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The Backyard

Milton, DE

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The Trucker sandwich at The Backyard, known for its big flavor and even bigger following. 📸 The Backyard

The Backyard
• Address: 211 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968
• State: Delaware
• Website: backyardmilton.com

Overview
The Backyard is a cozy Milton café where farm-to-table meets small-town comfort. Housed in a repurposed home, it serves scratch-made breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with a focus on local ingredients. Picnic tables, gardens, and a laid-back porch make it feel like dining at a friend’s house.

Why It’s Worth a Stop
Fresh ingredients, good coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere—it’s the kind of place you stumble upon and then start planning to revisit. Their cakes and pastries alone are worth the trip.

What to Know Before You Go

  • Open daily for breakfast and lunch; check the website for seasonal hours.
  • Reservations recommended for weekend brunch.
  • Outdoor seating available in the garden.
  • On-site bakery offers whole cakes, pastries, and daily specials.
  • Located less than a mile from downtown Milton and Dogfish Head Brewery.

Fun Fact
The bakery’s signature carrot cake is one of the most beloved desserts in southern Delaware.