Kerbside pickup
Yes
Fresh Start Caf and Bakery in Delaware
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Location on the map
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 740-990-0388
Site: http://www.freshstartcafeandbake...
Site: http://www.freshstartcafeandbake...
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–2PM
- Tuesday:7AM–2PM
- Wednesday:7AM–2PM
- Thursday:7AM–5PM
- Friday:7AM–5PM
- Saturday:7AM–5PM
- Sunday:7AM–3PM
Comments (151)
We stopped here in a cold day to get something warm to drink.I got a slice of peanut butter pie and a chai tea latte with caramel walnut. The peanut butter pie was delicious! The chai tea latte was ok, but I probably should have just gotten a normal one because it was easy too sweet.I would come back again if I were in the area.
Stopped in for coffee and tried their biscotti. The anise biscotti was large and thick. It went very well with my coffee. Not strong on the anice though. The service was friendly and speedy for my takeout order. I will be back.
The nicest people and the hardest workers. Love their try a new drink guarantee!
My fav local spot to grab coffee, lattes, espresso, tasty treats, and now breakfast sandwiches!!Cant pass this lovely place up. The staff goes above & beyond to ALWAYS make you feel welcome. They passed out individually wrapped samples on our last visit & they were so YUM!I love,love,love the cheesy biscuit sandwich! The biscuit was a bit overpowering compared to the sandwich filling, either needs more sauce (honey dijon) to help it not be so dry OR more ham! Next time I order Ill ask for more onions & ham & mustard but man...it was great! Ill be ordering that & the Fresh Start Latte again very soon :) love the parking in the back too. Makes it much easier to run in quickly during a busy day!I did wish they offered online ordering or delivery from Grub Hub or Door Dash. The world today uses services like that a lot & it would be awesome but also nice not having to wait for them to be overwhelmed by orders when you stop in.
The cinnamon rolls get 5/5. We ordered a cookie dough cake that was 5/5. We ordered a lemon cake that was terrible. It was obviously a pre-made/ordered cake and so dense and dry and the flavor was off. I used to be a fairly regular customer, but the snark from one of the early morning employees really upset me. I havent been back since. Better for my waist line. Maybe I should thank her?
An absolutely phenomenal little place in downtown Delaware. The coffee is excellent, and the cooked-to-order biscuit sandwiches they offer on weekdays are WONDERFUL. If you are in the Delaware area, stop in here for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or just a coffee break. You wont be disappointed!
Do not order from Fresh Start for your grad party. They will mess up your order.
Excellent, tasty coffee plus always gluten free options!! The gf muffin flavor changes daily and all are delicious. Once in a while I am delighted by a tarter flavor!! Attentive service. Also good meeting space in the back.
I contacted the owner via email to inquire about making me a cheesecake for my significant others birthday! The owner replied very quickly and was very helpful! The cheesecake was fabulous! It was not expensive and so delicious. Thanks so much!
I recently had Fresh Start cater a bridal shower that I was throwing, and I could not have had a better experience. Leigh was quick to respond and very helpful in planning our Covid friendly baked potato bar. She was able to individually package everything and wrap each box in coordinating ribbons - it really looked special! The food was hot and tasted great! I highly recommend Leigh and Fresh Start for any catering needs.
Great service and Crimson Cup Coffee! We love their iced sugar cookies. During the holidays, be sure to check out their cookie decorating kits.
This is a great local bakery, I cant believe I havent visit sooner! I appreciate that they open early so I can run in a grab treats before work. My team love the cupcakes (red velvet, banana and vanilla) and my supervisor loved the sour cherry pastry. The staff was very friendly and laid back. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend them! Plus-- they sell reusable glass straws that are locally made.
Great little bakery spot w/ a cute sitting area in the back & in the front to enjoy your pastry & drink also has local photographers art hanging on the wall. Which is also for sale. They have an open viewing area of the bakery where 3 lovely looking ladies do the baking. I enjoyed my time there. The French toast bake & the chilled hot chocolate was delicious along w/ the strawberry smoothie which was probably the best I have ever had! It was so berry filled. After eating & getting the smoothie to go I walked around since it was a nice day & had the most lovely time w/ my date just walking around enjoying the neighborhood. There were a few antique shops that I popped into that were also as nice. Once again a nice thing to do & enjoy on a lovely day w/ someone or just yourself
Great Cinnamon rolls and service. Prices are fair, especially considering the high quality of the baked goods and per my wife, coffee.
