Coastal Delaware has had a lot of local business activity lately, with new places to eat, grab coffee or lunch, book a service, or keep an eye on what is coming next. 

From Milton to Rehoboth Beach, these recent openings add a little more variety to everyday life at the beach.

Birdhouse Milton

Birdhouse Rotisserie Kitchen & Market officially opened its market side in Milton on May 15th, bringing a new place built around real ingredients, thoughtful products, and good food.

The market is stocked with intentional finds, local produce, better-for-you staples, prepared foods, pantry items, and unique brands you may not find in a typical grocery store.

The dinner side recently opened too, with cozy evenings, rotisserie chicken, seasonal sides, and simple, thoughtfully made food.

It gives visitors another way to enjoy what the Birdhouse team has been building in Milton.

After opening weekend, the team shared how grateful they were for the community support and how special it was to see people exploring the market, discovering new products, and getting excited about the space.

• Address: 200 Broadkill Road, Milton
• Market hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm
• Dinner hours: Monday to Saturday starting at 4pm 
• Contact: [email protected]

Cape Deli 

Cape Deli officially opened in Lewes, adding a new takeout deli with the kind of easy, beach-town convenience people will appreciate all summer. 

The menu includes Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, sandwiches, salads, pastries, desserts, coffee, sides, breakfast options, bakery items, and fresh homemade breads made in house or by local favorite Liscio’s Bakery. 

It is mainly set up for takeout, but there are picnic tables out front if you want to sit down and eat, plus on-site parking and a drive-through, which is a major bonus in Lewes once the season gets busy. 

Down By Delaware already checked it out and called it a possible go-to grab-and-go stop before Cape Henlopen State Park or Lewes Beach. 

Their review highlighted the Lewes sandwich for its classic East Coast Italian sub feel, with plenty of meat, flavor, and old-school deli energy instead of a skimpy beach sub situation. 

They also called the desserts a sleeper hit, especially the oatmeal cream pie, made with two oatmeal raisin cookies that were firm on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with cream that was not overly sweet. 

Between the sandwiches, sweets, breakfast items, coffee, parking, drive-through, and quick takeout setup, Cape Deli already feels like a useful new Lewes stop for lunch, beach days, and casual summer errands.

• Address: 1548 Savannah Road, Lewes
• Hours: Everyday from 6:30am to 6:30pm 
• Contact: (302) 200-7084 & [email protected]

On The Glow Spray Tans

On The Glow Spray Tans recently opened in Lewes, adding a new spray tan option near the Delaware beaches.

The business offers both in-studio appointments and mobile spray tan services, with mobile appointments available from Bethany to Milford.

Each tan is customized to the client’s skin tone, skin type, and occasion, with options ranging from a classic full-body glow to rapid tans, clear formulas, sweat-resistant tans, ultra-dark bronze, and bridal-focused services.

For brides and groups, On The Glow also offers party-style options that can bring the experience to bachelorette weekends, birthdays, bridal parties, or a fun night in with friends.

The whole idea is to make spray tanning feel simple and convenient, with a focus on natural-looking results.

• Address: 1546 Savannah Road, Lewes
• Hours: Sunday from 1pm to 7pm; Monday to Friday from 9am to 10pm; Saturday from 10am to 5pm 
• Contact: (662) 609-1131 & [email protected]

Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen

Three Notch’d Brewery & Craft Kitchen made its Rehoboth Beach debut this weekend, adding fresh beer, a full kitchen, and a full-service bar to the local dining scene.

The brewery makes beer on site, with rotating taps, seasonal releases, and a mix of styles built for everything from a beach-day drink to a casual night out.

Food is a big part of the setup too, with a menu that goes beyond basic pub fare and includes burgers, shareable starters, fresh salads, and heartier plates.

The Rehoboth location also has indoor and outdoor seating, making it an easy fit for groups, families, happy hour, dinner, or a slower stop after time downtown or by the beach.

With craft beer, cocktails, wine, and flexible dining options all in one place, Three Notch’d brings another laid-back gathering spot to the coast.

• Address: 19815 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
• Hours: Sunday from 11am to 9pm; Wednesday from 3pm to 10pm; Thursday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm
• Contact: (302) 386-8060 & [email protected]

Sussex Transport Care

Sussex Transport Care is now serving Sussex County with non-emergency medical transportation for people who need extra support getting to appointments, treatments, discharges, and other healthcare-related stops.

The service is built around more than just the ride itself, with door-to-door assistance and a focus on making each trip feel safe, respectful, and less stressful for passengers and their families.

Transportation options include ambulatory rides for passengers who can walk independently, wheelchair-accessible rides with secure vehicle equipment, and stretcher transportation for non-ambulatory passengers who need to remain lying down.

Sussex Transport Care also emphasizes safety through insured service, vetted drivers, specialized training, and ADA-compliant vehicles.

For people going to dialysis, therapy, doctor visits, pharmacy trips, rehab transfers, or hospital discharges, the company adds a local option designed around care, mobility, and peace of mind.

• Location: Milton
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm (weekend rides upon request)
• Contact: (302) 614-6116 & [email protected]

Hopkins Farm Creamery 

Hopkins Farm Creamery is getting closer to opening its new Downtown Lewes location, with the team recently sharing that they are aiming for the second weekend in June.

Owner Michael Hopkins has been working through permits, inspections, renovations, and planning meetings behind the scenes as the new spot comes together.

The Lewes location will bring Hopkins Farm Creamery closer to more customers and is expected to include a few location-specific surprises, including new merch and exclusive treats only available downtown.

The new shop is also just off the Georgetown-Lewes Trail, which gives families another way to reach it without having to take kids along a main road.

Hopkins is known for farm-made ice cream using fresh milk from its own dairy cows, with more than 25 flavors, seasonal specials, ice cream cakes, pies, sandwiches, and event options.

• Address: 1201 Savannah Road, Lewes
• Hours: TBD

Keep following the blog for more Coastal Delaware openings, local updates, and things to know around the beach towns.

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