Delawareans love their food, and they love dining out at locally owned businesses. The ever-popular Backyard in Milton, Delaware, has established itself as not only the area’s best spots for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but now for sweets, too. Visit one of the best bakeries in Delaware and treat yourself to something indulgent.

The Backyard is a bright green restaurant tucked off of Broadkill Road. It’s hard to miss!

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Inside, you’ll find a bright and airy modern restaurant that will welcome you with open arms.

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They serve an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods, including pancakes, paninis, and all sorts of seafood dishes.

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Most of the entrees here are healthy, and because they source from the highest quality producers, everything is always fresh and delicious.

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During the warmer months, the Backyard is popular as a place to dine and hang out on their yard full of lawn games.

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Not everything in the restaurant is healthy, though. Tucked behind a coffee counter is one of the best bakeries in Delaware.

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If you show up on a day when Dr. Pepper Cake has been made, you have got to try it. It might be the best thing your tastebuds have ever experienced.

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Tres Leches means three milks, but when you’re at the Backyard, tres leches translates to “absolutely delicious”

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The bakery features all sorts of fresh, homemade sweets, and it’s likely you can try something totally new each time you visit.

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If you can’t quite fit an entire cupcake or slice of pie, you can still get your fix! Just order a handspin old fashioned milkshake and you won’t feel left out at all.

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The Backyard is located at 211 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968, and they’re open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. After just one visit, you’ll know that this spot is worth the drive from anywhere in the state, just to snack at one of the best bakeries in Delaware.

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