I was so happy to find out they made vegan birthday cakes. I was hoping for the best, since I had never had one before...It was FABULOUS! Highly recommend.
Come I almost every Sunday, coffee and other drinks are always great. Tried at least a dozen different bakery items from sweets to breads and enjoyed every bite. Some of the best pastries I have had since spending a week in France. On top of the great food is the excellent friendly service. Im ways greater with a friendly smile.
I ordered the reuben for lunch today. I asked them to use one of their biscuits for the bread. Ive never eaten a reuben with a biscuit before but it was great.
I work from home full-time, and happened to visit fresh start while visiting a co-worker who lives in Delaware, OH. Short Review: I love this place and will definitely visit again!Detailed Review: Fresh Start had a great combination of comfortable and office-type seating. My favorite part of the seating is that they have a front area and a back area that is away from the sounds of a coffee shop. I was able to sit in the back and participate in business calls without too much noise. The wi-fi was very reliable with no disconnection, and although the music was a bit loud for my taste, it was not disruptive.The customer service was great. The young woman who waited on me at the front gave great information about the place and what they had to offer. She greeted me with a smile every time I walked past, and was always willing to help.The food options were great. I am gluten-free, and they had several gluten friendly options. In addition, they had plenty of regular pastry options. It was nice to see that they recognize gluten-free needs in our culture, and had several pastry options. Coffee was great - and had a good, robust taste.Overall a great experience, and I would recommend highly. I will definitely visit again when I am in town.
Leigh,You are a fantastic individual with which to work!I contacted Leigh about arranging a delivery to a local institution, from another city in Ohio. Not only was it a seamless and smooth process, streamlined by Leigh, but it was also personal and individualized to each recipient (check out the collage!)I eagerly await a day when I can extend my gratitude in-person.
We enjoyed a delicious tiramisu cruffin. it was light and fluffy with a perfectly paired cream! we also had their crimson cup coffee which was great! staff was very kind as well especially for us walking in close to close. cant wait to try more pastries!
Slow. Person after person who ordered their drink after me, got theirs before me. When questioned, the girl states she doesnt do them in the order they come in, but what is easiest for her. I ordered a chi latte.
A great environment with delightful workers! All my experiences have been lovely and I’d heavily suggest their scones, can’t say no to them!!
OMGosh what a cool bakery! Bright and welcoming with SO many delicious pastry options. All made in house every day. Clean. And so many places to sit and catch up with friends. Be sure to see the photo art hanging on the walls by a local photographer. And say hi to Todd the owner, super nice guy.
Bakery is good. The mural with Delaware and coffee things on the wall was done my daughter 😊
I dont live by this place anymore, but I stop in Everytime I come to Delaware. I used to be a regular and am VERY upset I can only find Starbucks near my current apartment. If I could convince them to open up a location near Polaris then I would cry actual tears of joy.The baked goods are to die for. I have celiac and have LOVED every single gluten free thing they make. Its not often I can get a muffin with my morning coffee! Even my S.O. and family (who can have Gluten) love all the different things they have tried. On top of that, I do find the coffee to taste better than Starbucks. Less of a artificial taste.Often times you can see the owner there in the back doing paperwork and he is always friendly and a bright spot for my afternoon. I would recommend this place to anyone.
This is my first visit to Fresh Start, but definetly not my last. I wanted to try something savory and sweet, so I started with a spinach feta muffin. Light and very flavorful!! Melt in your mouth tender. The cream cheese cinnamon roll was my sweet choice. Yummy cinnamon goodness. I would surely order one (if not both) of these again, if only there werent so many other delicious looking options for next time. I finished with a peppermint latte....flavorful and frothy. All of the staff seems really friendly and knowledgable about the products. Fresh Start is well worth the visit, you will not be disappointed!
Crimson Cup Coffee. Clean Fresh Atmosphere. Ill come back.
I came in to get some cupcakes! I got two red velvet, a chocolate, and then a buckeye bar! When I got home I was very disappointed, the cupcakes were rock hard. They were so hard I question whether they were 2-3 days old... the icing was good on the red velvet cupcakes. The chocolate cupcakes icing was dry and rock hard, as well as the cake portion. Very dissapointed and will not be going back, not worth the 8$.
