafè
Elizabeth Esther Cafè is a restaurant located at 47 E Commerce St in Smyrna, Delaware. Our Smyrna guide covers 22 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
Elizabeth Esther Cafè is open 5 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday). It opens early (7:00 AM) on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Esther Cafè's menu features 268 dishes and drinks across 51 sections, including Drink Menu - Beers, Drink Menu - Mixed Concoctions - The Classics, Drink Menu - Seasonal Menu, Drink Menu - Chardonnay, and Drink Menu - Pinot Grigio. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $32.00, with a typical item around $9.00. You will find options like Yuengling, Lemon Drop, and Strawberry Martini.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (302) 508-5832 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 47 E Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Phone
- (302) 508-5832
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 268 items · $2.00–$32.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Elizabeth Esther Cafè’s weekday schedule with 80 other restaurants in Delaware. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, earlier than 84% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 43 hours a week, 30 hours fewer than the local median of 73. 85% of restaurants in Delaware open on Sundays, and Elizabeth Esther Cafè is one of them.
Compared with 80 other restaurants in Delaware that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Delaware
Based on 12 menus with 876 priced items from restaurants in Delaware, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.00.
At Elizabeth Esther Cafè the median listed price is $9.00, lower than the typical $14.00 for restaurants in Delaware.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Water | 25% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Has changing table(s)
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Elizabeth Esther Cafè there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Bakeries & Desserts (1), Sandwiches & Delis (1), and Pizza (1).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeEats & Sweets0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSheridan's Irish Pub0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
- ItalianSelect Pizza l Grill0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.4 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Elizabeth Esther Cafè's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Elizabeth Esther Cafè open on Sunday?
Yes, Elizabeth Esther Cafè is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Elizabeth Esther Cafè located?
Elizabeth Esther Cafè is located at 47 E Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977.
What is the phone number of Elizabeth Esther Cafè?
You can call Elizabeth Esther Cafè at (302) 508-5832.
Does Elizabeth Esther Cafè offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Elizabeth Esther Cafè offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Elizabeth Esther Cafè?
The typical price range at Elizabeth Esther Cafè is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $32.00.
Does Elizabeth Esther Cafè take reservations?
Yes, Elizabeth Esther Cafè accepts reservations.
Is Elizabeth Esther Cafè wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Elizabeth Esther Cafè open late?
No, Elizabeth Esther Cafè usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Elizabeth Esther Cafè?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Elizabeth Esther Cafè. Nearby options include Eats & Sweets (0.1 mi), Sheridan's Irish Pub (0.2 mi), and Taco Bell (0.2 mi).
How much do restaurants in Delaware cost?
Based on 12 menus with 876 priced items from restaurants in Delaware, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.00.
