Middletown is one of Delaware’s underrated foodie towns. Sure, there are a ton of chain restaurants and fast food joints, but if you know where to look, you’ll find some of the best dining in Delaware. 1861 is a perfect example of a restaurant that’s off the beaten path but forging a name for itself in a state full of foodie pit stops, and one visit to try the best chicken and waffles in Delaware is all you’ll need to be convinced that 1861 deserves all of the hype that it gets.
You’ll find one of the best dining rooms around tucked away behind Main Street. 1861 is an elegant gastropub that’s easy to miss - so keep your eyes peeled.
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This basement-level restaurant has earned a reputation for being a cozy and intimate place to enjoy fine dining in New Castle County, not far from major highways that make it accessible to most Delawareans.
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Their popular “Bourbon Burger, and Beer” Monday special includes a different burger each week paired with a beer and a bourbon for just $15.
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Perhaps the best surprise about discovering 1861 is finding out that they serve the best chicken and waffles in Delaware.
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You can order a classic fried chicken and Belgian waffle for dinner and your tastebuds will be delighted! If you’re lucky, you can try a specialty waffle like their Green Tea Ginger Waffle, with pistachio. These creative dishes are featured occasionally.
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Turn a traditional breakfast into a filling dinner when you choose chicken and waffles at 1861 - and wash it down with a handmade Orange Crush.
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When you pair the best chicken and waffles in Delaware with a fresh orange crush, you’re doing breakfast for dinner in the best possible way.
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For more tasty chicken in the First State, read This Old-School Delaware Restaurant Serves Chicken Dinners To Die For.
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Address: 423 N Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709, USA