Very nice people. Frozen Mocha was actually frozen, unlike Frappuccinos that are usually a watery mess. Unique food finds, too! Bacon, Onion and Swiss Scones, Pepperoni Rolls, Blueberry Danish with whole blueberries on top! First time here, and Im in love! Oh... And the best part...Clean restroom!
Its been a long time since Ive had an actual real cappuccino! You know the kind with ACTUAL MILK FROTH! Wow was it good. And the sweets wow again. I was just in the mood to support a downtown business and glad I did. Love living near downtown delaware because of businesses like this.
Love this little bakery! Their spinach bread on Saturdays is fantastic. I like to get a loaf and then walk a few stores down to the Greater Gouda and get some cheese to go with it. The spinach feta roll is also scrumptious. They also have a space in the back with tables, chairs, and a skylight that is great to get some work done (they have wifi).
Participated in the beginners cake decorating class. Fun time with friends.
Very nice little Bakery with outstanding pastries. However, we walked past the place the first time and thought the store was vacant. It turned out to be the place next door to them. They really should have better signage to light up their window. Neon would be nice.
Always fresh, delicious & new flavors! Cant really pick one fav from the bakery case - I have too many! 🤗 Awesome energy squares! Always greeted with a smile! A must try place!
The bakers, baristas, and owners strive for excellence. Their vision for serving the people of Delaware and their passion for watching downtown thrive is just stellar. You wont find another group of people more passionate about their city! We visit a couple times a week and always leave happy and well fed!
Scones, doughnuts, muffins,cookies,savoury pull apart.....they are all fantastic! Coffee is always fresh and many to choose from. Gluten Free Friendly and delicious. Thank you for coming to Delaware.
Its not often that you find a place that takes suggestions into account and immediately accommodates you. I suggested they offer almond milk as an option and within the week it was available. Incredible service, great coffee and tea and amazing food-- try the pull apart scones!
The drinks are okay, nothing special, but where this place really shines is the baked goods. Nothing is frozen or pre-made, its all baked in-house and it is all AMAZING. Seriously, I am usually a person who cant stand baked goods and rarely even eat bread, but everything I have gotten from the Fresh Start has been delicious. Light, flaky pastries, moist and delicious cupcakes, cinnamon rolls... oh my god, the cinnamon rolls...My moms a big fan of their quiches. My favorites are the danishes and the poptarts (which are to normal poptarts like filet mignon is to a fast food burger patty). This place is perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast, and the staff have always been friendly too!
Good selection of drinks & a nice environment!
Always friendly service. This was my first visit in a few months and excited to try some of the new coffee options added to the menu.
Good coffee and good baked goods. Dont eat the pecan rolls, save them for me the next time Im there.
The buckeye bars and shortbread cookies are delicious. Also, they bake wonderful gluten free garlic, asiago and spinach bread and gluten free white bread. They are so friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant..
Great place. They have really wonderful Cakes. Service is always friendly and they never mind making a fresh pot a decaf if needed. Coffee is always piping hot and fresh.
I love the house made pastries and breads from here. The coffee is Crimson Cup which is a very good local roaster. They recently started making donuts and the peanut butter donut was to die for.
2nd visit...as good as the last. PB pie was delectable and the scones were warm and scrumptious. Any visit to Delaware, OH, should include a stop to Fresh Start Cafe.BUT! Get there early for the best selection.
Foodgasim, even the coffee is great too. Get there early for their cinnamon rolls or hot doughnuts. Family owned and always welcoming and nice. Happy we have them
Cinnamon rolls with a special frosted birthday message (ordered from a relative in Tiffin)was delivered by a very friendly employee. Delicious!! Thank you!
My wife and I love eating at Fresh Start, tried there new biscuit sandwiches and they were great. Highly recommend them.
This place is very nice , sad we walked around on a farmers market day and spoke with the gentlemen about gluten free options, came back the following day,disappointed you dont offer gluten free sandwich options😕
I didnt order here as it was very busy and very disorganized. It looked like a good variety of drink choices, but the donuts were mostly just cinnamon buns with various toppings.
Amazing staff, phenomenal food. You can tell everything you get was baked fresh that day. Went in every day for months and was never unsatisfied. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would.
Great place to stop for coffee!
Staff is awesome. Theyre super friendly and even recognize my children when we come in, not just the adults ordering. I love bringing my family to the local joints!
