Things to do in Newark
Fueled by the Best Southern Comfort Food in Town
This vibrant college town offers something for everyone! From UD campus museums like the Paul R. Jones Collection of African American Art and the Delaware Mineralogical Museum to Cooch’s Bridge, which commemorates the only Delaware battle during the Revolutionary War, Newark is rich in education and history.
Surrounded by parkland, Newark is a great place for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Check out Rittenhouse Park with its trout-filled creek, and White Clay Creek State Park with miles of trails through the forest.
Newark truly has something for everyone:
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
- Newark History Museum
- Delaware Park Racetrack
- Patriot Ice Center and Fred Rust Ice Arena
- Judge Morris Estate – White Clay Creek State Park
- Middle Run Valley Natural Area
- Hale-Byrnes House
- REP Theatre University of Delaware
Before or after you’ve had your fill of exploring, get your fill of classic diner food at Metro Diner Newark. Try our signature Bissel Breakfast, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, biscuit-topped Chicken Pot Pie, Pot Roast, Classic Burgers, White Meat Chicken Salad Croissant, French Dip and more. And don’t forget that tall, cool glass of sweet tea!
Newark Brings Outdoor Family Fun, too!
And Metro Diner Family Meals to Go
On a sunny day, grab a picnic lunch and take the kids on a wander through Carousel Park, Iron Hill Park or Rittenhouse Park. Or put on your suits and head to Newark Reservoir for swimming and paddle boarding.
And about that picnic… there’s nothing easier than Metro Diner’s curbside pick-up. Just order ahead and we’ll have it waiting for you! Kids love Metro Diner Kid’s Menu featuring pint-sized version of our Fried Chicken & Waffles with crispy chicken tenders, or kid-pleasing Grilled Cheese or Mac & Cheese. You can also order one of our Family Meals to Go!
Did you know we offer catering, too? Metro Diner has business catering, graduation catering, wedding catering, corporate event catering, and more! Surprise your group with Chicken & Waffles and make it the best get-together ever.
About Metro Diner
Serving the Best Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner since 1992
Officially opened in 1992, our original Metro Diner location in Jacksonville, Florida, quickly became the go-to local restaurant for comforting classics and reimagined favorites.
Over the years, we’ve continued to share our southern hospitality, big, bold flavors and passion for integrity, familiarity, comfort and community by bringing in new partners across the country.
Today, Metro Diner has over 60 locations in 12 states and has earned a number of awards for our mouthwatering, home-style comfort food cooking including: Best Breakfast, Best Diner and Best Burger.
We welcome you to visit us and try our award-winning food for yourself! Learn more about Metro Diner
