48 College Towns That Serve Up the Most Delicious Food Scenes in America

41. Newark, Delaware – Small State, Big Flavor

This compact town, home to the University of Delaware, punches well above its weight when it comes to food. Main Street is a bustling hub of flavor, from all-day breakfast joints like Home Grown Café to Peruvian rotisserie at Fusion Grill. Newark also boasts an expanding craft beer scene, with breweries like Midnight Oil Brewing offering bold flavors and local collabs. Surrounded by Mid-Atlantic farms, the town's commitment to seasonal produce is clear in menus across town. Whether you're grabbing a crab cake sandwich or a vegan banh mi, Newark delivers serious flavor in a cozy package.