Drop Squad Kitchen
Vegan kitchen and smoothies bar inside Molly's IceCream shop. Offers plant-based comfort food like burgers and wraps, baked goods, faux chicken and cornbread. Uses natural sweeteners. Has seating. Operating since 2012. Relocated from 920 Justison St. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
Category: Vegan, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Southern American, Soul Food
Reviews (17)
First Review by Tigra220Contributions +50
Ridiculously good - Edit
I've been pesco for a few months, and my coworker recently became vegan; so we decided to try out Drop Squad since it's near where we work. Oh. My. Goodness. We both got the mac and cheeze, and I got a V-Steak while she got cornbread. Everything was almost frighteningly accurate haha. I had no idea vegan cheese could taste so great, and the v-steak was everything I remembered about cheesesteaks without leaving me feeling gross afterwards. Even the texture was on point. We will definitely be going again. We cannot wait to try their take on lasagna and eat some desserts!
Pros: Accuracy in flavor and texture, Cute, local, hole-in-the-wall friendly vibe, Also sells local vegan products
Cons: Hard to find if you aren't from the area
Contributions +14
The V steak and Mac and cheese - Edit
It's a mist got to if your vegan. the v steak and Mac and cheese are a must get. The cookies are good too was my second time going definitely coming back.
Contributions +25
Well worth our drive! - Edit
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the V-steak! and their version of mac and cheese is fantastic! We have to drive hour and half to reach this kitchen tucked away in an ice cream shop of all places, and unlikely disguise for such a little gem.(yes, they have vegan ice cream too!)
Pros: Price, V-Steak , La Sage Na, Mac&Cheese, Friendly Staff
Cons: Sort of hard to find, More seating needed
Contributions +138
What a Find!!! - Edit
Wonderful little place in Wilmington. A little ways off of I-95, but worth it. Part of Molly's Ice Cream Cafe; there is a little sign for Drop Squad Cafe in a potted plant outside.
Menu is on the counter - only the ice cream offerings are in the wall.
Had the La Sage Na (lasagna), kale side salad, Raw Wrap (a little sweet) with sweet potato chips, and Mojitos. Delicious.
Friendly and attentive staff.
Vegan deserts available.
A definite return location when in the area!
Pros: good food, inexpensive, informal
Contributions +16
excellent!!! - Edit
We've traveled all over the country and this is by far, the best vegan food we have ever had at a restaurant! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming the the owner was very friendly! We are in town for work and will return!
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Amazing - Edit
This is a wonderful place. There are nicknacks on the walls and books for anyone to read. The food is delicious ( I had the vegan cheesesteak) and was a welcomed break during our road trip!
Pros: Great food, Great atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Can't, Think, Of one
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extraordinary vegan soul food - Edit
I've had just about everything on the menu and love it al - chef AC - is a true flavor-texture genius. Savory, spicy, sweet, crunch, and comfort...A real treasure for true vegan foodies
Pros: vegan ribs, greens, Mac n' cheese - serious yum, Incredible 1/4 lb black bean and wild rice burger, Many awesome raw options as well
Cons: N/A
Contributions +26
great vegan soul food from a growing family owned business! - Edit
We've visited DSK twice now, on our journeys through DE. I have been really pleased with everything I've eaten there. SEITAN GAME IS STRONG!
Pros: All vegan menu Small business, family owned. Locat
Cons: Located in Ice cream shop- not all ice cream is ve
Contributions +14
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Great vegan food, very friendly staff! We had the v steak, amemex burger, Garvey wrap, and rotisserie chickun - all delicious! Also offer vegan cupcakes and several flavors of vegan ice cream. Cupcakes were great and so was the vegan butter pecan ice cream.
Contributions +28
Eat Here - Edit
Regardless if you're a vegan or animal eater, the people from Drop Squad Kitchen deserve your attention. The food is AMAZING. If you're anywhere near this place, GO EAT THERE.
Pros: absolutely delicious, friendly, menu
Cons: location, hours
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Excellent Eats - Edit
So far this is Delaware's only vegan restaurant. The restaurant is located in front of the beautiful Riverfront. The owner, Abundance, is very very very friendly and even offers vegan cooking classes. My favorite meal is the V-Steak and the raw cheezecake (its delicious). If you are ever in the area definitely stop by and try this restaurant out.