Despite what some reviewers and the owner say, this bakery does not offer doughnuts. Everything I saw looked fresh and delicious, however, and the staff were friendly.
Good coffee with an excellent array of choices from hot esspresso to a cool coldbrew for those hot afternoon days.
Nice to be open late. Had a gluten free peanut butter bar and it was ok, but not as good as I had hoped. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Great coffee. They have a coffee club which gives you a new flavor coffee every month. Pastries change day to day and atmosphere is very calm.
Great coffee. Nice baked goods. Even a few gluten free items. Ive stopped in several times.
Fabulous service every time I come here, and theyre made from scratch muffins are absolutely wonderful. My kids love all of their desserts and pastries as well
Considering the warm logo & fresh baked greatness the store feels 1960s? with plastic & metal. The barista did a fenominal job frothing my soy cap without scolding it! $$
Great coffee with dynamite pastries (both savory and sweet) and the staff is super friendly. One of my favorite places!
Friendly. Clean lines in the atmospheric design. Doesnt make you reek of coffee when you are hanging out there. ALL THE BAKERY ITEMS ARE MADE IN HOUSE, FRESH, AND FROM SCRATCH. Get here and buy this stuff. Nom nom nom.
Nice little cafe and bakery. Stopped because they were featuring a friends photos. Coffee was great and I enjoyed the power bar I ate.
Everything was delicious
Best bakery in Delaware and Columbus as far as I am concerned! I have been going there since it opened and I have never tasted anything I didnt like.
Always a friendly place. If you are looking for something unique, try the hidden menu item of lemonade with a shot of espresso. I kid you not... it’s good!
Nicely done pastries and bread, good variety, and the coffee was great too.
Very talented bakers and love their teas. They make a wicked London Fog and have a stellar catering business on the side.
Friendly staff. Amazing pastries! Definitely coming back. If you are in Delaware County this is a must visit.
I stopped in today for the first time, pineapple upside down cinnamon was delicious! I will definitely be back!
Fantastic pastries and edibles along with a delicious selection of fresh coffees.... Thoroughly enjoyed my visit
Excellent staff, they seen to know a lot about the place and products. I LOVE the iced chia latte!!!Wish this place was a chain!
Loved my scone and cortadito!!! Brought me to life 🤩
Awesome coffee, great service, delicious baked goods and awesome fresh/healthy choices!
Really friendly staff. Lemon bars and macaroons so yummy.
I love their cinnamon rolls. Their options for coffee is wonderful.
Great staff. They were super nice to my kids and knowledgeable about their baked goods.
The best cappuccino in town! I love this place
I have no words...this place makes the best savory pastries. Im just slowly going through them all.
Neat little place in Downtown Delaware. Charming.
Great treats!
Super rich goodness! Everything is amazing and fresh! Staff is of course always friendly!
Absolutely delicious Chai latte and macaroon.
We love this bakery so much everything is great and the staff is awesome .
Pastries are made on site daily. Local art displayed. Crimson cup coffee.
The service and coffee - wonderful and fantastic variety of baked goods.
Amazingly delicious treats made fresh on site! SO good!
Excellent treats, wonderful coffee
Great local place for coffee, fresh made pastries, breads and donuts.
Very nice. Great iced coffee. Great muffins.
Everyone was very nice, get the New Orleans cold brew
One of the best places for coffee, pastries, muffins, and breads in central Ohio.
Always very friendly and the coffee is amazing!
I dont know if the beverages are better than the baked goods, or if the baked goods are better than the beverages. Either way its a sure bet.
Great coffee and delicious pastries!
Always super friendly and the almond croissants are amazing.
The best coffee and pastries in Delaware hands down!!!
Excellent Lox on a Everything bagel.
Luv this place,great deserts,great ice coffee,friendly service.
Delicious and varied baked goods with friendly service.
Great pastries! I stop here once or twice a week.
Thank you for the awesome cookies for the Pacer golf banquet!! DELICIOUS
Havent had a pastry I didnt love.
Best coffee shop in town!
Fantastic coffee and treats. Love it
Great foodies..great customer service. Will be back again
THE BEST donuts I have ever had!
Great coffee! Friendly atmosphere!
You won’t be disappointed!
Love the Lattes and muffins!
Biscuits and gravy delicious....
Cute, amazing place. Sweet people
Nice staff. Good iced coffee
Favorite for delicious pastries and muffins in the morning
Great staff, great coffee, and great bakery.
