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Where the people who live here eat.

The bar that doesn't advertise. The Tuesday-night dinner you'd never find by Googling. The donut shop that sells out by ten.

Restaurants

3 stops
  • Laurel
    Britt's Dutch Inn
    Editor's pick

    A long-running American comfort-food diner on S Central Ave in Laurel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Daily 7am–8pm$(302) 569-1100
  • Laurel
    La Perla
    Editor's pick

    A Mexican and seafood restaurant inside the Route 13 Outlet Market outside Laurel, known locally for fresh seafood and whole grilled octopus.

    Fri 11am–6:30pm, Sat 9am–6:30pm, Sun 9am–5:30pm, closed Mon–Thu$$(302) 280-6647
  • Laurel
    Shanty Seafood Restaurant

    A seafood market and counter-service restaurant specializing in fresh crab, in the same Route 13 Outlet Market complex as La Perla.

    Wed–Thu 11am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm, closed Mon–Tue$$(302) 929-6031

Coffee & breakfast

1 stop
  • Laurel
    Sweet Brew
    Editor's pick

    A coffee drive-through and counter in downtown Laurel serving locally roasted coffee, lattes, and donuts.

    Tue–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 8am–1pm, closed Sun–Mon(302) 855-8749

Farmers markets

1 stop
  • Laurel
    Laurel Farmers' Auction Market
    Editor's pick

    A wholesale produce auction on Georgetown Rd outside Laurel, running since roughly 1946, where local growers sell produce and plants; also hosts seasonal flea markets.

    Auctions Mon/Wed/Fri at 9am(302) 875-3147