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# Overview
Faire Market & Cafe is a charming restaurant located at 216 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE. This cafe offers a unique blend of coffee, light meals, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. With a focus on quality ingredients and a welcoming vibe, Faire Market & Cafe has become a go-to destination for those seeking a delightful dining experience in Wilmington.

## History
Faire Market & Cafe has evolved into a beloved establishment in Wilmington, known for its inviting atmosphere and quality offerings. The cafe has embraced a modern aesthetic while maintaining a sense of community. Over the years, it has become a gathering place for friends, families, and remote workers, fostering a culture of connection and creativity. The cafe's commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its reputation in the local dining scene.

## Community
The cafe actively engages with the Wilmington community through various partnerships and events. It often collaborates with local artists and businesses, showcasing their work and promoting local products. Events such as open mic nights and art showcases are common, fostering a sense of belonging among patrons. The cafe also emphasizes sustainability, sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible and minimizing waste. Voices from the community highlight the cafe's role as a supportive space for creativity and connection.

## Offerings
Faire Market & Cafe offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. The cafe serves a range of coffee drinks, including unique lattes and seasonal specials. Dining options include sandwiches, pastries, and lighter fare, making it suitable for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The cafe also provides customizable options for those with dietary restrictions. Facilities include spacious seating areas, both indoors and outdoors, creating a comfortable environment for patrons to relax and enjoy their meals. 

## Pros and Cons
Reviews of Faire Market & Cafe reveal a mix of experiences. Strengths include its inviting ambiance, quality coffee, and friendly staff. Many patrons appreciate the spacious seating and unique drink offerings. However, some customers have noted inconsistencies in food quality and service speed, particularly during busy hours. Overall, while the cafe shines in many areas, there are opportunities for improvement in service efficiency.

## Location & Nearby
Located in the heart of Wilmington, Faire Market & Cafe is easily accessible and surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood. The area is known for its cultural attractions, including art galleries and theaters, making it a convenient stop for those exploring the city. The cafe's central location also makes it a popular choice for both locals and tourists seeking a refreshing break from their activities.

## Visit Faire Market & Cafe Today
If you're looking for a delightful dining experience in Wilmington, Faire Market & Cafe is worth a visit. With its unique offerings, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to community engagement, it's a place where you can enjoy quality food and drinks. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or a leisurely lunch, the cafe promises a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this local gem!

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Stopped by for an afternoon pick-me-up and was wowed by the interior! The outside is very unassuming, but the inside is spacious with ample seating. I ordered with ease and enjoyed an iced matcha latte with sakura (cherry blossom) syrup. It might have been because of the time of day at which I visited, but my drink was brought out to my table, which is a pleasant surprise from having to get up and retrieve my drink from a pick up counter. The matcha was excellent quality and, although it did not need the syrup, was wonderfully balanced with the floral flavor of cherry blossom. If you are not interested in coffee or tea, they also have pastries, sandwiches, snacks, and alcoholic beverages. Note: they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Honestly pretty surprised by how far the rating is for this place - I imagine folks are rating the ambiance and not the food. Food was incredibly mid or even sub-mid. The sandwich and salmon on toast was incredibly bland. The fried pickles was not bad but croquettes were underwhelming. Service was very slow and water was often not refilled quickly. The only redeeming quality is the nice table seating, upstairs seating, and swings that make for picturesque environment.

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This is such a cool little spot with delicious coffee and great lunch options. I had the Alapocas veggie sandwich. It was super fresh and flavorful, but the only thing that would make it better is if it came with a side or slightly more ingredients packed into the sandwich. Staff was friendly, and the vibe was chill even during a busy lunch hour. Definitely worth a visit!

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Friendly staff and lots of seating inside but my drink was very watered down and I felt the food portion was small for the price.

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Very cute, modern/semi-industrial coffee shop with plenty of seating. They have traditional coffee drinks but also some unique lattes and other offerings. I really enjoy their Northeast Fog, which is a lavender take on a London Fog, and their banana bread latte. The food is mostly lighter fair like sandwiches and soups, and it's vegetarian friendly. The vibes here are really nice. It's one of the few cafes downtown that stays open past 3pm, which is very important if you need a pick-me-up in the later afternoon! It's also got one of the most spacious seating areas, and there is always some pleasant music playing. Staff are efficient and seem to put great care into preparing the drinks. Faire Market and Cafe has become a new favorite downtown for me.

