Delaware’s DuPont corridor is home to some of the most beautiful homes and estates in the entire country. Did you know you can enjoy a relaxing meal in the heart of the very first DuPont home in America? Visit the Hagley Museum restaurant, the Belin House Cafe, for a farm-fresh meal that’s sure to take your tastebuds on a journey.

The Hagley Museum was the very first DuPont estate in Delaware, and the gunpowder business grown here shaped American history.

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Today, you can visit this pristine and historic estate and tour the grounds that changed our nation.

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One of the historic homes, the Belin House, has been turned into a beautiful cafe and restaurant.

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You can dine inside the Hagley Museum restaurant, or outside on a shady picnic pavilion.

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Every meal at this cozy organic cafe is prepared fresh, and you’ll find just the right thing to help refuel you for a day of exploring.

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Sandwiches, wraps, and salads are menu staples, and each one is delicious and fresh as can be.

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You’ll also find more creative dishes at this restaurant, which is catered by the Wandering Chef.

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Forget standard cafeteria fast food, these fresh seafood dishes and colorful, flavorful sides are so much better for your body and soul.

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After you’ve enjoyed your meal, spend more time exploring the grounds on a bike or on foot.

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Plan a visit during the warm weather of spring or summer, or take in the bright colors of fall along the Brandywine. You can’t go wrong dining at the Hagley Museum restaurant.

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You can dine at the Cafe without entering the museum – just head in towards Hagley’s main entrance on Route 141, and take the shuttle from the visitor’s center.

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For more about the Hagley Museum itself, read This Incredible Museum In Delaware Is A Fantastic Day Trip Destination.

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