The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Cajun Food In Delaware
By Kim Magaraci|Published May 11, 2022
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Sometimes, the best restaurants are hidden in the most unexpected places. A historic former general store on the Canal in Delaware is one of those places. You may not ever find it if you weren’t already looking for it, yet this tiny shop serves up some of the best Cajun food you can find in the Mid-Atlantic area. Keep scrolling to read more about this unexpected Delaware dining room!
Saint Georges Country Store is a hidden gem restaurant in Delaware. It's a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has a stellar reputation for friendly service and flavorful Cajun food.
This little general store is a restaurant and music venue, too, and it's tucked away along the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal on the border of northern Delaware and Slower Lower.
You may be pleased to know that this off-the-wall cafe has a full bar, so you can order bayou-inspired cocktails, a cold draft beer, or your favorite go-to drink to pair with your tasty meal.
The dishes here are distinctively Cajun and Creole-inspired. You'll find New Orleans classics like gumbo and jambalaya on the menu, along with a whole lot of seafood and shellfish options, too!
Take a look Saint Georges Country Store’s website to find the live music schedule, offerings, current hours, and more information about this quirky spot that’s hidden under the bridge.