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I am staying in Wilmington and wanted a place for breakfast and a cup of tea. I stopped somewhere else, but they were short staffed, so I got my tea to go and searched for another place for breakfast. Faire Market & Cafe was nearby. I thought it was closed when I arrived because it was so dark, but happily it was open. Firstly, the service was great - courteous staff and very fast. I got the toast with the avocado and added an egg. It was flavorful am amply covered with the good stuff. The first place got my tea order wrong, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise because I was able to order the Breakfast Blend with steamed milk - and it was delightful (tea at its best). Fun soundtrack and cute decor - I really liked this place.

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Coming all the way from Los Angeles, Faire Cafe was the best food I had in Delaware. I had gotten the Banana Bread Latte and Faire Express Toast a day prior. The Faire Express Toast is not pictured, but it was amazing!! Both items were so good, that my friend and I came back a 2nd time!

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Very cute cafe that is so amazingly decorated. A little boho a little chic and stylish. Fun seating and has an upstairs seating area as well. There are unique flavors and syrups like chocolate cherry and rose cardamom. Service was simple, kind, and prompt.

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We drove all the way from Baltimore to check out Faire Cafe because of the hype, and honestly--I left wondering how this place even has good reviews. I'm an espresso martini fanatic, so the menu caught my eye with a few variations. Sadly, that was the only exciting part. We walked in and stood at the register forever before anyone bothered to acknowledge us. One staff member was just roaming around aimlessly, and when someone (who I assume was the manager) finally came over, her energy was straight-up nasty. No greeting, no smile, nothing but attitude. My partner asked for water with lemon--apparently too big of an ask. No lemon? Fine. But how about telling us where the plain water is instead of leaving us hanging? We ordered chicken tenders and fries, which were just okay, but by the time we finished eating, we still didn't have our drinks. When I asked, she brushed me off and said she was making them. When the drinks finally showed up, my "martini" tasted like water and my partner's cocktail was downright terrible. We sent them both back and I got a refund. Here's the thing: mistakes happen. Drinks can be off. Food can be mediocre. But bad energy and nasty customer service? That ruins the whole experience. And in times like these, my tolerance for paying money to be treated poorly is zero. I won't be back.

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Tldr: Good Food, Good Drink, Slow service. Wouldn't recommend for a workday morning coffee but definitely would recommend for a weekend or lunch spot if you got 30-60 mins to spare. Tough to review this place as I have had very mixed experiences here. Faire is typically busiest around noon in the morning it is pretty much deserted, and today I think I found out why. When you stop somewhere in the morning you are on your way to work and typically you can only stop for 5-15 mins. Service at Faire is pretty much always slow, as its staffed by typically one person who takes an order and makes the drink before taking the next order. This would probably be fine if the baristas weren't so slow here. When I stopped by on my way to work I was hoping to grab a quick toast and a latte. There was no one in front of me and the barista was just finishing up the previous customers drink, so very little wait initially. He took my order and I received my drink very quickly, then he continued to take/make the order of the two folks behind me. He then began chatting with his girlfriend and seeing her off. at this point it had been about 16 mins since I ordered and I was half way through my coffee, still waiting for my food. After his girlfriend took off, I went over and asked about my order which he signaled to the kitchen and said oh itll be right up, as if someone in the kitchen was working on it. Clearly he was the only employee here, as I could see into the empty kitchen from the counter - plus it's avocado "toast" with arugla and feta on top this should take like 5-7 mins to make max. From the time I ordered to the time I got my toast nearly 25 mins had passed, and my toast wasnt event toast it was just bread. If this involved cooking eggs or sausage I could understand but it was just untoasted bread, avocado, arugla, feta, and red pepper flakes. Like god bless service employees, but bro I also have a job I have to get too, and a manager to answer to when I show up late because I was waiting nearly 30 minutes for toast. The Ambience here is upscale "organic/granola" instagram type cafe, its empty 90% of the time which I kind of like, and as others have said, looks somewhat closed from the outside and not very inviting. However they make some of the best espresso drinks I've ever had. You can tell that someone there really cares about good coffee, because the drinks (especially given the prices) are really quite great. Service here needs work, not sure whats up with that - workers seem demoralized maybe? Good Food, Good Drink, Okay service - but ultimately if your a cafe and you cant get food/drink out for folks on their way to work (which is why I suspect people are only here for lunch) I cant really rate you any better than just "okay".

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