Pros: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great People
Cons: None
Contributions +14
Delicious - Edit
I'm making this my 1st review on happy cow because it was so good! I checked the app on a road trip and this restaurant came up. It was hard to find because it's actually inside of an ice cream shop that's hidden away behind planet fitness. I was pleasantly surprised with the food though! I ordered the dsk deluxe sandwich which is a seitan fried "chicken" sandwich. I had to order another for the road it was so good! My boyfriend ordered the fried "fish" and greens and potato salad special. The fish was made out of hearts of palm and tasted delicious as well. If I'm ever in the area again I'll go back!
Pros: homemade , friendly , best vegan soul food place and it's up north?
Cons: hard to find
Contributions +34
Good Effort So Far - Edit
So far, pretty darn good. Pricey for the amount you get, but it seems like a lot of vegan restaurants overcharge for small portions right before they go out of business. I hope this one doesn't fail.
Pros: Tasty food, Fun location on Riverfront
Cons: Price/Portion ratio, No ambiance at all, not comfy
Contributions +18
rude - Edit
When I walked up to the counter the female told me to order at the register and continued to talk on the phone usually in specialty restaurants the staff will ask if you have any questions I then proceeded to sit down to look more at the menu and figure it out on my own then my husband went up to the counter and was trying to pronounce something on the menu it felt like the female was trying to correct my husband then my husband said can we have two waters she directed us to the cooler I wanted a glass of water but not a bottle but I guess that was not an option me and my husband work hard for our money and didn't feel like this establishment was somewhere to spend our hard earned money me and my husband did not feel welcomed at all I only gave 2 stars because that was as low as I could go
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A friendly place with good food - Edit
My wife and I ate at Drop Squad on a Friday afternoon. There is no problem finding the place if you follow the signs to the ice cream parlor at the back of the building along the river. Look in the printed menu for the vegan food; pay no attention to the items on the blackboards. We had the falafel sandwich and the Amexan burger. Both were very good and come with sweet potato fries. Try the hibiscus tea; it has the right amount of ginger and sweetness. For desert we had the raw Apple crisp which was also very good. The food is made fresh and the staff is very friendly and helpful. In addition, there is a wide range of people coming into the restuarant from students to office workers so the people-watching is interesting while you enjoy the food.
Updated from previous review on Sunday August 23, 2015
Pros: Healthy Vegan food, Friendly service
Contributions +20
amazingly tasty and friendly - Edit
We found Drop Squad Kitchen while on a road trip and made a special stop just to visit. We were so glad we did! The entire crew was amazingly friendly and I think we met every single person as they brought out different items. First, try their hibiscus tea--it's lemony and gingery and just perfect. We tried the V-Steak and the DSK Deluxe. The V-Steak sauce is a cashew-nutritional yeast-based sauce, which I loved. We liked it so much we ordered a second one to go. I also got the Deity Salad, which had a flavor-filled dressing. I'm not sure what was in it, but it was fresh and bright and lemony and amazing. I was incredibly impressed with the rich flavors in each item we ordered. Finding it is not that hard--just follow the signs to get the correct address. It's inside the ice cream parlor at the same address.
Pros: amazing flavor, healthy, that tea!
Cons: kind of hidden location
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Room for Improvement - Edit
Being that this is the only 100% vegan restaurant in Delaware, it deserves support. However, there is certainly room for improvement.
I ordered the DSK Delux and the V-Steak. Both items came with sweet potato chips.
DSK DELUX:
A fried faux-chicken patty on a wheat bun, with lettuce, sauce, red onions, and tomatoes. I don't like tomatoes so I requested they be withheld. I received tomatoes. No big deal; I simply removed them. The sandwich was decent, but there was nothing that stood out particularly as far as flavor.
V-STEAK:
Personally, I didn't like it. I think it may have been the sauce, which I was hesitant to get, but decided to try anyway. I wonder if a vegan mayo would make this better (for me). Served on a fresh ciabatta-like mini bun with onions and red & green peppers. The "steak" was like seitan bits. I couldn't get past my dislike of the sauce so any other flavor was lost on me.
The portions are very small. Think happy meal size, which would be perfectly fine if it wasn't $10 ($9.95) per item.
The owner's daughter was very pleasant, friendly, and helpful.
It is located inside of Molly's Ice Cream, in the Wilmington Riverwalk area. It cannot be seen from the main road/ street. You can park in one of the lots near the Planet Fitness & Boy Scouts store and walk behind that building, where you'll find the Molly's Ice Cream store & a Drop Squad Kitchen sign in their window.
I wish this place well and hope they improve and grow. I would be willing to give them another try.
Pros: 100% vegan, only vegan option in DE
Cons: small portions , over-priced for what you get, hard to find if you're unfamiliar with the area
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