Downtown Delray Beach is one of the few places in South Florida where you can walk to dinner, the beach and your Saturday coffee in the same afternoon. If you're thinking about living here, this is the guide I'd give a friend: the local spots worth knowing, what just opened, and what's coming next to Atlantic Avenue and the new Sundy Village.
Openings and hours change often, so check with each business before you go.
Where You'd Be Eating
Elisabetta's: Italian on Atlantic Avenue, a reliable pick for groups and patio dinners.
Rose's Daughter: handmade pasta and pizza in Pineapple Grove.
Double Knot: a Japanese izakaya with sushi and robata skewers, new to Sundy Village in June 2026.
Barcelona Wine Bar: Spanish tapas and a big wine list, the first restaurant to open at Sundy Village in January 2026.
Where You'd Spend Saturdays
Delray GreenMarket: local vendors and produce at Old School Square during the winter season.
Pineapple Grove: galleries, boutiques and coffee just north of Atlantic.
Delray Municipal Beach: a classic beach day, less than a mile from downtown.
Sundy Village: lunch and a stroll through downtown's newest destination.
Sundy Village: What's Open and What's Coming
Sundy Village, at Atlantic and Swinton Avenues across from Old School Square, is the biggest change to downtown Delray in years. It wraps new restaurants, offices and public parking around the restored Sundy House, Delray's oldest home, built in 1902.
Open now: Barcelona Wine Bar and Double Knot.
Coming soon: Drinking Pig BBQ, Miami's popular smokehouse; Maman, the French café and bakery, in a converted cottage on Swinton; and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Also planned: Delray Beach Craft Brewing in the restored Cathcart House, and a restaurant inside the Sundy House once its restoration is complete, expected in late 2026 or 2027.
Offices: Industrious coworking and a growing list of office tenants, with another office building and a public garage in the next phase.
Where You'd Be Exercising
Forme Pilates: reformer Pilates downtown.
Barre Envy: barre, barre Pilates and sculpt classes on NE 3rd Avenue.
Delray Tennis Center: courts and the home of the Delray Beach Open.
A1A and the beach: morning runs along the ocean and sunrise swims.
Where You'd Have a Date Night
The Grove: chef-driven dinner in Pineapple Grove.
Arts Garage: live music, comedy and theater, celebrating 15 years in 2026.
Dada: drinks and dinner in a garden setting on Swinton.
Rosewater Rooftop: sunset cocktails on the roof of The Ray.
Where You'd Grab Coffee
Subculture Coffee: pour-overs and house-roasted beans.
Carmela Coffee: espresso drinks and avocado toast.
The Seed: matcha, cold brew and fresh juice.
Colombian Coffee House: Colombian coffee with arepas and empanadas.
Where You'd Be Shopping
A Little Wyld: women's and kids' boutique on NE 2nd Avenue.
Tern Studio: artisan goods, now in Pineapple Grove.
House of Perna: one-of-a-kind designs, now at the Shoppes at the Ray.
Haute & Honey: women's boutique.
Delray Beach Kollective: work from local makers and artists.
Snappy Turtle: colorful resort wear, a downtown fixture since 1987.
New in 2026
Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill: Santa Fe-style food and a huge tequila list at 105 E. Atlantic.
Tropical Smokehouse: barbecue with Caribbean flavors at 524 W. Atlantic.
Kapow! Noodle Bar: Asian small plates and cocktails in the former Salt7 space on SE 2nd Avenue.
The Standard: a second downtown location on SE 2nd Avenue.
Pura Vida: now near the beach at 6 S. Ocean Blvd.
Coming Soon to Delray
Lynora's: the Italian favorite from Boca, with house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza, at 630 NE 5th Avenue.
Down the Rabbit Hole: a plant-based café and bar on NW 5th Avenue.
LA MARSA: Mediterranean and North African cuisine.
Mojo Donuts: the Miami donut shop's Delray debut.
Live Steps From All of It: 111 First Delray, Unit 416
If this guide has you picturing life downtown, my newest listing puts you right in the middle of it. 111 SE 1st Avenue, Unit 416 is a fourth-floor northeast corner residence at 111 First Delray, a contemporary boutique condominium one block from Atlantic Avenue and less than a mile from the beach.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a split-bedroom floor plan
An expansive wraparound terrace for indoor-outdoor living
Upgraded Bosch and Electrolux appliances and a large kitchen island with granite counters
A primary bath with a soaking tub
Building amenities including a heated pool with cabanas, a summer kitchen and bar, a fire pit, a fitness center and secure covered parking
Offered at $1,100,000, with furniture available for purchase separately
See the full listing and photos, or browse all homes at 111 First.
Explore Downtown Delray Real Estate
Looking at other options nearby? Start with Pineapple Grove homes, the Marina Historic District, or all Delray Beach real estate. If you'd rather be near the golf course, see my guide to Delray Beach country club communities.
Let's Find Your Place in Delray
I'd love to show you 111 First or help you find the right home anywhere in downtown Delray. Call or text me at 561-888-3115, or send me a message.
Business details reviewed November 10, 2026. Openings, hours and tenants change, so please confirm with each business before visiting.
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