Looking for something sweet to eat? Just step into The Backyard. For over a decade, this welcoming restaurant in Milton, Delaware has been serving creative twists on traditional menu items, including desserts. With a rich selection of bakery items alongside a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu that ranges from creative to classic, The Backyard is just the place for satisfying your sweet tooth. The Backyard is housed in a humble building resembling a diner, but inside, guests will find an unexpected dessert wonderland waiting for them.

The Backyard began as just a small idea in 2011 and soon became a fully-fledged restaurant and bakery offering a creative twist on traditional favorites. This inviting restaurant focuses on local and seasonal foods, showcasing the best that Milton has to offer.
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Step inside and you’ll be greeted with charming décor that reflects both local farms and the restaurant’s seaside proximity. It’s a comfortable and cozy space to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Or you can even just grab a cup of coffee and a bakery treat. Feel free to indulge in a sweet specialty latte (the cinnamon oat latte is a house favorite).
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The breakfast menu is worth stumbling out of bed for, with savory items like the "big breakfast BLT." Classics like omelettes and eggs with biscuits and gravy are also on the menu.
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You can also start your day with something extra sweet, like Nutella and whipped cream-stuffed French toast.
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And for lunch and dinner, you'll find a similar mixture of classics and creative twists on traditional fare. Try one of the delicious sandwiches or burgers, or go for a plate of something a little different like the gouda mac, or sweet Thai chicken.
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Above all else, absolutely do not skip dessert. Tarts and pies, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, and more - there's so much to indulge your sweet tooth here at The Backyard.
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Caramel pretzel brownies and tiramisu layer cake are just two examples of the imaginative sweets you'll find here.
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Others include tres leches cake, honey pecan cookies, Samoa cake (like the Girl Scout cookie but in cake form), Dr. Pepper cake, and hazelnut mocha torte. It's hard to choose a favorite!
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During the spring and summer season when the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal out on the patio overlooking, well, the backyard.
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It's the perfect place for kids to run around and get some energy out, and it makes for an idyllic setting for a memorable meal - and dessert.
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For current menu items and hours, visit The Backyard website or the Facebook page of this bakery and restaurant in Delaware.

Have you ever visited this charming restaurant in Milton, Delaware? Check out our previous article for more things to do in Milton, DE! And while you’re in town, why not book a stay at the most unique place to stay in the area? The Mansion Farm Inn is a rustic bed-and-breakfast located in a historic 1800s home.

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Best Desserts In Delaware

Raymond Goldfield | March 11, 2024

Where Can I Find The Best Desserts In Delaware?

These three spots will tickle your sweet tooth!

  • Cafe Sitaly, found in Wilmington, is an old-school pizzeria and Italian cafe that also serves some hearty dinner entrees like pasta Fra Diavolo. But the real star here is definitely the extensive selection of Italian desserts, tempting you from behind a glass case from the minute you walk in. Some of the best include fresh-made cannoli, cheesecakes, and some of the flakiest sfogliatellein in all of the northeast.
  • The Station on Kings, found in the coastal town of Lewes, catches your eye from the minute you approach; it's found in a beautiful greenhouse garden center. But you're probably not here for plants; you're here for sweets. This casual cafe is home to an amazing bakery that turns out popular seasonal treats, including some of the best fruit turnovers in the state. Presentation is key here - every dessert is given a unique style that makes it as eye-catching as it is delicious.
  • JP's Wharf, located on the coast in Frederica, is one of the most iconic restaurants in Delaware and this charming shore seafood shack is known for its hefty portions of fresh or fried seafood. But make sure not to fill up - you'll want to save rook for some of the best pie in Delaware. That would be the restaurant's signature strawberry pie, a summer specialty. You can get a slice when you eat in, or take a whole pie home to indulge in later.

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The Backyard, 211 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968, USA