Love coming here. Try the New Orleans!
Stumbled onto this place. Amazing pastries!
Great coffee and great service.
Great place, love their food!
Great service and oh the cinnamon rolls
Amazing place and great people and desserts
Great service great baked goods
Great food and fresh.
Great bucket ball was very freindly
Great gluten free choices!
Some of the best pastries in town!
Good coffee. Good service!
I havent had one thing there that wasnt amazing!
Nice close to home quick bite to eat.
Great cold brew coffee
Such a friendly and cozy place!
Good food
Their buckeye bars are to die for!
Very good coffee
Tasty, clean, friendly, polite!
Great food and service
Glorious pasteries galore!
Great coffee
No refills!
Excellent coffee
WONDERFUL!!+
Total reviews rating 4.7
151 Reviews for Fresh Start Caf and Bakery 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-29Great service, beverages, and food. Coffee and tea have been made quickly and correctly every time, and the staff is very friendly. The environment is cute and has local art in the back to browse while you enjoy your drink. But the real winner here is the scratch-made biscuit sandwiches. Holy moly the cheese and egg biscuit sandwich is GOOD. And not just “good for a quick bite” good . It’s “drive out of my way to get one of these biscuits” good.
Review №2
2022-02-15Always a good experience at Fresh Start! Picked up one of their chocolate, two layer, six inch, round, valentines day cakes with buttercream frosting (pictured). Never been disappointed here and this was no exception, absolutely delicious! Its nice that they have on street parking in front of the store, but they also have a rear entrance that opens to the public parking lot behind the store.
Review №3
2022-01-23Awesome place for an after early Sunday morning mass cafe experience. Great coffee and the best fresh pastries!
Review №4
2022-02-07This was my first cake from Fresh Start. I ordered a custom cake for my mom. I had someone pick the cake up for me, so they didnt look at the cake when it was picked (fault of my own). The cake was decorated in blue and white. I told the order taker that the cake was for my mom and to decorate it towards her (I thought they would decorate it in pink and white instead of blue and white but again I shouldve been more specific, so this is a fault of my own). When we were eating the cake, it was dry. I picked it up the same day we ate it. Not sure if it was made a couple of days before the scheduled pick up? The next day we ate the leftovers, and it was dry. The butter cream icing didnt taste good. I was extremely disappointed with the cake overall, but the staff is nice. For $32 I thought it wouldve been a lot better and at least not dry,
Review №5
2022-03-10I have been using Fresh Start for a few larger functions and ordering from their catering menu. It has been a wonderful experience! Leigh is very responsive. They will deliver and provide plates and utensils for you. Not only is the food delicious, but they make the event run smoothly since that is one thing I dont have to worry about!
Review №6
2022-07-14Love this place! Staff is so friendly and helpful, drinks are always delicious, and treats are freshly made and sooooo good. I frequently went to study and the space is very accommodating for small groups and visitors. Would highly reccomend!! My go-to was an Iced Lavender Latte 😉
Review №7
2022-01-24Love this space! The coffee is great and the employees are very kind and helpful. The patties are also quite good! We tried the strawberry chip scone.
Review №8
2018-11-06Delicious coffee. I could even drink it black and it was not bitter. Wow. I could lose weight!!!Oh, then there are the pastries. They are rich and creamy. Worth every calorie.I had to taste them before I could serve them to me friends. 😀
Review №9
2018-02-23The pastries and other food is always really good and extremely fresh. Standard coffee drinks but they use Crimson Cup coffee, local from Columbus, and I love that. The earl grey tea they have is also really good. Has a nice sweetness to it.Oh and to top it off every time I go in the staff is extremely nice and patient with me.
Review №10
2021-03-18I heard recently that Fresh Start has new biscuit sandwiches. In my mind I was picturing the type of biscuit breakfast sandwiches you can get at fast food joints. However, these are totally different and much better! The sandwiches are very large and they have interesting flavor combinations, although there are not a ton to choose from I think there is a decent variety. Two of the sandwiches are vegetarian. I like that they use some local products like cheeses and sausage from other area businesses. The biscuits are homemade and the sandwiches are made to order. I also appreciate the customer service. I recently purchased a couple sandwiches that were missing one of the toppings. I called and spoke to one of the owners and she definitely tried to make it right.